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OverviewThe delightful figural toothbrush holders that are so beloved by collectors today have their roots in the early 1800s. Here is the whole range of the holders, with hundreds of the most sought-after designs portrayed in full color. Compiled by some of America's foremost collectors and dealers, this book has over 400 color photos, including examples in ironstone, porcelain, bisque, or other ceramics, as well as glass, chalkware, celluloid, plastic, and lithographed tin. Some of the forms they took were purely decorative, and some were clearly designed to encourage children to brush more frequently. They include whimsical characters, animals, nursery rhymes, sports, occupations, deco animals and figures, holidays, and cartoon characters. Often the toothbrush itself, when in place, would make up a key element in the holder's design, a horse's tail, say, or the neck of a violin._x000D_The authors have compiled a brief history of toothbrush holders, along with important information for collectors. The concise captions include size, material, maker (when known), and an estimate of the value on the current collector's market. _x000D_The variety of forms, the cleverness of the designs, and the nostalgia some of the themes encourage, will delight dentists, toothbrush specialists, and all lovers of the ceramic arts._x000D_ AUTHOR: John and Nancy Smith have been avid antiques collectors and dealers for over thirty years. Their daughter, Brooke, is a lawyer who has collected since she was a toddler. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John, Nancy, & Brooke Smith , Nancy Smith , Brooke SmithPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 0.513kg ISBN: 9780764316548ISBN 10: 0764316540 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 30 October 2002 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJohn and Nancy Smith have been avid antiques collectors and dealers for over thirty years. Their daughter, Brooke, is a lawyer who has collected since she was a toddler. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |