Free Downloads Antique Lamp Buyer's Guide: Identifying Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Lighting
Do you own an old lamp? Would you like to learn its approximate age, value, and history? Antique Lamp Buyer s Guide is the reference book used by professionals and collectors alike. Dealers and appraisers often carry this paperback with them to quickly identify antique and collectible late 19th century and early 20th century lighting. Now in its third edition, with updated prices and additional photography, this book is a must-have for any antique or decorative arts reference library. Beautiful photographs plus catalogue illustrations in an easy-to-read format, make research a pleasure.
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.; 3 Exp Rev edition (May 28, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764340220
ISBN-13: 978-0764340222
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.5 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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If you are looking for a book which has both an overview of different kinds of late 19th century and early 20th century American lighting and some practical advice on both buying and restoration; this is the book for you. It doesn't have everything; but a lot of good information, beautiful pictures and a price guide are included in its 142 pages. I like the way she has both original catalogue pictures and photographs. It's the best single book on the subject I've been able to find!
This book provides a good overview of vintage lamps (including both oil and electric) and some excellent photos of an assortment of these lamps. If you like lamps, it is a pleasant book to read because of the excellent photography and the fairly broad array of lamp styles found in the book. I was, however, disappointed that the author falls short in the basic research that collectors really need. The title says it is a guide for antique lamp buyers, but the book has not been particularly helpful to me when I have looked at buying different lamps. For example, look up Bradley & Hubbard's electric lamps in the index and it directs you to photos of a sconce made by B&H - no electric lamps. It tells you little about the company history, their identifying marks, the quality of their product, and which styles tend to be preferred. Despite these critical comments, this still is probably the best book on the market today. So, I would recommend this book to beginning collectors and people who just like to look at good pictures of lamps. For the more serious collector, you might want to wait until Nadja Maril or another author publishes a new and improved version.
As a professional Restorer of Antique Lighting Nadja's book is an astounding and invaluable resourse ,not only for identifying and pricing , but the tips on restoration have been a help as well.When one has a very strong interest { as I have} in antiques it is very exciting to find a resource like Nadja's books. Martin Dillon "Past Illuminations"
If you need accurate and practial information about old lamps and light fixtures, this is the best book on the market. I refer to it all the time! The pictures are of excellent quality and the writing is clear and concise.
Have seen beautiful old 20th century lamps in person. These lamps are industrial, common folk would use this, not anyone who would choose these lamps as a home design choice. Disappointed that high quality lamps were not highlighted. Also, a near mirror of another book written by the same author. A waste of money if you purchase both books by the same author.
Have seen beautiful old 20th century lamps in person. These lamps are industrial, common folk would use this, not anyone who would choose these lamps as a home design choice. Disappointed that high quality lamps were not highlighted. Also, a near mirror of another book written by the same author. A waste of money if you purchase both books by the same author.
It is a good book for Lamps "only". I was looking for information on oil lamps and didn't find much in this book. It has much information on other lamps however and has beautiful photos. It just was not what I needed.
This was to be another book to add to my collection as I try to learn , understand and repair lamps of the time.This is NOT the number one book to do so....but I choose it because it wasn't as expensive as the top choices---yet ----gave me enough information in order to learn something and know more about the lamps in order to repair them.Nice book for the library--good pictures of lighting and identifying lamps.
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