The Antiques Magpie

A compendium of absorbing history, stories and facts from the world of antiques

Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, Pottery & Ceramics, Rugs & Textiles
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Author: Marc Allum ISBN: 9781848316195
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd Publication: September 5, 2013
Imprint: Icon Books Ltd Language: English
Author: Marc Allum
ISBN: 9781848316195
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
Publication: September 5, 2013
Imprint: Icon Books Ltd
Language: English

From the mythical artefacts of the ancient world to saucy seaside postcards, The Antiques Magpie explores the wonderful world of antiques and collectables. With Antiques Roadshow regular Marc Allum as your guide, go in search of stolen masterpieces, explore the first museums, learn the secrets of the forgers and brush up on your auction technique. Meet the garden gnome insured for £1 million, track down Napoleon’s toothbrush, find out how to spot a corpse in a Victorian photograph – and much more. This book is for anyone who’s ever been fascinated by what relics of the past tell us about history – and what they are worth today.

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From the mythical artefacts of the ancient world to saucy seaside postcards, The Antiques Magpie explores the wonderful world of antiques and collectables. With Antiques Roadshow regular Marc Allum as your guide, go in search of stolen masterpieces, explore the first museums, learn the secrets of the forgers and brush up on your auction technique. Meet the garden gnome insured for £1 million, track down Napoleon’s toothbrush, find out how to spot a corpse in a Victorian photograph – and much more. This book is for anyone who’s ever been fascinated by what relics of the past tell us about history – and what they are worth today.

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