Miller S Buying Affordable Antiques Price Guide 2006

Thanks to television programs like The Antiques Roadshow, collecting antiques is hotter than ever—but it's easy to overpay. That's why this guide provides actual prices for items sold through auctions and antiques dealers in the preceding year, along with 1,500 color photographs that take the guesswork out of identification. Professional tips make it simple to buy outstanding antiques even on a limited budget, and the book covers everything from antique furniture to watches, glass and pottery to scientific instruments, arms and armor, jewelry, and more. Current market trends are outlined, while the guide's popular ‘Miller’s Compares’ feature contrasts similar items to explain why one sells for big money, while the other fetches only a fraction of that price.

A cross-section of objects from around the world, illustrated, captioned and priced. Also includes collecting advice, hints, and tips from named experts.

Miller's Buying Affordable Antiques Price Guide 2005 features over 1, 500 antiques, illustrated in full colour with extended captions to explain the factors determining its price. Every piece can be sourced to its original dealer or auction house, and all have been for sale in the antiques trade during the past year.

A cross-section of objects from around the world, illustrated, captioned and priced. Also includes collecting advice, hints, and tips from named experts.

The book is clearly divided into 80 subject categories and sub-sections, with sections devoted to automobilia, art deco, games, and money boxes for instance, along with the more traditional antiques categories such as ceramics, silver, and glass. This year special features include dogs, computer games, sunglasses, vinyl records, denim, and sportswear. Pieces range in value, showing that there is something to suit every collector's pocket, from "Pocket Money Collectables" to "Record Breakers". A thorough and accurate cross-section of the current international market is provided as all items have been sold or offered for sale at over 350 auction houses and dealers from around the world over the last year. Extra valuable collecting information is provided in boxes, covering factories, makers, care, restorations, fakes and alterations, market assessments, and buying tips. Further reading is also highlighted throughout, along with lists of collector's clubs, auctioneers, and specialist dealers.

The only full-color price guide compiled specially for the North American market, this is the clearest, most user-friendly way to get real value for your money in the world of antiques.