The Great Antiques Treasure Hunt [antikvár]

Introducing The Great Antiques Treasure Hunt Antique collecting is all about hunting - the tracking down of that rare and elusive object, the searching for the vital background information that will confirm the attribution, and the moment of triumph when the object is finally captured. And, as every collector knows, so much is a matter of luck. For a true collector, the excitement of stepping into a crowded antique shop and scanning the cluttered shelves is one that never dies. Every shop or market stall is a new thrill, full of possibilities and promise, and a challenge to the eye and the memory. The pages of this book are a series of splendid and richly stocked antique shops, packed with hidden treasures. Every object tells a story, but some have more to say than others, and the challenge is to pick these out. Each page is a treasure trove of secrets waiting to be discovered - the only clues are a set of questions and brief descriptions. The rest is up to you, to your eye, your memory and your imagination. All the excitement of the chase is here, in areas both familiar and unfamiliar, and there are plenty of opportunities to test your knowledge - and your luck. Here are a thousand ways of building in your imagination some of the best collections in the world, with all the pleasures of the hunt but with none of the worries about display, storage, insurance, condition and, above all else, the cost. As these pages fill your mind with all those things you might one day acquire, enjoy the knowledge gained along the route. Remember, when it comes to the antiques trail, knowledge is power. Good hunting.