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Antique Enameled Granite Ware - Types Colors Shapes Values Etc. / In-Depth Book

$ 15.81

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    Description

    Profusely illustrated in color, this comprehensive book pictures and identifies over a thousand different examples of antique granite ware including values [see date of publication].
    THE COLLECTOR’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GRANITE WARE: COLORS, SHAPES AND VALUES – BOOK II
    by Helen Greguire, Collector Books, KY, 1993.
    Here is a collector’s identification and pricing guide to Granite Ware.  Contents include a definition of Granite Ware, patterns and color descriptions, shades of color, enameling types, ware names and makers, how to determine the new Granite Ware and advice on cleaning, care and preservation.  22 chapters provide wonderful color plates showing over 1,000 examples of Granite Ware, everything from plates, bowls, pitchers, kettles, baking pans to wash basins, advertising and cross collectibles items, roasters, household cleaning items and decorative items such as vases and ash trays.  An interesting section deals with children’s items and miniatures, while another deals with rare and surprising novelties.  The superb color photographs combined with the identifying captions and valuations make this book an invaluable reference for the serious collector or dealer of kitchenware metal items.
    Heavy 8.75“ x 11.25“ color-imprinted hardback in very good condition.  383 pages.
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