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Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia Judith Miller

Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia By Judith Miller

Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia by Judith Miller


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Summary

Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia is the most accessible and authoritative antiques reference book available. This new fourth edition reflects changes in the antiques market with updated price codes and revised directory.

Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia Summary

Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia by Judith Miller

"... an ornament to any bookshelf and a treasure-trove of information" BBC Homes & Antiques Magazine.

Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia is the most accessible and authoritative antiques reference book available. This new fourth edition reflects changes in the antiques market with updated price codes and a revised directory.

First published in 1998, Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia has been hailed as the most accessible and authoritative antiques reference book ever published. It has gone on to sell over 150,000 copies worldwide and been published in seven languages. This new fourth edition includes a thoroughly updated directory, list of suppliers, and up-to-date price codes for each item.

An essential addition to every bookshelf

Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia offers clear and wide-ranging coverage of antiques and collectables, with valuable information for both the enthusiast and the experienced dealer. An extensive glossary explains the terms used throughout the book.

Covers popular areas of collecting
All the traditional areas of collecting are featured, with extensive sections on furniture, ceramics, silver, and glass. More specialist subjects, such as jewellery, scientific and medical instruments, Oriental art, and sporting memorabilia are also included.

Easy to use

Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia is organized for ease of reference with each main subject subdivided by type, country of origin or material. Clear cross-referencing at the end of a page or double-page spread leads you into related areas of interest.

An international team of experts

Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia is compiled by an international team of over 40 consultants and writers. Chosen for their in-depth knowledge of their subject and thorough understanding of the current antiques market, our specialists share their experience with you, offering helpful advice and handy tips. Clearly and logically organized, 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.

Contents Includes:
Furniture
Ceramics
Silver
Jewellery
Glass
Rugs & Carpets
Clocks & Watches
Textiles
Arts & Crafts
Art Nouveau
Art Deco
Mid-Century Modern
Postmodernism
Dolls & Teddy Bears
Toys & Games
Oriental Works of Art
And More!

Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia Reviews

"'An ornament to any bookshelf and a treasure-trove of information.' (BBC Homes & Antiques Magazine)"

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 appears regularly on TV and radio. She is an expert on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow and has co-hosted the popular BBC series The House Detectives, ITV's Antiques Trail, and Discovery's It's Your Bid. She has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show and CNN. She is a regular lecturer and contributor to numerous newspapers and magazines, including the Financial Times, the Daily Telegraph, BBC Homes & Antiques and House & Garden. She has lectured extensively, including at the V&A in London and the Smithsonian in Washington. 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 appears regularly on TV and radio. She is an expert on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow and has co-hosted the popular BBC series The House Detectives, ITV's Antiques Trail, and Discovery's It's Your Bid. She has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show and CNN. She is a regular lecturer and contributor to numerous newspapers and magazines, including the Financial Times, the Daily Telegraph, BBC Homes & Antiques and House & Garden. She has lectured extensively, including at the V&A in London and the Smithsonian in Washington.

Additional information

GOR005516519
9781845337698
1845337697
Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia by Judith Miller
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Octopus Publishing Group
2013-08-05
592
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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