ilość książek w kategorii: 12050
Indian Handcrafts
ISBN: 9780762706617 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Indian Handcrafts explains how each object evolved, how it was used, and what tools and materials you need to re-create it.
Indian Handcrafts explains how each object evolved, how it was used, and what tools and materials you need to re-create it.
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80,75 zł |
Higgins: Adventures in Glass
ISBN: 9780764300219 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Pioneers in fused studio and production glass since the 1940s, Michael and Frances Higgins continue to create some of today's most collectible glass objects. Higgins: Adventures in Glass chronicles their careers and accomplishments in the studio, at Dearborn Glass Company and at Haeger Potteries. A must-have for glass collectors and 1950s/1960s fans alike, this new book features 645 full-color photos, company catalog, vintage advertising, interviews with the artists and price guide. The Higgins' "modern miracles with everyday glass" will appeal to all with an interest in mid-20th century...
Pioneers in fused studio and production glass since the 1940s, Michael and Frances Higgins continue to create some of today's most collectible glass o...
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281,39 zł |
Noritake Collectibles A to Z: A Pictorial Record & Guide to Values
ISBN: 9780764300578 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Indisputably the largest and most comprehensive book available on Noritake, more than 1,000 pieces in classical, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco styles with both luster and non-luster finishes are presented, as well as a wide variety of post-war bone china figurines and recent collector-series items such as Valentine's Day hearts and Easter eggs. The time span covered is greater than any other book in this field, including non-dinnerware "Noritake"-marked porcelains made between 1908-1995. Most of the items presented in this comprehensive volume have never before been seen in books on this subject....
Indisputably the largest and most comprehensive book available on Noritake, more than 1,000 pieces in classical, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco styles with...
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235,34 zł |
Grindley Pottery: A Menagerie
ISBN: 9780764300851 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The Grindley Artware Manufacturing Company made figural pottery in Sebring, Ohio, from 1933 until 1952. With 160 color photographs Mike Schneider guides the reader along the exciting paths of the Grindley menagerie of dogs, cats, horses and many other animals. An Art Deco donkey here, a natural looking dog there. Even a few of the rare Grindley people figurines appear, as do banks, pitchers, and salt and pepper shakers. Marks and measurements are given plus a price guide.
The Grindley Artware Manufacturing Company made figural pottery in Sebring, Ohio, from 1933 until 1952. With 160 color photographs Mike Schneider guid...
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81,83 zł |
Rosenthal, Excellence for All Times: Dinnerware, Accessories, Cutlery, Glass
ISBN: 9780764301063 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 204 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Rosenthal, Excellence for All Times provides readers and collectors with a detailed look at the history and works of this internationally recognized company, accompanied by a synopsis of the evolution of Modernism as it took root in Europe and America. Rosenthal's unique position in the design world is detailed through over 450 wonderful photographs, many acquired from Rosenthal's own archives. The company's constant devotion to excellence of product and perfection of design is reflected in the extraordinary examples of porcelain dinnerware, cutlery, glassware, early and late accessories,...
Rosenthal, Excellence for All Times provides readers and collectors with a detailed look at the history and works of this internationally recognized c...
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281,39 zł |
Sculpting in Clay with Dale Power
ISBN: 9780764301131 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Using oil based clay, Dale Power takes the reader through all the steps needed to sculpt human heads and complete animal figures in clay. Instructive line drawings show the proper positioning of features on the human face and three different eye treatments. Two techniques for sculpting human heads are illustrated. For added clarity, every step is accompanied by color photographs. Patterns for two armatures on which to fashion human heads and patterns for two articulated animal frames are also provided. A color gallery gives the reader a final look at finished pieces and presents additional...
Using oil based clay, Dale Power takes the reader through all the steps needed to sculpt human heads and complete animal figures in clay. Instructive ...
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71,59 zł |
Power Carving House Spirits with Tom Wolfe
ISBN: 9780764301834 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. House spirits are magical creatures who watch over homes and families. They come in all manner of shapes and sizes. With a keen eye, house spirits can be found almost anywhere in the wood and timbers throughout the home. Tom Wolfe shows you how to coax them out of their hiding places with power tools. Five patterns are included. Tom provides step-by-step instructions with over 230 color photographs. One project is carved to completion and patterns for two other spirits are included. These projects are a great learning experience for the beginner picking up power tools for the first time. They...
House spirits are magical creatures who watch over homes and families. They come in all manner of shapes and sizes. With a keen eye, house spirits can...
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61,35 zł |
Collecting More Household Linens
ISBN: 9780764302084 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This comprehensive, illustrated survey explores the more common linens and fabrics once carefully stored in American linen closets and hope chests and proudly spread on tables and in neatly made up bedrooms. More than 500 color photographs illustrate these diverse and colorful areas of collecting, ranging from intricate and detailed samplers, embroidery, and tatting, to simple but elegant pieces such as hand towels and splashers; pillow cases, shams and bolsters; quilts and coverlets; rugs; scarves and runners; sheets and blankets; tablecloths; and tray and teacart cloths.You'll even find...
This comprehensive, illustrated survey explores the more common linens and fabrics once carefully stored in American linen closets and hope chests and...
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143,23 zł |
Cowan Pottery and the Cleveland School
ISBN: 9780764302381 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 372 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This detailed and fascinating text explores the twentieth century ceramic arts of R. Guy Cowan. Amply illustrated with over 1120 images in color and black and white, the book includes glaze and shape guides which assist the reader in identifying Cowan's pottery. Invaluable details are provided about Cowan's pottery and ceramic sculptural art, his professional history as a potter and a teacher, the various artists who worked closely with him and their pottery, the history of Cowan's potting firm, and his influence on the ceramic arts and upon Cleveland's artistic heritage. Additional...
This detailed and fascinating text explores the twentieth century ceramic arts of R. Guy Cowan. Amply illustrated with over 1120 images in color and b...
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327,45 zł |
Griswold Muffin Pans
ISBN: 9780764302398 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 148 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The startling range of muffin pans produced by the Griswold Manufacturing Company from the late nineteenth century through the 1950s is covered in detail in this fascinating guide. The author provides more than 235 photographs of muffin pan designs and computer graphics depicting 226 pan variations. All the pertinent details necessary to identify Griswold pans are provided, in addition to the names, numbers, pattern numbers, dates of production, and comparative rarity of each pan. Also included is a brief history of the company, the evolution of Griswold's muffin pans, and details from...
The startling range of muffin pans produced by the Griswold Manufacturing Company from the late nineteenth century through the 1950s is covered in det...
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143,23 zł |
Painting Porcelain in the Meissen Style
ISBN: 9780764302800 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The classic porcelain painting from Meissen ranks among the most beautiful and precious of all that the porcelain art has produced. The author shows, in many colored step-by-step illustrations, how the porcelain painter can personally create decorations in the Meissen manner. Especially popular are the thirty-six flower motifs and the classic onion pattern, as well as the green grapevine decoration.
The classic porcelain painting from Meissen ranks among the most beautiful and precious of all that the porcelain art has produced. The author shows, ...
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117,64 zł |
White Ironstone, a Survey of Its Many Forms: Undecorated, Flow Blue, Mulberry, Copper Lustre
ISBN: 9780764303265 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. In 1813 Charles James Mason gave the public just what they needed, patenting his "ironstone china." This durable yet beautiful dinnerwarewas stronger and less expensive than the china that then dominated the market. And its white, unadorned base soon became popular as a canvas for decorations such as Flow Blue, Mulberry, and Copper Lustre, especially the Tea Leaf motif. This pictorial and collectors' guide provides an alphabetic listing of all known shapes and their makers, illustrated with more than 700 color photographs to help easily identify pieces and show the ironstone in detail never...
In 1813 Charles James Mason gave the public just what they needed, patenting his "ironstone china." This durable yet beautiful dinnerwarewas stronger ...
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163,70 zł |
Fascinating Flow Blue
ISBN: 9780764303357 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Enjoy a wide-ranging array of rare, unusual, and highly prized Flow Blue ceramic wares in 500 color photographs in this new study. The focus is on products of English potteries, although beautiful examples from America and elsewhere are included. Among the photos are lovely teapots in many shapes and sizes, children's tea and dinner services, potpourri jars, pitchers, platters, and plates. Also presented is a survey of the body shapes which Flow Blue adorns. Values for each of the items are included, along with an index and a bibliography. The index cross references patterns found in all four...
Enjoy a wide-ranging array of rare, unusual, and highly prized Flow Blue ceramic wares in 500 color photographs in this new study. The focus is on pro...
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143,23 zł |
Do It Yourself Coffin for Pets
ISBN: 9780764303371 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Dale Power departs from his usual animal carvings, burying himself in a new art form--the manufacture of special boxes for pets and people. Here's one project you won't want to put off till tomorrow. All of the tools and techniques needed to produce strong and beautiful coffins are presented here in clear, concise language. Color photographs illustrate every step in the construction of three pet-size and three human-size coffins. Detailed patterns are provided and different box construction techniques are revealed. One box design even doubles as a beautiful blanket chest or coffee table. Once...
Dale Power departs from his usual animal carvings, burying himself in a new art form--the manufacture of special boxes for pets and people. Here's one...
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71,59 zł |
Finishes for Wood
ISBN: 9780764303388 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Here's a step-by-step finishing school, featuring 14 different techniques for refining your wood surfaces. All of the tools and methods needed to successfully change the image of any wooden surface are provided. More than 200 color photographs accompany the text. In addition, there are instructions for restoring damaged finishes. The projects are arranged in order, from the most basic to the very advanced, and a color gallery provides a final look at all of the finishes. This book is an invaluable resource for everyone wishing to finish their wood up right.
Here's a step-by-step finishing school, featuring 14 different techniques for refining your wood surfaces. All of the tools and methods needed to succ...
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71,59 zł |
Modern Furniture Designs: 1950-1980s
ISBN: 9780764303821 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 312 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. A comprehensive and abundantly illustrated collection of the most outstanding modern furniture around the world. Now with a guide to current values, this is an indispensible book for collectors, architects, designers, and furniture historians. Over 1000 of the most innovative designs are shown, many of which have become classics of the late-twentieth century. Pieces range from simple modern chair to large pieces and installations. It covers the range of modern materials from wood to plastic, steel to Lucite.
A comprehensive and abundantly illustrated collection of the most outstanding modern furniture around the world. Now with a guide to current values, t...
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281,39 zł |
Collectible Enameled Ware: American & European
ISBN: 9780764304569 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Collectible Enameled Ware: American & European is a celebration of those vintage wares that humbly served in the kitchens and households of the past, but have since achieved status as highly sought-after antiques. It's not only American-made enameled ware that's creating such a stir.European enameled ware, with its vibrant colors and spectacular graphic designs, is also highly in demand. A concise text and over 375 color photographs with value ranges offer antiques dealers, collectors, and interior designers a close-up look at the beautiful examples of enameled ware produced throughout Europe...
Collectible Enameled Ware: American & European is a celebration of those vintage wares that humbly served in the kitchens and households of the past, ...
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163,70 zł |
Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875, Book One: Portraits, Naval & Military, Theatrical & Literary Characters
ISBN: 9780764304644 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The collecting of Staffordshire figures, a particularly English folk art, has expanded from its origins to include much of the English speaking world. This work, in two books, details and illustrates the range and depth of figures made by the potters. Over 2,900 figures are illustrated in Book One and Book Two, virtually all in the brilliant color which was imperative for the beauty and simplicity of the figures to be fully appreciated. Many of these figures have never before been recorded. A history of the figures, together with many sources and relevant bibliographical details, are...
The collecting of Staffordshire figures, a particularly English folk art, has expanded from its origins to include much of the English speaking world....
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445,15 zł |
Frederick Carder & Steuben Glass: American Classic
ISBN: 9780764304866 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This essential reference work provides a detailed study of Frederick Carder, his contributions to the Steuben Glass Works, and the captivating works of art he produced in glass. To dazzle and delight the reader, there are over 760 photographs and 450 line drawings, the vast majority of which provide illustration for 800 pieces of Steuben glass from the famous Rockwell collections. Reference material and photographs never before in print are provided. The text evaluates Carder and the Steuben Glass Works that he cofounded in 1903 in a critical light. It reviews Carder's lengthy and productive...
This essential reference work provides a detailed study of Frederick Carder, his contributions to the Steuben Glass Works, and the captivating works o...
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583,31 zł |
Collecting Salt and Pepper Shaker Series
ISBN: 9780764304934 / Angielski / Miękka / 1998 / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This is the most comprehensive guide to salt and pepper shaker series ever published. Never before have so many shaker series been pictured in one book. Shown in full color are more than 850 sets, making up more than 125 series. Included are well-known names such as Rosemeade, Ceramic Arts, Lefton, Enesco, and more. This will be an indispensable reference book for both beginning and longtime collectors who have always wondered which sets "belong" together. Measurements, manufacturers, countries, and current values are provided. If you have never had an interest in salt and pepper shakers...
This is the most comprehensive guide to salt and pepper shaker series ever published. Never before have so many shaker series been pictured in one boo...
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97,18 zł |