Antiques detective
Subtitle: [tips and tricks to make you the expert]
By: Judith Miller
Edition: 2009 ed.
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781405341967
Subjects: Expertising; Antiques; Forgeries
Description: If you are looking to discover a valuable treasure or nab a boot sale bargain then antiques and collectibles expert Judith Miller shows you how to solve any collecting case. Find out how to tell a genuine antique piece from a fake. Spot signs that indicate an object has been restored. Discover makers and styles to look out for, and whether an object should be kept, or not. This book includes expert advice on makers, questions to ask, tips for identifying the best examples in furniture, ceramics, glass, silver, dolls, teddy bears, textiles and more.
Notes: Subtitle from cover.

First published: London : Dodrling Kindersley, 2007.

Includes index.