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Miller's Collecting Silver Jill Bace

Miller's Collecting Silver By Jill Bace

Miller's Collecting Silver by Jill Bace


$20.99
Condition - Very Good
7 in stock

Summary

With tips on how to read hallmarks, how to spot fakes and how to assess condition and value, this guide is an introduction to silver collectables that highlights all the main collecting categories. It also features a glossary of terms and advice on where to buy, along with care instructions.

Miller's Collecting Silver Summary

Miller's Collecting Silver: Facts at Your Fingertips by Jill Bace

Miller's Collecting Silver: The Facts At Your Fingertips is a lively introduction to this diverse, surprisingly affordable and enduringly popular area of antiques. It features all the main collecting categories such as candlesticks, dining silver, items for serving drinks, accessories for the dressing table and smoking equipment plus many other miscellaneous items including sewing equipment and card cases. The book is full of handy tips on how to read hallmarks, how to spot fakes and how to assess condition and value, and is packed with expert, practical advice on caring for, displaying and insuring your collection. It also features a glossary of useful terms, help with where to buy and suggestions for further reading. - The newest addition to the highly successful Facts At Your Fingertips series - All items shown are representative of silver readily available in antiques shops, auctions and fairs - A price range is given for every item shown

About Jill Bace

Jill Bace is a freelance writer, specializing in the fine and decorative arts. She also works for a London antiques dealer, has planned events at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and has been involved in several fine art exhibitions in the USA. Alexis Butcher heads the Silver Department at Christie's South Kensington and is an expert on early spoons. He has also written for The Collector's Guide. Juliet Nusser is the head of the Silver Department at Christie's East, New York. Her television work includes appearances on The Antiques Roadshow in the USA.

Additional information

GOR001247568
9781840001433
1840001437
Miller's Collecting Silver: Facts at Your Fingertips by Jill Bace
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Octopus Publishing Group
19990916
176
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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