Author(s): Judith Miller

Antiques & Collecting

This is Judith Miller's super-sleuth guide to spotting, buying and collecting antiques, now in paperback.

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. With hundreds of photographs that reveal every detail of each piece, you'll soon know exactly what to look for. Get more at the website with over 30,000 color photos, descriptions and price guides.