This is the super-sleuth's guide to spotting, buying and collecting antiques. Looking to discover a valuable treasure or nab a bootsale bargain? "Antiques and Collectables" expert Judith Miller shows you how to solve any collecting case. Find out how to tell a genuine piece from a fake. Spot signs that indicate an object has been restored. Discover makers and styles to look out for, and whether an object should be kept, or not. It includes expert advice on makers, questions to ask, tips for identifying the best examples in furniture, ceramics, glass, silver, dolls, teddy bears, textiles and more. With hundreds of photographs that reveal every detail of each piece, you'll soon know how to crack any antiques case. It also includes over 30,000 colour photos, descriptions and price guides.
- ISBN10 1405318074
- ISBN13 9781405318075
- Publish Date 7 June 2007
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 28 January 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Imprint DK
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 240
- Language English