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Book Synopsis Miller's Pocket Antiques and Collectables Fact Book by : Judith Miller
Download or read book Miller's Pocket Antiques and Collectables Fact Book written by Judith Miller and published by Miller's Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only comprehensive, illustrated pocket book on the market for the antiques and collectables buyer.Each chapter explains what to look for when buying antiques - how to spot repairs and fakes, clues to dating and the history of factories and key designers. Comprehensive marks sections include international hallmarks and more than 1,000 marks from ceramics factories across the world: from 18th century Meissen to 20th century Rookwood. Since it was first published in 1988 Miller's Pocket Antiques Factfile has sold almost 128,000 copies. However, the market for antiques has changed dramatically: 20th century design, whether Art Deco or Mid Century Modern, has become a popular collecting area and so this completely reworked edition will keep the core information about antique furniture, ceramics, glass and silver while new sections will cover Modern Design - from Eames furniture to Murano glass, Spratling silver to Studio pottery.It contains all the essential information you need when you're on the antiques trail.
Book Synopsis Miller's Antiques Marks by : Judith Miller
Download or read book Miller's Antiques Marks written by Judith Miller and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marks are one of the collector's most important tools when it comes to identifying and dating antiques. Of course, it is important to understand that they should never be relied upon completely, as many have been copied or faked. What you should rely on is experience. Handle as many antiques as you can and learn to combine your knowledge of marks with the knowledge of how an authentic piece looks and feels. Whether you are buying at auction, flea market or antique shop this is the book you need to identify and date what you find. More than 6,000 marks are organized for quick, at-a-glance reference with full-colour sections on silver, Sheffield plate, bronze figures, ceramics, glass, costume jewellery, toys and dolls. This comprehensive guide can be kept handy to identify antique finds and valuate them from a catalogue of the most common marks that you will encounter, as well as any unidentified treasures you already own.
Book Synopsis Miller's Antiques and Collectibles Fact Book by : Judith Miller
Download or read book Miller's Antiques and Collectibles Fact Book written by Judith Miller and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title provides detailed information on how to spot repairs and fakes, and clues to dating pieces, plus a comprehensive marks section that includes more than 1,000 international ceramics marks. And because of the surge in popularity of 20th-century design, it contains all of the core information about furniture, ceramics, glass, and silver, but adds new sections on modern pieces, as well.
Book Synopsis Miller's Pottery & Porcelain Marks by : Gordon Lang
Download or read book Miller's Pottery & Porcelain Marks written by Gordon Lang and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2007-02-28 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your piece of porcelain may feature an anchor, but how do you know whether it was made at Chelsea or Bow? How can you tell if the mark is genuine? This handy and easy-to-use pocket guide helps you to make sense of a vast, and often confusing, field. With more than 3,000 commonly found marks for all types of pottery and porcelain, and information on the makers, factories, and artists, it is simply the best on-the-spot resource for expert collectors, auctioneers, and novices alike. Line drawings throughout illustrate the different styles and patterns, maps showing the locations of major factories worldwide, and the color photographs of actual pottery and porcelain marks make dating and authenticating pieces even easier.
Book Synopsis Miller's Silver and Sheffield Plate Marks by : John Bly
Download or read book Miller's Silver and Sheffield Plate Marks written by John Bly and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2007-02-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to the unique hallmarking system, it is possible to tell when, where, by whom, and with what quality of metal most pieces of silver and Sheffield plate were made. This compact, pocket-sized guide from Miller’s shows how to decipher this system, and to read the history behind the marks. A full introduction explains how to understand the marks and distinguish between silver, plate, and electroplate, followed by a look at all the marks of the major British, Irish, and American assay guilds. The pages are packed with lists of key manufacturers, designers, and patterns, and are supported by detailed glossaries. Full color photographs throughout of sample silverware and marks help to date and authenticate pieces.
Book Synopsis Miller's Pocket Dictionary of Antiques by : Judith Miller
Download or read book Miller's Pocket Dictionary of Antiques written by Judith Miller and published by Avery. This book was released on 1990 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbags written by Judith Miller and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indulge your passion for handbag fashion with collectables expert Judith Miller. Over 450 divine designs - from elegant Art Deco evening bags and vintage Pucci to everyday classics and novelty creations. Includes iconic pieces from Chanel, Hermès, Gucci, and Fendi with a star rating system indicating the value of every bag. The perfect guide for those desiring the ultimate accessory.
Book Synopsis Miller's Pottery & Porcelain Marks by : Gordon Lang
Download or read book Miller's Pottery & Porcelain Marks written by Gordon Lang and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your piece of porcelain may feature an anchor, but how do you know whether it was made at Chelsea or Bow? How can you tell if the mark is genuine? This handy and easy-to-use pocket guide helps you to make sense of a vast, and often confusing, field. With more than 3,000 commonly found marks for all types of pottery and porcelain, and information on the makers, factories, and artists, it is simply the best on-the-spot resource for expert collectors, auctioneers, and novices alike. Line drawings throughout illustrate the different styles and patterns, maps showing the locations of major factories worldwide, and the color photographs of actual pottery and porcelain marks make dating and authenticating pieces even easier.
Book Synopsis Pottery and Porcelain Marks by : E. George Perrott
Download or read book Pottery and Porcelain Marks written by E. George Perrott and published by Gemini Publications. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It took George Perrott and his wife more than seven years to complete this book. It is compiled in date order and consists of marks from the factories of Europe, USA, Japan and China. It covers approximately 10,000 marks and references. It commences with the Ming Dynasty of 1368 and takes the reader through the 15th century 'Maiolica' period of the Italian Renaissance, the German and French 'Faience' of the 16th century, the early 17th century Dutch 'Delft' wares and continues on to the great factories of Europe including Meissen, Sevres, and the English factories of Wedgwood, Minton, Spode Doulton etc. The major part of the book concentrates on older marks but a significan effort has been made to include marks from factories and potters that are currently in business and still producing their wares today. More than 500 companies throughout Europe, USA, and the Far East contributed to this project. Collectors Clubs and Museums were also a great source of information. This publication is in fact one of the most original marks books to come onto the market in recent times. It must be the first of its kind that catlogs the marks, factories and potters in date order giving added perception of their time in history. If you are a collector of porcelain and pottery or you deal in it as a profession this book is a must for your bookshelf.
Book Synopsis Antiques Roadshow Primer by : Carol Prisant
Download or read book Antiques Roadshow Primer written by Carol Prisant and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells how to investigate the history of furniture, silver, jewelry, clocks, toys, and books, and how to select an appraiser
Book Synopsis Miller's International Antiques Price Guide, 1989 by : Judith Miller
Download or read book Miller's International Antiques Price Guide, 1989 written by Judith Miller and published by Penguin Putnam. This book was released on 1988-12 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized by category of antique and containing subcategories of items in alphabetical order, this revised and expanded edition includes general articles, chapter introductions, glossaries, bibliographies, a cross-referenced index, and professional pointers for collectors and dealers. 10,000 photos, 1,000 in full color.
Book Synopsis Miller's Field Guide: Porcelain by : Judith Miller
Download or read book Miller's Field Guide: Porcelain written by Judith Miller and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The antique-buyer's guide to porcelain in a pocket format. Miller's Field Guides are an invaluable resource for collectors when out buying items at antiques shops, auctions or car boot fairs. They provide a fast and accurate way to recognize, identify and date antiques. In each book a simple question-and-answer checklist is provided for a wide range of key items, teaching you what to look for as well how to spot a fake or a copy. There are price codes throughout, plus concise information on makers, factories, identifying marks and the factors that affect the value of the piece. In Porcelain, ceramics expert and bestselling author Judith Miller guides the collector through the world of European and American porcelain, including Meissen, Copenhagen, Worcester, Spode, Derby and Bonnin and Morris.
Book Synopsis Miller's Pocket Antiques Fact File by : Judith Miller
Download or read book Miller's Pocket Antiques Fact File written by Judith Miller and published by Studio. This book was released on 1988 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains terms dealing with furniture, porcelain, metalware, clocks, glass, rugs, armor, and toys and provides information on collecting and identifying a variety of antiques and collectibles
Book Synopsis Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass by : Gene Florence
Download or read book Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass written by Gene Florence and published by . This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gene Florence now presents this completely revised 16th edition, with the previous 133 patterns and 11 additional patterns, to make this the most complete reference to date. With the assistance of several nationally known dealers, this book illustrates, as well as realistically prices, items in demand. Dealing primarily with the depression glass made from the 1920s through the end of the 1930s, this beautiful reference book contains stunning color photographs, vintage catalog pages, updated values, and a special section on reissues and fakes.
Book Synopsis The Book of Old Silver: English, American, Foreign by : Seymour B. Weyler
Download or read book The Book of Old Silver: English, American, Foreign written by Seymour B. Weyler and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Illustrated Directory of 20th Century Guns by : David Miller
Download or read book The Illustrated Directory of 20th Century Guns written by David Miller and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses twentieth century guns with full color photographs, and includes military and sporting guns, revolvers, shotguns, and machine guns from 1900 to 1999.
Book Synopsis Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2020-2021 by : Judith Miller
Download or read book Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2020-2021 written by Judith Miller and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques. Comprehensive sections cover ceramics, furniture, glass, silver and metalwares, jewellery and objets de vertu, clocks and watches, books, Oriental antiques, textiles, toys, decorative arts and Modern Classics. Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own valuer. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects, while special 'Judith Picks' sections give fascinating background and valuation details for particularly interesting or unusual objects.
