Antiquing :      A collector's guide

INTRODUCTION: The antique marketplace is swollen with memorabilia of virtually every description, but ascertaining value and determining authenticity can be difficult. This informative guide for collectors and auctioneers was originally prepared and used by the author as an instructional course for auctioneer certification. It covers furniture, jewelry, toys, china, glassware, photographs, weapons and artifacts, artworks, kitchenware and appliances, books and magazines, fishing gear and many other items commonly encountered in flea markets, estates, yards sales, antique shops and auction houses.