Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 : The Basics of Dating Jewelry 1935-1980

English

ISBN: 1574325299

EAN: 9781574325294

Category: Antiques & Collectibles / Jewelry

Publisher: Collector Books

Release Date: 09/01/2006

Synopsis: The much anticipated sequel to Collecting Costume Jewelry 101 is finally here! Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 will take students through another phase of jewelry collecting - the basics of dating jewelry, 1935 - 1980. This beautiful and informative volume simplifies the complex process of dating vintage costume jewelry into six easy-to-understand methods. Over 650 colorful photographs of vintage jewelry illustrate these methods. Beginning and experienced collectors will appreciate the large reference section featuring dozens of well-researched charts cataloging over 4000 design patent numbers and over 550 carefully chosen original patent illustrations. More than 160 intriguing and attractive vintage advertisements are scattered throughout the text. To round out this valuable reference, several useful appendices archive pertinent data needed to date costume jewelry designs in a clear, easy-to-reference format.

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Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 : The Basics of Dating Jewelry 1935-1980

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 1.0 inches

Width: 8.5 inches

Length: 11.0 inches

Weight: 55.49 oz

Pages: 496