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Circa: 1998
Condition: New
Type: Hardcover
Country of Origin: United States
Publisher: Barron's
Author: James Fielden
ISBN: 0764151207
The Antiques Clinic, A Guide to Damage, Care and Restoration, by James Fielden. First American edition; ©1998. An antiques equivalent of a health guide, this book explains the symptoms & stress points to look out for ~ in a piece of fine furniture, an aging teddy bear, a pendulum clock, or a marble statuette ~ through being aware of how an item is made and the materials it is made of. It enables you to make a valued assessment of the condition of your antiques.
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| If restoration is possible, what is advisable to have done to preserve an item's value? This book gives answers, and information to buy wisely, the knowledge to care for antiques well, and the confidence to know where to look for damage & abuse and what to do about restoration. Chapters: Furniture, Ceramics and Glass, Silverware and Jewelry, Textiles, Clocks, Toys and Dolls, Framed Art and Mirrors, and Sculpture. Color photos, 224 pages. Hardcover; 9½'' x 10¼''. Brand new. Published @ $29.95. This item can ship Media Mail for $4.75 in the U.S. - if desired, please request it in the 'Comments' section of the order form. |
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