Cameos old & new - Anna M Miller

Newly Updated and Expanded

Critical and up-to-the-minute information
for the novice, advanced collector, jewelry dealer, curator and
appraiser-for all who buy and sell cameos, or who are
just fascinated by them.

Antiques Roadshow Book Club Selection

Since ancient times, cameo making has
allowed artists of every era to capture and reflect on the
history, literature and lore of their culture. Today, the
allure of finely carved cameos is drawing a new generation of
both savvy collectors and gifted artists who are captivated by
their transcendental elegance.

This first and only comprehensive reference
guide offers valuable information on:

• Where to successfully hunt for
  cameos
  


• How to separate old from new,
  imitation and newer synthetic materials from original shell and
  stone cameos


• How to differentiate between
  ultrasonically produced and hand-carved cameos

Richly illustrated with many new cameo
photographs, this new edition will facilitate the recognition
and evaluation of quality in cameos and increase your
confidence in buying and selling cameos with:

• Key factors for defining value
  


• Information on how to buy cameos
  from retailers and antique dealers, via the Internet or at
  auction


• A clear explanation of The
  MasterValuer Program? of Quality Ranking that serves as a
  vital guide for use when evaluating cameos
• An extensive review of outstanding
  contemporary cameo artists throughout the world, their style,
  subject matter, unique and identifiable techniques, contact
  information . and more