The Collector's World of Inkwells [Hardcover]

Jean Hunting (Author), Franklin Hunting (Author), Franklin (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Schiffer Book for Collectors | Publication Date: February 1, 2000

Packed with over 1,000 photographs of inkwells and inkstands, circa 1750 to 1920, by makers in the United States, Europe, and Asia, including Tiffany, Wedgwood, Quimper, Staffordshire, Sandwich and Vaseline glass, majolica, art pottery, fai**ence, milk glass, and Delft. Examples made from porcelain, sterling silver, pewter, cast iron, brass, wood, and other natural materials, and some adorned with precious and semi-precious stones are featured as well, along with combination pieces appealing to collectors of paperweights, candle holders, and desk accessories. With detailed descriptions, a historical perspective, tables on United States patents and designs, an up-to-date price guide, and an index, this book is a necessary source of information for collectors and dealers of writing instruments.

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About the Author

Jean and Franklin Hunting, residents of Fresno, California, began Hunting House Antiques in 1972. They participate in antiques shows on the east and west coasts. They are also authors of Collectible Match Holders for Tabletops and Walls **(1998).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764311026
• ISBN-13: 978-0764311024
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,362,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, November 24, 2000

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ER (TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Collector's World of Inkwells (Hardcover)

As an avid inkwell collector I was very excited about a new book coming out on the subject. The last books I got on inkwells were the Badders' books from 1995, so I was ready for an update. Wow, was I disappointed! First, the book is not organized in any way. It seems they may have tried to organize by subject matter (lion, girl, etc.)but this system is erratic. Secondly, they have obviously not taken into account the market fluctuations due to online auctions. I have seen mint inkwells sell for $250 where this book estimates values at $300-$500. On the other hand, I have seen an estimate of a $200 inkwell selling for $400. These examples are not a "one time" situation, they are consistant. I realize that this is probably a difficult factor to add into estimating, but if you are going to call yourself an expert and publish a book about it, you should consider all factors.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An indispensable, beautifully presented reference, February 15, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Collector's World of Inkwells (Hardcover)

Featuring more than 1,000 photographs of inkwells and inkstands, The Collector's World Of Inkwells is a benchmark publication and a "must" for all inkwell collectors. Included are examples spanning the mid-eighteenth century to the early twentieth century by drawn from American, European, and Asian manufacturers and artists. Here are to be found examples from Tiffany, Wedgwood, Quimper, Staffordshire, Sandwich, and Vaseline glass, majolica, art pottery, faience, milk glass, and Delft. Examples are also provided of inkwells of porcelain, sterling silver, pewter, cast iron, brass, wood, and other natural materials. Some are decorated with precious and semi-precious stones, others are combination pieces. Jean and Franklin Hunting draw upon their considerable expertise to provide detailed descriptions, an historical perspective, tables on United States patents and designs, an up-to-date price guide, and an index. The Collector's World Of Inkwells is an invaluable, indispensable, beautifully presented reference work that could well become a collector's item in and of itself!