Antiques Detective by Judith Miller

Antiques Detective by Judith Miller

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A super-sleuth's guide to spotting, buying and collecting antiques. It shows you how to tell a genuine piece from a fake. Spot signs that indicate an object has been restored. 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.

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Antiques Detective by Judith Miller

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.
Judith Miller began as a regular lecturer and contributor to newspapers and magazines, and is Antiques and Collectables Magazine's Agony Aunt. Her TV work includes The House Detectives, The Antiques Trail and Antiques Roadshow (from August 07). Judith lives in London.
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ISBN 13 9781405318075
ISBN 10 1405318074
Title Antiques Detective
Author Judith Miller
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 2007-06-07
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.