By Jack Judson
by Martha Lawrence
By Mildred Jailer-Chamberlain
By Bob Block
Bob is Mr. Marbles to anyone who knows anything about collecting
these photogenic toys. He offers some history and information on current
market trends for these compact collectibles.
by Monica Lynn Clements
The author, who just completed a book on cameos, focuses her attention
on the Victorian period. She discusses cameo makers, materials used in
making them, and some general market information.
by Joice Overton
This definitive feature is richly illustrated and explains
the history of Cowboy and Vaquero spurs and spurmakers
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by Alice Hoffman
These are the exercise aids so popular with the Victorians.
They spawned a whole physical fitness craze replete with large groups
of women in gyms exercising in bloomers. Alice Hoffman, who wrote a book
on this subject a few years ago, works for the American Museum of Folk
Art.
by Jeffrey Snyder
A good introduction to Flow Blue for those in the trade
or those who collect.
The author has recently finished a book on Flow Blue
by Henry Kauffman
Wonderful photographs of silver implements from the Early
colonial period accompany this authoritative and fascinating feature on
how silver, which had been widely available to early Spanish explorers,
played a rather small part in the English settlements.
by Lisa A Pomeroy
"Going for the Brass Ring: Antique Carousel Horses"
by Lisa A. Pomeroy is a very thorough and fascinating treatment of these
increasingly valuable and photogenic antiques. The article covers the
early history of carousel and their makers, restoration techniques, and
coverage of two carousel museums in Connecticut. There is an informative
section on fakes along with stunning images.
How Good Are They?
by Alison Levie
The author interviewed a number of people in the antiques
trade for feedback on this subject. An interesting, judicious treatment
of this subject.
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