Lot #87: Antique Handbook - "Antiques Investigator: Tips and Tricks to Help You Find the Real Deal" by Judith Miller

First Edition. New York: DK Publishing, 2009. 240 pp. "Antiques Investigator: Tips and Tricks to Help You Find the Real Deal" is a highly practical, visually-driven identification guide by the late, world-renowned expert Judith Miller. Unlike a traditional price guide, this 240-page "super sleuth" manual focuses on the physical methodology of authentication, teaching collectors how to examine objects for tell-tale signs of age, repair, or forgery through a series of "briefings" and "interrogations." The book covers a vast array of categories—including furniture, ceramics, glass, silver, and collectibles—utilizing side-by-side "prime suspect" comparisons that highlight the subtle differences between a genuine period piece and a clever modern reproduction. Miller emphasizes tactile investigative techniques, such as identifying hand-tool marks on wood, feeling for specific porcelain textures, or recognizing the weight and resonance of authentic glassware, while the "Composite Photos" section at the end of the book provides a vital visual glossary of handles, feet, and maker's marks to help piece together the evidence of an object's history. This work is valued by both novice hunters and seasoned dealers for its accessible, jargon-free tone and its heavy reliance on high-resolution photography to demystify the often-intimidating world of professional appraisal. As New. Dimensions: 24 cm x 22 cm Pickup category timeslot {A}