The Jewel Tea Company, Its History and Products: Its History and Products (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) [Hardcover]

C. L. Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1994 | Series: A Schiffer Book for Collectors

The Jewel Tea Company of Chicago, Illinois reached a national market for its household products through salesmen and mail order catalogs from 1901 until 1981. the company's Autumn Leaf Pattern china-featured throughout the text-was widely distributed and frequently graced dinner tables earlier this century. It is fondly remembered and sought by today's collectors. Rarely seen Autumn Leaf wares are explored along with a brilliant assortment of better known pieces. A combination of modern color and historic black and white photographs chronicle the staggering array of Jewel Tea wares including china, cookware, coffee and teapots, premium products, children's toys, and more. There is something for everyone in this impressive, photograph-filled and thoroughly researched text with price guide.

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About the Author

C.L. Miller, an avid collector of Jewel Tea products, has spent the last two years compiling this volume. He calls central Ohio home.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 269 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd; 1st Ed. edition (September 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887406343
• ISBN-13: 978-0887406348
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #738,524 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #92 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Kitchenware

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jewel Tea Company, Its History and Products, December 25, 1999

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This review is from: The Jewel Tea Company, Its History and Products: Its History and Products (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

A must read book for any Jewel Tea Collector. A very easy AND informative book. The author is extremly knowledgeable about Jewel Tea. I highly recommend this book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Jewel Tea Company, Its History and Products, March 11, 2008

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This review is from: The Jewel Tea Company, Its History and Products: Its History and Products (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

Being a collector of the Jewel Tea Autumn Leaf Collection I found this book to be most awesome. The history of the company as well as the great photographs were well documented. I highly recommend this high quality book to collectors!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent gift book for owners of Jewel Tea Company china, December 29, 2009

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This review is from: The Jewel Tea Company, Its History and Products: Its History and Products (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

I purchased this book as a Christmas present for my wife, who proudly displays a full set of "Autum Leaf" dishes in our china cabinet. My mother, who gave us the china, collected by her mother, saw the book and went throught every page Christmas morning. Need I say more.