Mid-Century Plastic Jewelry

Author: Susan Maxine Klein
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764322341
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Explore the interesting, evolving history of plastics used in jewelry. Over 400 beautiful color photographs demonstrate fabulous and innovative jewelry designs from the 1920s to the 60s. Meet fashion jewelrys visionary major players and learn the truth about a once-overlooked arena of jewelry collecting.

20th Century Plastic Jewelry

Author: Roseann Ettinger
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764326127
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This fun and visually exciting book presents lavish and popular jewelry in many types of plastics from Bakelite, celluloid, and Lucite to Plexiglas, natural plastics, and resins. Brooches, necklaces, beads, and earrings appear in 365 color photos and period catalog pages that display all the styles. Popular makers such as Trifari, Lisner, Coro, Kramer, Kenneth Jay Lane, and Les Bernard, and more are well represented.

Twentieth Century Fashionable Plastic Jewelry

Author: Lillian Baker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Plastic jewelry
Languages : en
Pages : 237

Book Description

Plastic Jewelry

Author: Lyngerda Kelley
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764343490
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
More than 1,000 exciting pieces accompany the story of plastic jewelry from the 1920s to the present in this revised and expanded 5th edition. Colorful and lightweight, examples include natural tortoiseshell and horn, synthetic celluloid, Bakelite, and Lucite - all in a variety of forms. Jewelry has been made from natural plastics since ancient times. Today, they are much sought after collectibles as plastic jewelry has found its place in the history of fashion design. Original designs of bracelets, pins, necklaces, buttons and buckles are featured accompanied by text that gives the materials used and a history of the styles. Updated price guide included. This book is a great resource for collectors, fashion design students, and history buffs.

Genuine Plastic Radios of the Mid-Century

Author: Ken Jupp
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764301087
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 219

Book Description
Table radios made primarily of brightly colored plastics represent a relative newcomer to the radio collecting arena. These icons of American industrial design and popular culture were once plentiful, and today they can be found at flea markets, garage and house sales. With more than 430 color photo plus advertisements and black and white vintage photos, this pioneering book is a must for anyone interested in radios, mid-century industrial design, or popular culture.

Plastic Bangles

Author: Lyn Tortoriello
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764321955
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An alluring dreambook and informative handbook for collectors of plastic bangle bracelets, illustrated with rare and common pieces in a profusion of colors and styles. Gorgeous spreads arranged by designs and techniques introduce the reader to the unexpected riches of this collecting field. 415 color photos showcase thousands of bangles.\nToday, when Bakelite and celluloid are snapped up at ever higher prices, many collectors turn to brighter, more playful, and more affordable plastic jewelry from the second half of the 20th century. Until now, collectors of Lucite and other plastic bangles had no information about these attractive collectibles.\nChapters cover the identification of plastics, techniques, designers, manufacturers, fakes and knock-offs, and collectible plastics of the future. All have current market value ranges.

Plastic Jewelry

Author: Lyngerda Kelley
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780887406577
Category : Plastic jewelry
Languages : en
Pages : 159

Book Description
Beautiful color photographs of over 950 exciting examples of plastic jewelry accompany an informative text. Here is the story of plastic jewelry from the 1920s to the present, including natural tortoiseshell and horn as well as synthetic celluloid, Bakelite, Lucite, and more in a variety of styles. Original designs of bracelets, pins, necklaces, buttons, and buckles are included, as is a newly revised price guide.

The Best of Bakelite & Other Plastic Jewelry

Author: Dee Battle
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887409011
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Brimming over with over 150 full-page, luscious photographs of superb jewelry, this is a treasure chest of bakelite, celluliod and lucite. Several of today's leading bakelite collectors lent their finest pieces of this book. Layered, carved molded, translucent, painted and imbedded jewelry styles are displayed in profusion. The captions include the values guide. From common to exceedingly rare, this book presents excitement and the best plastic jewelry to be found.

Collecting Art Plastic Jewelry

Author: Leigh Leshner
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440225249
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Art plastic jewelry is beautiful, fun and highly collectible. This unique and flamboyant jewelry was made from various types of plastics: Bakelite, Lucite, thermoplastic, celluloid, vinyl and hard plastic, and can be difficult to identify and price without the help of this detailed reference - Collecting Art Plastic Jewelry. This colorful book gives readers a detailed look at 600 pieces of collectible art plastic jewelry, complete with current pricing, descriptions and history behind each piece. Featuring tips on collecting, art plastic jewelry enthusiasts won't find a more comprehensive reference on the market!

Lea Stein Jewelry

Author: Judith Just
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764313813
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
In the world of costume jewelry, the name Lea Stein Paris receives recognition as the most notable and innovative designer of plastic jewelry of the 20th century. Here are laminated celluloid bracelets, pins, necklaces, combs, picture frames, boxes, buttons, and accessories in many shapes that amuse and fascinate. Foxes and running children are some of her best known designs.