The antiques magpie : a compendium of absorbing history, stories and facts from the world of antiques
Allum, Marc2014
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From the mythical artefacts of the ancient world to prized 80s pop memorabilia - and the dedicated collectors who revere these objects - 'The Antiques Magpie' brings together a treasure trove of stories, anecdotes and facts from the wonderful world of antiques. It divulges closely-guarded insider tips on how to discover fakes and forgeries; explains how boom and bust can have a devastating impact on the antiques market, and why a Chinese five-clawed dragon, rather than four, can make a porcelain vase worth millions.
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Author:
Allum, Marc, author
Imprint:
London : Icon, 2014.London : Icon, 2014.
Collation:
x, 229 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2013.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781848317420 (pbk)
Dewey class:
745.1745.1 ALL
Language:
English
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BRN:
1664979