Larkin Leigh (9 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. New condition black boards with gold spine lettering, contained in a fine condition color photographic dust jacket. Includes Acknowledgments; Glossary; Bibliography; Index and Credits. Illustrated with color photographs. "From a pair of rare eighteenth-century chairs found in a chicken coop.to a stunning silver-mounted secretary-bookcase uncovered in Paris.to the small mahogany card table bought at a yard sale for twenty-five dollars that turned out to be a masterpiece of American furniture worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, antique experts Leigh and Leslie Keno now show you how even the least likely place can harbor a cache of.hidden treasure. Since childhood, identical twins Leigh and Leslie Keno, familiar to millions through their appearances on Antiques Roadshow, have devoted their lives to the field of antique American furniture and have had a passion for discovering unexpected rarities. When they were teens they went to flea markets with their parents; today they are sought out by wealthy collectors and are at home in the world's top auction houses. Here, in this stunning volume, the brothers describe more than a dozen of their most fascinating treasure hunts and extraordinary discoveries, demonstrating that even today rare and precious antiques can be found anywhere. Accompanied by a colorful cast of characters including colleagues, connoisseurs, amateur collectors, craftsmen - and even a charlatan or two - Leigh and Leslie take you behind the scenes of the world of antiques, reliving the thrill of the hunt and revealing the secrets of their trade. Along with their experience and expertise, they share their love and appreciation for fine craftsmanship and beauty. You, too, will hear the pounding of the blacksmith's hammer haunting the beaten surface of an iron hinge, see the sculptural and sensual curves in the lines of a carved chair, and be seduced by the rare, exotic depths of plum-toned woods. Hidden Treasures will inspire you to take a second look at your own neglected family heirlooms and dust-covered relics. Lavishly designed, filled with rich full-color photographs, and offering a bibliography and a glossary, it is both a joy to look at and read and a useful reference.a book that is in itself a most valuable find." - from the inner front and rear jacket flaps. Larkin, David (book design) (illustrator).…

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 304 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm. ; ISBN: 0446526924; 9780446526920 LCCN: 00-39891 ;LC: NK1133.26.K46; Dewey: 749.213 ; OCLC: 43929678 ; black cloth in color photographic dustjacket ; Contents: Going once -- "We are antique dealers" -- Putting it together --. Shell game -- . A Philadelphia story -- Open talons in the Hamptons -- . All that glitters -- Catch and release -- Two for the road -- . Hidden in plain sight -- Double take -- Tacoma come-on -- .Gone! -- ; "Keno twins have become the Siskel and Ebert of antiques. Dapper, witty, and in their early forties (with nearly 60 years of combined experience between them), they symbolize the union of amateur enthusiasm and acute professionalism that has made their television program a cultural phenomenon. Now, in this fascinating collection of tales of their personal adventures hunting -- and discovering -- priceless "junk" (including some notable Roadshow success stories), readers will learn how to see the extraordinary in the mundane. "Hidden Treasures" is part history lesson and part treasure map for finding valuable antiques where they would be least expected." ; FINE/FINE. Book. …

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This auto-biography of an American girl growing up in the sixties/seventies details a quest for truth and destiny which took her to the depths of deception and ultimately, captivity. The unexpected circumstances which brought about her rescue and restoration to health and wholeness, brings hope to those in seemingly impossible situations. She provides resources and encouragement to friends and loved ones who are on the verge of giving up on someone who seems to be past the point of no return. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…