Antiques Price Guide 2003 (Hardcover)

by Judith Miller (Author) "It's almost impossible to believe that I am writing the Introduction to my third annual Antiques Price Guide with DK..." (more)
Key Phrases: New York, Art Deco, Art Nouveau (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
With its color photographs of everything from acajou wood boxes to Zsolny-Pecs ceramic figurines, Miller's whopper of a guide resembles a Sotheby's catalog, except it lists prices. The hefty book will be of use to collectors and buyers in need of a general pricing guide and is divided into categories such as "porcelain," "furniture," "toys and dolls," "film," "decorative arts," "lighting" and "American painting." Miller's prices are "ballpark figures" (for example, a Baccarat ruby cameo crystal vase may fetch anywhere from $1,000 to $1,300) and are based on actual prices checked by consultants. In addition to the many photographed entries, Miller (A Closer Look at Antiques) has included directories of auctioneers and specialists. This phonebook-like volume of over 8,500 antiques may be too general for collectors primarily interested American stoneware, Staffordshire dogs, or other specific kinds of antiques, and the full-page advertisements for auction houses may turn off some readers. Still, this comprehensive guide might be the perfect introduction amateur antiques enthusiasts need.
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Review
The ideal gift for antique lovers and collectors, there is something here for everyone who collects, admires or covets beautiful things. Now in full colour, this 2003 antique price guide brings to life a world of beauty: porcelains, silver, wood and textiles are but a few. Acclaimed authority Judith Miller guides the reader through over 8,500 antiques, imparting descriptions, tips and estimated prices for each. Whether you want to guestimate the value of your Victorian dinner service or ensure you're not being ripped off for that Regency sideboard, this guide will give you a good idea of an item's worth. Covering every collectible possible it also includes a section on "modern classics" - Arne Jacobsen and Poole pottery - and "new antiques" - jewellery, textiles and even handbags. A must for all collectors and an invaluable reference source. - Lucy Watson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 752 pages
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley; 1st edition (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789489406
• ISBN-13: 978-0789489401
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.7 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,477,879 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not the best ......, December 8, 2004

By	Stuart Gardner "www.sdgardner.com" (Fair Lawn, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Antiques Price Guide 2005 (Hardcover)

This is a comprehensive, well illustrated guide. Like all guides of this sort, it can't cover everything. If you have a particular interest in a specific field then this book will not work for you (e.g. if you collect Silver E.P. from the 30's this book covers off on one manufacturer well). If you want a general price guide, can draw inferences from items of a similar age, quality, style and market this book helps.

In both style and content it is similar to Miller's: Antiques Price Guide 2005 by Elizabeth Norfolk. I think Norfolk's book has a definate edge; although it is a little more expensive.

Neither book is a "how to appraise" guide - they don't claim to be. Neither are they completely comprehensive - they couldn't be. They are illustrative guides of current market prices. If you are buying for this purpose you wont be dissapointed with either.

24 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty pictures, but not much helpful advice, June 18, 2003

By	Susan Mayfield (Missouri, USA) - See all my reviews

This book has hundreds of very impressive photos of specific items, noting their defects, markings, and value. However, unless you happened to run across the exact same item, the information is next to useless. While it is interesting to see an unusual art deco lamp, I'd be more interested in meatier topics, such as (1) how prevalent is art deco?; how hard to find?; (2) what should you be looking for in an art deco piece?; (3) what are the trends? Is this passe? Up-and-coming? Likewise depression glass, Shaker furniture, Americana, and old toys. Instead of a pretty coffee table book, I'd appreciate the value of the author's experienced guidance much more

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, January 11, 2007

By	Jude Mavis (Ozarks, Mo) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Antiques Price Guide 2005 (Hardcover)

This book ia a great addition for your antique price guide and references. Wonderful color pictures and easy to read prices. Highly recommended!