Antique Collector's Guide and Reference Handbook
Author : George W. Harper
Publisher :
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 35,79 MB
Release : 1939
Category : Antiques
ISBN :
Antique Lamp Buyer's Guide
Author : Nadja Maril
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,67 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Lamps
ISBN : 9780764308543
Book Description
Many basic questions confronting antique lamp buyers, from "Where do I look for a manufacturer's signature?" to "How do I distinguish reproductions from originals?" are answered here. Using color photographs and catalogue illustrations, a wealth of information is presented including buying or selling old lighting, restoration issues like rewiring, practical uses for fixtures originally made for gas or oil, and restoring and protecting metal finishes.
Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2018-2019
Author : Judith Miller
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 12,65 MB
Release : 2017-09-21
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1784722677
Book Description
"Miller's Antiques Price Guide has long been the market leader, offering not just prices but informed tips... Miller's is arguably the only price guide you will ever need." Antiques Magazine Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. It is compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, who selects the guide's 8000-plus featured antiques. Comprehensive sections cover ceramics, furniture, glass, silver and metalwares, jewellery and objets de vertu, clocks and watches, books, Oriental antiques, textiles, toys, decorative arts and Modern Classics. Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own valuer. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects, while special 'Judith Picks' sections give fascinating background and valuation details for particularly interesting or unusual objects.
Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia
Author : Judith Miller
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 32,14 MB
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781784723651
Book Description
First published in 1998, Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia has gone on to sell more than 150,000 copies worldwide and been published into seven languages. This new edition includes a thoroughly updated directory, list of suppliers and up-to-date price codes for each item. Compiled by an international team of over 40 consultants and writers, and offering clear and wide-ranging coverage of antiques and collectables, this book contains valuable information for both the enthusiast and the experienced dealer. An extensive glossary explains the terms used throughout the book and clear cross-referencing leads you into related areas of interest. All the traditional areas of collecting are featured, with extensive sections on furniture, ceramics, silver and glass. More specialist subjects, such as jewellery, scientific instruments, Oriental art and sporting memorabilia are also included. Clearly and logically organised, 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.
Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2020-2021
Author : Judith Miller
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 10,33 MB
Release : 2019-09-05
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1784726486
Book Description
Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques. Comprehensive sections cover ceramics, furniture, glass, silver and metalwares, jewellery and objets de vertu, clocks and watches, books, Oriental antiques, textiles, toys, decorative arts and Modern Classics. Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own valuer. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects, while special 'Judith Picks' sections give fascinating background and valuation details for particularly interesting or unusual objects.
Antique Medical Instruments
Author : C. Keith Wilbur
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,5 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780764329937
Book Description
Family physician and artist Dr. C. Keith Wilber presents a hand-illustrated tour of medical history via the doctors' instruments. This study chronicles the evolution of a wide range of medical instruments from the mid-1700s through current usage. It includes discussions on microscopes, reflex hammers, stethoscopes, blood pressure instruments, electro-cardiographs, ophthalmoscopes, otoscopes, endoscopes, vaginal specula, thermometers, forceps, bullet probes, bloodletting instruments, vaccination lancets, trepanning tools, and others. This is an important resource for all medical personnel, historians, and collectors.
The collector's handbook
Author : James L. Halperin
Publisher : Heritage Capital Corporation
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 46,49 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Coins as an investment
ISBN : 9781599671451
Book Description
THE BEGINNING ANTIQUE COLLECTOR'S HANDBOOK
Author : ANN KILBORN COLE
Publisher :
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 37,14 MB
Release : 1959
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Vintage Scratch & Sniff Sticker Collector's Guide
Author : Neil A. Galin
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 22,11 MB
Release : 2006-12-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1430303646
Book Description
In the late 1970s, scratch and sniff stickers were used by teachers to reward their students for a job well done. By the early '80s, thousands of different styles had been produced. These stickers became so popular that children of all ages made collecting and trading them their favorite hobby. With '80s nostalgia becoming more and more popular today, many people are rediscovering these stickers and collecting them again. This guide is the ultimate resource for vintage scratch and sniff sticker collectors. Features include: Extensive company backgrounds for more than 40 sticker manufacturers; detailed checklists and price information; over 1400 photos of individual stickers and sheets to help you quickly and easily identify stickers by both manufacturer and scent name; licensed character, advertising, and foreign stickers; collecting tips, resources, and more! Relive your childhood while organizing and rebuilding your childhood sticker empire!
Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2022-2023
Author : Judith Miller
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 11,71 MB
Release : 2022-04-07
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 178472839X
Book Description
*** Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques. Comprehensive sections cover Ceramics, Asian Antiques, Furniture, Glass, Silver and Metalwares, Jewellery and objets de vertu, Clocks and Watches, Books, Textiles, Toys, Decorative Arts and Modern Classics. Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own valuer. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects, while special 'Judith Picks' sections give fascinating background and valuation details for particularly interesting or unusual objects.
