The Magazine Antiques - February 1994
February 1994 issue of The Magazine Antiques featuring Ammi Phillips, historic jewelry, English ceramics, John Channon brass-inlaid furniture, and decorative arts scholarship.
Overview
The February 1994 issue of The Magazine Antiques presents a broad survey of collecting, decorative arts, furniture, ceramics, and jewelry scholarship. Long recognized as one of the leading periodicals in the antiques field, the magazine served collectors, dealers, curators, appraisers, and historians through well-researched articles and exceptional photography. The striking cover features a carved cameo composition by Tommaso Saulini, Rome, circa 1844-1854, highlighting the issue's emphasis on fine craftsmanship and decorative arts.
This issue includes substantial articles on the American folk painter Ammi Phillips, historic jewelry traditions, John Channon and English brass-inlaid furniture, and the influence of George Edwards and Matthew Darly's Chinese Designs on English ceramics. Together, these articles provide a valuable snapshot of collecting interests and scholarship during the early 1990s.
Dating / Background
Published in February 1994 by The Magazine Antiques, this issue belongs to a period when the publication maintained its reputation as one of the premier sources for antiques research and collecting knowledge. Individual issues remain useful reference tools because their articles often contain information unavailable in modern online summaries. Researchers, dealers, and collectors frequently retain back issues for ongoing consultation.
Why Collect
Collectors value The Magazine Antiques for its combination of scholarly rigor and accessibility. The February 1994 issue is especially attractive to students of American folk art, English ceramics, furniture history, jewelry, and decorative arts. The feature on Ammi Phillips alone provides lasting research value, while the furniture and ceramics articles offer insight into important collecting categories. Beyond its informational content, the magazine also captures the state of the antiques trade and museum world during the period.
Dimensions (inches)
- Height: 11 7/8
- Width: 9 1/8
- Depth: 3/8
- Weight: 1.4 lbs
Condition
Good to very good condition. Lightly handled with expected signs of careful use. Interior pages are clean and well preserved. Binding remains sound. Not perfect, but no notable issues observed and presents well for both reading and collection.
Further Reading
Read our summary of the article on Ammi Phillips
