Jonty's Boot Fair Secrets: your guide to the hidden treasures - Tapa dura

Learn to separate the wheat from the chaff with Jonty Hearnden, an antiques expert who has had numerous highly successful television programs. From toys to ceramics, books to comics, this handy pocket-sized reference covers hundreds of popular collector’s items. And because sometimes the subtlest variation (an unusual color, backstamp, or shape) can add value to a piece, Jonty explains how to spot the hidden treasures that make all the difference to your collection. Illustrated with over 400 color images, this guide covers it all: spotting fakes, dating objects, and comparing pieces, plus all the necessary buying and selling basics. Whether it is a flea market, local auction, or online site, the essential information compiled here will help discover those collector’s gems.

 

Jonty Hearnden has over 28 years experience in the antiques world and unusually on both sides - in the auction rooms and as an independent furniture dealer. He has been a member of the judging panel for the British Antiques and Collectable Awards (BACA) and has appeared as an expert on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow. He is currently filming his tenth series of Cash in the Attic and is also the antiques expert on the BBC's Sun, Sea and Bargains. He is the Consultant Editor for Miller's Late Georgian to Edwardian Furniture Buyer's Guide (2003) and Miller's What's In Your Attic (2007)