This pictorial encyclopaedia, suitable for either the inexperienced amateur or the seasoned collector, introduces all aspects of the world of porcelain and ceramics, guiding the reader from era to era, factory to factory and craftsman to craftsman. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field, and also acts as a reference and identification ...
This pictorial history of glassware from pre-Roman times to the present day, written by experts and including essays on specialized fields such as Islamic, Venetian and Chinese glass, Tiffany, and Art Nouveau, is also a reference book for identification purposes. It includes an illustrated end section containing a bibliography, glossary and ...
A celebration of the continuing success of the Antiques Roadshow, which after 27 years is still one of the most popular series on television. Fiona Malcolm uncovers its origins and lists all the locations visited over the years. She introduces the current team with illustrated biographies of all the experts, meeting 20 of them at home to learn ...
With contributions by specialists from BBC TV's "Antiques Roadshow", this A-Z guide to identifying, buying and valuing antiques and collectables covers a wide range of interests, from toys to Titians. A price-guide is included, as well as "the ten golden rules of antiques hunting".
This is a new, revised edition of the 1975 Guide with updated prices. It should be essential reading for auctioneers, dealers, collectors and anyone interested in porcelain. The Price Guide Series of books on antiques has established itself over many years as providing useful information to collectors on prices, factors influencing prices and ...
These four pocket guides are portable treasure troves of information for collectors, bargain hunters, junk shop browsers and even dealers. Small and concise for easy reference, they also contain full colour pictures and detailed drawings which will take the guesswork out of buying, bidding and bargaining at auctions, and also add to the enjoyment ...
Imagine the joy of discovering that something in your home is worth much more money than you realized, or imagine the pleasure of furnishing your home with objects that increase in value. This guide gives information about valuable objects in your attic and how to collect things that will grow in value. 2,000 photos and illustrations.
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