by Experts (Contributor)
This book will explain, with the asistance of hundreds of illustrations and expert advice, how to tell if your item is an antique and if it is valuable or rare. The 'Market Trends' feature highlights which antiques are currently selling well and which antiques are currently going down in value. The 'Expert's Eye' feature illustrates the detail to look for when trying to identify your item and lists the characteristic features your antique should possess if it is genuine. The 'How To Identify Style' pages at the back of the book will help you determine how old your item is - essential information in determining if it is an antique. This is the perfect book, packed with information, to help you identify forgotten antiques in your attic or if you are selling the contents of an older relative's home.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Edition: 01
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 15 Sep 2007
ISBN 10: 1845333225
ISBN 13: 9781845333225
Book Overview: This book will assist the reader with no previous knowledge of antiques to reckognize antiques commonly found at home and identify what may be a valuable antique. Jonty and his team of experts cover every major collecting area with a view to illustrate items that are commonly found in the home or the attic.