Collecting antiques is to open a fascinating and nostalgic window on the past. And it need not to be expensive.
With only a little knowledge and a limited budget it is quite possible to become a serious collector of beautiful and interesting objects.
Reviewer: Clarence Y K Ngui (Kuala Lumpur, WP Malaysia):
Ronald Pearsall's Illustrated Guide to Collecting Antiques deserves the highest salutation for its excellent graphics, pictures and illustrations.
This book is indeed captivating, it would certainly catch the attention of the reader notwithstanding whether he/she is an antique enthusiast or not.
The author included a wide variety of antique collections from the usual collectibles like furniture, chinaware, coins to the unusual ones like dollhouses, tobacco pipes and ceramic figurines. One important point raised by the author was that any knick-knack might end up being considered as an antique as long as it is rare and there are people who are interested in the collection.
As the book was written from a western point of view, it is less relevant for the Malaysian antique collectors.
What might seem collectible in the west may not even be appealing or available for the eastern collector.
For example in South East Asia, peranakan furniture and chinaware are some of the most sought after antiques. However in the west, this collection does not seem to have its corresponding demand.
It is dully noted that the author hypothesis that antique collection is more often unique to a certain geographic location and a certain time period.
The secret to a successful collection is the right timing and the right place. Overall, this book would be very well recommended for readers who are interested in collecting antique as a hobby or business.
Although the depth of the subject is questionable, nevertheless this book remains captivating and exhilarating to any curious reader.
Format:
12.0" x 9.1", 128 pp., hardback
Anul apariţiei:
1998
fond special / librărie / colecţie particulară / anticariat /
