Tips, tools, and techniques on caring for antiques, collectibles, and other treasures
By: Georgia Kemp Caraway
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Practical guide series -- no. 5; Practical guide series (Denton, Tex.) -- v. 5.
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Denton, Tex
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781574414516; 9781574414622
Subjects: Collectibles; Conservation and restoration; Handbooks, manuals; Antiques
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Tools to keep on hand; title: Advertising memorabilia: metal; title: Aluminum; title: Bamboo furniture; title: Baskets; title: Books; title: Brass; title: Bronze; title: Buttons; title: Cast iron; title: Cedar aroma renewer; title: China; title: Christmas ornaments; title: Chrome; title: Coins; title: Colorfast fabrics; title: Copper; title: Dolls; title: Doorstops; title: Enamel; title: Fabrics and textiles; title: Stain removal; title: Tea-dyed; title: Framing; title: Furniture; title: Glassware; title: Cloudy glassware; title: Glue: how to choose; title: Hooked rugs; title: Ivory or bone; title: Jewelry; title: Label removal; title: Lace; title: Lacquered items; title: Leather; title: Loupe: how to use; title: Marble; title: Metal: identifying; title: Mildew cleaner; title: Mirrors; title: Nickel; title: Paper collectibles; title: Pewter; title: Photography; title: Plastics/acrylics; title: Pottery; title: Quilts; title: Cleaning; title: Storing; title: Hanging; title: Rugs; title: Rust; title: Silver; title: Steel; title: Tools; title: Upholstery, rug, and carpet cleaner; title: Vintage clothing and textiles; title: Appendices: A. Auction tips; title: B. Conducting a successful garage sale; title: C. Dates to remember. British registration marks. Centuries. Chinese dynasties. Japanese dynasties. Made in Japan. Postal zones and zip codes. Postal rates. Telephone numbers. U.S. invention patents. U.S. design patents; title: D. Haggling at flea markets; title: E. Insurance and estate protection; title: F. Reproductions; title: G. Roman numeral interpreter; title: H. Smart shopping at garage sales; title: I. Pronunciation key.