Antique Lamp Buyer's Guide

Antique Lamp Buyer's Guide
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Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0764308548
ISBN-13 : 9780764308543
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Antique Lamp Buyer's Guide by : Nadja Maril

Download or read book Antique Lamp Buyer's Guide written by Nadja Maril and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many basic questions confronting antique lamp buyers, from "Where do I look for a manufacturer's signature?" to "How do I distinguish reproductions from originals?" are answered here. Using color photographs and catalogue illustrations, a wealth of information is presented including buying or selling old lighting, restoration issues like rewiring, practical uses for fixtures originally made for gas or oil, and restoring and protecting metal finishes.

Oil Lamps

Oil Lamps
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Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Total Pages : 366
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ISBN-10 : 1635618436
ISBN-13 : 9781635618433
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Oil Lamps by : Catherine M. V. Thuro

Download or read book Oil Lamps written by Catherine M. V. Thuro and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2019-02-04 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Near the turn of the twentieth century, the mass production of affordable lighting forever changed how we work, play, and live. This tectonic shift is directly related to the availability of cheap petroleum-based oil and the refinement of the kerosene lamp. Author Catherine Thuro devoted years of research to compiling a record of these formerly ubiquitous lighting devices. Oil Lamps is her first masterpiece: a comprehensive, invaluable resource. With over 1,000 lamps shown in detailed studio photographs, clearly reproduced illustrations from catalogues and trade journals, this book is the definitive visual compilation of kerosene lamps and accessories. The clear photography is also matched by detailed and engaging explanations about the origins of lamp styles. Thuro places the kerosene lamp in cultural and historical context, discussing the revolutionary large-scale production of these luminaries, the wide array of raw material used, and the far-reaching consequences of a society literally brought into the light on a massive scale. For both historical and comparative information, this is a must-have reference for collectors.

Picker's Bible

Picker's Bible
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 188
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ISBN-10 : 9781440231780
ISBN-13 : 1440231788
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Picker's Bible by : Joe Willard

Download or read book Picker's Bible written by Joe Willard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-09-22 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Science of Scrounging Whether readers are dumpster divers, estate sale addicts or modern archaeologists, this easy-to-use and informative guide to "picking" is guaranteed to improve their antiquing skills. The Picker's Bible provides great tips on where and how to find antiques for the best price. A fun and quick read, the book explains the ins and outs of negotiating price, things to avoid, secrets to success, and how to do it all better than the other guy. There is hidden treasure out there...Picker's Bible will help you find it!

American Lighting

American Lighting
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Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 0887408796
ISBN-13 : 9780887408793
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Book Synopsis American Lighting by : Nadja Maril

Download or read book American Lighting written by Nadja Maril and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1995 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolution in lighting took place in the last part of the nineteenth and the early part of the twentieth century. Nadja Maril explores the dramatic changes in lighting technology and form in this amply illustrated, informative volume. Using color photographs and rare catalog material, American Lighting concentrates on domestic lighting, making it an important work for home restorers and decorators seeking to capture an authentic look in their homes. The informative text and history of the American lighting industry makes it a welcome, valuable addition to the literature for historians, collectors, and others, interested in the development of American design and technology.

Moss Lamps

Moss Lamps
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Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 076431002X
ISBN-13 : 9780764310027
Rating : 4/5 (2X Downloads)

Book Synopsis Moss Lamps by : Donald-Brian Johnson

Download or read book Moss Lamps written by Donald-Brian Johnson and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1999-08-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the 1950s, Moss lamps radiantly combined plexiglas bodies, spun glass shades, and spinning figurines transforming humdrum home decor into something extraordinary. Learn of the Moss success story through exclusive interviews with family members and employees, 750 current and vintage product photos, and never-before-seen materials from the Moss archives. Also included are a product index, price guide, and detailed information on the many collectible figurines that graced Moss lamps.

Montgomery Ward & Co. Catalogue and Buyers' Guide 1895

Montgomery Ward & Co. Catalogue and Buyers' Guide 1895
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Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages : 673
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ISBN-10 : 9781602392380
ISBN-13 : 1602392382
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Montgomery Ward & Co. Catalogue and Buyers' Guide 1895 by : Montgomery Ward

Download or read book Montgomery Ward & Co. Catalogue and Buyers' Guide 1895 written by Montgomery Ward and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2008-04-17 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A true record of an era, this unabridged facsimile of the retail giant's 1895 catalogue showcases some 25,000 items, from the necessities of life to products whose time has passed. Illustrated.

Old-house Journal Buyer's Guide

Old-house Journal Buyer's Guide
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 120
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ISBN-10 : UVA:X002071290
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

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Download or read book Old-house Journal Buyer's Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: