Yes, Tink, now that you mention it those are the two. I have their book and while it's not the only one to buy, it seems a good start. For me, books a photographs only go so far, so I'd suggest a cruse around the local auction houses too. Good place to see representations of a certain period, or a certain maker from a particular area. Antique stores are pretty good too, though "your mileage may vary" greatly as to expertise. Also, look out for sharks! I know a number of well known antique dealers ( and jewelers ) here in Seattle who when they see something of real value, will gain a persons trust, and then subtly run down the piece so they can buy it at 10% of it's wholesale value. Cheers Laurence In a message dated 6/13/2010 11:55:56 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tmiller@pirs.org writes: Great advice for all of us to know. Thanks. I think the Keno brothers - Leigh and Leslie, who are featured on Antiques Roadshow (PBS), are the authors of that book. They specialize in New England furnishings. Book is "Hidden Treasures", ISBN-13: 9780446526920. Should be at local library or you can get it through an inter-library loan. Tink