Corkscrews: 1000 Patented Ways to Open a Bottle

Автор: Donald A. Bull
Название: Bull`s Pocket Guide to Corkscrews
ISBN: 0764307932 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764307935
Издательство: Schiffer
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Описание: A longtime collector of corkscrews, author Donald A. Bull first displayed the breadth of his collection in The Ultimate Corkscrew Book, an extensive volume spanning the diversity and creativity of corkscrew production over the last several hundred years. Now with the companion guide, Bulls Pocket Guide to Corkscrews, collectors and dealers are once again invited to explore remarkable examples of corkscrews. From figurals and eclectic corkscrews to corkscrew knives, rare and novelty varieties are well represented. For easy reference, all corkscrews are classified categorically along with their current market values.

Автор: Donald A. Bull
Название: Boxes full of corkscrews
ISBN: 0764312383 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764312380
Издательство: Schiffer
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Описание: In 836 color photographs and engaging text, this book provides the reader with a superb survey of hundreds of corkscrews, all accompanied by their original boxes, wrappers, and packaging. Old and new corkscrews (both 19th and 20th centuries) of every variety are on display, including bar mounts, direct pulls, figurals, lazy tongs, levers, prong pullers, and the Waiters Friend. Also included are useful details about the manufacturers, their trademarks, and copyrights--much of this information coming straight from the original packaging. Current values are included in the captions.

Автор: Joanne Dubbs Ball
Название: Fragrance Bottle Masterpieces
ISBN: 0887409857 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780887409851
Издательство: Schiffer
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Описание: This magnificent new book explores the history of the perfume bottle, from dusty fragments found in Mesopotamian ruins, through the Middle Ages and the Victorian era, to the most resplendent examples of modern glassmaking. It even includes a Lalique bottle not yet released to the public! Other major bottle designers and manufacturers are discussed-Stiegel, De Vilbliss, Baccarat, and Saint Gobain Desjonquere, to name a few-along with perfumers who were instrumental in the growth of the industry in this century, from Crown and Caron to Elizabeth Arden. In over 400 full-color photographs, this beautiful book shows the perfume containers (including miniatures, solids, advertising fans, and the gigantic display factice) that most entrance todays collectors. Includes current value guide, meticulous documentation, and glorious photographs.