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Miller's Antiques and Collectables Fact Book Judith Miller

Miller's Antiques and Collectables Fact Book By Judith Miller

Miller's Antiques and Collectables Fact Book by Judith Miller


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Summary

Includes chapters which explain what to look for when buying antiques - how to spot repairs and fakes, clues to dating and the history of factories and designers. This book provides information about antique furniture, ceramics, glass and silver. It also includes sections which cover Modern Design - from Eames furniture to Murano glass.

Miller's Antiques and Collectables Fact Book Summary

Miller's Antiques and Collectables Fact Book by Judith Miller

This is the only comprehensive, illustrated pocket book on the market for the antiques and collectables buyer. Each chapter explains what to look for when buying antiques - how to spot repairs and fakes, clues to dating and the history of factories and key designers. Comprehensive marks sections include international hallmarks and more than 1,000 marks from ceramics factories across the world: from 18th century Meissen to 20th century Rookwood.However, the market for antiques has changed dramatically: 20th century design, whether Art Deco or Mid Century Modern, has become a popular collecting area and so this completely reworked edition will keep the core information about antique furniture, ceramics, glass and silver while new sections will cover Modern Design - from Eames furniture to Murano glass, Spratling silver to Studio pottery. It contains all the essential information you need when you're on the antiques trail.

About Judith Miller

Judith Miller began collecting in the 1960s while a student at Edinburgh University in Scotland. She has since extended and reinforced her knowledge of antiques through international research, becoming one of the world's leading experts in the field. In 1979 she co-founded the international best-seller Miller's Antiques Price Guide and has since written more than 100 books, which are held in high regard by collectors and dealers. Judith Miller is a regular lecturer and contributor to numerous newspapers and magazines, including BBC Homes & Antiques and House & Garden, and appears regularly on radio and TV. She co-hosts the popular BBC series The House Detectives, ITV's The Antiques Trail, and Discovery's It's Your Bid, and has appeared on Martha Stewart Living, CNN and The Antiques Roadshow. She has lectured at the V&A in London and the Smithsonian in Washington.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION Factors affecting value, How to Buy, Periods and Styles, Motifs Identification, Registration and design marks CERAMICS Testing for damage, repairs. Identifying pottery and porcelain, glazes. Major factories eg Meissen, Sevres, Roseville, Rookwood, Doulton and Wedgwood. British, European and American marks Studio Pottery Glossary Oriental Ceramics, Reign marks Glossary GLASS Methods of Production and Decoration Art Glass: Amberina, Peachblow, Satin, Crown Milano, Burmese, Cluthra etc Wine Glasses: Shapes, bowls and stems Decanter Shapes: 17th-20th centuries British, European and American marks Glossary FURNITURE Woods, Drawers & Veneers, Fakes, Marriages, Copies, Oak & Walnut Furniture Bookcases, Bureaux & Desks, Tables, Chairs, Cabinets & Sideboards, Cupboards & Dressers, Canterburies, Commodes & Chests, Whatnots & Wine Coolers. Chair Backs, Legs, Feet, Handles, Pediments, Mouldings. Notable Makers: Thomas Chippendale, Gustav Stickley, Charles and Ray Eames. Glossary METALWARES English Hallmarks Major English Silver & Goldsmiths Scottish, Irish & Welsh Hallmarks French, German & European Silver Hallmarks US Silver & Other Metal Marks Candlestick, Teapot and Spoon Shapes Glossary CLOCKS Longcase and Mantel Clocks, Faces & Hands Notable Makers Glossary OTHER ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES Treen, Boxes, Folk Art, Figurines, Dolls, Teddy Bears, Costume Jewellery, Toys Websites

Additional information

GOR002393102
9781845334307
1845334302
Miller's Antiques and Collectables Fact Book by Judith Miller
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Octopus Publishing Group
20080515
256
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