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This book chronicles the authors' journey of acquiring and restoring beautiful colonial furniture from homes, auctions, and chance encounters. Filled with amusing anecdotes and informative details, this book provides an overview of various furniture styles including Chippendale, Sheraton, Heppelwhite, Adam, and Empire. It also describes and illustrates andirons, china, brass and pewter, as well as the significance, history, and challenges of each acquisition. The author shows how to identify and collect pieces for both practicality and aesthetic enjoyment. This book provides a comprehensive look at a fascinating era of American craftsmanship and design.

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