One Hundred Years of Collectible Jewelry: 1850-1950 (Paperback)

by Lillian Baker (Author) "This is a book representing one hundred years of jewelry, jeweled accessories, and "conceits" which are touchable, wearable, enjoyable, and collectible..." (more)
Key Phrases: jeweled accessories, sash ornament, low karat gold, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Art Moderne (more...)

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This book has become a standard among jewelry collectors worldwide. Written by the late Lillian Baker, it is a quick reference pocket guide, yet a comprehensive work covering 100 years of jewelry collecting.

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Hundreds of pieces of jewelry are photographed in beautiful full color and are presented with authoritative descriptions and market values. A most enjoyable value guide full of information and a must for jewelry lovers and collectors. 1999 values. AUTHORBIO: Lillian Baker was an author for more than four decades. Her first book on Hatpins & Hatpin Holders in 1976 was the first and only worldwide definitive book on the subject. She also authored 100 Years of Collectible Jewelry, Plastic Jewelry of the 20th Century, Fifty Years of Collectible Fashion Jewelry, Art Nouveau & Art Deco Jewelry, and Creative & Collectible Miniatures. REVIEW: This book has become a standard among jewelry collectors worldwide. Written by the late Lillian Baker, it is a quick reference pocket guide, yet a comprehensive work covering 100 years of jewelry collecting.

Product Details

• Paperback: 171 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books (February 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891450661
• ISBN-13: 978-0891450665
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #437,067 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Lost in collectible Jewelryland?, March 25, 2000

By	Anna Di Gregorio (USA) - See all my reviews

Lillian Baker's "100 Years of Collectible Jewelry" might help you to find your way, but only barely. The small opening section, with a brief history of jewelry, may be helpful to the novice...but is by no means complete or even truly interesting to the seasoned collector. It will give you an overview of jewelry styles and some of the historic events that prompted them, but will leave you wanting more. (Much more.) The photographs in the book are clear, but very small; not wildly exciting nor representative of all periods and jewelry styles. However Ms. Baker does go into areas not generally covered...hair combs, hat pins and beaded purse are investigated although in a flash in the pan sort of way. Possibly the major advantage of the book is the Glossary of Terms. If you are brand spanking new to collecting jewelry, this may be the most helpful and informative portion of the book. Overall I would recommend the book for it's reasonable price and easy to chew small bites of information, but if you are interested in a compelling, in-depth view of the history of jewelry, this book is not for you.