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The image of the antique animal horse is so very popular and appears in so many forms that there are literally millions of fascinating equine collectibles to seek out, accumulate, and admire. Collecting these antique animal figures is a passion for thousands of people. Another large area of antique animal collecting is dog memorabilia. This arena covers all breeds. You will find many books that specialize in just one breed of dog figurines. There is a remarkable array of antique animal dog-related items dating from the early nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. And of course if there are people collecting dog related antique animals there must be some who are collect cat related figures (there are thousands). Through the history of the cat seen through antique animal collectors from the pharaohs to Hello KittyĆ. There status of god to devil and its climb back up the social ladder to its present role as man's best friend. There are many well know firms that now have their antique animals collected such as Frankoma, Royal Doulton, Boyd, Co-Operative Flint, Fenton, Fostoria, Heisey, Imperial, L.E. Smith, Mosser Glass, New Martinsville, Summit Glass, and Tiara Glass plus the works of lesser know as well as a wide variety of other producers from the late 19th century until the present. There have been and still are famous artist, Chester Nicodemus and Howard Pierce come to mind, that are searched for today by antique animal collectors. You will find their mark on an array of animals such as bears, cats, dogs, donkeys, deer, elephants, and many more. Today there is a huge selection of antique animal figures that a collector can search for and find. From garage sale to antique shops to eBay one can find that special antique animal piece you have been looking for. We at Delve Bookstore are constantly looking for antique animal books so that you will be able to get the best information on your hobby. |
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