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The antique detective

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Zippo lighters, invented in 1933, have always been collected and passed down generation to generation. They were marketed during the Depression and their surfaces personalized with illustrations of celebrities, army insignias, space flight and other items. Avie R. Baer and Alexander Neumark document the invention of the Zippo lighter in their book "An American Legend Zippo.'

Author: Gilbert, Anne
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2001
Purchasing, Cigarette lighters, An American Legend Zippo (Book)

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The antique detective

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The purses made in late 20th century are considered as collectibles to be worn or displayed and prices for these can range from $50 to several hundred dollars, depending on the design, workmanship and maker. Historically, the elegant purses were those embroidered with heraldic or floral patterns in silver, gold and pearls on expensive silks.

Author: Gilbert, Anne
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2004
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The antique detective

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The different types of antique clocks with reference to their features, invention, introduction and assembling are presented. Some of the antique clocks include Atmos, Banjo, Beehive, Black Forest, Blinking Eye and Cartel.

Author: Gilbert, Anne
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2005
Watch, Clock, and Part Manufacturing, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance, Watch, clock, and jewelry repair, Watch, Clock & Jewelry Repair, Clocks & Timing Devices, Clocks and watches, Clocks

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Subjects list: United States, Collections and collecting, Antiques
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