ISBN: 9781845332341

This book offers an introduction to collecting antiques, brought to life by one of the longest-serving members of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow team. It provides an invaluable introduction … Plus…

This book offers an introduction to collecting antiques, brought to life by one of the longest-serving members of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow team. It provides an invaluable introduction to the different collecting areas, ranging from furniture to ceramics, silver to glass. Eric Knowles describes the items available to the amateur collector and enthusiast, and how to get started. Organized by genre, the book introduces each category's major stylistic eras, telling the reader what to look out for. Each item has been valued by Eric, and examples from all price ranges are included, enabling readers to see both affordable objects and those that may be out of budget but nevertheless of interest in developing knowledge and understanding. Throughout the book, Eric has selected examples to illustrate at a larger size, with detailed annotation. These help the reader to learn more about a chosen topic, identify the typical, appreciate the extraordinary, and understand why some pieces are worth so much more than others.; Art, Architecture & Photography, Mitchell Beazley<

ISBN: 9781845332341

Frequently seen on TV on the British version of "Antiques Roadshow," Eric Knowles is one of the most widely respected antiques experts in the U.K. His simple, nontechnical approach to buy… Plus…

Frequently seen on TV on the British version of "Antiques Roadshow," Eric Knowles is one of the most widely respected antiques experts in the U.K. His simple, nontechnical approach to buying antiques assumes no previous knowledge on the part of the reader, and provides all the information a beginner needs to find the best and most affordable objects in all price ranges. This thorough overview covers the major stylistic eras in each category with more than 1,400 illustrations--including several specially annotated photos that show exactly what to look for. What makes the guide especially useful is that Eric has valued each item, from oak and country furniture to English silver, European art glass, and on to Chinese ceramics. Media >, [PU: Octopus Publishing Group]<