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Title: Art Nouveau and Art Deco Jewelry: An Identification and Value Guide by Lillian Baker ISBN: 0-89145-158-7 Publisher: Collector Books Pub. Date: July, 1983 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Could have been better
Comment: I think that this author had a lot of good information, but needed better help from an editor in organizing and presenting it.
The first section is disorganized and hard to follow. It was intended to cover the "inspirational forces" for Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry (people, places, ideas, and events) but the way it was presented made the information not very valuable, at least to me.
One thing I learned---while I knew that "nouveau" meant new, I learned that "deco" meant "young.
Section 2 had some wonderful color plates of pieces of jewelry and the third section had lists of designs, motifs, and materials for "new art" jewelry.
Section 4 had "thumbnail sketches" of jewelers, jewelry designers/makers, manufacturers and retailers.
The last section was an interesting glossary of jewelry terms and types. I especially enjoyed the information about hallmarks, enamel, combs, hatpins, and purses (mesh and beaded).
Rating: 4
Summary: Complete,Concise, Comprehensive Guide
Comment: Baker presents a definitive guide to Deco and Nouveau Jewelry. She outlines the historical influences on the designs, offers beautifully photographed and representative pieces and concludes with a glossary and price guide. Her format is logical and the placement of the price guide as an addendum allows periodic updates that keep the book current. Overall a helpful guide for the novice or experienced collector and a pleasurable book for simply viewing lovely jewelry pieces. The paperback format allows affordability.
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Title: Vintage Jewelry: A Price and Identification Guide, 1920 to 1940s by Leigh Leshner ISBN: 0873494237 Publisher: Krause Publications Pub. Date: June, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Art Deco Jewelry by Sylvie Raulet ISBN: 0500283524 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Pub. Date: 27 January, 2003 List Price(USD): $44.95 |
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Title: How to Be a Jewelry Detective by C. Jeanenne Bell, Jeanenne Bell ISBN: 0970337809 Publisher: Krause Publications Pub. Date: 01 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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