Illustrated Guide to Collecting Antiques by Ronald Pearsall
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ISBN: 9781577170006
Todtri Book Pub, 128 pages
Hardcover, 128 pages
Over 100 illustrations. This beginners guide proves that with a little knowledge and a limited budget it is possible to become a serious collector of beautiful and interesting objects. Furniture, pottery, china, glass, and jewelry are all discussed, along with the newer categories of antiques such as phonographs, typewriters, and cigarette lighters. In addition, there are avaluable tips on the art of buying and selling, repairs and renovations, recognizing fakes, and tricks of the trade known only to insiders. Over 100 full-color photographs make this volume a handsome introduction to antiques collecting.