Miller's Antiques Price Guide 2008

Miller's Antiques Price Guide 2008

by JontyHearnden (Editor)

Synopsis

"Miller's Antiques Price Guide 2008" is the definitive antiques price guide with a brand-new makeover. Whether you are buying or selling, with nearly 8,000 colour items sourced new each year from the antiques trade - this is the one book no collector can afford to be without. As well as traditional antiques such as furniture, pottery, porcelain, glass, and silver, the latest trends are covered in expanded decorative arts and 20th century sections. Special features give an in-depth look at Faberg, Picasso Pottery, Black Forest Furniture, Chandeliers, and Pin Cushions. For 29 years, "Miller's Antiques Price Guide" has been the benchmark for authority and accessibility as the most comprehensive illustrated guide to antiques from all over the world. New features include 'Experts Eye' which shows detailed views of antiques and 'Essential Reference' where the experts share their in-dept knowledge about antiques backed up with illustrations.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 768
Edition: 2008
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 15 Jul 2007

ISBN 10: 1845333004
ISBN 13: 9781845333003
Book Overview: Jonty Hearnden, presenter of BBC television's Cash in the Attic, now in its 10th series, is the new Miller's Consultant Editor. Consistently rated the number 1 antiques price guide on Nielsen Bookscan, outselling the competition 3:1. All 8,000 items are new each year and shown in full colour. An international pool of over 20 named experts from the UK, USA, and elsewhere. Over 60 subject categories included. Items from more than 400 auctioneers and dealers from different countries, providing an up-to-date and accurate picture of the global market. Includes Special Features, chosen with previous editions in mind so readers can build up a comprehensive reference library. Includes Miller's Compares features where two apparently similar items are analyzed to explain why one achieved a higher price than another. Essential reference : colourful pictorial boxes on differences in styles, makers, etc. Expert's eye features: authenticator highlights intricate detail of a pictured antique. Directory of auctioneers has colour maps showing top auction houses in US and UK. The Miller's Antiques Price Guide is the dealers ' choice, used by auctioneers and collectors. Invaluable to the collector as prices reflect the current auction and retail markets. The definitive guide for auctioneers, dealers, and collectors.

Author Bio
Jonty Hearnden took on the newly created role of Miller's Consultant Editor last year. A well-known face due to his presenter role on the BBC's Cash in the Attic (now filming its 10th series), he also presents BBC's Sun, Sea, and Bargains, and appears as an expert on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow and 20th Century Roadshow. With experience as a dealer and working within auction houses, Jonty has the perfect credentials for representing Miller's. Elizabeth Norfolk has been General Editor of Miller's Antiques Price Guide since 1995. A trained numismatist, she continues to be active in the coin world alongside her engagements for Miller's.