Download or read book Illustrated Guide to Collecting Antiques written by Ronald Pearsall and published by Tiger Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Field Guide to American Antique Furniture written by Joseph T. Butler and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1985 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1700 of Skibinski's line drawings present a visual approach to the identification of antique furnishings. The book is arranged in chronological sequences (17th century through the early 20th century) by type of furniture, from tables and settees to desks and bookcases. Butler and Johnson have included some important information for the novice and the experienced collector: the sources of furniture used as models for the illustrations; lists of museums, art galleries, and special displays of outstanding collections of furniture; a selected bibliography and a glossary; the anatomy of a piece of furniture; and a brief history of the periods of furniture and furniture makers. Highly recommended for public libraries and other subject collections.
Download or read book The Bulfinch Anatomy of Antique China Silver written by Tim Forrest and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to antique china and silver pieces, arranged by period, that analyzes the unique details.
Download or read book Illustrated Guide to Antique Collecting written by Alan Ridgway and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Know Your Antiques written by Tim Forrest and published by Little Brown GBR. This book was released on 1996 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique quide from the co-author of the Little, Brown Illustrated Encyclopedia of Antiques will be a required reference book for every collector of antique furniture, from beginner to expert. Featuring over 200 representative chairs, tables, sideboards, desks, cupboards, mirrors and other collectables with both large and close-up photographs, KNOW YOUR ANTIQUES provides a wealth of information on each piece's provenance and distinctive features. With notable variants pictured alongside the principal pieces, as well as illustrated charts of fixtures and other details, this all-inclusive sourcebook enables collectors to appreciate the fine points of period style and assess a potential purchase with confidence.
Download or read book A Field Guide to Antique Furniture written by Peter Philp and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utilizes explanatory diagrams and expert information to study the style, material, construction, decoration, finish, and relative value of all types of furniture dating from the late Middle Ages to 1940.
Download or read book The Joy of Antiques written by Ronald Pearsall and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to antiques and antique collecting.
Download or read book The Bulfinch Anatomy of Antique Furniture written by Tim Forrest and published by Bulfinch Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes design details for antique furniture from the sixteenth to early twentieth centuries
Download or read book Antique Cars and Motor Vehicles written by James Homans and published by . This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 500 detailed illustrations enhance this contemporary guide to the inner workings and mechanics of turn-of-the-century automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles. Released in 1911 as "Self-Propelled Vehicles: A Practical Treatise," James Homans' spectacular, all-encompassing book about the fascinating world of gas-powered, electric-powered, and steam-powered motor vehicles leaves no stone unturned in its celebration of the classic automobile. Classic car collectors, racers, and enthusiasts will enjoy this thorough look under the hood as Homans dissects every part of the "horseless carriage" from a unique and contemporary viewpoint that offers a keen insight into the bygone age of dramatic motoring. Antique Cars and Motor Vehicles spans more than 640 pages, immersing readers in a world of automotive history, vehicle parts, driving gears, steering, suspension, engines, exhaust, and even old fashioned American road signs. The hundreds of Images of cars, engines, parts, and mechanic operations are crisp and detailed, created by skilled master artists with a sharp eye for detail. It's everything that you ever wanted to know about classic motoring in a single, entertaining, and well-illustrated volume! This enhanced 2020 re-release features enlarged 7" x 10" pages that retain the original classic type font and page layouts, crisp, digitally re-scanned images, and a new retro cover design created to enhance your reading room and garage. Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - History of Self-Powered Vehicles Chapter 2 - The Make-Up of a Motor Carriage Chapter 3 - Compensation and Compensating Devices Chapter 4 - The Driving Car Chapter 5 - The Steering of a Motor Vehicle Chapter 6 - Combined Steering and Driving Chapter 7 - The Supports of a Motor Vehicle Chapter 8 - Motor Carriage Wheels Chapter 9 - Tires Chapter 10 - The Construction of Tires Chapter 11 - Pneumatic Tire Troubles Chapter 12 - Care of Pneumatic Tires Chapter 13 - Types and Merits of Automobiles Chapter 14 - The Theory of Heat Engines Chapter 15 - The Parts of a Gas Engine Chapter 16 - The Four-Cycle Gas Engine Chapter 17 - The Two-Cycle Gas Engine Chapter 18 - Compression and Expansion Chapter 19 - Efficiency in a Gas Engine Chapter 20 - Exhaust Chapter 21 - Water Cooling for the Cylinder Chapter 22 - Air Cooling for the Cylinder Chapter 23 - Power Elements of a Gas Engine Chapter 24 - Carburetors Chapter 25 - Ignition Chapter 26 - Balancing Gasoline Engines Chapter 27 - Governing and Control of a Gasoline Engine Chapter 28 - Clutches Chapter 29 - Transmissions Chapter 30 - Brakes Chapter 31 - Roller Bearings Chapter 32 - Lubricants Chapter 33 - Practical Operation of Gasoline Engines Chapter 34 - Motorcycles Chapter 35 - Steam Engines for Automobiles Chapter 36 - Boilers and Flash Generators
Download or read book Eric Knowles Antiques written by Eric Knowles and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an introduction to collecting antiques, brought to life by one of the longest-serving members of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow team. It provides an invaluable introduction to the different collecting areas, ranging from furniture to ceramics, silver to glass. Eric Knowles describes the items available to the amateur collector and enthusiast, and how to get started. Organized by genre, the book introduces each category's major stylistic eras, telling the reader what to look out for. Each item has been valued by Eric, and examples from all price ranges are included, enabling readers to see both affordable objects and those that may be out of budget but nevertheless of interest in developing knowledge and understanding. Throughout the book, Eric has selected examples to illustrate at a larger size, with detailed annotation. These help the reader to learn more about a chosen topic, identify the typical, appreciate the extraordinary, and understand why some pieces are worth so much more than others.
Download or read book Antique Furniture written by Tim Forrest and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Treasures in Your Home written by David Battie and published by Readers Digest. This book was released on 1994-09-01 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the history of style, and describes antique furniture, pottery, glassware, silver, clocks, textiles, prints, toys, dolls, and collectibles
Download or read book The Complete Encyclopedia of Antiques written by and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reader s Digest Treasures in Your Home written by Michael Wright and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An antiques guide that starts from the very beginning, showing readers what to look for and how to identify and value a wide range of antiques. A reference section goes into the dealing side and also gives details of care and conservation. The book is complete with a glossary of terms.
Download or read book Illustrated Guide to Antiques written by Ronald Pearsall and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Antiques Roadshow Behind the Scenes written by Marsha Bemko and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An all-access pass to America's first (and favorite) reality television program -- boasting over ten million viewers each week -- Antiques Roadshow! If you're a fan of PBS's top-rated Antiques Roadshow, you've probably wondered -- what would it take to get your family treasure on the program? What happens to the antiques after the show airs? Are the appraisers ever wrong? And will Antiques Roadshow come to my hometown? In this four-color, fully illustrated guide to America's favorite treasure-hunting program, Antiques Roadshow Behind the Scenes reveals inside information about the participants, the appraisers, the fans, and the antiques that make up the show, direct from the woman who makes it all happen -- executive producer Marsha Bemko. Learn what it really takes to put on a Roadshow event (and why certain cities are more likely to get a visit from the show than others), who gets chosen to be on air (and what items producers are really looking for), what it takes to be an appraiser (and how even the experts make mistakes) ... and what happens when things go terribly wrong (such as the occasional antique that turns out to have been stolen!). In addition, learn which books, websites, and resources your favorite appraisers recommend, and get updates on some of the most popular and notorious items ever featured on the show. From priceless tips to the juicy family secrets hidden in dusty heirlooms, Antiques Roadshow Behind the Scenes is both an invaluable resource and a fascinating slice of Americana.
