Pull those old toys out from under the bed. Grab the toaster tucked in the back of the kitchen cabinet. Gather up your old china and Christmas ornaments -- just don't throw them out! In Treasures in Your Attic, Joe L. Rosson and Helaine Fendelman, professional antiques appraisers and hosts of the popular television show, aired on PBS stations across the country, explore the valuable objects found in most ordinary American homes and learn that frequently the most valuable items are the ones you've overlooked. Joe and Helaine give you an inside look at how the antiques market really works, how value is determined, how to "talk the talk," and where to go to research your "treasures." Then they take you on a room-by-room treasure hunt of an ordinary home -- and they talk prices as they examine the discarded toys in the children's room, the costume jewelry in the bedroom, the old gadgets and appliances in the kitchen, the furniture tucked into the attic, and even the concrete garden ornaments in the backyard. Finally, they'll help you figure out the best way to sell -- or buy -- antiques and collectibles at auction or on the Internet.
The only available sourcebook for finding the values of all manner of seasonal paraphernalia and memorabilia--including 100-year-old antiques that can still be purchased for under $100. 8-page insert.
Learn to think, talk, buy, and sell like an expert! • A treasure trove of vital facts about painting, sculpture, commercial art, stoneware, metalware, textiles, and much more. • Answers the most important questions: what to collect, why to collect, and how and where to start. • A complete resource guide with terms, museums, publications, shows, and conservation resources.
A collector's guide to a broad spectrum of mechanical, electrical, and functional items furnishes descriptions, historical overviews, and current market values for electric fans, radios, sewing machines, toasters, typewriters, and more, showcasing the best in twentieth-century household design and technology. Original. 12,500 first printing.
An illustrated guide to American metalware furnishes a concise history of collectibles made of silver, iron, tin, brass, and pewter, along with descriptions of major movements, styles, and manufacturers; dozens of sample rare items, from the colonial period to the modern era; and price estimates, full-color illustrations and photographs, and descriptions. Original. 10,000 first printing.
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