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Victorian Design Source Book

Noel Riley

This is a visual guide to decorative style from 1837 to 1901. Separate chapters cover each of the artistic disciplines, including architecture, furniture and interiors, glass and ceramics, costume and jewellery, silver and metalwork, photography, graphics and the fine arts. With over 350 illustrations and a wealth of information this book is a unique reference for collectors, designers and artists.

  • Over 350 colour illustrations
  • 192 pages
  • 290 x 235
  • Hard cover with jacket
  • 184013044X
  • £9.99
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Illustrated History of Antiques

Huon Mallalieu

Over 40 experts have contributed to make this an essential reference for browsers and dedicated collectors. Each chapter covers a different topic .... Furniture, Carpets and Rugs, Textiles and Costume, Clocks and Watches, Objets D'Art, Scientific and Musical Instruments, Gold, Silver and Jewellery, Ceramics, Glass, Coins, Arms, Toys, Books and Maps .... all with the finest examples in each category supplemented by the historical and stylistic context for each item.

  • Hundreds of full colour photographs
  • 640 pages
  • 285 x 220
  • Hard Cover
  • 1856279804
  • £27.99
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Collecting Jadeite

Goh Beng Choo and Lee Ying Ho

As a stone or work of art, jadeite has a splendour all of its own which thrills both new and experienced collectors. In this volume, Lee Ying Ho shares with readers the origin, appreciation and worth of jadeite, together with the maintenance of jadeite jewellery. He also gives guidance on the identification of fakes and their production. Over 200 atractive and rare illustrations of important pieces make this a useful reference for both art lovers and collectors alike.

  • Over 200 full colour illustrations
  • 136 pages
  • 210 x 150
  • Cover
  • 9813029870
  • £17.95
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Understanding Jade

Lee Siow Mong

A layman's guide to this precious stone, written in a simple, readable style for the new collector as well as the connoisseur of jade, with numerous illustrations and descriptions of carved pieces.

  • Illustrated throughout in black and white and colour
  • 100pages
  • 235 x 157
  • Hard Cover
  • 9812043888
  • £8.99
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Collectors Guide to Chinese Dress Accessories

Valery M. Garrett

The definitive guide to the beautifully embroidered accessories used every day by the Imperial family and the middle classes in China during the Qing dynasty. Historical documents show the pieces in use and provide a background social history and cultural overview.

  • Full colour photographs throughout
  • 144 pages
  • 240 x 220
  • Hard Cover
  • 9812047298
  • £35.00
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Crafts of Malaysia

Dato Haji Sulaiman Othman

This fabulous coffee table book documents the development of Malaysian crafts. Leading curators and craft practitioners survey the nation's craft traditions and explore modern developments. They consider the alternatives facing Malaysia's craftsmen and women in a changing society. Full colour photographs specially commissioned for the book show objects in Malaysia's leading museums and private collections, archivals documents and craftspeople at work.

  • Full colour photographs throughout
  • 240 pages
  • 320 x 260
  • Hard Cover
  • 9813018070
  • £35.00
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Straits Chinese Beadwork

Dr. Ho Wing Meng

This book contains a wealth of information on the precious handicraft legacy of the Straits nonyas. The beauty of the work is brought to life through the handsome colour photographs.

  • Full colour throughout
  • 176 pages
  • 280 x 200
  • Hard Cover with Jacket
  • 9971651947
  • £35.99
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Straits Chinese Furniture

Dr. Ho Wing Meng

This is a coffee table book par excellence with stunning photographs, and a wealth of information about this beautiful furniture which is so highly collectable.

  • Full colour through
  • 192 pages
  • 280 x 200
  • Hard Cover with Jacket
  • 9812040927
  • £35.99
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Straits Chinese Silver

Dr. Ho Wing Meng

The ultimate guide to collecting and appreciating Straits Chinese silver. Written by an expert and featuring beautiful photographs of treasured pieces.

  • Full colour throughout
  • 192 pages
  • 280 x 200
  • Hard cover with jacket
  • 9812045228
  • £35.99
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Groote Schuur

Phillida Brooke Simons/Alain Proust

A highly visual book tracing the history of the South African Prime Minister's house, its architectural development, its gardens and the treasures it holds. Nelson Mandela, Cecil John Rhodes and numerous other political leaders have occupied and influenced the style and atmosphere of this stately home.

  • Numerous high quality photographs
  • 144 pages
  • 300 x 270
  • Hard Cover
  • 1874950237
  • £30.00
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