Millers: Antiques Encyclopedia
by By Miller, Judith (EDT)
Category: Antiques & Collectibles , General

Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia offers clear and wide-ranging coverage of antiques and collectables, with valuable information for both the enthusiast and the experienced dealer. For the new collector it explains the materials and techniques used, identities the types of marks found, offers clues to identification as well as helpful hints as to value. An extensive glossary explains the forms used throughout the book and in the antiques trade. The more experienced collector will find plenty to augment his or her knowledge, including feature boxes that highlight an important aspect of a subject or alert the reader to any pitfalls of authentication.