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Author: Leon Rosenstein
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 279
ISBN-13: 0801447348
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLeon Rosenstein offers a sweeping and lively account of the origin and development of the antique as both a cultural concept and an aesthetic category.
Author: Paul Atterbury
Publisher:
Published: 1977
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13: 9780706406146
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver 180 illustrations in color and black and white.
Author: Huon Mallalieu
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780714880358
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Marsha Bemko
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2009-12-01
Total Pages: 195
ISBN-13: 1439149135
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn all-access pass to America's first (and favorite) reality television program -- boasting over ten million viewers each week -- Antiques Roadshow! If you're a fan of PBS's top-rated Antiques Roadshow, you've probably wondered -- what would it take to get your family treasure on the program? What happens to the antiques after the show airs? Are the appraisers ever wrong? And will Antiques Roadshow come to my hometown? In this four-color, fully illustrated guide to America's favorite treasure-hunting program, Antiques Roadshow Behind the Scenes reveals inside information about the participants, the appraisers, the fans, and the antiques that make up the show, direct from the woman who makes it all happen -- executive producer Marsha Bemko. Learn what it really takes to put on a Roadshow event (and why certain cities are more likely to get a visit from the show than others), who gets chosen to be on air (and what items producers are really looking for), what it takes to be an appraiser (and how even the experts make mistakes) ... and what happens when things go terribly wrong (such as the occasional antique that turns out to have been stolen!). In addition, learn which books, websites, and resources your favorite appraisers recommend, and get updates on some of the most popular and notorious items ever featured on the show. From priceless tips to the juicy family secrets hidden in dusty heirlooms, Antiques Roadshow Behind the Scenes is both an invaluable resource and a fascinating slice of Americana.
Author: David Cycleback
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2014-08-28
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13: 1312933909
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten by the prominent art and artifact historian and authentication expert David Cycleback, this small book is an introduction to identifying common materials found in antiques, artifacts, collectibles and memorabilia. Materials covered include glass, plastics, stone, wood, paints, paper, metals, cloth, gems and leather. As a primer, it doesn't intend to 'cover it all, ' but gives the introductory basics to identifying many common materials collectors will come across, from bakelite to amber to uranium glass to marble.
Author: Fiona Shoop
Publisher: How To Books
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781845280932
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFiona Shoop uses her 20 years experience in the antiques trade to teach people how they can become an antiques dealer in this easy to follow guide.
Author: Dennis L. Prince
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Published: 2004-11-15
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 0071762736
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDennis Prince teams up with antique and collectible expert Lynn Dralle to provide all the information necessary to reap the huge benefits of selling antiques and collectibles on eBay. Written by an eBay Power Seller whose earnings topped $20,000 a month, this book helps you: Research types--and eras--of antiques and collectibles Find the best merchandise Use language that gets buyers to pay the most for the seller's items Price strategically. . . and much more!
Author: Judith Miller
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 2017-10-03
Total Pages: 592
ISBN-13: 9781784723651
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 1998, Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia has gone on to sell more than 150,000 copies worldwide and been published into seven languages. This new edition includes a thoroughly updated directory, list of suppliers and up-to-date price codes for each item. Compiled by an international team of over 40 consultants and writers, and offering clear and wide-ranging coverage of antiques and collectables, this book contains valuable information for both the enthusiast and the experienced dealer. An extensive glossary explains the terms used throughout the book and clear cross-referencing leads you into related areas of interest. All the traditional areas of collecting are featured, with extensive sections on furniture, ceramics, silver and glass. More specialist subjects, such as jewellery, scientific instruments, Oriental art and sporting memorabilia are also included. Clearly and logically organised, practical and packed with absorbing and useful information, Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia is an invaluable aid to collecting and the definitive reference book on the subject.
Author: Judith Miller
Publisher: Hachette UK
Published: 2018-01-31
Total Pages: 296
ISBN-13: 1845339134
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMarks 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.
