A Guide to Buying Antique Garden Ornament

A Guide to Buying Antique Garden Ornament is a profusely illustrated how-to book for enthusiasts and buyers of antique garden ornament. The guidebook contains detailed information and distilled from Barbara Israel's more than 25 years of experience as an antiques dealer. Topics include cast stone vs. carved stone, judging real vs. fake, identifying cast iron ornaments, tips on repairs, and a bevy of specifics on sundials, statues, furniture and more.

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