Millers Care Repair Of Antiques Collectables

Author : Judith Miller
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
ISBN 13 : 9781845334260
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Miller's Care & Repair of Antiques & Collectibles written by Judith Miller and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2006-07-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One way to turn a profit when buying and selling antiques is to purchase a damaged piece, then repair and restore it. But it can be difficult to assess what you should and should not do to get the highest possible return on your collectible. Miller's, the antiques authority, provides invaluable guidance, with this heavily illustrated guide filled with step-by-step sequences and artwork. It clearly explains what an amateur can safely undertake...and when to call in the professionals. Each section, from furniture to ceramics to musical boxes, explains the materials and their common problems, together with causes and prevention. There's advice on siting, display, care, cleaning, handling, and transportation. You'll find categories that similar books often ignore, so whether you're into arms and armor or teddy bears, Miller's has you covered.

Author : Judith Miller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780753708958
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Miller`s Care & repair of antiques & collectables written by Judith Miller and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Judith Miller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781845334185
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Care & Repair of Antiques & Collectables written by Judith Miller and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wear and tear or simple old age can take their toll on many of your possessions. Can I recycle a chair I've seen in a junk shop so that it suits my decor? How can I preserve my grandmother's patchwork quilt? Care & Repair of Antiques and Collectables shows you how to mend a wide range of items as well as look after them to prevent further signs of ageing or damage so that they will bring you pleasure for years to come.Using clear, step-by-step photographs and specialist tricks of the trade you will see how easy it can be to restore your treasured possessions - from furniture to ceramics and glass and silver to marble and rugs .New sections cover caring for Modern furniture, books, maps and prints, photographs, dolls and teddy bears.

Author : Judith Miller
Publisher : Putnam Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 9780895779243
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Care and Repair of Everyday Treasures written by Judith Miller and published by Putnam Publishing Group. This book was released on 1997 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the time-proven methods of professionals, this step-by-step guide provides readers with simple yet professional techniques for cleaning, repairing, maintaining, and displaying cherished antiques and collectibles.

Author : Judith Miller
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
ISBN 13 : 9781845334277
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Miller's Antiques and Collectibles Fact Book written by Judith Miller and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title provides detailed information on how to spot repairs and fakes, and clues to dating pieces, plus a comprehensive marks section that includes more than 1,000 international ceramics marks. And because of the surge in popularity of 20th-century design, it contains all of the core information about furniture, ceramics, glass, and silver, but adds new sections on modern pieces, as well.

Author : Judith Miller
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
ISBN 13 : 9781784723651
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia written by Judith Miller and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1998, Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia has gone on to sell more than 150,000 copies worldwide and been published into seven languages. This new edition includes a thoroughly updated directory, list of suppliers and up-to-date price codes for each item. Compiled by an international team of over 40 consultants and writers, and offering clear and wide-ranging coverage of antiques and collectables, this book contains valuable information for both the enthusiast and the experienced dealer. An extensive glossary explains the terms used throughout the book and clear cross-referencing leads you into related areas of interest. All the traditional areas of collecting are featured, with extensive sections on furniture, ceramics, silver and glass. More specialist subjects, such as jewellery, scientific instruments, Oriental art and sporting memorabilia are also included. Clearly and logically organised, practical and packed with absorbing and useful information, Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia is an invaluable aid to collecting and the definitive reference book on the subject.

Author : Albert Jackson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780004133164
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Collins Care and Repair of Antiques and Collectables written by Albert Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collins Care & Repair of Antiques & Collectables is a comprehensive and superbly illustrated reference book on looking after and repairing all the smaller collectables one might inherit, pick up at a fair or find in a second-hand shop.

Author : Judith Miller
Publisher : Miller's Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781845334307
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Miller's Pocket Antiques and Collectables Fact Book written by Judith Miller and published by Miller's Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only comprehensive, illustrated pocket book on the market for the antiques and collectables buyer.Each chapter explains what to look for when buying antiques - how to spot repairs and fakes, clues to dating and the history of factories and key designers. Comprehensive marks sections include international hallmarks and more than 1,000 marks from ceramics factories across the world: from 18th century Meissen to 20th century Rookwood. Since it was first published in 1988 Miller's Pocket Antiques Factfile has sold almost 128,000 copies. However, the market for antiques has changed dramatically: 20th century design, whether Art Deco or Mid Century Modern, has become a popular collecting area and so this completely reworked edition will keep the core information about antique furniture, ceramics, glass and silver while new sections will cover Modern Design - from Eames furniture to Murano glass, Spratling silver to Studio pottery.It contains all the essential information you need when you're on the antiques trail.

Author : Robert John Duckett
Publisher : Facet Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1856046524
Total Pages : 497 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Know it All, Find it Fast written by Robert John Duckett and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a queue, the phone is ringing, the photocopier has jammed and your enquirer is waiting for a response. You are stressed and you can feel the panic rising. Where do you go to find the information you need to answer the question promptly and accurately? Answering queries from users is one of the most important services undertaken by library and information staff. Yet it is also one of the most difficult, least understood subjects. There are still very few materials available to help frontline staff - often paraprofessional - develop their reader enquiry skills. This award-winning sourcebook is an essential guide to where to look to find the answers quickly. It is designed as a first point of reference for library and information practitioners, to be depended upon if they are unfamiliar with the subject of an enquiry - or wish to find out more. It is arranged in an easily searchable, fully cross-referenced A-Z list of around 150 of the subject areas most frequently handled at enquiry desks. Each subject entry lists the most important information sources and where to locate them, including printed and electronic sources, relevant websites and useful contacts for referral purposes. The authors use their extensive experience in reference work to offer useful tips, warn of potential pitfalls, and spotlight typical queries and how to tackle them. This new edition has been brought right up-to-date with all sources checked for currency and many new ones added. The searchability is enhanced by a comprehensive index to make those essential sources even easier to find - saving you valuable minutes! Readership: Offering quick and easy pointers to a multitude of information sources, this is an invaluable reference deskbook for all library and information staff in need of a speedy answer, in reference libraries, subject departments and other information units.

Author : Judith Miller
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
ISBN 13 : 9781857321791
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Miller's Antiques & Collectables written by Judith Miller and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 1993 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aims to help the new collector in successful purchasing. Would-be buyers need not be experts to understand the tips which will help them authenticate, date and identify antiques - and spot the fakes. All the major areas are covered, from furniture and pottery to art deco and dolls.