- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Mitchell Beazley; First Edition edition (19 Oct 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1845332342
- ISBN-13: 978-1845332341
- Product Dimensions: 28.6 x 21.8 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 276,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.
About the Author
Eric Knowles is a consultant with Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers in London. He is most widely known for his regular television appearances, which include 25 years working on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, as well as being the resident antiques expert on Granda television's This Morning. Eric is the author of several books including Miller's Victoriana Antiques Checklist, Miller's Art Nouveau Antiques Checklist, Miller's Art Deco Antiques Checklist, Miller's 100 Years of the Decorative Arts, and Miller's Royal Memorabilia. He remains a frequent contributor to BBC Homes & Antiques magazine, as well as being the Sunday Times antiques expert, and a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Eric has a winner here.,
This review is from: Eric Knowles Antiques: A Beginner's Guide with Over 1, 400 Illustrations (Hardcover)
Much more than a simple beginner's guide, Eric's new book is in my view destined to become both a work of reference and a 'coffee table' addition for a great number of households having any interest in antiques. The well produced book covers all aspects of the subject in a helpful and practical way without getting either too simple or too technical. Most of the numerous full colour illustrations are supported with information about them including the price realised at auction. In addition, the book has a comprehensive index making the task of navigation a doddle.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Eric Knowles Antiques: A Beginner's Guide with Over 1, 400 Illustrations (Hardcover)
Very comprehensive reference book on Antiques showing Eric's wide knowledge over many years. If a particular subject is needed, such as Lalique glass, it is very quick and easy to find. It was lovely to listen to Eric's detailed facts and stories on Lalique at a recent conference in Warwick. His knowledge, warmth and quick wit comes over in this very interesting book, and was borne out when I had a chat with him . Amazon are to be congratulated on a speedy service during the postal strike, and the book was in perfect condition. Long may Eric continue to entertain and inform us!
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