An Auctioneer's Lot

An Auctioneer's Lot
Author: Philip Serrell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2005
Genre: Antique auctions
ISBN: 9780340838945

Heartwarming tales of a life in antiques From priceless eighteenth-century dining tables hidden away in decaying farm sheds to tattooed travellers with a penchant for Wedgewood china, professional auctioneer Philip Serrell has seen it all. In An Auctioneer's Lot he brings to life a world in which the most valuable antiques frequently turn up in the most unlikely places - and accompanied by the most unlikely people. For over thirty years he has uncovered a huge range of priceless (and occasionally worthless) antiques, and he has met, done business with and befriended people from the farthest corners of English life - normal, eccentric, sometimes lovable, often baffled and occasionally terrifying. Funny, startling, poignant and above all true, these stories of ordinary people with extraordinary possessions are the perfect inspiration for anyone who's ever wondered whether they might just be sitting on a fortune. What's in your attic?

The Wine Lover's Guide to Auctions

The Wine Lover's Guide to Auctions
Author: Ursula Hermancinski
Publisher: Square One Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2013-07-02
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0757052754

From America to Zanzibar, the popularity of wine has skyrocketed in recent years. While millions of people have come to appreciate wine’s taste, a growing number of collectors also recognize it as a sound investment. For these savvy individuals, as well as top chefs and wine aficionados, the wine auction has become an important place to find superior wines. Now, renowned wine auctioneer Ursula Hermacinski has written The Wine Lover’s Guide to Auctions to explain how wine auctions really work so that you, too, can become a successful player. The guide begins by exploring the history of wine auctions. It then provides information on wine basics and details the auction process—for buyers and sellers. Rounding out the book are helpful hints for starting or expanding your wine collection, choosing the best auction house for your needs, and organizing your own wine tasting.

The Law Reports

The Law Reports
Author: Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for England and Wales
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1774
Release: 1892
Genre: Law reports, digests, etc
ISBN:

Property Investing All-In-One For Dummies

Property Investing All-In-One For Dummies
Author: Melanie Bien
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 596
Release: 2011-02-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119997461

Whether you are renting out part of your home, or investing in a property, this guide to the constantly changing market and its laws will prove to be invaluable. Whether you've inherited a home you now need to rent or you're aiming to become a property tycoon, this friendly guide is your road map to success.