She has authored many titles, with subjects including flow blue china, blue willow, english china, limoges porcelain, r. Copper and its alloys from the winterthur collectionhenry francis du pont winterthur museum, george j. Online free ebooks download collectors encyclopedia of. Mary frank gaston books list of books by author mary. If you are not sure of a chocolate pots authenticity, dont buy it. Condition is very good, no chips or cracks, very little scratching. Antique brass and copper identification and value guide, m f gaston, collector books, kentucky, 1996, 206pp. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of mary frank gaston books online. Mary frank gastons most popular book is gastons blue willow. Many of the books you find will be older, printed in the collecting heyday, so stated. The marks are a must and the most useful item in this book. The collectors encyclopedia of limoges porcelain book. Childrens, thrillers, antique guides, westerns, selfhelp, cookbooks, cars, motorcycles, gun books, and more. Collectors encyclopedia of limoges porcelain mary frank. Apr 28, 2010 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Antique brass and copper by mary frank gaston 1991, uk.
Mary frank gaston s study of antiques began during the mid1960s when she and her husband lived in new england which is so rich in our nations history. Mary frank gastons study of antiques began during the mid1960s when she and her husband lived in new england which is so rich in our nations history. Antique copper by mary frank gaston 1985, paperback for. How to tell what the value is of retired limoges trinket boxes.
The online site and collectors association, the flow blue international collectors club is a font of. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The collectors encyclopedia of limoges porcelain by mary frank. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Mary frank gastons study of antiques began during the. Antique copper by mary frank gaston 1 edition first published in 1985 not in library. Best collector and collecting books about antique porcelain, china, and dinnerware wedgwood, meissen, minton. An identification and value guide by mary frank gaston. The term toreutics, relatively rare in english, refers to artistic metalworking hammering gold or silver or other materials, engraving, or using repousse and chasing to form minute detailed reliefs or small engraved patterns. Identification and value guide, to learn about what the markings indicate.
Its a lot of five matching plates, 6 overall diameter. See all books authored by mary frank gaston, including the collectors encyclopedia of flow blue china, and the collectors encyclopedia of limoges porcelain, and more on. A comprehensive guide identification and values by mary frank gaston, 2005. Antique brass and copper by mary frank gaston 1991, ukpaperback, revised for sale online ebay.
Toreutics can include metalengraving forwardpressure linear metal removal with a burin. Home gaston, mary frank blue willow identification and value guide. Mary gastons the collectors encyclopedia of limoges porcelain is a good reference book for a beginning collector such as myself. Read books on specific manufacturers such as limoges, r. Antique copper book by mary frank gaston thriftbooks. Vintage pink marble look plastic sewing box hommer mfg. Buy a cheap copy of antique copper book by mary frank gaston. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Older books are good for identification but do not reflect current value. Because theres so much to learn, kromer suggests studying the books of flow blue grand dame petra williams whom she lauds as her mentor and. To determine the value of antique blue willow dishes, examine their backs for markings that identify them as genuine blue williow items. Antique brass identification and values, mary frank gaston, collector books. It looks like rs prussia to us, mold 108 mary frank gastons book theyre gorgeously hand painted, probably studio work original to these plates, i think.
Mary frank gaston has 21 books on goodreads with 98 ratings. An illustrated text book for teachers and students in the manual art by augustus f. Mary frank gastons study of antiques began during the mid1960s. Buy antique brass and copper by mary frank gaston online at alibris. Best collector and collecting books about antique porcelain, china, and dinnerware wedgwood, meissen, minton, sevres, limoges. A new format presents the history, marks, examples, and. An illustrated text book for teachers and students in the manual art.
Collector books books from this publisher isbns begin. Most of her books have seen multiple editions andor volumes, as. Flow blue is a highly collectible, antique blueandwhite china popular during. It was practised in the bronze age and was well established.
Find blue willow identification and value guide by gaston, mary frank at biblio. Antique brass and copper by mary frank gaston 1991, ukpaperback, revised. Antique brass identification and values, mary frank gaston, collector books, paducah, ky, 1985. Most of her books have seen multiple editions andor volumes, as her books are extremely popular among collectors. Antique brass and copper by mary frank gaston 1991, ukpaperback, revised 05 oct, 2007. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Fistrovich, du pont winterthur museum, by donald l. Best collector and collecting books about antique porcelain, china, and. The arthur negus guide to british pewter, copper and brass, peter hornsby, hamlyn publishing group limited, new york, 1981. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Mary frank gaston books list of books by author mary frank. Sep 06, 2008 antique copper by mary frank gaston 1 edition first published in 1985 not in library. Blue willow identification and value guide by gaston, mary. Blue willow identification and value guide by gaston, mary frank.
Identification and values, kathryn mcnereny paperback published 1989 antique tins, fred dodge hardcover published 1994. Antique brass and copper by mary frank gaston alibris. Damp tissue paper is then applied to the engraved copper plate. Mary frank gastons collectible encyclopedia of limoges porcelain and debby dubays antique trader limoges price guide feature hundreds of photographs of collectible and retired limoges trinkets with. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. I learned from all the history, but it is nice to know information. A deluxe reference book featuring 436 photos in full color with 168 different marks. Books by mary frank gaston author of gastons blue willow. Meares property advisors, inc auction catalog big book. Mary frank gaston is currently considered a single author. Consult a blue willow book, such as mary frank gastons gastons blue willow.
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