Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia

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Hardcover
2008
$44.15

Since it was first published in 1998, more than 110,000 copies have been sold. Today, a new generation of collectors, dealers and auctioneers continue to need this outstanding and accessible resource. This book covers from 18th century chairs to 20th century Barbie dolls, Art Deco sculpture to ancient Chinese ceramics, and Native American rugs to toy robots. New sections featuring mid-century modern and postmodern design make it the ultimate authenticated reference.

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Since it was first published in 1998, more than 110,000 copies have been sold. Today, a new generation of collectors, dealers and auctioneers continue to need this outstanding and accessible resource. This book covers from 18th century chairs to 20th century Barbie dolls, Art Deco sculpture to ancient Chinese ceramics, and Native American rugs to toy robots. New sections featuring mid-century modern and postmodern design make it the ultimate authenticated reference.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 592
Edition: 01
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 15 Sep 2008
ISBN 10: 1845334337
ISBN 13: 9781845334338
Book Overview: The Bible of the antiques world - no other book covers the subject with such breadth, depth and authority. A must-have for all collectors, experts, dealers and history buffs. All the information has been checked by experts making it a one-stop reference point - no searching for hours on the internet just open this book. Chapters feature examples from across the world, giving an international persecptive on antiques and the history of design. Compiled by a team of over 40 experts this invaluable reference explains materials, marks, styles, and techniques and provides clues to identification and dating.

Author Bio

Judith Miller began collecting in the 1960s while a student at Edinburgh University in Scotland. She has since extended and reinforced her knowledge of antiques through international research, becoming one of the world's leading experts in the field. In 1979 she co-founded the international best-seller Miller's Antiques Price Guide and has since written more than 100 books, which are held in high regard by collectors and dealers. Judith Miller appears regularly on TV and radio. She is an expert on The Antiques Roadshow and co-hosts the popular BBC TV series The House Detectives, ITV's The Antiques Trail, and Discovery's It's Your Bid . She has appeared on Martha Stewart's show and CNN. She is a regular lecturer and contributor to numerous newspapers and magazines, including Financial Times, BBC Homes & Antiques and House & Garden. She has lectured extensively, including at the V&A in London and the Smithsonian in Washington.