The series made the couple a fortune – Martin Miller was nicknamed “the Richard Branson of the antiques world” – and spawned an empire of other standalone Miller guides, to porcelain, silver, Victoriana, and so on. In 1985, this culminated in Chilston Park, a Grade I-listed house in Kent, empty for more than a decade, which he decided to turn into a hotel. Miller worked as a consultant to and co-presenter of eight series of The Antiques Trail ( Meridian, HTV and Discovery), run on ITV.

Such finds have prompted people to get their items valued, or at least checked, before making the decision to let them go. Whether you're looking for some textbooks for university, the latest biography or a travel guide - you'll find what you need in our categories. Included are tips on what to look for and how to spot rarities that may be worth more than is first discernible to the untrained eye. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.Judith’s friends looked on, totally bewildered, when she got excited about 18th-century plates, and decorated her flat with piles of ceramics. After her marriage to Martin Miller ended in divorce in 1992, Miller began a relationship with John Wainwright, and they had one son. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

This year's edition features special sections on tribal art, affordable jewellery and Hornsea ceramics. She described herself as an auction addict: “I get sweaty palms, my heart starts beating faster, and I start glaring at anyone bidding against me.Ideal for dealers, collectors and auctioneers, it contains 4000 objects, all in full colour with in-depth descriptions. When Martin wanted to focus on property and hotels, Miller’s Publications was sold to Mitchell Beazley, but Judith remained as MD, overseeing the guides. Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own valuer. She is an expert on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, and has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show on CNN. In-depth features explaining how to value and become an expert along with biographies of designers and factories provide essential background information to help date and value objects.

After my delightful event at The Blanchard Collective, I felt compelled to recommend it all to you here.Sections are laid out comprehensively to cover advertising, books, ceramics, glass, metalware, pens and writing equipment along with plastics, Bakelite, posters, rock and pop, sporting memorabilia, teddy bears, toys and games and vintage fashion. It is compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, who selects the guide's 8000-plus featured antiques.

Among her other obsessions she numbered dogs, Scottish rugby and – above all – Bruce Springsteen: she travelled the world to see The Boss live.Janet Gleeson worked at Sotheby’s and Bonhams as a picture specialist before joining Miller’s Guides as an editor. This amount includes seller specified domestic postage charges as well as applicable international postage, dispatch, and other fees. In Petworth, Sussex, Martin Miller ran a bed and breakfast while Judith worked as an occupational guidance officer for the Department of Employment.