In addition to the discussion of period and style and the numerous illustrations found in most books on period furniture, this book covers other topics that are equally important to the collector: understanding the furniture trade, evaluating quality, investment potential, identifying period workmanship, the ins and outs of dealers, shows, and auctions, care and conservation, repair and restoration, documentation, insurance, problems of inheritance, and coping with the misrepresentation so often encountered in the market. The 400 black and white illustrations are finely detailed line drawings made from authentic pieces of furniture featured in the catalogs of some of the leading auction houses. 5.5 x 8.5. No prices.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Collector Books
ISBN-10
1574321412
ISBN-13
9781574321418
eBay Product ID (ePID)
864399
Product Key Features
Author
John Obbard
Language
English
Topic
General, Furniture
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5in.
Item Height
0.8in.
Item Width
5.5in.
Item Weight
13.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Early American Furniture : a Practical Guide for Collectors
Lc Classification Number
Nk2406.O22 2000
Reviews
This small book is a primer on collecting early American furniture, whether the reader is starting from scratch or improving upon an existing family collection. It provides some essential background, suggests where and how to start, what to watch out for, then covers the styles and types of old furniture one is most likely to encounter in the marketplace.
