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The Antiques Magpie

A compendium of absorbing history, stories and facts from the world of antiques

By (author) Marc Allum
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Icon Books, Duxford, United Kingdom
Published: 5th Sep 2013
Dimensions: w 137mm h 204mm d 25mm
Weight: 347g
ISBN-10: 1848316038
ISBN-13: 9781848316034
Barcode No: 9781848316034
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Synopsis
From the mythical artefacts of the ancient world to saucy seaside postcards, The Antiques Magpie explores the wonderful world of antiques and collectables. With Antiques Roadshow regular Marc Allum as your guide, go in search of stolen masterpieces, explore the first museums, learn the secrets of the forgers and brush up on your auction technique. Meet the garden gnome insured for GBP1 million, track down Napoleon's toothbrush, find out how to spot a corpse in a Victorian photograph - and much more. This book is for anyone who's ever been fascinated by what relics of the past tell us about history - and what they are worth today.

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A delightful nest of insights from a professional who knows the game and can weave it into words. -- Philip Mould An amusing romp through some of the most coveted antiques. Full of facts and surprising anecdotes, it's a compelling read that should raise a smile from both the enthusiastic amateur and the seasoned collector. * House & Garden * Not only a very useful overall guide for collectors ... and a source of unlikely information, but a laugh a page. A perfect present for virtually everyone. * Country Life * The perfect gift for all collectors * Choice Magazine *