Miller's Collecting Science and Technology - Hardcover

Stirling, Lindsay

9781840000795: Miller's Collecting Science and Technology

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1840000791 ISBN 13: 9781840000795

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley, 2001

Scientific instruments have long held a fascination for collectors, from the earliest astrolabes, which were treasured items for royalty and the aristocracy, to the sundial - the first widely produced instrument for recording time. While some of the earliest instruments may be out of reach for all but the top collectors there is still an excellent range of interesting and affordable items available. Today's collectors are just as fascinated by technological advances as were their Renaissance predecessors - from early medical equipment, optical toys and sewing machines to calculators, typewriters and telephones. In Miller's Collecting Science and Technology, the latest addition to this authoritative collecting series, expert advice on scientific instruments and technology is presented in an accessible way. For clarity and ease of reference the book is organized by type of object, starting with the more traditional, such as sundials, timekeeping and surveying instruments and globes, through to domestic and office equipment such as televisions, cameras, musical boxes and calculators. Special features appear throughout, and every item illustrated is given a price range. Throughout the book the focus is on how to form a collection - expert advice on what to look for and what to avoid is given. Identifying reproductions and fakes is covered, and there are professional tips on how to display and care for your collection. A glossary of useful terms, suggestions for further reading and advice on where to buy or see scientific instruments are also included. With the emphasis on modern and accessible items, Miller's Collecting Science and Technology is the essential guide for anyone interested in this intriguing area of collecting.

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About the Author:

George Glastris was born in St Louis, Missouri and has a degree in History. He has been fascinated with antiques and technology all his life. He spent 10 years living in England and working for Christie's and Phillips Auctioneers. More recently he moved to Skinner's Auctioneers in Boston to set up the Science & Technology department, which is the only one of its kind in the USA. He appears regularly on the American Antiques Roadshow. Lindsay Stirling is a writer and editor who contributed to Times Past, the specialist's magazine on fine antiques. She subsequently helped to develop What's It Worth - a beginner's guide to collectables and memorabilia. Since 1995, Lindsay has worked with web development companies, Associated Newspapers Electronic Publishing and the London Evening Standard.

Synopsis:

The author of this work leads the collector through the often bewildering world of scientific instruments, from the traditional - barometers, microscopes and globes - to those not usually associated with the field - vacuum cleaners, televisions and pocket calculators.

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