Art Nouveau Tiles, c.1890-1914, by Sandi Fowler and Wendy Harvey. Color photos and prices of hundreds of high-fired Art Nouveau tiles, most made in England. Information on manufacturers, production methods, and designs. Bibliography; no index. Hardcover, 192 pages. Schiffer, Atglen, PA, $49.95, c2002)

20th Century Modern Clocks: Desk, Shelf and Decorative by Mark V. Stein. Black & white photos, dates, and descriptions of clocks, weather guides, switches, and timers. Organized by manufacturer and material (plastic or wood). Price guide; list of manufacturers and brands. Bibliography. Large-format paperback, 255 pages. (Radiomania, 2109 Carterdale Road, Baltimore, MD 21209, $29.95, c2002)

The Best of Blue Ridge Dinnerware by Betty and Bill Newbound. Color photos of hundreds of Blue Ridge dinnerware patterns, arranged by blank's shape. History of Southern Potteries; information on potters, decorators, marks, and advertising. Price guide at end. Index; no bibliography. Hardcover, 256 pages. (Collector Books, Paducah, KY, $24.95, c2003)

100 Years of Vintage Watches by Dean Judy. Color photos, descriptions, and prices of American and Swiss watches made from 1870 to 1970, organized alphabetically by brand name. History of watch-making and collecting. Glossary; bibliography; no index. Large-format paperback, 224 pages. (Krause, Iola, WI, $24.95, c2002)