Antiques list 75

Conservation of Furniture

by Shayne Rivers, Nick Umney
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2007

This book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles and practice of the conservation and restoration of furniture, and other decorative art objects made wholly or partly of wood. It integrates theory with practice to show the principles which govern interaction between wooden objects, the...

Conservation of Leather and Related Materials

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Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2006

The conservation of skin, leather and related materials is an area that, until now, has had little representation by the written word in book form. Marion Kite and Roy Thomson, of the Leather Conservation Centre, have prepared a text which is both authoritative and comprehensive, including contributions...

Video Games Systems Uncovered

by Ricardo Belo
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2015

It’s videogames a puzzle for you? This 59 page EBook will help you choose the right platform so you can make a good decision when buying one to yourself or to offer a friend/keen.

Radiography of Cultural Material

by Julia Tum, Andrew Middleton
Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2006

Radiography can be an invaluable tool for the study of a diverse array of cultural materials including metals, ceramics, paper, paintings and human and animal remains. In this book, experts in the field bring to life their experiences with the different materials, describing the techniques that can...

Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the 1911

by Robert K. Campbell
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2011

Everything You Need to Know About the Most Famous Handgun in the World! To shooters, collectors, and historians, there's only one serious candidate for the title of the World's Greatest Pistol-the Model 1911. Now, just in time for its hundredth anniversary, comes The 1911-A Guide to the Greatest Pistol...

Bolt Action Rifles

by Wayne Zwoll
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2003

Veteran author and respected shooting expert Dr. Wayne van Zwoll has made the most complete work ever published on bolt-action rifles even better by: Profiling the newest turnbolt actions and rifles Taking an in-depth look at the history of bolt guns Analyzing the latest trends in bold actions Offering valuable tips on how to become a better shooter of bolt rifles

Rings for the Finger

by George Frederick Kunz
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2012

Rings of office and power, notorious poison-bearing rings, wedding and graduation rings and many other types are covered in this excellent study tracing the origins, uses and history of this timeless ornament. Also described are methods of ring-making from earliest times to today, materials and gems used in rings, and more. 290 illustrations.

The Mode in Hats and Headdress

A Historical Survey with 198 Plates

by R. Turner Wilcox
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2013

A year afterR. Turner Wilcox received rave reviews for her ultimate fashion reference, The Mode in Costume, she decided to zero in on one chic category to give it the close-up it deserved. The result is this extraordinary handbook that covers the worldwide evolution of almost five thousand years of...

Warman's Vintage Guitars Field Guide

Values and Identification

by Dave Rogers
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2005

With generations of talented and intense guitarists honored for their talents, it's no wonder the same models of guitars they use are hot tickets in today's collectibles market. Warman's Vintage Guitars Field Guide pulls together history, tips for collectors, lessons in guitar lingo, contact information...

Antique Car Restoration And Upkeep

Newbie?s Guide On How To Restore A Classic Car With Tips On Car Body Repair, Interior Car Restoration, Mechanical Restoration, Classic Car Parts And Auto Maintenance

by Leo K. Sutram
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2012

An Antique car can be worth quite a bit of money to a collector if it has been carefully restored to its original condition. Therefore, during the entire process of overhaul, every bit and every part must be exact. Antique automobile restoration involves the process of disassembling the...

Warman's John Deere Collectibles

Identification and Price Guide

by David Doyle
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2008

All John Deere collectibles, from a few rare items including tin dealer signs to the commonly collected coffee mugs are identified, priced and described in this full-color book. Of the thousands of listings in this great guide to "Green" featured items include modern dealer signs and displays,...

The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor

Or a Key to the Leading of Rigging and to Practical Seamanship

by Darcy Lever
Language: English
Release Date: July 4, 2012

First published in 1808, The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor became a standard guide throughout the 19th century in both England and the United States. Author Darcy Lever compiled the text for "a young gentleman whose inclinations at that time led him to the choice of a sea-faring life," and he later...

Vino Italiano

The Regional Wines of Italy

by Joseph Bastianich, David Lynch
Language: English
Release Date: July 11, 2012

At one time, Italian wines conjured images of cheap Chianti in straw-wrapped bottles. More recently, expensive “Super Tuscans” have been the rage. But between these extremes lay a bounty of delicious, moderately priced wines that belong in every wine drinker’s repertoire. Vino Italiano...

Vino Italiano Buying Guide - Revised and Updated

The Ultimate Quick Reference to the Great Wines of Italy