Collector's Compass: 20th Century Dinnerware

Collector's Compass™: 20th Century Dinnerware

The widespread appeal of 20th century dinnerware lies in its availability, affordability, and remarkable practicality. This smart, resourceful guide gives you a complete overview of collecting and enjoying America's everyday tableware, a practice which for many brings back childhood memories and builds new family traditions.

Discover everything essential about this popular collectible, from the most sought-after classics such as Fiesta, Ringware, and Desert Rose to the breakthrough designs of Eva Zeisel and Russel Wright. Buying, selling, and shaping your collection--both novices and experts will find this Collector's Compass title a fun and fascinating guide to the world of 20th century dinnerware.

The COLLECTOR'S COMPASS™ series is your affordable, reliable resource for learning how to value, purchase, and care for a range of popular collectibles. Brimming with trustworthy advice from a panel of distinguished experts, Collector's Compass is your essential guide to learning more about your favorite antiques and collectibles.

The Collector's Compass series is endorsed by the International Society of Appraisers, North America's leading association of professionally educated and certified personal-property appraisers, auctioneers, and dealers.

Series editor Leon Castner is co-host of the popular radio program Trash or Treasure and president and head auctioneer of Castner's, a multidiscipline appraisal and auction firm headquartered in New Jersey. He also serves as president of the New Jersey Auctioneers and is senior partner of National Appraisal Consultants. Castner holds a doctorate in valuation science, and his appraisal work has included Watergate and presidential papers. He has taught numerous appraisal and antiques courses across the country and writes for several magazines and Strauss newspapers.