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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book is a great guide to all things clocks. There are detailed photographs of all types of clock from Grandfather to carriage, with prices to match. The values in this guide are taken from many sources, and they represent the prices at that time. Unfortunately the book is not divided into chapters, although it does have a very good index to help find your specific clock. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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The book to have if you are looking to buy or sell clocks. This book is a guide suited to collectors and dealers, it details a guide to prices of clocks in Canada. This guide does not inlcude museum clock collections and neither are private individuals. Most of the clocks shown were offered for sale during the past seven years (from the date of print), but the values given are those current at the time of printing. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book is a great addition for both collectors and dealers, it allows the reader to check known marks on antiques and collectables likely to available in North America, with an emphasis on Canadiana. For this reason the book includes known Canadian silver marks as well as British hall marks. It also contains marks on glass including art glass, cut glass, bottles and other containers. There is a section on ceramics and there are illustrations of a wide selection of early marks on china, pottery and porcelain. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/10/12 - Submitted by: UKboy
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A fabulous book detailing Quebecois Folk Art. This book is very interested in Quebecois Art, specifically Folk art and the various designs and motifs that are present in Quebec art. It gives the reader an insight into the origin of the sign and the date from which it may have come. Towards the end of the book it centres around sculptures and figurines from Canadian Folk Art, and it has a large selection of black and white phtographs to aid the reader in distinguishing various pieces of art. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This is an excellent paper written in 1967 looking at the revival of the creative arts from French Canada. There are some great photos and some interesting information.
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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A Quebec book of general antiques with black and white and colour photographs. Easily divided into different antique styles and categories for quick research and identification. The rear of the book contains some useful Antique dealers and shop addresses within Quebec. Contains Advertising, Folk Art, Wooden objects, Old furniture, Ceramic, and much much more. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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A comprehensive book detailing the artistic techniques and creations from Indians and Eskimo cultures. The book looks into the techniques and the history related to these arts and identifies the criteria for authenticity. Contains about 150 black and white photographs and about 30 colour photographs. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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A great buy for anyone looking to collect Canadiana. The book sets out to give every collector of Canadiana a detailed guide to artifacts such as; maps, books, coins, medals, furniture, textiles, china, pottery, glass, lamps, and weapons. The writer gives key points to look for and ways to recognize the genuine article. Both monetary and sentimental value are given for almost all articles. The book does not contain many images, however is crammed full of writing and descriptions. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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A complete book of expert words and known names for use in the antiques industry. This book is a dictionary / encyclopedia of common words used within the antique and collectors area. It gives good definitions of all words related to collecting, and includes pictures, dates, and artists that may be linked to that particular object or article. A great a-z of ancient objects and artifacts. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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An excellent book regarding the history of Utensils. This book looks at the history of household utensils since the beginning of the Quebec region of Canada. It is divided into areas around the house, such as the fire and the kitchen, and within each chapter it gives photogrpahs and descriptions of the type of utensils you would expect to find. The chapter contains a great amount of detail and is ordered by date. This a very thorough book detailing the utensils of New France. Search this book on Abebooks |
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