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The Bulfinch Illustrated Encyclopedia of Antiques Book by Paul Atterbury
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The Bulfinch Illustrated Encyclopedia of Antiques Book by Paul Atterbury.
Featuring more than one thousand color pictures, a comprehensive guide covers six categories of antiques (furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, timepieces, and Oriental wares), tracing their artistic styles and the contributions of individual craftsmen.
Large antiques reference book is jam-packed with descriptions and values of antiques, including pottery and porcelain, glass, silver, furniture, clocks and watches and Oriental wares.
Publisher : Bulfinch
Language : English
Paperback : 332 pages.
The Bulfinch Illustrated Encyclopedia of Antiques is an exhaustive resource for those wishing to understand the distinctions of fine antique furniture and accessories. Laid out in a clear, easy-to-use format with color photographs, the book blends the right amount of history, description and crafting techniques for pottery and porcelain, glass, silver, furniture, clocks, and oriental wares. It also goes into welcome detail of style and manufacturer distinctions, including illustrations of table legs, drawer handles, silverware hallmarks, and porcelain marks. Though the book lacks coverage for lower-end collectibles, it includes a useful glossary and informative timelines for novices. The occasional auction house shopper who needs to be able to determine the difference between a late Georgian side table and a George III satinwood card table will find what they need here.
Where the Bulfinch Encyclopedia really shines is in its item histories. For instance, note the birth of the vinaigrette: "In the late 1600s, in an attempt by men and women of quality to combat the stench of filthy streets and open sewers, vinaigrettes were introduced. These were small containers "in which a small piece of sponge soaked in spiced vinegar was kept behind a pierced cover" Overall, this encyclopedia is an excellent resource for high-end collectors and admirers of the history of European, American, and Asian antiques.
About the Author
Paul Atterbury is a freelance journalist, lecturer and broadcaster. He regularly lectures for Christie's Education and Sotheby's Educational Studies. He was previously consultant for The Bulfinch Anatomy of Antique Furniture.
Lars Tharp has been a Director of Sotheby's and contributor to the Sotheby's Concise Encyclopedia of Porcelain (1991), The Illustrated History of Antiques (1991) and the Reader's Digest Treasures in Your Home (1993).
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