Excerpt from The Charm of the Antique
Old brass fender from Maryland, set in front of an old fireplace, with old brass andirons from Ohio, brass kettle and trivet and brass handled tongs.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book invites the reader to explore the timeless beauty of antique furniture and to discover its significance as a cultural artifact. It offers practical advice on acquisition, showing how to spot valuable pieces and uncover their histories, all while conveying the passion that collectors have for the treasured heirlooms of the past. The author himself a collector escorts the reader on his own personal journey of collecting in a way that demonstrates the interconnectedness of furniture, history, and memory. This book resonates with those who value the old while also shedding light on the design principles that have stood the test of time, such as proportion and beauty. The author's respect for the craft and artistry found in antique furniture is deeply felt throughout the book, and his enthusiasm goes beyond the material value of the pieces to explore their place within a fascinating slice of cultural history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330506301_0
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Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 382 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25839207/1
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