num_pages: 208
description: THE JEWEL BOX BOOK is finally here! This book is the FIRST OF ITS KIND and is the Definitive Guide to American Art Metal Jewelry Boxes 1900-25. This is a complete history and collector’s guide to the beautiful art metal Jewel Box (Jewel Casket, Trinket Box, Jewelry Box) that once adorned the American woman's dressing table during the early 1900's. 208 pages. Over 500 beautiful color photos. Fine quality printing and binding. A valuable resource for the collector and antique dealer. Included in this book: Styles such as Art Nouveau, Victorian, Rococo, Revival, Arts &amp; Crafts, Art Deco, pictured. Floral Motifs such as Acanthus, Lotus, Laurel, Grapes, Daffodil, Cosmos, Clover, Carnation, Lily, Water Lily, Lily of the Valley, Aster, Lotus and many others pictured . Other motifs like Cherubs, Cupid, American Colonial, Birds, Bees, Peacocks, Hearts, Religious, Dutch, and more. Metal Composition (Spelter, White Metal, Brass) and Finishes described, including Bas-Relief, Silver, Bronze, Ormolu, Antique Ivory. Silk and velvet linings. From manufacturer to market, including Trademarks, Patents, and Copyrights. Sample Trade Catalog pages (Sears, Montgomery Ward, Marshall Field, Macy's, Baird North and others) with Jewel Boxes pictured. Manufacturers, including Rogers, B&amp;W, Benedict, Coon, Kronheimer (K&amp;O), Weidlich Brothers, Jennings Brothers, and more. Hundreds of Jewel Boxes Identified by manufacturer and dated. A guide to dating Jewel Boxes lacking a manufacturer’s trademark. A complete reprint of 1883 Collier’s Victorian “Language of Flowers” dictionary. Value Guide. This is a new paperback book--all color. Published 2004. 8 1/2" x 10 1/2".
language: English
title: The Jewel Box Book: The Definitive Guide to American Art Metal Jewelry Boxes, 1900-1925
titlecomplete: The Jewel Box Book: The Definitive Guide to American Art Metal Jewelry Boxes, 1900-1925
publisher: J-Victorie Books