Antiques and Collecting

Online Resources

 
Use our free 24/7 online reference information in your library or at home, all you need is your librarycard or smartcard number:
 
 

Resources in the Library:

 

Books on antiques:

 
We have books on all aspects of antiques including pottery and porcelain, silver, furniture, jewellery, glass, toys, clocks, metal ware and 20th century antiques.
 
  • Hallmarks
  • Pottery and porcelain marks
  • Price guides
  • Dictionaries of clockmakers
  • Good collection of books on individual pottery and porcelain companies.
 

Books on collecting:

 
  • Banknote Catalogues
  • Coin Catalogues
  • Postcard Price Guides
  • Stamp Catalogues
 

Magazines: 

 
We have magazines on antiques and collecting and keep back files for some of these including:
 
  • Antique Dealer and Collectors Guide - 1966 to date
  • Antiques Trade Gazette - current year only
  • Stamp Monthly - 10 year file
  • Coin News - 10 year file
 
Access to British Humanities Index an online index to magazines and periodicals.
 

Please note that the inclusion of any website or link on this page does not mean that they have been vetted or recommended by Sheffield City Council.  It is important to make sure that you are happy that they are suitable for your own requirements.

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