Thursday, July 10, 2008
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Different Views Of Collecting Antiques
By Robert Michael
1. Sentimental value is one reason people collect antiques. My great aunt gave me a very old doll, an antique cupboard from one set of grandparents and my other grandparents gave me a ceramic parrot. We also have an antique cabinet record player, old various books and music from my husband's family. The stories that go with these things and who they belonged too are what make these antiques so special. When I visited my grandparents every summer I can remember playing house with the cupboard. My husband can remember listening to his grandma play the piano using the sheet music he now has.
2. For many years my in-laws had an antique business and their basement was filled with hundreds of interesting treasures. Without having to look it up they could tell you the worth of many items and knew the pricing for almost everything. Fixing pieces that were damaged has always been one of their passions. They did this as a way to restore something special from the past, not to get a better price for it.
3. Collecting antique games is something that our son has always loved. Another favorite thing of his to collect is antique books. He has found and collected different tiddly winks games from all over the world. He is interested in finding one that he doesnt have or is very different and is not concerned at its price.
4. The chase is part of the fun for many antique lovers. Going to different stores across the United States and roaming through hundreds of items is part of the fun.
5. Then there are those people who seldom buy any antiques but see this as a hobby. These people enjoy traveling around the country and seeing who has to offer what. Spending the weekend shopping antique stores while on vacation can be great fun.
6. When furnishing a home people might search for antiques. Adding only new furnishings to a room cannot offer that special touch that antiques will. Antiques originate from so many different time periods and this works well when someone needs just that little finishing touch for a room.
7. There are of course the dealers and sellers of antiques out there in the world. This group of people tend to be hard core and know how to buy antiques at just the right price without spending too much money. Pricing tends to be more important then the actual piece is.
Antiques can offer enjoyment for almost anyone.
About The Author
Robert Michael is a writer for www.felixantiques.com which is an excellent place to find antiques links, resources and articles. For more information go to: http://www.felixantiques.com
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Where can you get antique clocks? You can wander through almost any antique store or mall and see some sort of old clock. Finding the exact piece you want may take some time, however, unless you visit a dealer who specializes in old time pieces. Certainly there are online auction sites, but if this is a one time purchase or is you are a beginning collector using such auctions can be problematic. You may simply not yet have the knowledge to judge if the piece on which you are bidding is authentic and of a good quality.
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If displaying paper items, remember that light of all kinds (electric and sunlight), will eventually harm paper.
Buy antique chairs today!
Collectors are able to determine the age of bottles by looking at several features. Early bottles were either hand blown or blown into a mold. Bottles that were made between the late 17th century and the mid 19th century have a pontil mark. The pontil mark is a circular depression on the bottom of the bottle. It is made when the pontil rod is transferred from the blowpipe for final shaping and finishing. After 1800, the pontil was usually ground down and polished so it was not as noticeable, but it was still visible.
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Antique sacks of unsearched gems, civil war portraits, old home furnishings, antique prints including cowboy photos and drawings from the old Wild West, Indian relics and more. But how do you really know an item is the real deal? Is it really a collectible or someone else's discarded piece of junk? Here are tips from a Garage-Sale Junkie who swears by the collectible items she's found.
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Featured remler antique radio Article
Different Views Of Collecting Antiques
By Robert Michael
1. Sentimental value is one reason people collect antiques. My great aunt gave me a very old doll, an antique cupboard from one set of grandparents and my other grandparents gave me a ceramic parrot. We also have an antique cabinet record player, old various books and music from my husband's family. The stories that go with these things and who they belonged too are what make these antiques so special. When I visited my grandparents every summer I can remember playing house with the cupboard. My husband can remember listening to his grandma play the piano using the sheet music he now has.
2. For many years my in-laws had an antique business and their basement was filled with hundreds of interesting treasures. Without having to look it up they could tell you the worth of many items and knew the pricing for almost everything. Fixing pieces that were damaged has always been one of their passions. They did this as a way to restore something special from the past, not to get a better price for it.
3. Collecting antique games is something that our son has always loved. Another favorite thing of his to collect is antique books. He has found and collected different tiddly winks games from all over the world. He is interested in finding one that he doesnt have or is very different and is not concerned at its price.
4. The chase is part of the fun for many antique lovers. Going to different stores across the United States and roaming through hundreds of items is part of the fun.
5. Then there are those people who seldom buy any antiques but see this as a hobby. These people enjoy traveling around the country and seeing who has to offer what. Spending the weekend shopping antique stores while on vacation can be great fun.
6. When furnishing a home people might search for antiques. Adding only new furnishings to a room cannot offer that special touch that antiques will. Antiques originate from so many different time periods and this works well when someone needs just that little finishing touch for a room.
7. There are of course the dealers and sellers of antiques out there in the world. This group of people tend to be hard core and know how to buy antiques at just the right price without spending too much money. Pricing tends to be more important then the actual piece is.
Antiques can offer enjoyment for almost anyone.
About The Author
Robert Michael is a writer for www.felixantiques.com which is an excellent place to find antiques links, resources and articles. For more information go to: http://www.felixantiques.com
Hints About remler antique radio
Where can you get antique clocks? You can wander through almost any antique store or mall and see some sort of old clock. Finding the exact piece you want may take some time, however, unless you visit a dealer who specializes in old time pieces. Certainly there are online auction sites, but if this is a one time purchase or is you are a beginning collector using such auctions can be problematic. You may simply not yet have the knowledge to judge if the piece on which you are bidding is authentic and of a good quality.
Buy antique jewelry armoires today!
If displaying paper items, remember that light of all kinds (electric and sunlight), will eventually harm paper.
Buy antique chairs today!
Collectors are able to determine the age of bottles by looking at several features. Early bottles were either hand blown or blown into a mold. Bottles that were made between the late 17th century and the mid 19th century have a pontil mark. The pontil mark is a circular depression on the bottom of the bottle. It is made when the pontil rod is transferred from the blowpipe for final shaping and finishing. After 1800, the pontil was usually ground down and polished so it was not as noticeable, but it was still visible.
Buy antique furniture today!
remler antique radio Stories
Vintage Collectibles from The Americas
Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:25:49 -0600
Antique sacks of unsearched gems, civil war portraits, old home furnishings, antique prints including cowboy photos and drawings from the old Wild West, Indian relics and more. But how do you really know an item is the real deal? Is it really a collectible or someone else's discarded piece of junk? Here are tips from a Garage-Sale Junkie who swears by the collectible items she's found.
The Unsurpassed Quality of Cambridge Glass
Cambridge glass holds special appeal for collectors and dealers interested in "elegant" glassware patterns. I mean, what's not to love? The colors, patterns and beautiful etchings all epitomize quality...
antique duncan fyfe furniture
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