"This is a fun and painless way to give yourself a firm grounding in the wide wonderful world of antiques and collectibles." -- Kyle Husfloen, Managing Editor, Antique Trader Weekly and Antique Trader's Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide "Whether you consider yourself a beginner...or a dedicated collector, you will find chapters in this easy-to-read book...designed to enhance your material needs." -- Milton L. Talbert, Jr., 1st Vice President, National Association of Dealers in Antiques Includes Tips on Spotting Fakes! Do you love to poke around at estate sales and antique shops -- but can't…mehr
"This is a fun and painless way to give yourself a firm grounding in the wide wonderful world of antiques and collectibles." -- Kyle Husfloen, Managing Editor, Antique Trader Weekly and Antique Trader's Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide "Whether you consider yourself a beginner...or a dedicated collector, you will find chapters in this easy-to-read book...designed to enhance your material needs." -- Milton L. Talbert, Jr., 1st Vice President, National Association of Dealers in Antiques Includes Tips on Spotting Fakes! Do you love to poke around at estate sales and antique shops -- but can't really tell the difference between Queen Anne and Queen Victoria? Do you dream of owning that old Oriental rug or Meissen figurine -- but worry that the dealer might gouge you on the price? Relax. Writing with humor and common sense, Ron Zoglin and Deborah Shouse demystify the highfalutin terminology of the antique world -- and show you step-by-step how to find, bargain for, buy, and decorate with antiques. Inside, find helpful advice on how to: * Distinguish between real antiques and stuff that's just plain old * Develop a plan of attack before you begin your hunt * Select antiques based on the five key points of the Radar Test * Accessorize your home or office with antique European, Oriental, and American glass and porcelain * Clean and care for your precious finds * Work an auction -- real time and online
Ron Zoglin has been in the antique business for more than 25years and owns Brookside Antiques in Kansas City, MO. Hespecializes in various types of Continental, American, and Orientalporcelain, glass, furniture, and accessories. He is an accreditedsenior member of the American Society of Appraisers, a certifiedmember of the Appraisers Association of America, an accreditedmember of the International Society of Appraisers, and a member ofthe National Association of Dealers in Antiques.
Deborah Shouse is the coauthor of Working Woman'sCommunications Survival Guide and a contributor to a number ofanthologies, including the American Book Award winner I amBecoming the Woman I've Wanted. Her articles and essays haveappeared in Redbook, Family Circle, Woman'sDay, Reader's Digest, Family Life, andMs.
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Introduction.
PART I: The Antiquing Primer.
Chapter 1: Stalking the Wild Antique.
Chapter 2: Preparing for the Hunt: An Antiquing Plan ofAction.
Chapter 3: God Save the Queen Anne: Basic Furniture Styles.
Chapter 4: Dovetails and Nails: How to Spot the Real Thing fromthe Fake.
PART II: Who's Got the Goods? Shopping for Antiques.
Chapter 5: Bargaining Basics: The Price Can Be Right.
Chapter 6: Meet the Dealers: Antique Shops and Shows.
Chapter 7: Sold on Auctions: Going Once, Going Twice.
Chapter 8: Cruising for Fabulous Finds: Antique Malls and FleaMarkets.
Chapter 9: Doing a Little Legwork: Estate and Garage Sales,Classifieds and Cyber-Buys.
PART III: Material Possessions.
Chapter 10: Glass Conscious: Glassware and Crystal.
Chapter 11: Dishing It Out: Porcelain, Pottery, and China.
Chapter 12: The Metal Winner: Silver.
PART IV: Integrating Antiques into Your Home.
Chapter 13: Basic Decorating: Bringing the Past into YourPresent.
Chapter 14: Remembrances of Repasts Past: The Kitchen and DiningRoom.
Chapter 15: Parlor Pieces: Living Room Antiques.
Chapter 16: Welcome to My Boudoir: Bed and Bath Antiques.
Chapter 17: Antiques from the East: Orientalia.
Chapter 18: Antiques by the Yard: Outdoor Items.
PART V: The Care, Feeding, and Deleting of Antiques.
Chapter 19: Scratches, Spills, and Restoration Thrills.
Chapter 20: Getting Your Antiques Appraised.
Chapter 21: Selling Your Antiques.
PART VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 22: Ten Great Periodicals.
Chapter 23: Ten Essential Price Guides for Antiques.
