The Official Price Guide to Bottles
- ISBN-10
- 0676600093
- ISBN-13
- 9780676600094
- Category
- Bottles
- Pages
- 480
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997-11-01
- Publisher
- House of Collectibles
- Author
- Jim Megura
Description
-- Completely Revised and Updated. This priceless sourcebook contains new bottle categories, with a special emphasis on reproductions, distinguishing between the old and the new, dating, attribution, and discerning fakes -- plus brief, invaluable discussions of pressed/Sandwich glass and blown glass: pitchers, bowls, and more! -- A Market Review that spots trends and places them in perspective, gives prices paid at auction, and looks at the future of bottle collecting. -- Expert Guidance on starting and maintaining your own collection, including advice on how to choose a bottle specialty and what kind of investment will be required. -- Handy Tips on buying, selling, and trading show you how to make the most of antique shops, flea markets, pawn shops, and tag sales. -- Vital Information includes listings of dealers across the country and helpful reference books -- plus a glossary of key terms from "applied lip" to "whittle marks." -- Fully Illustrated with a lavish eight-page color insert.
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