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Art Nouveau and Art Deco Jewelry: An Identification and Value Guide
by Lillian Baker
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Collector Books (1983-02)
ISBN: 0891451587
EAN: 9780891451587
Dewy Decimal #: 739.2709034
Paperback: 176 pages
Condition: Very Good
Comments: 1983 updated values edition, 176 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, Paperback. Small sticker on inside of front cover with previous owner's name and purchase info on it. Book is in Very Good Condition. Inside pages are in Very Good condition with no tears and with no notations (no pencil marks, no underlining, no highlighting, etc.)
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Customer Reviews
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Poor photos
Rating  (2)
Date: 2006-02-22
While this book might be of some use to an antiques dealer, the photos are much to small and of to poor a quality to be of any use to a student of jewelry. I was very disappointed.
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Could have been better
Rating  (3)
Date: 2003-05-11
3 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
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).
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Complete,Concise, Comprehensive Guide
Rating  (4)
Date: 2000-04-20
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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