Includes chapters which explain what to look for when buying antiques - how to spot repairs and fakes, clues to dating and the history of factories and designers. This book provides information about antique furniture, ceramics, glass and silver. It also includes sections which cover Modern Design - from Eames furniture to Murano glass.

This is the only comprehensive, illustrated pocket book on the market for the antiques and collectables buyer. Each chapter explains what to look for when buying antiques - how to spot repairs and fakes, clues to dating and the history of factories and key designers. Comprehensive marks sections include international hallmarks and more than 1,000 marks from ceramics factories across the world: from 18th century Meissen to 20th century Rookwood.However, the market for antiques has changed dramatically: 20th century design, whether Art Deco or Mid Century Modern, has become a popular collecting area and so this completely reworked edition will keep the core information about antique furniture, ceramics, glass and silver while new sections will cover Modern Design - from Eames furniture to Murano glass, Spratling silver to Studio pottery. It contains all the essential information you need when you're on the antiques trail.

INTRODUCTION
Factors affecting value, How to Buy, Periods and Styles, Motifs
Identification, Registration and design marks

CERAMICS
Testing for damage, repairs.
Identifying pottery and porcelain, glazes.
Major factories eg Meissen, Sevres, Roseville, Rookwood, Doulton and Wedgwood.
British, European and American marks
Studio Pottery
Glossary
Oriental Ceramics, Reign marks
Glossary

GLASS
Methods of Production and Decoration
Art Glass: Amberina, Peachblow, Satin, Crown Milano, Burmese, Cluthra etc
Wine Glasses: Shapes, bowls and stems
Decanter Shapes: 17th-20th centuries
British, European and American marks
Glossary

FURNITURE
Woods, Drawers &
Veneers, Fakes, Marriages, Copies, Oak &
Walnut Furniture
Bookcases, Bureaux &
Desks, Tables, Chairs, Cabinets &
Sideboards, Cupboards &
Dressers, Canterburies, Commodes &
Chests, Whatnots &
Wine Coolers.
Chair Backs, Legs, Feet, Handles, Pediments, Mouldings.
Notable Makers: Thomas Chippendale, Gustav Stickley, Charles and Ray Eames.
Glossary

METALWARES
English Hallmarks
Major English Silver &
Goldsmiths
Scottish, Irish &
Welsh Hallmarks
French, German &
European Silver Hallmarks
US Silver &
Other Metal Marks
Candlestick, Teapot and Spoon Shapes
Glossary

CLOCKS
Longcase and Mantel Clocks, Faces &
Hands
Notable Makers
Glossary

OTHER ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES
Treen, Boxes, Folk Art, Figurines, Dolls, Teddy Bears, Costume Jewellery, Toys

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