paint primers
antiques roadshow primer the introductory guide to antiques and collectibles from the most watched series on pbs
the national treasure hunt antiques roadshow is in its third season the most popular show on pbs . every week it draws millions and millions of viewers to the edge of their seats as independent dealers and specialists from the countrys leading auction houses appraise family heirlooms and flea market finds alike . now this knowledge authority and passion is distilled in the antiques roadshow primer an introductory guide to american antiques and collectibles . p antiques roadshow has taught us to look for fortunes in our attics perhaps to find as other lucky souls have an anna poole peale portrait miniature worth 5000 to 7000 or a confederate sword worth 35000 . focusing on 11 major areas including furniture painting silver jewelry porcelain and toys the primer addresses the essential things buyers and collectors need to know covering vital details for each category such as shapes styles and patterns provenance periods and motifs . a 32 page full color section amplifies each chapter by illustrating numerous examples of styles and techniques and individual items are fully identified often with their appraised value . above all it helps even first timers to answer the two key question every collector must face is it old is it valuable
tells how to investigate the history of furniture silver jewelry clocks toys and books and how to select an appraiser