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Touch of Gold : The Reminiscences Geoffrey Munhb by Geoffrey Munn (2023, Hardcover)

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This is a brand new sealed copy of the book. A Touch of Gold: The Reminiscences of Geoffrey Munn is a 2023 memoir by Geoffrey Munn, a renowned jewelry expert and television personality from the BBC's Antiques Roadshow. The book recounts his career at the court jewelers Wartski, his encounters with royalty and celebrities, and his journey through the art and jewelry world, offering witty anecdotes and insights into the world of fine jewelry.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherACC Children's Classics

ISBN-101788841972

ISBN-139781788841979

eBay Product ID (ePID)12057248077

Product Key Features

Book TitleTouch of Gold : the Reminiscences Geoffrey Munhb

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2023

TopicRich & Famous, Personal Memoirs, Popular Culture

IllustratorYes

GenreAntiques & Collectibles, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorGeoffrey Munn

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight28.1 Oz

Item Length9.4 in

Item Width6.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

TitleLeadingA

ReviewsA witty autobiography of Fabergé expert and Antiques Road Show jewellery specialist Geoffrey Munn, who arrived in London in the 1970s to work at Wartski, the renowned dealer in Fabergé objets d'arts., In this colourful and witty narrative, Geoffrey Munn, OBE, MVO, FSA, FLS, best known as a presenter on BBC's Antiques Roadshow, reflects on his career in the London art world, spanning over 50 years., In this dazzling memoir revealing his encounters with royal and celebrity clients including the Queen Mother, Sir Elton John, Dame Joanna Lumley and Frank Sinatra, Antiques Roadshow presenter and jewellery expert Geoffrey Munn reflects on his stellar career, having spent more than five decades bejewelling some of the biggest names in the world.

Synopsis- The life and work of Antiques Roadshow presenter and jewelry expert Geoffrey Munn - A witty and star-studded memoir that recounts Munn's journey from rural England to the heights of the art world - Contains Munn's encounters with royalty and celebrities, from HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby to Elton John Born and bred in Sussex, Geoffrey Munn, Antiques Roadshow presenter and jewelry expert, came from a traditional rural background - but only weeks after leaving a country Grammar School in 1972, he was plunged into the vortex of the London art world. It was the beginning of the career of a lifetime at the famous firm of Wartski, whose showrooms scintillated with gem-set necklaces, tiaras and three of the famous Fabergé Imperial Easter Eggs. In a colourful and witty narrative, Geoffrey relates his daunting but delightful encounters with HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, HRH Princess Margaret and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. In their wake, Geoffrey met a rich variety of luminaries, including Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Joanna Lumley, Stephen Fry, Elton John and Vivienne Westwood. This is certainly a rapid and amusing read but it is also unique study of a narrow and fast-changing society. https: //open.spotify.com/episode/1tRgDdbnzr6rDtBShBXz7Q, * The life and work of Antiques Roadshow presenter and jewelry expert Geoffrey Munn* A witty and star-studded memoir that recounts Munn's journey from rural England to the heights of the art world* Contains Munn's encounters with royalty and celebrities, from HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby to Elton JohnBorn and bred in Sussex, Geoffrey Munn, Antiques Roadshow presenter and jewelry expert, came from a traditional rural background - but only weeks after leaving a country Grammar School in 1972, he was plunged into the vortex of the London art world. It was the beginning of the career of a lifetime at the famous firm of Wartski, whose showrooms scintillated with gem-set necklaces, tiaras and three of the famous Fabergé Imperial Easter Eggs. In a colourful and witty narrative, Geoffrey relates his daunting but delightful encounters with HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, HRH Princess Margaret and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. In their wake, Geoffrey met a rich variety of luminaries, including Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Joanna Lumley, Stephen Fry, Elton John and Vivienne Westwood. This is certainly a rapid and amusing read but it is also unique study of a narrow and fast-changing society.https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tRgDdbnzr6rDtBShBXz7Q, "His is a warm, charming page turner of an autobiography: from start to finish full of fascinating characters, incredible and amusing anecdotes, self-effacing humour and wry asides, beautifully detailed observations and, of course, stuffed with great nuggets of jewellery and art history." -- The Jeweller Magazine "In this dazzling memoir revealing his encounters with royal and celebrity clients including the Queen Mother, Sir Elton John, Dame Joanna Lumley and Frank Sinatra, Antiques Roadshow presenter and jewellery expert Geoffrey Munn reflects on his stellar career, having spent more than five decades bejewelling some of the biggest names in the world." -- Hello! "In this colourful and witty narrative, Geoffrey Munn, OBE, MVO, FSA, FLS, best known as a presenter on BBC's Antiques Roadshow, reflects on his career in the London art world, spanning over 50 years." -- Arts & Collections magazine "Discover delightful anecdotes from Fabergé expert Geoffrey Munn's time at Wartski in 1970s London, featuring encounters with royalty, Hollywood icons, and the pursuit of Imperial Eggs." -- The Jewellery Editor Born and bred in Sussex, Geoffrey Munn, Antiques Roadshow presenter and jewelry expert, came from a traditional rural background - but only weeks after leaving a country Grammar School in 1972, he was plunged into the vortex of the London art world. It was the beginning of the career of a lifetime at the famous firm of Wartski, whose showrooms scintillated with gem-set necklaces, tiaras and three of the famous Fabergé Imperial Easter Eggs. In a colourful and witty narrative, Geoffrey relates his daunting but delightful encounters with HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, HRH Princess Margaret and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. In their wake, Geoffrey met a rich variety of luminaries, including Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Joanna Lumley, Stephen Fry, Elton John, Vivienne Westwood and Dame Edna Everage. This is certainly a rapid and amusing read but it is also unique study of a narrow and fast-changing society.

LC Classification NumberPN1992.4