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Informationen zum Autor Mike Bruner has been collecting something in one form or another for most of his life. He has authored several books on antiques from his home in Michigan. Klappentext In the collectibles world! this durable antique art form is a perfect example of the old "forest for the trees" maxim. Despite their bold designs and colors! only recently have collectors caught on to the value of these antiques of Americana. And the hunt is on. Once posted in every corner of the nation! this durable art form has yet to shed its luster. At the turn of the century! porcelain enamel signs became a standard form of advertising! and they maintained their dominance until the 1970s. Taken down and tucked away! these signs are starting to re-emerge! more valuable than ever. As you page through hundreds of rich color photographs of the signs! learn everything! from how they were made to who was making them! and how many hundreds of dollars they're worth today. Zusammenfassung At the turn of the century, porcelain enamel signs became a standard form of advertising, and they maintained their dominance until the 1970s. Here are hundreds of popular and little known signs with distinctive graphic designs. Learn about and appreciate them, they're worth a lot today.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Bruner
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.1997
• EAN: 9780764303739
• ISBN: 978-0-7643-0373-9
• Dimensions: 222 mm x 286 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors; Schiffer Book for Collectors
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design; Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Advertising, marketing