300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles

I use the book to look up values on antiques.The book is hugh, didn't know it would be so big.Nice book.

This is packrat Linda Campbell Franklin's fifth edition...for many good reasons!What first seems like a hodgepodge of items to a beginner-collector or student, has a certain logic or shorthand to those in the know, and to those getting acquainted with kitchen collectibles, it's an eye opening education! All sorts of pointers, reproduction alerts and historical notes are placed throughout the book, to avoid being duped by many fakes.Yes as one reviewer noted, there is scant information on items less than 75 years old, and that's just fine with me..these 890 pages are going to keep me interested and learning for quite a while! The little color section isn't terribly helpful...more smaller photos of items could have been placed in these expensive pages. Still for most of these mechanical items, color is not the key in identification. I'm just tickled to be able to recognize what a peculiar gadget is/was used for! So if someone realistically wants more black and white pictures/drawings, bring them on..and yes there could be sharper photos of some blurry items taken for better clarity in a future edition-it's not a problem for me!She lists many references for those seeking more information, and addresses to contact specialized collectors or clubs. Well worth the price of admission, alone!This is a delightful "must have" for the "kitchen curious" and beginning collectors!

This reference book was recommended to me by an antiques dealer. I am very pleased with all of the valuable information on the many versions of old kitchen gadgets. I will use this when antiquing because I have found many tagged items referred to as "whatchamacallits" because the vendor doesn't even know what it is!

I was amazed at the size and scope of the book.I plan to buy more of the series. Some if the things i used as a child. Most were before my time. I bought this one because a friend told me it had pictures and information on cast iron gem pans muffin pans and popover pans. It had that plus many more. I was very happy with my purchase and with Amazon.

Not enough pictures to be used as a buying resource. Mostly drawings like in an early 1900's Sears catalog. Good written information, but without pictures it makes buying/collecting difficult. Cost almost as much to return it as I paid for it, so I'll keep it.

Love Love Love this book....It's a little confusing to get around the indexing, but it is very detailed and extensive. I keep it with me all the time despite it's hefty size, but it has been very helpful for me. Would definitely recommend.

Can't believe the price I got this book for. It had been a $30 book. It's packed full of Info and has lots of pictures... I'd prefer even more pics but for the price who can complain ? Came in perfect shape.

I was very glad to be able to get this book at such a good price. It arrived promptly and I was happy to see that it's condition was so good - as it was described! Would order again from this vendor.

It contained what I was looking for and more excellent research material