Warmans How to Be a Furniture Detective

With the help of antiques expert V.J. Taylor, anyone can give old furniture a shrewd, accurate appraisal, and now is the time - inherited (or just plain old) keepsakes may be valuable. Warman's How to Be a Furniture Detective offers a refreshing, easily understood approach to identifying and deciphering furniture. Beginning with the most recent designs and dating back to nearly 1650, Taylor shows how to access each piece fo furniture and pinpoints its exact date and origin, providing a preceise gauge for quality and value. Numerous detailed drawings and splendid color photographs give clear and helpful insight into an often complicated and confusing subject. This book is ideas for the enthusiastic amature and professional alike. Readers will also find information on fakes, joints and drawer construction, polishes and veneers, plus coverage of tables, chairs, case furniture, chests, dressers and more. A glossary, chronological chart, and index aid in the detective work.