Twentieth Century Decorative Arts expert, Reyne Haines, has penned another great book, Vintage Watches.  This book was designed with something for everyone.  Not merely a catalog of various styles and makers of fine watches, this work contains over a thousand high quality photographs that will appeal to the new collector, seasoned expert and everyone in between.

Beautifully designed, this hard cover, coffee table styled work contains information on how to collect, the  backstory of American and Swiss watchmakers, a dictionary of wristwatch lingo and more.  It gives you a real look into the design and artistry that went into creating these fine timepieces.

Additionally, the collectable watches in this book are quite varied in price scale.  Whether you collect watches, appreciate the history or simply enjoy the beauty, artistry and craftsmanship behind them, you will find Vintage Watches a very enjoyable book.

Michael Sausley

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Use the “Community Appraisal” to post items that you would like the public at large to value. You can’t use such valuations for insurance purposes but it will give you an idea of what you would receive if you put your items up for sale.

Reyne and Jonathan stop by LR Antiques to talk about furniture. Jonathan makes himself comfortable in a Gothic chair until Reyne rustles him up to take a look at a French Provincial cabinet and a Louis XVI marble table. Coming into more modern times we take a look at some Art Deco and 50’s pieces, which work together nicely.

It’s all about the superhero when Reyne and Jonathan make a visit to Bedrock City Comics. Every generation has its own heroes drawn into action, the first comic book hero was Captain Marvel…not Superman or Batman, as you might suspect. Superman first appeared in June 1938 and Reyne lets us know what that comic just fetched at auction last March. Plus some heroic tips on collecting and preserving your comics.

Boulle cabinetry is the topic today, Reyne will inform Jonathan and the rest of us how to pronounce it! Plus, we get a history of these beautifully ornate pieces of furniture. We also see some examples of accessories in the same tortoise inlay as the bigger pieces.

Reyne and Jonathan make another visit to LR Antiques to speak to Lara about religious items to collect. We see many unique pieces which are collectible but also conversation pieces in your home. We take a look at rosaries and other cross pieces to menorahs anyone can afford.

Action figures are a part of everyone’s childhood but, you may be surprised, that after GI Joe in the 60’s, comic book action figures weren’t introduced until 1971. Reyne and Jonathan pop into Bedrock City Comics for some fun and information on collecting these mini heroes.

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Reyne shows us a range of styles of glassware from the early 1800’s to the 1930’s. She starts out with some examples of Victorian enameled glass which is very ornate and was used in formal table settings. Next up is the Art Nouveau style, where the pieces were very shiny, iridescent and free flowing. In the early 1900’s Art Deco was the style, with very bold geometric designs, plus we get a little information on Vaseline glass from this period. Jonathan is on his best behavior and doesn’t break a thing!