Posts filed under 'Architectural Antiques'
Tip! Restoration houses: While not involved in the actual buying and selling, restorers are critical to the antiques industry. These are the people that bring an old piece back to life without diminishing its value.
The earliest civilisations of China, Egypt, Greece and Rome made bronze coins and statues, ad bronze was later used to cast bells and cannon – the original Victoria Crosses were made from bronze of Russia cannon captured in the Crimean War. It finally became extremely popular with British and Indian craftsmen in Victorian times for casting small statuettes and art objects that today, have become rare and sought after antiques.
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Antiques – Bronze, (Crystal chandelier antiques) Silver And Gold
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March 21st, 2008
Tip! This three word statement is more than just a great philosophy. The more knowledge you have about antiques, the higher the increase in your overall profitability.
Caring for your antique wood pieces is critical to keep their value. Even though the pieces are very old, don’t neglect proper care for them. Wooden pieces such as chairs, tables, dressers, etc have different requirements than other types of antiques.
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Antiques price guide – Antiques – Caring for Your Wooden Pieces
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February 12th, 2008
Tip! Firstly, we will look at caring for glass, porcelain or pottery antiques. Any items like these should be washed individually in a wash basin to prevent any damage (such as chipping).
Before you buy a treasure online, there are a few basics that you need to know. From Ebay to uBid.com to Yahoo! Auctions, their numbers are growing, and are becoming a more common venue for buyers of everything from vinyl collectibles to dining rooms. The good news is that prices on online auctions can often be quite reasonable. But, there are a few things you’ll want to consider before buying.
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Buying Antiques Online: What (Indiana antiques) You Need to Know to Get Started
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February 5th, 2008
Tip! And we haven’t even scratched the surface of antiques. What is listed above is relatively cheap.
It’s important to understand where antiques originate. Many antique buyers make the mistake of mis-understanding the process by which antique items are found. Many collectors and dealers waste valuable time searching in places where they believe that these items are in great abundance. But a true understanding of where antiques originate seems to have eluded many well meaning antique dealers and collectors.
It’s elementary Watson!
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Where Antiques Originate and How You Can Find Them (Cowboy antiques)
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February 1st, 2008
Tip! Restoration houses: While not involved in the actual buying and selling, restorers are critical to the antiques industry. These are the people that bring an old piece back to life without diminishing its value.
Many dealers and auctioneers have been bringing container loads of antiques from Europe for years now. The lure of getting “fresh to the market” antique furniture and “smalls” is something that can bring renewed excitement back into your antique business.
Buying antiques by the container load can be a mental “rush”, but is it the business builder some have made it out to be?
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Antiques From Europe…Is It (Violin antiques) Really The "Goose That Layed the Golden Egg?"
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January 15th, 2008
Tip! Restoration houses: While not involved in the actual buying and selling, restorers are critical to the antiques industry. These are the people that bring an old piece back to life without diminishing its value.
Many dealers and auctioneers have been bringing container loads of antiques from Europe for years now. The lure of getting “fresh to the market” antique furniture and “smalls” is something that can bring renewed excitement back into your antique business.
Buying antiques by the container load can be a mental “rush”, but is it the business builder some have made it out to be?
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Antiques From Europe…Is It Really The "Goose That Layed the Golden Egg?" (Egyptian antiques)
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November 24th, 2007
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