Bargain Hunt: The Spotter's Guide to Antiques

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From makers’ marks and tell-tale historical styles to details in foils and finials, this will be your one-stop guide to making good choices on your own bargain hunt – while also delving into the fascinating stories behind many of our favourite antiques. You've got for example the Staffordshire Library's archive label here, you've also got this all important issue number here," he said.

In 2020, fans of the BBC show were left stunned when an ultra rare edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone fetched an astonishing profit. I do think Bargain Hunt has gathered more fans during lockdown, with many more people spending time at home than ever before. Registered office address: Unit 34 Vulcan House Business Centre, Vulcan Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3EF. A Bargain Hunt is more than just a quest for cash, though – from traveller’s trunks and tea caddies to walking canes, coins and quirky costumes, each of the items chosen has their own story to tell, forming a small part of our collective social history. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.You've got for example the Staffordshire Library's archive label here, you've also got this all important issue number here. From makers' marks and tell-tale historical styles to details in foils and finials, this will be your one-stop guide to making good choices on your own bargain hunt - while also delving into the fascinating stories behind many of our favourite antiques.

The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The first official book from the beloved hit BBC series Bargain Hunt, providing tips, advice and anecdotes from the show's experts, to help you spot those diamonds in the rough. A Bargain Hunt is more than just a quest for cash, though - from traveler's trunks and tea caddies to walking canes, coins and quirky costumes, each of the items chosen has their own story to tell, forming a small part of our collective social history. Before JK Rowling's Harry Potter books became what they are now, some of the very early editions sold for cheap but are now worth thousands. The pre-loved books are carefully cleaned and maintained offering a wide variety of general and specialist titles from children's to adults.From makers' marks and tell-tale historical styles to details in foils and finials, this will be your one-stop guide to making good choices on your own bargain hunt - while also delving into the fascinating stories behind many of our favorite antiques. It also covers, substantiated by interviews with various presenters, how to spot valuable Chinese porcelain, as well as pieces of Clarice Cliff, Poole Pottery and Royal Derby.

We at Penguin Random House Australia acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Custodians and the first storytellers of the lands on which we live and work. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Natasha asked the question on all viewers' minds: "Tell me, if you can, does she remember what she paid for it? At that time, it probably seemed that both contestants and the objects they picked belonged to a bygone era. It had been picked up at a jumble sale by an office worker for 25p, and sat on their shelf for two decades before they decided to have it valued.Natasha finished the segment by reminding viewers to "check out page 53" if they have an original copy at home. With a foreword from Natasha Raskin Sharp, as well as tips, advice, and stories throughout from each of the show’s experts (including ‘league tables’ of best and worst finds), this is the essential companion to all your future Bargain Hunts! I don’t really know too much about the TV show which, thankfully, doesn’t really matter when it comes to this book as it is chock full of really useful tips on how to spot antiques across a broad selection of areas. Incredibly, this comfort-watching series has been running since 2000, when it first aired on BBC One with “cheap as chips” catchphrase inventor and perma-tanned presenter, David Dickinson, at the helm. Bargain Hunt has seen plenty of unexpected winners pass through auction rooms up and down the country over the years, but one unsuspecting hardback book sold for thousands of pounds after being snapped up for 25p.

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. She asked Charles: "Surely a victim of its own success, almost every house up and down the country has one of these. The Bargain Hunt Spotter’s Guide to Antiques is packed with essential information from the Bargain Hunt experts on identifying quality across a range of antiques.

A Bargain Hunt is more than just a quest for cash, though - from traveller's trunks and tea caddies to walking canes, coins and quirky costumes, each of the items chosen has their own story to tell, forming a small part of our collective social history. A bargain hunt is more than just a quest for cash, though - from traveller's trunks and tea caddies to walking canes, coins and quirky costumes, each of the items chosen has their own story to tell, forming a small part of our collective social history.