Antiquing For Dummies

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By Ron Zoglin and Deborah Shouse

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Antiquing For Dummies by Ron Zoglin and Deborah Shouse is a comprehensive guide that introduces readers to the world of antiques and collectibles. It covers topics such as identifying valuable items, understanding different styles and periods, and offers practical tips on buying and selling antiques. This book is ideal for both beginners and seasoned collectors seeking to enhance their knowledge in the field.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for antiques and want to navigate the art of antiquing with ease. It offers practical tips and insights to aid both novice and experienced collectors in discovering, evaluating, and understanding the history behind unique finds, making it a delightful guide for any antique enthusiast.

Explains how to distinguish between antique and reproduction, negotiate with dealers, buy at auction, bid online, and determine the value of collectibles.

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"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

Do you love to poke around estate sales and antique shops, but can’t tell the difference between Queen Anne and Queen Victoria furniture? Do you dream of owning that old Oriental rug or Meissen figurine — but worry that the dealer might gouge you on the price? Do you own pieces you think might be valuable — but don’t know where to go for a reliable appraisal? Relax. Antiquing For Dummies answers all your antiquing questions—and more.

Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve already gotten your feet wet, this fun, friendly guide will give you the savvy you need to cruise, schmooze, bargain for, and care for antiques with confidence. In no time you’ll be able to:

Tell the difference between real antiques and stuff that’s just old
Develop an antique hunt plan of attack
Select antiques based on the 5 key points of the "RADAR Test"
Discover hidden treasures at garages, estate sales, auctions, and shops
Get the best deals when buying and selling antiques
Decorate with antique glass and porcelain from around the world
Clean and care for your precious finds
Work an auction—real-time and online

Writing with humour and common sense, Ron Zoglin and Deborah Shouse demystify the highfaluting terminology of the antique world. And step-by-step they walk you through all the antiquing essentials, including:

Different furniture styles and periods of furniture and how to distinguish them
Dovetails, nails, and other construction elements that offer clues to a piece’s age
Where to go for the best antique bargains — includes tips on how to bid at auctions in person or online
All about antique glass, ceramics and silver
Integrating antiques into your life at home and at the office

Antiquing For Dummies gets you up and running with what you need to know to find, research, and negotiate prices like a pro.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780764551086

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 1999

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 384

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Arts & Culture Deborah Shouse Dummies Home & Garden Non-Fiction Ron Zoglin

About the Author

Ron Zoglin has been in the antique business for more than 25 years and owns Brookside Antiques in Kansas City, MO. He specializes in various types of Continental, American, and Oriental porcelain, glass, furniture, and accessories. He is an accredited senior member of the American Society of Appraisers, a certified member of the Appraisers Association of America, an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers, and a member of the National Association of Dealers in Antiques.

Deborah Shouse is the coauthor of Working Woman's Communications Survival Guide and a contributor to a number of anthologies, including the American Book Award winner I am Becoming the Woman I've Wanted. Her articles and essays have appeared in Redbook, Family Circle, Woman's Day, Reader's Digest, Family Life, and Ms.