1 comments about 1003 Salt & Pepper Shakers.

1. I was disappointed with this book. Then pictures are great, but that's about all. It states that it focuses on novelty figurines, but most are specific characters with copyrights. There are few general figures.

1 comments about Kitchen Collectibles: The Essential Buyer's Guide.

1. I almost returned this book because it wasn't a price guide - I'm very glad I kept it. It was a good read - factual, historical, witty - hated to finish reading it. As a price guide it's no great shakes - the listing at the back of the book is just ok. However, there are lots of price guides, but there aren't many books as well written and fun to read as this one. Especially good are the listings of resources - from newletters and books to museums and clubs for all the kitchen stuff one could ever hope to collect. The black and white photos are good but the light hearted tone is what makes this book well worth its price. I learned a lot from Ms. Stoneback. Highly recommended.

No comments about My Rolling Pin (My First Kitchen Gadget Books).

No comments about Old Base Metal Spoons.

No comments about Collectible Teapot & Tea Calendar Display.

1 comments about Mauzy's Kitchen Glass (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1. After absolutely loving Mauzy's Depression Glass book this one was such a huge disappointment. The pictures are huge, many 1/2 a page, which seems was done to make the book appear more meaty.
   
   Many of the green pieces are labeled as "unknown manfacturers", almost comical is a row of tumblers and sherbets (another row of vases) listed as "various manufacturers". That section of the book seems like they went to someone's house and just pictured each piece.
   
   The coverage of salt and pepper shakers is quite good, almost as if that is what the book really was before adding "fluff" items. Very little information (such as dates) is given, though.
   
   With the little information given, I just don't trust the prices as being any guideline whatsoever. Disappointed.
   
   Update: I found the prices listed are 5 to 10 times realistic pricing, even for the fanciest shops. Even more disappointed now, it has cost me money.

No comments about Table Knives and Forks (Shire Albums) (Shire Albums) (Shire Library).

1 comments about Coffee Makers: 300 Years of Art and Design.

1. I was disappointed. Arrived a large book with equally large space filling print. For me it lacked sufficient images and some of the discriptive details were simply incorrect and showed a lack of knowledge of the subject. To sum up its a coffee-table type of book only that lacks depth and study, but may appeal to the new collector or established collector.

No comments about Firegrates and Kitchen Ranges (Shire Library).

No comments about Enameled Kitchenware: American and European.