Collectibles
Grosset's complete guide to collectible plates
Hal L Cohen (Hardcover) Grossett & Dunlap 1974
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Shouldn't Laura Bush have spent the half million dollars on those, instead of the fancy China dinnerware she bought a month before they were leaving the White House anyway?
I think Michelle Obama should sell the Bush China...
I like the Commemorative plates from Saturday Night Live (when McCain was on the show.)
"ten commemorative plates that celebrate the 10 town hall debates between senator Obama & myself. - - - They're blank because he wouldn't agree to them.
And are his "kind eyes and confident smile an inspiration to us all"?
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A new “Kansas City Icons” collectible plate will make its exclusive Kansas City debut at an event featuring Peggy Karr, an innovator of fused enameled glass functional art, at Shop Beautiful on Saturday, September 17th. The plate, commissioned by Shop Beautiful for its 75th anniversary celebration, was created in collaboration with Kansas City artist Mike Savage and Peggy Karr Glass. The collectible plate features many of the city’s most memorable and defining features interpreted in Savage’s distinctive artistic style and incorporated in fused enameled glass. The plate is sold exclusively at Shop Beautiful and online at www.shopbeautiful.com. It is priced at $89.95. Customers purchasing the plate may have Peggy Karr personally sign it or other new Peggy Karr plates from 10 am – noon in the Brookside shop or from 2 – 4 pm at the Hawthorne Plaza shop. For assurance and convenience, customers may pre-order their personally signed plate by August 31. In addition to the Kansas City Icons plate, Shop Beautiful is offering limited edition prints of the original painting. Small prints are $35, medium $55.
Dome Ring: Harlequin Rhinestone Dome Ring Heavy Gold Plate ...
Dome ring in heavy gold electroplate has diagonally set square rhinestones across the center for a harlequin effect with round rhinestones set in marquise shaped settings for an elegant and luxe look that can easily double as a glamorous and expensive wedding band. The ring is a Size 8 and the center of the ring is approximately 1/2" wide. The ring is an estate piece dating to the 1970s and has nice heft and a quality feel with excellent plating in yellow gold. A smart looking and timeless ring that looks like precious stones and metal. Tasteful and classically modern! (#42519- RingVintageRhinestoneDomeGoldElectroplate)
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Antique Silverplate and Sterling Silverware – A Rewarding ...
Historically, collecting and using sterling silverware and flatware was a symbol of wealth and social status in England, America and Europe. However, with the advent of electroplating technology during 1800s, by inventors such as: Luigi Brugnatelli (1805); John Wright (1845); The Elkingtons (1840), the use and collection of silverware became more accessible to the broader community. As a result of electroplating technology, silver plate silverware and flatware is a more common find for the antique collector in contemporary times. Patterning is another feature to consider when purchasing and collecting silverware. The range and variety of patterns and styles is vast. When collecting, it is not necessary to have a complete set of silverware that all display the same pattern design. The key is to find items that display patterns that can match other patterns or complement each other. This means you can mix n match various patterns and styles...
