Brass and copper collectibles in demand in today's market, and this book will help both the buyer and seller make accurate evaluations. Features over 500 full-color examples with complete descriptions and current values.
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A Few Nice Things, Mostly Not,
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This review is from: Antique Brass & Copper Identification & Value Guide (Paperback)
There are a few nice pieces in this book but not enough to warrant a whole book. There is one picture I spotted as being identical to a picture on another page. Many of the items one could see by going to a Copper and Brass store that sells new items. I now have the book, "Metalwork in Early America : Copper and It's Alloys from the Winterthur Collection,". If you want in-depth information on antique copper and brass, I'm afraid you're going to have to go the money. This is what I was looking for when I bought this other book. Save your money.
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This paperback with glossy cover is a must for collectors inthe metalware field. It's strongest points are in the excellent and numerous photos presented (all of which are in color). ... Most people would find the prices paid for identical pieces to be much lower, but it is still a worthy effort. The author also devotes the last chapter to discussing forgeries, fakes, and reproductions which is also a must for a novice or anyone who hasn't had years of hands on collecting in the field. If you had only one guide for the field, although I would never recommend only using one reference source, this could be it. The only weakness with the book is that the text and background surrounding the various pieces is seriously lacking. But taking into consideration the price and the superb pictures, it is money well spent. At the same time I would also recommend "Collecting Antique Metalware" copyright 1974 by Evan Perry. It has a mixture of both color and b/w photos in a hardback, but it much superior in explanatory text. I would whole heartedly give each book 5 stars.
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Brass is a metal alloy made from two natural elements, copper and zinc. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
circa first quarter, decorating brass, hammered body, copper reproductions, circa mid, brass industry, brass today, kitchen collectibles, brass spigot, pierced work, hammered surface, brass items, brass finial, copper handle, making brass, copper items, bail handle, new brass, brass objects, match holder, paw feet, sheet brass, old brass, bed warmer, iron handle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Preserving Kettle, New York, Stewing Kettle, Wash Boiler, Baking Pan, Middle Ages, Tube Mold, Outdoor Lighting Fixture, United States, Wall Sconce, World War, Coal Box, Ebleskiver Pan, Printer's Plate, Stock Pot, Tea Pot, Umbrella Stand, Warming Pan, Bird Cage, Curtain Tie-Backs, Letter Holder, Merchant's Scale, Book Ends New!
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Brass is a metal alloy made from two natural elements, copper and zinc. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
circa first quarter, decorating brass, hammered body, copper reproductions, circa mid, brass industry, brass today, kitchen collectibles, brass spigot, pierced work, hammered surface, brass items, brass finial, copper handle, making brass, copper items, bail handle, new brass, brass objects, match holder, paw feet, sheet brass, old brass, bed warmer, iron handle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Preserving Kettle, New York, Stewing Kettle, Wash Boiler, Baking Pan, Middle Ages, Tube Mold, Outdoor Lighting Fixture, United States, Wall Sconce, World War, Coal Box, Ebleskiver Pan, Printer's Plate, Stock Pot, Tea Pot, Umbrella Stand, Warming Pan, Bird Cage, Curtain Tie-Backs, Letter Holder, Merchant's Scale, Book Ends New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Antique Brass: Identification and Values by Mary Frank Gaston in Back Matter
- Prairie Wind by Thelma Martin Anderson in Front Matter
- The antique collectors' illustrated dictionary by David Mountfield in Back Matter
- Brass Book by Nancy N. and Peter B. Schiffer in Back Matter
- Collecting Antique Metalware by Evan Perry in Back Matter
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