Antique Collector's Guide

6 total works

Art Deco

by Judith Miller

Published 20 May 1991

An illustrated pocket guide to art deco antiques, this provides an historical overview, advises collectors on pitfalls, shows how to identify a piece through a question-and-answer format, and gives notes on artists, craftsmen and factories. Special categories are: furniture, glass, ceramics, sculpture, prints and posters, metalwork, silver and jewellery, and textiles. A companion checklist on furniture is published simultaneously.

Art Nouveau

by Judith Miller

Published 6 May 2004

Whether a long-lived passion or a new found pleasure, explore the beauty and originality of Art Nouveau with this sumptuous collector's guide. From furniture to metalwork, jewellery to sculptures - over 1,100 individually priced items, with up-to-date valuations and unique historical information, are presented by subject area. With in-depth coverage of all the major designers and factories, including Emile Galle and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, you can't afford to buy or sell without it.

Costume Jewellery

by Judith Miller

Published 2 October 2003

Dress to impress and collect for effect

Indulge your passion for style and sparkle with collectables expert, Judith Miller. Peruse and choose from 400 stunning objects of desire, whether you want elegant haute couture pieces of the 1940s or daring new styles from cutting-edge designers. Includes iconic pieces from Chanel, Christian Dior, Josef of Hollywood and Miriam Haskell with a star rating system indicating the value of every stunning jewel. The perfect guide if you desire the ultimate accessories.

Plus, identify and value antiques fast at www.antiques.dk.com featuring over 30,000 colour photos, detailed descriptions and price guides. "It blew us away ... an amazing site, super-easy to use, and one that may save or make you a bob or two." 5-Star Rating, Web User Magazine

Tribal Art

by Judith Miller

Published 20 March 2006

A glorious showcase of tribal art from 400BC Peruvian artefacts to African tribal pieces. Collectables expert Judith Miller introduces 1,000 items with up-to-date valuations and "closer look" features to help you to identify maker marks - essential for today's discerning dealer. Combining historical information, price guides and collecting tips, this is the must-have sourcebook for anyone with an interest in tribal art.

Arts & Crafts

by Judith Miller

Published 24 February 2005

Whether you are looking for affordable collectables or classic antiques, this glorious guide from bestselling author Judith Miller will show you all you need to know to be an expert. Showcases over 1,000 items each individually valued, showcasing rugs, enamelled jewellery and stained glass plus coverage on all the major designers, factories and guilds. Combining historical info, price guides and useful tips, you can't afford to buy or sell without it.

20th-Century Glass

by Judith Miller

Published 4 October 2004

Explore the beauty, delicacy and exquisite design of 20th-Century Glass with this sumptuous collector's guide from Judith Miller. From crackle glass to perfume bottles and paperweights - over 1,000 individually priced items, with up-to-date valuations and unique historical information, are presented by subject area. With in-depth coverage of individual designers and factories, such as Tiffany, Lalique and Whitefriars, you can't afford to buy or sell without it.