Antiques & Collectibles - Bottles

A gorgeously illustrated look at snuff boxes and bottles carved from the Brazilian coquilla nut reveals a larger history of commerce, cultural exchange, and power in the Atlantic world. Portraits in a Nutshell showcases intricately carved snuff boxes and bottles sculpted from the Brazilian...

An interdisciplinary reassessment of a vital and understudied field. Material remains of houses and textual evidence for private living are crucial to our understanding of the architectural and decorative characteristics of the ancient house and the way private space was used. As buildings in...

This book is a collectors reference for American patent and proprietary medicine bottles made from 1800 until the middle of the 19th century. It has over 500 pages of embossed bottle listings with B&W photos, drawings, and old advertisements. Bottles are listed in alphabetical...

This is the history of the Tri-City Beverage Company (TCB) of Johnson City, TN. It include a brief history of Dr. Enuf, Mt. Dew and other drinks that TCB bottled. You will learn how Charlie Gordon founded the company and built it into one...

California Embossed Crown Top Bottles is an attempt to bring the often-over-looked embossed crown top bottles forward to be recognized and appreciated by collectors. The suggestion of this book was brought to me by Steve Bava and by Steve & Christie Curtis. It started...

- Perfect for any collector or lover of the sea- Featuring an incredible collections of images, works of art, photographs, about sailors- Introductory essay by Cathie FidlerAhoy Sailor! offers the reader another mesmerizing foray into the mind of uber collector and archivist of the...

The first-ever complete guide to collecting and understanding the perfume bottles and related vanity products produced by DeVilbiss, the world's foremost manufacturer of the 20th century. This expansive volume tells the tale of a truly remarkable company, its products, and its people. It includes...

From the Antique Pocket Guides series - a useful series for the collector of small antiques. Collecting small antiques can be of absorbing interest, partly because of items are easy to display and partly because they can be found in a great variety of...

This book is an introduction to the collecting of both Torquay pottery perfume bottles and other types of perfume bottles associated with the development of the violet and lavender perfumes for the tourist trade during the early 20th century. Through the items in my...

""Colt Firearms, 1836-1960"" is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of Colt firearms. Written by James E. Serven, an expert in the field of firearms, this book covers the period from the founding of the Colt company in 1836 to 1960, when...

The Coin Collector's Journal, V19, No. 4, New York, July-August 1952.Author: Eric P. NewmanISBN-10: 1258502801ISBN-13: 9781258502805Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2012Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d

This eye-popping book clearly and visually explores the history, types, and value ranges of Chinese snuff bottles from the 17th century to the present as no other book has. It concentrates mostly on affordable examples and explains how these can be just as important...

An in-depth review of important preparative methods for the synthesis and chemical modification of polymers, this authoritative second edition examines the advantages and limitations of various polymerization applications and procedures. It features new approaches and innovative strategies from the most prominent industry and academic...

A tribute to Peck & Audie Markota, this book is a reprint of their 1999 edition of California Hutchinson & Gravitating Stopper Soda & Mineral Water Bottles that has been updated with bottle photos. Author: John C. Burton, Steve &. Christie CurtissISBN-10: 173245308XISBN-13: 9781732453081Publisher:...

An Easier and Better Way to Learn Anatomy.The human body is wondrously complex, with 700 muscles, 206 bones, and countless cells and tissues ... but studying and remembering all of them can be overwhelming Instead of rote memorization, the Anatomy Coloring book helps you...

Bottles, Tokens and History of Sonoma County are a work compiled by John C. Burton, and Merle Avila who are members of the Northwestern Bottle Collectors Association in Sonoma County, California.We have compiled information regarding soda bottlers, beer bottlers and brewers, saloons and their...

In his debut book Baby's Friend History Of The Infant Feeder, Doctor Donald Lafont shows us how infant feeders have evolved from ceramic urn like vessels to the modern day feeders that babies and mothers are so accustomed to. Since the beginning of time,...

A guide and reference to bottles, history, and porcelain stoppers of the West. Specifically, California, Oregon, Washington, and Utah. Features 200+ pages of bottles, labels, descriptions, photos, and porcelain stoppers. Author: John C. BurtonISBN-10: 1732453063ISBN-13: 9781732453067Publisher: Aperitifs PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/08/2023Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.61lbsSize: 11.00h...

This coloring book provides 30 single sided coloring pages with unique drawings and matching inspirational quotes & positive affirmations printed on black paper. Sit down, relax, grab your favorite coloring supplies and find your inspiration with this beautiful coloring bookAuthor: Pink Stylish PressISBN-10: 8723488387ISBN-13:...

A guide and reference to early soda and mineral bottles of the Old West.This is a reprint and update of Peck & Audie Markota's "Early Soda and Mineral Bottles of the Old West." Markota's book(s) are valuable references but was completed before the use...

A guide and reference of Western Medicine Bottles. This book contains many early Western Drug and Medicine Bottles. It is arranged by style of the bottle and what it probably contained. There is an index in the back of the listings that is cross...

The contour Coca-Cola bottle is the most recognized package created by man. It has been called an international icon and one of the most significant artifacts of the twentieth century. Of everything that has been written about The Coca-Cola Company, the one error of...

Comprehensive guide to collecting the past and present bottles used by perfumers. Beautiful color pictures of flacons made by R. Lalique, Baccarat, J. Viard, Brosse, A. Jollivet, Cristal Nancy, Wheaton, C. K. Benda, and Lucien Guillard. Figural, novelty dimestore, and bottles with the original...

It is time for Dinosaurs! Let's explore the world of cute dinosaurs!There are big dots INSIDE each artwork to guide kids to dot on.The DOTS are BIG and perfectly fit the dot markers.What's Inside: - 41 dinosaurs ready for dot markers coloring- There are...

"A Beachcomber's Journal" is a photographic guide to a large collection of items, most of which have been found around the coastline in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland. It explores the history and origins of these finds as well as highlighting the environmental impact of marine...

A comprehensive 30-year collection from Bob Welch of California paper beer labels and bottles starting from Pre-Prohibition until 1950. This is a partial listing of California beer labels purchased at flea markets, antique bottle & beer can shows, private collectors and many key labels...

This is a reference guide to mineral bottles and mineral springs in Northern California. Written for collectors and anyone interested in the history of hot springs throughout Northern California.Author: John C. Burton, John LouderISBN-10: 1732453004ISBN-13: 9781732453005Publisher: Apertifs PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/04/2018Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 11.00h...

Learn to make dozens of unique gifts packaged perfectly in glass jars of various shapes and sizes. Do you have an aspiring gardener on your list? Make a "plant bomb" jar with your favorite flower seeds or an adorable terrarium featuring easy-to-grow air plants....

This volume showcases the perfumes of Christian Dior against the backdrop of his life--the Belle Epoque of his youth, the "Roaring Twenties" of his young adulthood and the postwar period of his success as a fashion designer and perfumer. From 1946, before his first...

Even in times of economic hardship, perfume is an affordable luxury, recognized for its ability to make us not only smell good but also feel great. No woman's dressing table or bathroom cabinet is complete without at least one bottle. Cult Perfumes is the...

A collector's catalog of advertising, bottles, medicine glasses, photographs, and local history of druggists in Sonoma County, CA. Features both history and photographs from 1850s through 1970s of Sonoma County Druggists and the bottles that were used in their trade.Author: Frank a. Sternad, John...

Hunting Antique Bottles in the Marine Environment is the complete field guide for finding and identifying antique bottles. Capt. Berg has been searching for antique bottles in local lakes, rivers and on shipwrecks for over thirty years. Learn not only how to find submerged...

This book is the updated, newest version 3 of Mountain Dew: Hillbilly Bottles. It is the definitive encyclopedia of every known Mountain Dew Hillbilly bottle. From 1954 to the late 1960's Mountain Dew produced over 900 different Hillbilly bottles. These bottles have different names...

Geoffrey Richards is a State of Maine man who grew up in the small community of Fairfield Center, Fairfield Maine. In work, his tools have been budgets and Boards of Education, as a bottle hound his tools are a potato digger, brush cutters, camp...

Dot Markers Activity Book It is time for Alphabet Learning with Great Fun Let's explore the world with This dot markers activity book The DOTS are BIG and perfectly fit the dot markers.Big and Bold artwork makes it perfect to use with dot markers....

GREAT GIFT IDEAS COLOURING BOOKS FOR GROWN-UPS This incredible Adult Coloring Book by best-selling artist This book is the perfect way to relieve stress and while enjoying beautiful and highly detailed images. Product Details: Printed single sided on bright white paper Perfect for all...

Your Ultimate Guide To Painting & Decorating Glass BottlesI'm Felicity Sasso and I've written the ultimate guide to getting you started with the wonderful art of painting bottles and vases. I'm here to explain to you everything you need to know about this inexpensive,...

HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO CREATE YOUR OWN WINE? Read this book for FREE on Kindle Unlimited - Download Now Are you tired of spending so much money on your favorite wine Do you wish You you could create your own wine would you...

Among California brewery collectibles, Grace Bros. is one of the most desired by collectors. At one time during the 1940s they were the fourth largest brewer in California. The graphics on their beer cans and paper labels and rarity of advertising are what makes...

The Knight Who Invented Champagne is the story of how developments in the British glass industry in the early part of the 17th century led to the production by Sir Kenelm Digby of strong glass bottles, the so-called verre Anglais. These 'shaft and globe'...

GREAT GIFT IDEAS COLOURING BOOKS FOR GROWN-UPS This incredible Adult Coloring Book by best-selling artist This book is the perfect way to relieve stress and while enjoying beautiful and highly detailed images. Product Details: Printed single sided on bright white paper Perfect for all...

GREAT GIFT IDEAS COLOURING BOOKS FOR GROWN-UPS This incredible Adult Coloring Book by best-selling artist This book is the perfect way to relieve stress and while enjoying beautiful and highly detailed images. Product Details: Printed single sided on bright white paper Perfect for all...

Collector's guide to antique soda, seltzer, beer, and spirits bottles from Marin County, California. This reference book features photos of bottles, advertisements, and a brief history of San Rafael Brewery and soda bottlers.Author: John C. Burton, John LouderISBN-10: 1732453012ISBN-13: 9781732453012Publisher: Aperitifs PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2019Pages:...

This comprehensive, illustrated handbook is intended for collectors of apothecary bottles and other pharmaceutical and medical paraphernalia, covering artifacts likely to appear in North America and the United Kingdom from early Colonial times through approximately 1920. The book contains by far the largest compendium...

Here is an exciting new field of collecting Anchor Hocking produced many unique glass bottles over the years to commemorate retirements, high school graduations, historical events, centennials, plant expansions, performance awards, and conventions. Over 150 beautiful color photos display unique examples of commemorative bottles...

This handbook provides hundreds of clear color photographs and fascinating stories which reveal volumes about each fragrance, far beyond the size of the bottles. These miniature bottles are popular collectibles today and this useful book contains information to satisfy the most discriminating taste. Fragrance...

The dispossession and forced migration of nearly 50 per cent of Syria's population has produced the greatest refugee crisis since World War II. This new book places the current displacement within the context of the widespread migrations that have indelibly marked the region throughout...