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Costume Jewelry by: Leigh Leshner

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Estate Items > Jewelry - Costume


Dealer: Collector Book Store
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Price: $19.94 USD  - Currency Converter

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Description: We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping.

Table of Contents

Costume jewelry is an art form unto itself. Each piece represents not only the designer's imagination, but also the culture and customs of the times. ""Costume Jewelry: A Price and Identification Guide,"" written by Leigh Leshner, is a beautifully photographed book, containing over 500 breathtaking color photographs.

The book features commonly collected jewelry from each period: Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, 1920s, 1930s, Retro, Novelty Jewelry, Bakelite, Designer Costume, Post War Modern Silver, Mexican and Scandinavian Silver 1950s and 1960s. This full-color guide categorizes the jewelry according to style and period; providing a concise history for each period and offering jewelry descriptions and values in each of the photo captions. Readers will learn how to evaluate pieces and determine age of pieces, collect confidently with accurate pricing information, and learn the dos and donts of collecting.

- Provides valuable information and examples that show the collector how to interpret the elements and history of the pieces.
- Jewelry-making metals and hallmarks are listed
- Offers expert insight tips and techniques on the dos and don'ts of collecting costume jewelry
Status: For Sale Reference#: KP_2004_0873498267_WH3
Condition: New Year: New
Country: USA Maker: Krause

Weight: 2.12

Title: 2004 Vintage Costume Jewelry $ Book Victorian Up Signed
Type: Book


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