Care and Repair of Everyday Treasures: a Step-by-step Guide to Cleaning and Restoring Your Antiques and Collectibles

Judith Miller is a recognized authority on antiques and collectibles and has written 15 bestselling books on collecting and interior style. In Care and Repair of Everyday Treasures she shares some of her professional trade secrets for restoring and repairing furniture, upholstery, leather, rugs and carpets, stoneware, ceramics, glassware, metalware, and jewelry. Each section, such as furniture cleaning and repair or ceramic repair, includes a complete list of tools and materials needed to clean and restore the items, and there is a comprehensive resource directory to help you locate the necessary accouterments. Miller takes the mystery out of restoring your valuable collectibles, and clearly illustrates how much you can accomplish yourself with guidance and the right equipment.