Guide to Collecting Western Antique Furniture

Author: Miller
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: After the Reform and Opening-Up, with the continuous improvement of people's living standards and the deepening of international exchanges, collecting Western antiques is no longer a luxury. To meet the needs of domestic collectors for understanding Western antiques, we have translated and published this series of Western Antique Books. In addition to The Guide to Collecting Western Antique Furniture, which specifically introduces furniture from various periods, styles, and materials in Europe, The Guide to Collecting Western Antiques and The Price Guide to Western Antiques include a wide range of current Western antique categories, such as ceramics, glassware, cameras, watches, telephones, coins, movie posters, old photographs, cigarette cards, old advertisements, chess sets, badges, music boxes, old phonographs, canes, and celebrity memorabilia. Each book contains approximately 700 collectibles, with detailed introductions, images, production dates, dimensions, and prices for each item. Throughout the descriptions of each category, "Expert Tips" are interspersed, advising collectors on how to appreciate and identify these collectibles, how to purchase and preserve them, and how to ensure their value or appreciation. The text is concise and clear, and the images are sharp and aesthetically pleasing. The books are printed in full color, with each collectible's color accurately reproduced, as if experienced firsthand. This book is a valuable tool for collectors interested in collecting Western antiques and antique furniture, as well as for those seeking to understand market trends.