A Killing in Antiques: A Lucy St. Elmo Antiques Mystery Treasure hunting is not for the faint of heart. Luckily, Lucy St. Elmo, owner of the Cape Cod antiques shop St. Elmo Fine Antiques, has more than enough heart. What she needs to improve are her tracking skills-or else the wrong man could be convince [...]
Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide (Warman’s Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide)
June 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide (Warman’s Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide) The flagship of the Krause antiques & collectibles line, Warman’s has been a trusted resource since 1948. Now featuring in-depth articles and “future of the market” reports from the country’s most knowledgeable experts in toys, furniture, jewelry, advertising, pottery and photography; current [...]
Learn How To Identify Antique Beads?
October 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
There is ambiguity over the issue of determining the antiquity of an object. Most of the antiques collectors and experts take any object that is more than 100 years old as an antique.Antique beads too are defined on the basis of this and other parameters such as their aesthetic or historical significance. With the demand [...]
Antique Brass Bathroom Faucets – Give Your Bathroom That Old-Style Look!
October 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Do you want to have an old-style look in your bathroom yet enjoy modern day technology? Antique brass bathroom faucets can make it happen! If you value accumulating antiques, or else you like to mix aged items together with your contemporary home style, antique brass bathroom faucets would be the perfect fixtures to suit your [...]
Online Antique Appraisal
October 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Those of you who need the expert opinion regarding the value of an antique item should resort to professionals who specialize in antique appraisal. Nowadays, there are many sites which offer a lot of information about the important elements of the appraisal of antique items. Due to the advanced existing technology, today it is easy [...]
Let your Life Shine With Antiquity
September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Antiques are the buzzword when it comes to exquisite home decoration. Antiques might have lost momentarily to the instant charm of modern furniture but they are surely making a strong comeback and making their presence felt in the extremely competitive furniture market. Antiques, however, have a niche market that does not feel the heat of [...]
To be an Antique Dealer or not
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Antique Restoration is Both an Art and a Science
September 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Antique furniture refers to those interior furnishings that are of significant age. Generally, these furnishings function as human support fixtures such as beds, tables, and chairs; or storage equipment such as cabinets, drawers, shelves, and the like. Apart from playing functional roles in the daily existence of men, antique furniture also function as decorations and [...]
Know the Difference Between Antique Refinishing and Restoration
September 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Just like any other material, antique furniture pieces may deteriorate over time. When such happens, the owner is faced with the question of whether he should refinish or restore the antique piece. In choosing which process should be undertaken, it is vital for the antique owner to have a complete understanding of the difference between [...]