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More Collectible Bells

More Collectible Bells Classic to Contemporary - A Schiffer Book for Collectors

Hardback (22 Jun 1999)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Bells have played a prominent role in our society since the earliest of civilizations, yet few realize the scope of objects encompassed by this broad heading. While all bells share certain qualities--like the ability to produce sound--they vary amazingly in terms of size, shape, style, and material. A flat round Chinese gong is as much a bell as the graceful figurine hiding a swinging clapper beneath her skirt or a strap of round metal "sleigh bells" from the nineteenth century. Featuring over 620 beautiful color photos, this absorbing and entertaining book showcases the wonderful diversity of collectible bells, from animal bells, call bells, and rattles to commemoratives, figurals, miniatures, and holiday bells. Here you will find bells made of different materials, bells with more than one purpose, bells with common motifs, and much more. Both antique and modern, well-known to unique, one of these bells is sure to grab your fancy! Values, an index, and a bibliography are all included.

Book information

ISBN: 9780764308659
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Imprint: Schiffer Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 681.868848075
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 1330g
Height: 287mm
Width: 222mm
Spine width: 21mm