{"product_id":"how-to-identify-victorian-furniture","title":"How to Identify Victorian Furniture | Illustrated Antique Furniture Guide (Digital PDF)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Identify Victorian Furniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Illustrated Practical Guide | Digital PDF Download\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave you ever wondered whether a piece of furniture is genuinely Victorian? Perhaps you've inherited an antique, discovered something interesting at an auction, or simply want to learn how to recognise quality period furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the fascinating world of Victorian furniture with this beautifully illustrated identification guide from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawkins Antiques, a third-generation family antiques dealership established in 1960.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing upon decades of experience in the antiques trade, this 35-page guide explores the materials, craftsmanship, construction techniques and decorative characteristics associated with Victorian furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Furniture Styles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recognise the characteristic shapes, proportions, carving and decorative influences of the Victorian era (1837–1901).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoods \u0026amp; Materials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Understand the use of mahogany, walnut, rosewood and other traditional furniture timbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Craftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Discover how dovetail joints, drawers, castors and construction methods can provide clues to a piece's age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Identify carved ornament, marquetry, inlay, upholstery and revival styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginals vs Reproductions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Learn what to examine when distinguishing genuine period furniture from later reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakers \u0026amp; Attributions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Understand the importance of maker's marks, documented provenance and furniture design influences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing 10 Real Antique Furniture Case Studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike generic identification guides, this publication features real examples of antique furniture handled by Hawkins Antiques, including Victorian seating, dining furniture, display cabinets and chests of drawers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed photography and practical explanations help you understand the features that antique furniture specialists examine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35-page illustrated PDF guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 authentic furniture case studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique furniture photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated construction explanations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical furniture identification checklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstant digital download\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Hawkins Antiques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1960, Hawkins Antiques is a family-run antiques dealership based in South Wales, specialising in fine English and French antique furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow in its third generation, the business continues to source, examine and sell period furniture to customers throughout the UK and internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital Download Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a DIGITAL PRODUCT. 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