The Fine Arts and Music Department has a large collection of books on the history, manufacturers, marks, and approximate values of various antiques and collectibles – artwork, ceramics, furniture, glassware, jewelry, silverware, toys, and many others. Below are a few examples of titles that may help identify items in your collection. If a book is reference, the Fine Arts staff is eager to look up whatever information you seek. Ebooks on antiques and collectibles can also be checked out by going to Hoopla at https://www.prattlibrary.org/books-and-more.
Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2021 by Ralph M. Kovel Book
Miller’s Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2020-2021 by Judith Miller Book
Warman’s Fiesta; Identification and Price Guide by Glen Victorey Book
Lehner’s Encyclopedia of U.S. Marks on Pottery, Porcelain & Clay by Lois Lehner Book
Glass Signatures, Trademarks, and Trade Names From the Seventeenth to the Twentieth Century by Anne Geffken Pullin Book
Mauzy’s Depression Glass; A Photographic Reference and Price Guide by Barbara Mauzy & Jim Mauzy Book
Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry: Covers 1840-1950 by C. Jeanenne Bell Book
Collecting Art Plastic Jewelry; Identification and Price Guide by Leigh Leshner Book
Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers by Dorothy T. Rainwater Book
Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks by Bille Hougart Book
200 Years of Dolls; Identification and Price Guide by Dawn Herlocher Book
Collecting Costume Jewelry 303: The Flip Side; Exploring Costume Jewelry From the Back: Identification and Value Guide by Julia C. Carroll Book
