The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture: Chests, Cupboards, Desks & Other Pieces
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Book Description
The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture is an indispensable reference and collecting tool for novice and experienced collectors alike. Expertly researched, each of the 334 representative examples of chests, cupboards, desks, racks, stands and other pieces-from Federal to Colonial Revival to Mission to modern-are photographed in full color and accompanied by an authoritative description of the variations, materials, origin, and (if known) maker. Price listings and tips help both casual and serious collectors find great buys and identify valuable pieces. An extensive reference section includes a checklist for identifying styles, a discussion on construction and types of woods, an illustrated glossary, a list of public collections, tips for buying at auction and much, much more.
From the Back Cover
This handy, authoritative guide contains over 300 premier examples of American case furniture-chests, cupboards, and desks-built from the seventeenth century to the mid-twentieth. From Federal, Chippendale and Empire styles to country, Mission and mid-century modern, this splendid array of furniture has been photographed, appraised, and categorized specifically for the collector. Each photograph is accompanied by an extensive caption that examines the maker, year of manufacture, materials of the piece, and hints for collectors such as the scarcity of the piece, demand, condition, and points to check before buying. An up-to-date price guide rounds out this indispensable guidebook.
The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture: Chests, Cupboards, Desks & Other Pieces
The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture: Chests, Cupboards, Desks & Other Pieces,Jr., William C. Ketchum,Elizabeth Von Habsburg,William B. Ketchum,Elizabeth Von Habsburg,Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers,1579121454,Americana,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques / Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,Furniture,Reference - Price Guides,Antiques & Collectibles / Furniture
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