Fred. W. (Frederick William) Burgess

Born in 1855 and died in 1945, Frederick William Burgess wrote under the name Fred. W. Burgess. Library and catalog records consistently connect him with a long run of books on antiques, decorative arts, and collecting.

His titles include Antique furniture, Antique jewellery and trinkets, Old prints and engravings, and books in the popular "Chats on..." style, such as Chats on Old Copper and Brass and Chats on Household Curios. Taken together, they show a writer interested in helping ordinary readers recognize, enjoy, and understand older objects.

Although detailed biographical information is scarce in the sources I could confirm, his surviving bibliography suggests a practical, enthusiastic guide for collectors rather than a distant academic voice. That makes his books especially appealing for listeners who enjoy old objects, art history, and the stories hidden in everyday things.