The antique detective
Article Abstract:
Steuben glass, like other early 20th century crystal, keeps going up in price, but surprisingly many items attributed to Frederick Carder, offer affordable possibilities for the beginning collector. He was a gifted English designer who managed Steuben Glass Works and created and pioneered many new methods using colored glass, much of it in the beautiful Art Nouveau style.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2006
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The antique detective
Article Abstract:
Cigar bands, such as the rare 'Old King Cole' label are a popular collectible item. Cigar makers used them in the nineteenth century for decorative purposes, to attract attention, for deterring counterfeiting and marketing scams and also for protecting the delicate stogies during transport.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2005
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