Collecting Swarovski: Identification & Price Guide (Identification and Value Guides (Krause)) (Paperback)

by Dean A. Genth (Author)

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Product Description
For the past century, Swarovski Crystal has been the world?s

foremost provider of cut crystal. This fabulous full-color guide

provides a comprehensive look at collectible Swarovski, one

of the most desired items on the collectibles market today.

Collecting Swarovski provides a history of the company as

well as information about the designers of the popular crystal

pieces. Chapters on collecting feature tips on insuring

Swarovski, choosing an appraiser and caring for the crystal.

The book also provides information on trademarks,

understanding the numbering system, replacement values, and

a list of common collecting terms. The entire Swarovski

crystal collection is listed, with over 300 vibrant color photos

of figurines, ornaments, candleholders, paperweights, jewelry

and much more. Current pricing and identification information

are included with each listing. Swarovski enthusiasts won?t

want to go without this all-encompassing guide to the

collectibles!

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (August 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873497759
• ISBN-13: 978-0873497756
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #565,020 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful guide for Swarovski Collectors !, October 19, 2004

By	Edward Dejoie (www.TheJOYofCRYSTAL.com) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

*Collecting Swarovski*, from author Dean Genth, a recent release for referencing Swarovski collections!
GREAT not only for its details, but also for the alphabetical photo dictionary of the collection!


A wonderful guide for Swarovski Collectors !

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Swarovski Information and Prices at their best!, September 14, 2004

By	Gary W. Swenson "x-ray vision" (Mason City, IA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this book to be most informative for anyone interested in Swarovski Silver Crystal. The Price Guide by Dean A. Genth gives the reader all the tools needed to understand Swarovski as a collectible and to identify and value any pieces one might own.

I find this book to be a great addition to my library. Antique dealers will surely appreciate having an authoritative book listing the values of the many retired Swarovski items.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Swarovski Book for all collectors., November 6, 2004

By	Mrs. A. M. Kenward "Annamiexxuk" (Bournemouth, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fantastic book. Beautiful photographs show off all the items to perfection. Shame it didn't show or have details for the Xmas tree ornaments now retired, but that would be my only bugbear. As a "Brit" I will have to run all the prices through a 'Currency Converter' into ££s Sterling, but hey that's a small price to pay! The History of Swarovski and info on the Designers was great, and the Insurance, cleaning and other general info, was extremely useful.

Anna Marie Kenward