Furniture (Millers)

You may know that the chest of drawers you are looking at is mahogany, but how can you be sure it is 18th-century? How do you know whether the handles and feet are original, and that there are no replacement parts? Do you know whether it is English, French or American? The Miller's Furniture Antiques Checklist answers all such questions, with its analysis of all the major categories, including chests, chairs, tables, dining and writing furniture, bookcases and so on. Each double page spread shows how to identify and date an exemplary piece using the question and answer process unique to the Checklists, and then supplies a brief history of this type of furniture. Close-up photographs and line drawings take an in depth look at the piece and, where appropriate, show alterations and acceptable restorations. The book also contains a full analysis of woods and veneers, with photographs showing colour and grain. Miller's Furniture Antiques Checklist is the ideal tool for all those who wish to collect with confidence and to enjoy the experience of collecting.

Author: Richard Davidson
Publisher: Miller's Publications
Extra Details: Hardback + Jacket 4 x 8 inches tall.192 Pages.Lavishly Illustrated with Colour Photos throughout.