Antiques, vintage and collectables: buyer’s guides Books
Flammarion The Art of Antiquing in France
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£24.00
Flammarion Cartier En Equilibre
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£63.75
Octopus Publishing Group Millers Antiques Handbook Price Guide 20242025
Book Synopsis***''The bible of the antiques world.'' Daily MailMiller''s Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques.Comprehensive sections cover Ceramics, Asian Antiques, Furniture, Glass, Silver and Metalwares, Jewellery and objets de vertu, Clocks and Watches, Books, Textiles, Toys, Decorative Arts and Modern Classics. Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own valuer. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects, while special ''Judith Picks'' sections give fascinating background and valuation details for particularly interes
£36.00
Diamond Publishing Group Ltd Rare Record Price Guide 2018
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£23.99
Octopus Publishing Group Miller's Antiques Marks
Book SynopsisMarks are one of the collector's most important tools when it comes to identifying and dating antiques. Of course, it is important to understand that they should never be relied upon completely, as many have been copied or faked. What you should rely on is experience. Handle as many antiques as you can and learn to combine your knowledge of marks with the knowledge of how an authentic piece looks and feels.Whether you are buying at auction, flea market or antique shop this is the book you need to identify and date what you find. More than 6,000 marks are organized for quick, at-a-glance reference with full-colour sections on silver, Sheffield plate, bronze figures, ceramics, glass, costume jewellery, toys and dolls. This comprehensive guide can be kept handy to identify antique finds and valuate them from a catalogue of the most common marks that you will encounter, as well as any unidentified treasures you already own.
£9.49
Prestel The Paris Flea Market
Book SynopsisThis inspiring stroll through Paris's mythic flea market spotlights a fascinating array of influential vendorsrevealing their unique wares, trade secrets, and the life-changing finds on sale there. The Paris Flea Market has been a mecca for designers and collectors all over the world for over 150 years. A village within a village, its bustling alleyways and hidden corners are home to over two thousand stands that collectively offer a masterclass in the history of art, craft and design. This book profiles twenty or so of the market's key dealers, inviting readers into their worlds and revealing the hidden workings of their trade. Vibrant double-page spreads immerse readers in this little- known world. With expertise and specialties ranging from mid- century modern and Art Deco, to Memphis Milano and Louis XVI, these antique and second-hand dealers drive the market's rich and eclectic profusion, not only preserving the history of the decorative arts, but also shaping future design tr
£28.00
Cornerstone Cigars: A Guide: a fantastically sumptuous
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated and packaged study of the cigar - its history, its production and its joys - from world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes and written in conjunction with Davidoff, the world's leading cigar importer. A fascinating gift for anyone wanting to be educated and entertained...'I would recommend it for every cigar-smoker's stocking this Christmas' -- The Field'Entertained, informed and kept me interested throughout' -- ***** Reader review'Amazingly entertaining' -- ***** Reader review'Encyclopaedic, scholarly, elegant, fun' -- ***** Reader review'A superb book' -- ***** Reader review******************************************************************************************"The most futile and disastrous day seems well spent when it is reviewed through the blue, fragrant smoke of a Cigar." Evelyn WaughExploring not just the extraordinary story of tobacco and cigars but also a history that has been instrumental in the foundations of societies and cultures, Cigars will take you on an astonishing journey through landscapes, scents and an incredible roll call of the great, the good and the not-so good. The cigar has provided solace and a chance for worldly contemplation to generations of thinkers, businessmen, writers, entrepreneurs and connoisseurs.In this elegiac offering to the pinnacles of hand-rolled tobacco, world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes guides you through the myths, legends, nuances and delicious realities of the smoke-savouring universe, serving as an introduction for the novice and a reference for the connoisseur.A stunning, fully-illustrated gift package, perfect for anyone wishing to be educated and entertained..."A cigar ought not to be smoked solely with the mouth, but with the hand, the eyes, and with the spirit." Zino DavidoffTrade ReviewI would recommend it for every cigar-smoker’s stocking this Christmas * The Field *
£21.25
International Jewelry Publications,U.S. Gemstone Buying Guide
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£17.84
Ebury Publishing How Not to Be an Antiques Dealer: Everything I've
Book Synopsis'Over the years I've had some incredible finds, but the one that excites me the most is the next one.' Drew Pritchard set himself up as a dealer when he was a teenager, rooting around in scrapyards, working out of a shed and getting about in a ropy old Transit. Now he's a leading figure in the antiques trade with an international online business, and he's hugely popular presenter of hit TV show Salvage Hunters. But he's still as driven by the thrill of the find as he was forty years ago.In this engaging and informative narrative, clearly structured into practical themes, Drew reveals what it takes to start with nothing but an obsession and a dream. He shows you how to create the opportunities, establish a network, get the best out of auctions and fairs, spot the fakes, develop your eye, build a reputation, buy and sell and yes, make a profit.Whether you are a professional dealer or an amateur enthusiast, and whatever your budget, Drew's on a mission to show you how to enrich your life with beautiful things, that have their own unique story and that bring you joy. And then how to part with them for cash!
£16.14
Editions Flammarion At Home with Art: A Beginner's Guide to
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£16.20
Arnoldsche Material Perceptions: Documents on Contemporary
Book SynopsisThere are many ways to perceive and interpret contemporary craft objects - for instance, as works of representational art in materials like ceramics, glass, textile, metal or wood, or as functional, handmade everyday objects. In this publication, the editors have invited different voices in craft theory to investigate the perception of contemporary craft as a particular discourse and aesthetic vocabulary. According to the editors, contemporary crafts can benefit from being discussed as representations of reality that do not rely on the concept of autonomy. As such, neither do they rely on the conventional dualism between aesthetic objects and everyday things. The authors investigate the possibility to perceive craft objects from perspectives that relate to the aesthetic tradition of materialism.
£16.15
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter
Book SynopsisAutomotive archaeologist Tom Cotter is “The Barn Find Hunter” in Hagerty’s popular YouTube series. In Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter, he reveals how he finds amazing collector cars otherwise long forgotten.Trade Review"If you find stories of unearthing dusty, long-forgotten automotive treasures truly captivating, then this book by Tom Cotter is a must-have for you." * Chevy Hardcore *"Full of enthralling stories, Cotter’s book is breezily written and illustrated by photography from some of his finds. If you want to learn the secrets to finding lost cars gleamed from a lifetime of experience, this book is a must." * PCA.org *Table of ContentsIntroduction by McKeel Hagerty Prologue: The Gateway Drug to the Old Car Hobby 1 Collector-Car Cold Calling 2 Genesis of a Barn Find Hunter 3 “I’ll Never Sell.” The Fine Art of Hoarding 4 Top 25 Barn Find Hunting Pro Tips 5 The Barn Find Author 6 Barn Find Hunter Video Series 7 Rust Never Sleeps 8 Hiding in Plain Sight (Unless You Look) 9 How the Pros Do It 10 The Academic Approach by Geoff Hacker 11 My Wildest Finds 12 My Biggest Screwups 13 First You Must Sell Yourself 14 The Barn Find Bookshelf 15 The Best of Barn Find Hunter 16 The Future of Barn Finding Index About the Authors
£18.70
F&W Publications Inc Antique Trader Antiques Collectibles Price Guide
Book SynopsisAs the best-selling annual price guide in North America, Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles is the finest source for information you'll find. Filled with expert advice, market and collecting trends, historical information, values and approximately 4,000 color photographs, Antique Trader provides a clear and respected perspective on an incredibly diverse and always fascinating field. Because the market is ever changing, the book is completely revised each year, filled with new and expanded collecting areas of interest. Vetted by professional who buy and sell throughout the world, the items in this outstanding resource represent the clearest picture of today's wildly diverse and wonderfully robust antiques and collectibles category.
£19.95
International Jewelry Publications,U.S. Exotic Gems
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£18.89
Octopus Publishing Group Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide
Book Synopsis***Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques.Comprehensive sections cover Ceramics, Asian Antiques, Furniture, Glass, Silver and Metalwares, Jewellery and objets de vertu, Clocks and Watches, Books, Textiles, Toys, Decorative Arts and Modern Classics. Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own valuer. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects, while special 'Judith Picks' sections give fascinating background and valuation details for particularly interesting or unusual objects.
£31.50
Abrams Soul of the Home Designing with Antiques
Book SynopsisPast meets present in Soul of the Home, a stylish guide to decorating modern homes with heirlooms and antiques. “With light and airy interiors filled with patina, history, and one-of-a-kind furnishings, this New Orleans designer and antiques dealer reveals that anything old can feel new again.” —Southern Home Tara Shaw is a respected supplier of French and European antiques for a host of AD100 and Elle Decor A-listers, including Bobby McAlpine, Mary McDonald, and Bunny Williams. In her first book, she helps readers understand how to select the best antiques and how to use them in a variety of decor schemes. Soul of the Home presents never-before-published spaces from Shaw’s portfolio and reveals her favorite antique-hunting spots throughout Europe. Chapters include: The Importance of Antiques Starting an Antiques Collection Cultivating a Home with Heart
£32.00
Creative Media Partners, LLC Catalogue of Valuable Paintings and Water Colors Mostly of the Modern Dutch School Forming the Private Collection of A. Augustus Healy Esq. Brooklyn
£13.95
Read Books Fifty Years of The Art of Boot Making
£13.26
Echo Point Books & Media Encyclopedia of Petroliana: Identification and Price Guide
£35.95
Echo Point Books & Media Encyclopedia of Petroliana: Identification and Price Guide
£29.95
Baron Perlman Reflections on Collecting
£31.49
Live Stronger Faster AI ECommerce Agents
£18.99
The University of North Carolina Press A Question of Value Stories from the Life of an
Book SynopsisIn this collection of compelling, compassionate essays, Bob Brunk considers specific items and remarkable situations he encountered in his long and successful work as an auctioneer and appraiser. He presents objects as invitations to consider personal and collective histories often related to unresolved social inequities.Trade ReviewDeeply thoughtful and elegant in its forthright simplicity, A Question of Value is one of the best books on collecting in many years."—Antiques and the Arts Weekly In his new memoir . . . the gavel-wielding philosopher shares wisdom gleaned from his many years on the road and in the salesroom. [Brunk's] empathetic tales capture the comedy, pathos, joy, and ultimate mystery that is collecting."—The Magazine Antiques
£17.85
F&W Publications Inc Pickers Pocket Guide Baseball Memorabilia
Book SynopsisBrand New BallgameDiscover what the pros know with this hands-on, how-to guide to picking baseball memorabilia. Learn what seasoned collectors look for and what they value in this easy-to-follow and indispensable pocket guide.You''ll Uncover: • The Triple Play--Who, what, and how of baseball picking and collecting • Hot Prospects--Baseball cards, balls, bats, jerseys, pennants, photographs, board games, and more • Major League finds • How to Play Ball--Practical strategies for valuing and flipping items • The Sweet Spot--How to negotiate deals Whether for pleasure of profit, the Picker''s Pocket Guide is a real find.
£12.34
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Bring Cash
£16.65
