Catalogues Of Items For Auction By Messrs. Leigh Sotheby & John Wilkinson, 1840-1870

Catalogues Of Items For Auction By Messrs. Leigh Sotheby & John Wilkinson, 1840-1870
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
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ISBN: 9781020976742

Catalogues of Items for Auction by Messrs. Leigh Sotheby & John Wilkinson, 1840-1870 provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of antique auctions in the mid-19th century. Compiled by the auction house Leigh Sotheby & John Wilkinson, these catalogues offer detailed descriptions and illustrations of the items up for bid, from works of art and rare books to furniture and other collectibles. This work is an essential resource for collectors, dealers, and anyone interested in the history of the auction industry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Miller's Antiques, Art & Collectables on the Web

Miller's Antiques, Art & Collectables on the Web
Author: Phil Ellis
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2002
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781840005707

The expertise, clarity, and accessibility that have been hallmarks of the Miller's antiques and collectibles books since 1979 are now applied to an exciting new line of collectors' guides with a decidedly American accent. Each volume of the new Miller's American Insider's Guide series provides readers with all the information needed to recognize, authenticate, date, and value an antique or collectible item. Written by leading experts in their fields, each volume provides a wealth of connoisseur's hints and techniques for assessing condition, avoiding fakes, spotting bargains, and estimating fair value. Each volume offers a primer on the basics of styles, makers, and techniques and a comprehensive Fact File listing items by type or by manufacturer, enabling the reader to recognize, evaluate, and buy a given category of antique or collectible with confidence and success. Special "Color Reviews" focus on specific topics with full-color photographs. Sections on Where to Buy and See, Care and Repair, a bibliography, glossary, and list of websites make the books in this series essential reading for collectors. With over 1,000 websites from around the world, this revised and updated edition of Miller's Antiques, Art & Collectibles on the Web is a comprehensive guide to buying, selling, and researching antiques, collectibles, and fine art on the Internet. This second edition, which includes many new entries, is a valuable resource of information for both collectors and dealers. The practical side of searching for information and the mysteries of online bidding and selling are revealed, together with advice regarding online security. A wide range of general antiques information sites is given,such as portals, specialist publications, associations, museums, fairs, and, of course, auction houses. The specialist section is divided into 60 subject areas and includes collector's clubs, collector's sites, specialist a

Adventures at the Auction

Adventures at the Auction
Author: Leslie Hindman
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2002-01-22
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780609808191

Whether you're wondering how much your grandmother's silver tea set is worth, have always wanted to go to an auction but don't know the rules, or are itching to sit down and explore eBay, Adventures at the Auction is the ideal sourcebook. Combining her expertise in live auctions, appraisals, and the fast-growing field of Internet auctions, Leslie Hindman provides all the essential information you'll need to get started and arms you with hundreds of tips on auction strategy. Illustrated with an 8-page color insert and peppered with lively anecdotes from Hindman's 25 years as an auctioneer, this book will turn even a novice into a savvy auction-goer.