Millers' International Antiques Price Guide: 1986 Edition - Hardcover
What is it? What is it worth?
These are the questions that most antiques lovers, professional or amateur, will ask when faced with an interesting piece. With over 800 pages of fully described photographs, price ranges, market news and collecting advice, Miller's Antiques Price Guide 1998 will help you find the answers you need.
In this, the 19th edition of the guide, 10,000 new photographs are featured, showing antiques that have sold in all areas of the trade - antique shops and auction houses, markets and fairs. The emphasis is on pieces that are affordable and readily available, with many items from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
All the major collecting areas are given thorough coverage, including furniture, ceramics, docks, dolls, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. In this year's edition special attention is given to glass, silver, watches, Moorcroft pottery, lamps and lighting, rugs and carpets, jewelry, ephemera and marine antiques. There is a new section on Islamic works of art and an appealing feature on chairs made for children.
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Don't be fooled by fakes! Miller's International Antiques Price Guide 2002 draws on 23 years of specialist knowledge and expertise to bring you the very best on antiques.
About the Author:
- Special features highlight the latest trends on the world market
- Includes historical details plus collecting facts, hints, and tips
- Lists auction houses, and specialists, including Internet resources
In this 23rd edition, nearly 10,000 new images are gathered together to show a true cross-section of what is for sale at auctions, dealers, and antiques fairs from around the United States, Britain, and the rest of the world. Over 1,600 of these are shown in color. Each guide is put together with previous editions in mind so new information and categories are introduced and covered each year. Collect every edition to create a fascinating and comprehensive overview of antiques over the last 23 years.
This year's special features include a look at the craftsmanship of Chippendale and his influence on American makers, a celebration of the 250th anniversary of Berlin porcelain, plus a peek into what's cooking in the world of kitchenware. We also take a closer look at delftware, samplers, barometers, and tribal art.
Elizabeth Norfolk has been the General Editor of the Miller's Antiques Price Guide for nine years. Over 20 named experts have contributed, including well-known names such as John Sandon and Eric Knowles and other familiar Antiques Roadshow faces.
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- PublisherStudio
- Publication date1986
- ISBN 10 0670810363
- ISBN 13 9780670810369
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages1
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