he approach to the subject uses 500 drawings and photographs to show buyers what to look for and what to be wary of. The author, who is best known perhaps for his work on the original Antiques Roadshow in the U.K. (as well as an author of many furniture books), focuses on truly antique pieces (100 years old or better), not touching upon the collectable. Furniture comprises about one third of the book; glass, base metals, silver, pottery and porcelain are included.

The Confident Collector: How to Recognize an Authentic Antique

Bly, John

Arts & Photography

Simon&Schuster

Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Shire Publications

Written by John Bly, this book not only tabulates the hallmarks that enable the identification of silver items but also traces the history of English silver, describing some famous makers and provides hints on spotting fakes.

Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver (Shire Discovering)

The story of English furniture really begins in the sixteenth century, when the crudities of medieval domestic tables and stools gave way to more sophisticated, jointed designs. This Tudor furniture is the earliest to survive in any quantity and it is where John Bly's classic history of English furniture sets out on its journey of illumination. Over the years, changing fashions, influences from around the world, different materials and developing manufacturing techniques have all had an impact on English furniture, causing it to change over the decades, sometimes quite suddenly. Each of these changes is fully explained, along with studies of completely new types of furniture as they appear in the story. Oak gives way to walnut, and then mahogany, and over the course of the Eighteenth century furniture becomes finer and more formal and the great names - Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite - emerge and shine a light that takes the story to the next stage. This brand-new, full-color edition of a classic text traces the story up to the twentieth century, with a new coverage of Art Deco furniture by Eric Knowles. It concludes with a masterclass in detecting alterations and fakery that can significantly affect the worth of a piece of furniture. An invaluable tool for the collector, and a delight for the museum visitor, this book is the only one you will need to gain a thorough grounding in the fascinating subject of English furniture.

English Furniture (Shire Collections)

Knowles, Eric

Discovering hall marks on English silver (Discovering series ; no. 38)

Shire Pubns

Mergers and Acquisitions can seem daunting to entrepreneurs, but it doesn’t have to be. Growth through M&amp;A is a simple process that can yield huge rewards if the numbers work, if the company is a good match, and if you are willing to accept some risk. Perhaps the most important aspects of M&amp;A are having the desire, strategy, and structure to make it happen – if you have that then you can take your company to new heights with explosive growth and a minimum amount of money down. This book serves as a guide to effectively find good deals for entrepreneurial businesses in the 1 to 30 million dollar range. It provides a blueprint for how to tackle issues such as determining whether it’s a good fit, due diligence, structuring the deal, valuation, tax issues, and how to land the perfect catch. For M&amp;A to succeed, these matters must be addressed first. John will show you ways to find potential spots for rapid growth and accomplish, on a smaller level, what the bigger companies do. By breaking M&amp;A down into approachable elements, you will find that your entire outlook on the topic will be transformed.

Cracking The Code: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Growing Your Business Through Mergers And Acquisitions For Pennies On The Dollar

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

Advantage Media Group

“How do you know when it was made?” is the primary question anyone interested in antiques wants answered. Expert John Bly reveals how the professionals make their daily rapid assessment of items. By taking the reader through a simple and fascinating course of social history, the development of design, the introduction of materials, and the evolution of manufacture, he uncovers the methods of identifying when an item could or could not have been crafted. Spanning a period from 1550 to 1910, key antiques categories within each era are explored, including furniture, silver, glass, and porcelain. Significant shapes, styles, motifs, and influences from around the world are brought to light, and a picture is created of how antiques are a important part of history that can still be meaningful to us today.

John Bly's Antiques Masterclass: Dating and Identifying Your Period Pieces

MITCH

Illustrated with colour photographs, this guide highlights many fascinating objects, offers ways to authenticate their origin, and gives details on style and ideas of value. It is divided into four main sections: small and decorative furniture; dolls, toys and games; pottery and porcelain; and clocks and watches. Each section opens with an introduction on the collectable in question, followed by chapters based on examining specific pieces within that subject. These chapters are then followed by a "Caring For Your Valuables" section and a "Collector's Checklist". A glossary provides explanations for antique terminology.

The Pocket Guide to Antiques and Collectables

Battie, David

Bull, Simon

Kay, Hilary

Marshall Editions

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