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    Picker's Pocket Guide to Bottles: How to Pick Antiques Like a Pro
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    Picker's Pocket Guide to Bottles: How to Pick Antiques Like a Pro

    By Michael Polak

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    About this ebook

    Buried Treasures

    When a brilliant and rare flask sold at auction for a record $176,670 a few years ago, a secret was unearthed - bottles are true buried treasures. Discover for yourself what veteran bottle hunters have known for years with this hands-on, how-to guide to picking bottles. Learn what seasoned collectors look for and what they value in this easy-to-follow and indispensable pocket guide.

    You'll Uncover:

    • The most popular bottles, including flask, whiskey, poison, and ink
    • The hot spots for picking bottles, from flea markets to thrift stores
    • Where and how to dig for bottles
    • How to price and evaluate bottles
    Whether for pleasure or profit, the Picker's Pocket Guide is a real find.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKrause Publications
    Release dateOct 16, 2014
    ISBN9781440243288
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    Picker's Pocket Guide to Bottles: How to Pick Antiques Like a Pro

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