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Author : Ronald Pearsall
Publisher : Tiger Books
ISBN 13 : 9781855018464
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (184 download)
Download or read book Illustrated Guide to Collecting Antiques written by Ronald Pearsall and published by Tiger Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Karen Mazurkewich
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462906923
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Chinese Furniture written by Karen Mazurkewich and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. This antique furniture book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration techniques. It includes detailed chapters on various types of wooden furniture cover chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens and household accessories. With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as Chinese antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide for collectors of antique wood furniture.
Author : Alan Ridgway
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780860020653
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (26 download)
Download or read book Illustrated Guide to Antique Collecting written by Alan Ridgway and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Battie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781780192918
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (929 download)
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Collectibles and Antiques written by David Battie and published by . This book was released on 2015-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's ever-changing market, collectors need more information than ever before in order to identify the best categories and pieces, maximise investment potential, and eliminate risk. This is an invaluable practical guide to the investor, as well as a wonderful visual reference to some of the finest pieces available at accessible prices.
Author : Ronald Pearsall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (124 download)
Download or read book The Joy of Antiques written by Ronald Pearsall and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to antiques and antique collecting.
Author : Hyla Wults Fox
Publisher : Toronto ; New York : Methuen
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book Antiques, an Illustrated Guide for the Canadian Collector written by Hyla Wults Fox and published by Toronto ; New York : Methuen. This book was released on 1983 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sonia Weiss
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780764562396
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (623 download)
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Collecting Antiques written by Sonia Weiss and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2000-08-15 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop… for when you want more than the official line! Only a few years ago, "antiquing" seemed to be only for the wealthy. Then came the Internet, with its profusion of Web sites, bulletin boards, and online auctions. Almost overnight, "antiquing" has become a much-loved hobby of the people! But with more antiquing choices than ever before, novice and experienced collectors have been left reeling. That's why when it comes to such key questions as where to hunt, how to appraise, and when to sell your own antiques, you can't rely on advice from 101 semi-objective sources. You need one dependable, clued-in source of antiquing wisdom. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide™ to Collecting Antiques is designed to give savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of everything from where to find the best prices to sizing up value and seeing through fakes. In this book you'll get unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. The Unofficial Guide™ to Collecting Antiques is intensively inspected by The Unofficial Panel of Experts: John Coker has been dealing antiques for nearly 30 years and has been a guest appraiser on PBS's "Treasures in Your Attic"; former art history professor and museum curator James Kettlewell deals in fine arts and antiques; and Art Maier is an appraiser with William Doyle Galleries. These specialists ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information on the subject of antique collecting and are told exactly what "the Official establishment" doesn't want you to know. Vital Information on tapping into the vast array of collecting outlets available today—from classic venues to the Internet Insider Secrets on identifying antique periods and styles Money-Saving Techniques on how to find hidden treasures amidst flea markets and second-hand stores Time-Saving Tips on mastering the world of online antiques collecting The Latest Trends in smart selling of your own antiques—from wise timing to the pros and cons of trading over selling Handy Checklists and Charts for tracking your growing collection… and finding the country's best auctions and shows visit us on-line at www.idgbooks.com
Author : Ronald Pearsall
Publisher : Smithmark Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780765196217
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (962 download)
Download or read book Illustrated Guide to Antiques written by Ronald Pearsall and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Carol Prisant
Publisher : Workman Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780761128878
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (288 download)
Download or read book Antiques Roadshow Collectibles written by Carol Prisant and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers tips on identifying, collecting, and caring for furniture, photographs, posters and illustration art, costume jewelry and wristwatches, dolls, toys, advertising and sports memorabilia, and glass and pottery.
Author : Peter Johnson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781853751288
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (512 download)
Download or read book The Phillips Guide to Tomorrow's Antiques written by Peter Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to buying, collecting and selling antiques.
Author : Fleix Gade
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781021914248
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (142 download)
Download or read book Collecting Antiques For Pleasure And Profit written by Fleix Gade and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential guide to the world of antique collecting, this book provides tips and advice on how to start and grow a collection, as well as insights into the market and the history of antiques. From furniture to jewelry, and from art to ceramics, this book covers it all. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Eric Knowles
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781845332341
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (323 download)
Download or read book Eric Knowles Antiques written by Eric Knowles and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an introduction to collecting antiques, brought to life by one of the longest-serving members of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow team. It provides an invaluable introduction to the different collecting areas, ranging from furniture to ceramics, silver to glass. Eric Knowles describes the items available to the amateur collector and enthusiast, and how to get started. Organized by genre, the book introduces each category's major stylistic eras, telling the reader what to look out for. Each item has been valued by Eric, and examples from all price ranges are included, enabling readers to see both affordable objects and those that may be out of budget but nevertheless of interest in developing knowledge and understanding. Throughout the book, Eric has selected examples to illustrate at a larger size, with detailed annotation. These help the reader to learn more about a chosen topic, identify the typical, appreciate the extraordinary, and understand why some pieces are worth so much more than others.
Author : Bowe Packer
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1632876795
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (328 download)
Download or read book Antiquing Secrets written by Bowe Packer and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Looking to discover how to collect antiques?" "Have a passion for antique history?" "Have you uncovered a unique item and want to know the antique appraisal?" This Practical Guide Is Designed To Teach You More About This Amazingly Complex, yet Elegant Simple Hobby. Let me help you take the complexity out of this hobby and show you exactly what it takes to collect antiques like a seasoned veteran. I give you the in-and-outs of this business within this guide. You'll will learn how to finally: Quickly identify antiques and assess the antique appraisal for these unique items. If you don't know what to look for in an antique and cannot quickly asses the value, then antique collecting made not be for you. The secret to your success will be how well you apply what you discover in this guide. You are about to begin a journey that will entertain, educate, and excite you for the rest of your life.. Here Are More Things You'll Learn About Antique Collecting Within The Pages Of This Practical Guide: * Bargaining your way to a better price. * Finding Clues to Continental Pottery. * American Pottery: Can You Identify This?. * English Furniture: Welcome to the Maze. * Following the Trail of American Furniture. * Clearly a Rich History: Glassmakers of England. * The Fine Glassware of Europe. * And much more.... Collecting antiques can be a fun and exciting hobby or business. Gaining the knowledge needed to identifying antiques is a must and once you have discovered this knowledge you will have the confidence and be well on your way to becoming an antique collector!.
Author : William C. Ketchum
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780711202122
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (21 download)
Download or read book The Catalog of World Antiques written by William C. Ketchum and published by . This book was released on 1981-01-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Carol Prisant
Publisher : Workman Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780761128229
Total Pages : 660 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)
Download or read book Antiques Roadshow Collectibles written by Carol Prisant and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers tips on identifying, collecting, and caring for furniture, photographs, posters and illustration art, costume jewelry and wristwatches, dolls, toys, advertising and sports memorabilia, and glass and pottery.
Author : Richard Russell
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440225060
Total Pages : 928 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (42 download)
Download or read book Antique Trader Book Collector's Price Guide written by Richard Russell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-07-05 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Antique Trader Book Collector's Price Guide provides readers with the information and values to carve a niche for themselves in a market where rare first editions of Jane Austen's Emma and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone recently sold at auction for 254,610 dollars and 40,355 dollars respectively. Organized in 13 categories, including Americana, banned, paranormal and mystery, this guide discusses identifying and grading books, and provides collectors with details for identifying and assessing books in 8,000 listings.
Author : Gwen Rigby
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781840133714
Total Pages : 600 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (337 download)
Download or read book A Collector's Guide to Antiques written by Gwen Rigby and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
