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Book Antique Marks  Collins Gem

Download or read book Antique Marks Collins Gem written by Anna Selby and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2010-07-08 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized guide to identifying and interpreting metal and ceramic marks has been improved with the addition of the most recent hallmarks, along with details of the new hallmarking system.

Book Antique Marks

    Book Details:
  • Author : Anna Selby
  • Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
  • Release : 1994-01
  • ISBN : 9780004705378
  • Pages : 255 pages

Download or read book Antique Marks written by Anna Selby and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1994-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handy, pocket-sized guide to identifying and interpreting the major British and European metal and ceramic marks. Features pottery and porcelain marks, silver and gold hallmarks, pewter touchmarks and Sheffield plate marks.

Book Sketching  Collins Gem

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jackie Simmonds
  • Publisher : HarperCollins UK
  • Release : 2014-03-27
  • ISBN : 0007554931
  • Pages : 274 pages

Download or read book Sketching Collins Gem written by Jackie Simmonds and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2014-03-27 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential little ebook – perfect for the pocket or art bag – covering all practical aspects of sketching and drawing. Sketching is a skill that every artist needs to master and this handy book shows you how in a very clear and simple way.

Book Handbook of Pottery and Porcelain Marks

Download or read book Handbook of Pottery and Porcelain Marks written by and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Miller s Antiques Marks

Download or read book Miller s Antiques Marks written by Judith Miller and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marks are one of the collector's most important tools when it comes to identifying and dating antiques. Of course, it is important to understand that they should never be relied upon completely, as many have been copied or faked. What you should rely on is experience. Handle as many antiques as you can and learn to combine your knowledge of marks with the knowledge of how an authentic piece looks and feels. Whether you are buying at auction, flea market or antique shop this is the book you need to identify and date what you find. More than 6,000 marks are organized for quick, at-a-glance reference with full-colour sections on silver, Sheffield plate, bronze figures, ceramics, glass, costume jewellery, toys and dolls. This comprehensive guide can be kept handy to identify antique finds and valuate them from a catalogue of the most common marks that you will encounter, as well as any unidentified treasures you already own.

Book Miller s Antiques Encyclopedia

Download or read book Miller s Antiques Encyclopedia written by Judith Miller and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1998, Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia has gone on to sell more than 150,000 copies worldwide and been published into seven languages. This new edition includes a thoroughly updated directory, list of suppliers and up-to-date price codes for each item. Compiled by an international team of over 40 consultants and writers, and offering clear and wide-ranging coverage of antiques and collectables, this book contains valuable information for both the enthusiast and the experienced dealer. An extensive glossary explains the terms used throughout the book and clear cross-referencing leads you into related areas of interest. All the traditional areas of collecting are featured, with extensive sections on furniture, ceramics, silver and glass. More specialist subjects, such as jewellery, scientific instruments, Oriental art and sporting memorabilia are also included. Clearly and logically organised, practical and packed with absorbing and useful information, Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia is an invaluable aid to collecting and the definitive reference book on the subject.

Book Principles of Flat Pattern Design 4th Edition

Download or read book Principles of Flat Pattern Design 4th Edition written by Nora M. MacDonald and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-10-12 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve 2D patterns inserted in back pocket.

Book Antique Silver Marks

Download or read book Antique Silver Marks written by Anna Selby and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Jackson s Hallmarks

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ian Pickford
  • Publisher : Antique Collector's Club
  • Release : 2015-10
  • ISBN : 9781851497751
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Jackson s Hallmarks written by Ian Pickford and published by Antique Collector's Club. This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since first published in 1991 Pocket Jackson's, as it is most often called, has enjoyed enormous success and is constantly rated as a best seller in the Arts and Antiques category. During the last twenty three years important developments have taken place in the Hallmarking system. Most notably the introduction within Europe of a universally accepted system of marking has lead not only to the addition of new marks, but also, to a change of status of several historic marks. This edition brings up to the present day all the date letters and commemorative marks. It also includes the recently introduced marks for Palladium and a section illustrating the Assay Office identification marks of those countries that are signatories to the International Convention marking system. In addition and of importance are the changes made in the early cycles of Dublin date letters which result from recent research by silver scholars in Ireland. AUTHOR: Ian Pickford was born and educated in London and is a Freeman of both the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and the City of London and a member of the panel of advisors on Antique Plate (Re: - Fakes and Forgeries) to the Goldsmiths Hall. He is the author of 'Silver Flatware: English, Irish and Scottish, 1660-1980', and editor of 'Jackson's Silver and Gold Marks of England, Scotland and Ireland', both published by the Antique Collectors' Club. He lectures extensively for NADFAS (National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies) and is a popular member of the television Antiques Roadshow team. SELLING POINTS: * First revised edition in more than 20 years, bringing it right up to date. * Contains more than 1,000 makers' marks listed alphabetically by mark * Comments as to rarity, value and the speciality of the maker * Best available pocket guide to hallmarks 1000 b/w illustrations

Book Paul Martin  My World Of Antiques

Download or read book Paul Martin My World Of Antiques written by Paul Martin and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Martin, famous for his passion for beautiful furniture, has been the hugely successful TV presenter on BBC1's Flog It! for the past fifteen years. In this book he reveals hitherto untold stories of fantastic artefact finds, and tells us about the key to success in trading antiques. As witty as ever, Paul takes on everything from pietra dura to Pop Art, from Britain to Australia, from trash to treasure. My World of Antiques offers a unique insight into the history of antiques thanks to Paul's boundless knowledge of people and places, be it Queen Victoria's royal life at Osborne House or Dame Lucie Rie's ceramic works in a London pottery studio after the Second World War. With a keen eye for detail and the influences that shaped arts and crafts, Paul brings current studies of antique objects to life. He invites us to join him on a journey to exotic countries that bear the mark of colonial trade, discussing rare discoveries that now sell for breathtaking prices at UK auctions. With his trademark charm and enthusiasm, Paul enriches his tales with personal anecdotes about dearly loved equine skeletons, celebrity acquaintances in the art scene, and childhood idols. All the while, Paul does what he does best: he gives us a taste of the wonders of antique pieces, and encourages us to open our eyes to the uniqueness and value of forgotten objects. This book is the perfect read for everyone who loved BBC's Flog It!, Britain's Hidden Heritage, and Paul Martin's Handmade Revolution - and for those with a heart for all things past and mysterious.

Book Old Plate  Its Makers   Marks

    Book Details:
  • Author : John Henry Buck
  • Publisher : Legare Street Press
  • Release : 2023-07-18
  • ISBN : 9781022523357
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Old Plate Its Makers Marks written by John Henry Buck and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncover the history of antique silver with this fascinating guide to makers marks. Featuring detailed illustrations and information on hundreds of silver manufacturers, this book is an essential resource for any collector or enthusiast. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book Antiques Roadshow  40 Years of Great Finds

Download or read book Antiques Roadshow 40 Years of Great Finds written by Paul Atterbury and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2017-11-02 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of the timeless, the priceless and the unforgettable, this beautiful compendium accompanies the beloved BBC One TV series.

Book Miller s Antiques Handbook   Price Guide 2020 2021

Download or read book Miller s Antiques Handbook Price Guide 2020 2021 written by Judith Miller and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques. Comprehensive sections cover ceramics, furniture, glass, silver and metalwares, jewellery and objets de vertu, clocks and watches, books, Oriental antiques, textiles, toys, decorative arts and Modern Classics. Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own valuer. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects, while special 'Judith Picks' sections give fascinating background and valuation details for particularly interesting or unusual objects.

Book Antique Collector s Marks

Download or read book Antique Collector s Marks written by Harriet Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Jack the Ripper

    Book Details:
  • Author : Philip Jones
  • Publisher : Austin Macauley Publishers
  • Release : 2023-01-06
  • ISBN : 1398482722
  • Pages : 140 pages

Download or read book Jack the Ripper written by Philip Jones and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2023-01-06 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers are transported to Victorian London and introduced to Inspector Doyle, a modern-day detective with eternal life, who discovers that he has been wrongly named as ‘Jack the Ripper’, the Victorian serial killer. Nobody wants that label at any time in history, so with the aid of time travel he returns to the year 1888 in an attempt to clear his name. Another complication for Inspector Doyle is that his modern-day daughter, Flora, who he has left behind to travel back several centuries, is becoming increasingly suspicious of her father’s identity. This is after making her way into his Shrewsbury study, that she is forbidden to enter. The only good thing about returning to 1888 is that Inspector Doyle is able to rekindle his relationship with daughter Alice and wife Eleanor, who he had to leave behind all those centuries ago. Alice can then only but marvel at her father’s abilities to answer a question that only he knows the answer to, because he has travelled into the future and back. The story references many Victorian objects that have been meticulously researched and then used to tell a story that is only possible through time travel and a rather clever inventor who may or may not be still alive. Many elements of the original Jack the Ripper case are also detailed as are the horrors of Whitechapel. Find out whether Inspector Doyle manages to clear his name by discovering who the real Jack the Ripper is, and expect a twist at the end that involves both daughters and a Victorian book that, unlike the rest of Inspector Doyle’s objects, is unable to exist in parallel between the two time zones.

Book Trademarks on Base metal Tableware

Download or read book Trademarks on Base metal Tableware written by Eileen Woodhead and published by National Historic Sites Parks Service Environment Canada. This book was released on 1991 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past decade the Metal Unit of the Material Culture Section, Archaeology Research Division, Canadian Parks Service, has maintained a reference file identifying marks found on metal artifacts. This document is a selection of marks on file that relate primarily to tableware items, from the late 18th century to about 1900.

Book Dilettanti

    Book Details:
  • Author : Bruce Redford
  • Publisher : Getty Publications
  • Release : 2008-08-07
  • ISBN : 0892369248
  • Pages : 240 pages

Download or read book Dilettanti written by Bruce Redford and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2008-08-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bruce Redford re-creates the vibrant culture of connoisseurship in Enlightenment England by investigating the multifaceted activities and achievements of the Society of Dilettani. Elegantly and wittily he dissects the British connoisseurs whose expeditions, collections, and publications laid the groundwork for the Neoclassical revival and for the scholarly study of Graeco-Roman antiquity. After the foundation of the society in 1732, the Dilettani commissioned portraits of the members. Including a striking group of mock-classical and mock-religious representations, these portraits were painted by George Knapton, Sir Joshua Reynolds, and Sir Thomas Lawrence. During the second half of the century, the society’s expeditions to the Levant yielded a series of pioneering architectural folios, beginning with the first volume The Antiquities of Athens in 1762. These monumental volumes aspired to empirical exactitude in text and image alike. They prepared the way for Specimens of Antient Sculpture (1809), which combines the didactic (detailed investigations into technique, condition, restoration, and provenance) with the connoisseurial (plates that bring the illustration of ancient sculpture to new artistic heights). The Society of Dilettanti’s projects and publications exemplify the Enlightenment ideal of the gentleman amateur, which is linked in turn to a culture of wide-ranging curiosity.