Book Antique Toy Porcelain Glass Dishes Furniture Metal 'Small reproductions of household furnishings have long fascinated both collectors and the artist or craftsman who has, through the centuries, taken the time to produce a tiny sample of his work. Sometimes they were made out of scraps, just for fun, or for a child’s toy; often however, they were miniature works of art, and as such have been very valuable as collector’s items.' Profusely illustrated in black-and-white, this early out-of-print book provides a pictorial survey of antique miniature items including furniture, glass, pottery and porcelain, metal ware, and more.

ANTIQUES IN MINIATURE by Katharine Morrison McClinton, Charles Scribner’s Sons, N.Y., 1970

'is concerned with what might be termed medium-sized miniatures, things too large for doll houses and not big enough to be children’s furniture, things that are suitably scaled for cabinet shelves or to be used by large dolls although they were not made as toys. Since these enchanting small replicas lend themselves to being adequately displayed in a relatively small space they are particularly desirably today…. [The author]… discusses miniature furniture; pottery and porcelain; glass; silver; pewter, copper, brass and tin. She includes a great many examples from private and public collections here and abroad, and suggests the possibilities of acquiring pieces as they come into the market.' Here is the definitive and indispensable guide to antique miniature replicas, a welcome addition to the reference shelves of the collector, curator or connoisseur of antique small collectibles.

8.25 in. x 10.7 in. softback in very good condition. 182 pages.

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Book Children’s Antique Glass Dishes China Furniture CHILDREN'S GLASS DISHES, CHINA, AND FURNITURE by Doris Anderson Lechler. Collector Books, KY, 1983.

Lavishly illustrated in color and black-and-white, this scarce out-of-print book is a leading reference on the subject of children's glass dishes, china, and furniture. Of special interest is the wide range of porcelain and glass dishes with complete in-depth descriptions including pattern names, manufacturers, dates, dimensions, and more. Also pictured are antique doll furniture examples. Whether you are a collector of miniature glass and porcelain items, children's furniture, or vintage toys in general, you will want to add this rare book to your permanent reference library.

8.7 in. x 11.25 in. hardback in very good condition (previous owner's penned name/address inside front cover). 216 pages.

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Book German French Dolls Children Dishes Accessories This beautifully illustrated text is a comprehensive pictorial survey of 'FRENCH AND GERMAN DOLLS, DISHES AND ACCESSORIES' including value information.

FRENCH AND GERMAN DOLLS, DISHES AND ACCESSORIES by Doris Anderson Lechler, Antique Publications 1991.

In addition to French and German dolls, this book concentrates on the larger picture of dishes and accessories. Pictured and described in-depth are nearly one hundred French and German dish sets, and also vanity sets, washbowls and pitchers, tea sets, porcelain novelty items, and more. Doll furniture is also pictured and described. Over one hundred color plates depict 385 items of interest with complete descriptions including relative pricing. This is a leading out-of-print, authoritative book on the subject which makes it a must-buy book for the serious collector or dealer of French and German dolls, doll furniture, doll dishes and accessories.

8.5 in. x 11 in. softback in new condition. 168 pages.

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Antique Toy Porcelain Glass Dishes Furniture Metal Book 'Small reproductions of household furnishings have long fascinated both collectors and the artist or craftsman who has, through the centuries, taken the time to produce a tiny sample of his work. Sometimes they were made out of scraps, just for fun, or for a child’s toy; often however, they were miniature works of art, and as such have been very valuable as collector’s items.' Profusely illustrated in black-and-white, this early out-of-print book provides a pictorial survey of antique miniature items including furniture, glass, pottery and porcelain, metal ware, and more.

ANTIQUES IN MINIATURE by Katharine Morrison McClinton, Charles Scribner’s Sons, N.Y., 1970.

This book 'is concerned with what might be termed medium-sized miniatures, things too large for doll houses and not big enough to be children’s furniture, things that are suitably scaled for cabinet shelves or to be used by large dolls although they were not made as toys. Since these enchanting small replicas lend themselves to being adequately displayed in a relatively small space they are particularly desirably today…. [The author]… discusses miniature furniture; pottery and porcelain; glass; silver; pewter, copper, brass and tin. She includes a great many examples from private and public collections here and abroad, and suggests the possibilities of acquiring pieces as they come into the market.' Here is the definitive and indispensable guide to antique miniature replicas, a welcome addition to the reference shelves of the collector, curator or connoisseur of antique small collectibles.

7.7 in. x 10.2 in. hardback with dust cover in very good condition (book has light musty smell). 182 pages.

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Rare Book Children’s Glass China Dishes Furniture Etc. This early out-of-print book is a comprehensive color and black-and-white pictorial guide to antique

CHILDREN'S GLASS DISHES, CHINA, AND FURNITURE - Vol II. By Doris Anderson Lechler. Collector Books,KY, 1986.

This rare book is a classic text on antique children's toys. Pictured are several thousand items depicting wonderful examples of children's dishes, china, and furniture. Of special interest is the wide range of porcelain and glass dishes with complete in-depth descriptions including pattern names, manufacturers, dates, dimensions, and more. Expanded on in this book are furniture and accessory items such as sewing machines, irons, tin ware, and more. Combined with Book I, this two-volume set is the most complete reference available on the subject. Whether you are a collector of miniature glass and porcelain items or a serious collector of children's doll miniatures, this book and the other would make a great addition to your reference library.

8.7 in. x 11.25 in. color-imprinted hardback in very good+ condition. 206 pages.

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Rare Book Children Toy Glass Porcelain Dishes / Prices Profusley illustrated with color photographs, this rare out-of-print book pictures and identifies thousands of children’s toy glass and porcelain dishes including prices [1984].

CHILDREN’S DISHES by Margaret and Kenn Whitmyer, Collector Books, KY, 1984.

A collector’s item in itself, this book covers children’s pattern glass, Depression Era glassware, glass produced by the Akro Agate Company, and more. It likewise covers pottery and china dishes from American made tea sets to pottery and porcelain dish sets from Austria, Czechoslovakia, German, England, Japan, and more. The final chapters of this book address antique stoneware, metal and plastic toy dishes. Special attention is also given to full-size children’s dishes. This book is an invaluable resource reference and price guide [1984] for the serious collector or dealer of antique toy dishes.

5.5 in. x 8.5 in. softback in very good++ condition. 175 pages.

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