Ron Zoglin & Deborah Shouse 
Antiquing For Dummies 

‚This is a fun and painless way to give yourself a firm
grounding in the wide wonderful world of antiques and
collectibles.‘

Kyle Husfloen, Managing Editor, Antique Trader Weekly and
Antique Trader’s Antiques & Collectibles Price
Guide

Do you love to poke around estate sales and antique shops, but
can’t tell the difference between Queen Anne and Queen
Victoria furniture? Do you dream of owning that old Oriental rug or
Meissen figurine — but worry that the dealer might gouge you
on the price? Do you own pieces you think might be valuable —
but don’t know where to go for a reliable appraisal? Relax.
Antiquing For Dummies answers all your antiquing
questions–and more.

Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve already gotten
your feet wet, this fun, friendly guide will give you the savvy you
need to cruise, schmooze, bargain for, and care for antiques with
confidence. In no time you’ll be able to:

* Tell the difference between real antiques and stuff
that’s just old

* Develop an antique hunt plan of attack

* Select antiques based on the 5 key points of the ‚RADAR
Test‘

* Discover hidden treasures at garages, estate sales, auctions,
and shops

* Get the best deals when buying and selling antiques

* Decorate with antique glass and porcelain from around the
world

* Clean and care for your precious finds

* Work an auction–real-time and online

Writing with humor and common sense, Ron Zoglin and Deborah
Shouse demystify the highfaluting terminology of the antique world.
And step-by-step they walk you through all the antiquing essential,
including:

* Different furniture styles and periods of furniture and how to
distinguish them

* Dovetails, nails, and other construction elements that offer
clues to a piece’s age

* Where to go for the best antique bargains — includes tips
on how to bid at auctions in person or online

* All about antique glass, ceramics and silver

* Integrating antiques into your life at home and at the
office

Antiquing For Dummies gets you up and running with what
you need to know to find, research, and negotiate prices like a
pro.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.

PART I: The Antiquing Primer.

Chapter 1: Stalking the Wild Antique.

Chapter 2: Preparing for the Hunt: An Antiquing Plan of
Action.

Chapter 3: God Save the Queen Anne: Basic Furniture Styles.

Chapter 4: Dovetails and Nails: How to Spot the Real Thing from
the Fake.

PART II: Who’s Got the Goods? Shopping for Antiques.

Chapter 5: Bargaining Basics: The Price Can Be Right.

Chapter 6: Meet the Dealers: Antique Shops and Shows.

Chapter 7: Sold on Auctions: Going Once, Going Twice.

Chapter 8: Cruising for Fabulous Finds: Antique Malls and Flea
Markets.

Chapter 9: Doing a Little Legwork: Estate and Garage Sales,
Classifieds and Cyber-Buys.

PART III: Material Possessions.

Chapter 10: Glass Conscious: Glassware and Crystal.

Chapter 11: Dishing It Out: Porcelain, Pottery, and China.

Chapter 12: The Metal Winner: Silver.

PART IV: Integrating Antiques into Your Home.

Chapter 13: Basic Decorating: Bringing the Past into Your
Present.

Chapter 14: Remembrances of Repasts Past: The Kitchen and Dining
Room.

Chapter 15: Parlor Pieces: Living Room Antiques.

Chapter 16: Welcome to My Boudoir: Bed and Bath Antiques.

Chapter 17: Antiques from the East: Orientalia.

Chapter 18: Antiques by the Yard: Outdoor Items.

PART V: The Care, Feeding, and Deleting of Antiques.

Chapter 19: Scratches, Spills, and Restoration Thrills.

Chapter 20: Getting Your Antiques Appraised.

Chapter 21: Selling Your Antiques.

PART VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 22: Ten Great Periodicals.

Chapter 23: Ten Essential Price Guides for Antiques.

Index.

Book Registration Information.

Über den Autor

Ron Zoglin has been in the antique business for more than 25
years and owns Brookside Antiques in Kansas City, MO. He
specializes in various types of Continental, American, and Oriental
porcelain, glass, furniture, and accessories. He is an accredited
senior member of the American Society of Appraisers, a certified
member of the Appraisers Association of America, an accredited
member of the International Society of Appraisers, and a member of
the National Association of Dealers in Antiques.

Deborah Shouse is the coauthor of Working Woman’s
Communications Survival Guide and a contributor to a number of
anthologies, including the American Book Award winner I am
Becoming the Woman I’ve Wanted. Her articles and essays have
appeared in Redbook, Family Circle, Woman’s
Day, Reader’s Digest, Family Life, and
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