The Most Expensive Antique Desk In The World?

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I found this article detailing a recent sale of the most expensive antique desk in the world...

The most expensive *antique* desk in the world?

"Despite recent events, many people still associate the value of antiques by the rarity and quality of the wood, rather than the provenance of the"....

 

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Cultural Antiques – Antiques That Touch History and Archeology ...

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Cultural *Antiques* – *Antiques* That Touch History and Archeology *...*

"Cultural antiques have many different values. First, they represent the history of a specific nation, and the history of its people. Some ancient nations have long ago disappeared from the face of the Earth, but are preserved in the" ...

 

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Top 10 Antiques & Collectibles | Antiques Collectibles and Auction ...

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Here's a list of some recent top 10 antiques and collectibles searches.

Top 10 *Antiques* & Collectibles | *Antiques* Collectibles and Auction *...*

 

"Top 10 Antiques & Collectibles. The Kovels' Top Ten list is based on the results of hundreds of thousands of searches that took place on its website during November, 2010. The complete Top Ten for November 2010 are": ...

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The Value Of Antiques Depends On More Than Age

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The value of *antiques* depends on more than age

"When valuing antiques it's all too easy to assume that items are worth more the older they are, yet the number in circulation and its condition are just as" ...   See all stories on this topic »   Watch this video on how to value antiques:

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Decorating With Antiques on a Budget

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Decorating With *Antiques* on a Budget | Live for Less... Give More

"When most people think of buying antiques to decorate their homes, they feel it is out of their financial reach. But there are several ways you can utilize".

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Antique Christmas Presents for Men: Buy a Gift That's Old

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Here's an articleI found with some terrific suggestions on antiques a Christmas gifts for men...  

*Antique* Christmas Presents for Men: Buy a Gift That's Old

"When pondering what Christmas presents men would like, consider antiques and buy a gift that's old. Look to antiques for unique Christmas gift ideas".

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Antiques - 7 Reasons Why We Collect Them

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Here's an article I found on some reasons we collect antiques...

*Antiques* - 7 Reasons Why We Collect Them. | ArticlesLocation.com

 

"People collect antiques for many different reasons and therefore have many different views. 1. Some people collect antiques because they hold sentimental value. For example, I own a ceramic parrot that had been given to me by my" ...

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Antique Furniture Quick Fixes For The Holidays

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 Here's an article I found with some quick fixes on antique furniture for the holidays...

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Here's a video for beginners:

Fw: Finding and buying antique desks in Lancashire

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Here's an interesting article I found about antique desks... 

Finding and buying *antique* desks in Lancashire

"Following a long decline, antique desks are becoming popular again, thanks to the new generation of ultra-small laptop computers, and the success of the TV" ...

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Here's a video with tips on buying an antique writing desk:

 

 

 

How Antiques Have Continued to Overwhem People Over the Years ...

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How *Antiques* Have Continued to Overwhem People Over the Years *...*

"The antiques have gained importance and popularity because of few prominent factors. These factors are rarity, age, their present condition, usefulness and the essence of erstwhile era. The antiques generally include objects which are" ...

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Cleaning Antiques – Tips And Suggestions

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Here's an article I found with some tips on how to clean antiques...

Cleaning *Antiques* – Tips And Suggestions

"If you have passion of collecting antiques and have always wondered on how to clean and maintain them, then, take a look at these tips and ideas that" ...

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Here's a video with a few tips on how to clean antique furniture:

How to Use Antiques to Improve Your Decorating Styles

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How to Use *Antiques* to Improve Your Decorating Styles 

Here's an article on how to add antiques to add elegance and nostalgia to your home...

"Have you ever thought about using antiques to brighten up your home? Some people consider antiques to be a little dated and they would never think of having"

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Online Antique Appraisal | Value Of Antiques

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Online *Antique* Appraisal | Value Of *Antiques*

"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" ...

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Antique desks – the more extravagant the better? | Christian ...

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Here's an article I found on antique desks...

*Antique* desks – the more extravagant the better? | Christian *...*

"Think of antique desks in Preston's Lancashire town, and you probably have an image of functional “Dickens desks”, with oak lined drawers, turned handles,"

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Here's a video showing a Louis XV Bureau Plat Writing Desk:

 

CARING FOR ANTIQUES – ELBOW GREASE AND WAX POLISH | What You've Heard

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CARING FOR *ANTIQUES* – ELBOW GREASE AND WAX POLISH | What You've Heard

"Of course, even though an antique is generally defined as something older than 100 years, not all antiquities have a significant monetary or historic value. And even if your antique isn't hugely valuable – it is undoubtedly of great" ...

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Here's a video that also shows how to clean antique furniture...

 

 

 

 

 

Fw: Buy Cheap Antique American Clocks | Value Of Antiques

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Here's an article I found on antique American clocks...

Buy Cheap *Antique* American Clocks | Value Of *Antiques*

"It seems that clocks that were made by credible manufacturers, the antique American clocks can definitely last for a long time. The rosewood veneer case can also last for as long as the clock's hands are still running" ...

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Here's a video about 19th Century Connecticut clocks...

 

Investors flock to art auctions

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I found this interesting article about the state of the antiques market and thought I'd share it with you...

Investors flock to art auctions

 

"Buyers are flocking to art and antiques auctions as they search for good returns on their investments, according to surveyors". ...

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Here's a video with tips on how to buy at an auction...

 

Taking Care of Antique Furniture | Value Of Antiques

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Taking Care of *Antique* Furniture | Value Of *Antiques*

"The value of antique furniture increases through years thus it should be taken care of if one wants his or her precious antique furniture to last a long time. There are several things that should be done in order to preserve the beauty" ...

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This video gives you more info...

 

 

 

Investors Turn To Art and Antiques

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Here's an interesting article about investing in antiques...

Investors turn to art and *antiques*

 

"Art and antiques prices continue to rise, as more buyers turn to the market as an alternative investment, says the latest RICS (Royal Institution of "...

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Here's a video taken at an antiques auction house...

 

 

 

 

 

Taking Care Of Valuable Antiques

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Taking care of valuable *antiques*

"STORE IT: Moisture, mold, mildew and heat are among the worst enemies of your antiques. Antiques like to live where you like to live: in main areas of your" ...
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Was The Balloon Back Antique Dining Chair A Victorian Invention?

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Here's an article on Victorian baloon back dining chairs...

Was the balloon back *antique* dining chair a Victorian invention?

 

"As the 19th century progressed, the front legs of this antique dining chair moved away from the sabre leg of classical antiquity towards a heavier baluster" ...

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German Immigrants’ Innovations Changed 19th Century American Victorian Furniture

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A very large number of German craftspeople made their way to America in the 19th century, but four in particular— John Henry Belter, George Hunzinger and Gustave and Christian Herter—stand out in the furniture field.

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Helpful Guide in Buying Antique Furniture | Value Of Antiques

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Here's a great article!

Helpful Guide in Buying *Antique* Furniture | Value Of *Antiques*

 

The aesthetic value of antique furniture pieces is one of the reasons why many antique collectors prefer these items. There is a wide variety of styles and era to choose from. Antique collectors have, in some ways, mastered the skills ...

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Here's a video I found that gives a few tips on what to look for...

 

 

How to Spot Genuine Antique Dining Chairs

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How to Spot Genuine *Antique* Dining Chairs | EPIC *Antiques*

"When investing in antique dining chairs, spotting the genuine antique from a fake is not always straightforward. Period 18th century antique dining chairs have been revived many times during the Victorian era, and all through the 20th" ...

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Here's a video on resources for antique chairs that you may fing useful...

 

 

 

Antique Chairs – Antiques Chairs, Choosing Your Style

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I found this article on antique chairs and thought I'd share it with you...

 

*Antique* Chairs – *Antiques* Chairs, Choosing Your Style

 

"Chairs that are 100 years old or OLDER are indeed antique chairs. Would you like to have an antique chair in your den? I have a leather covered chair from the....

 

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How To Protect Antique Furniture

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How To Protect Antique Furniture "One of the endearing qualities of well-made antique furniture is that it actually can be used for its original purpose on a daily basis. Unlike some “collectibles” and hobbies, furniture is not just to be looked at and admired from afar. Certainly, there are rare and expensive forms and types that should not be used in the interest of preservation and history. But most of us don’t own any of this, so we must be able to use what we spend our time on and money for".

Here's a link to the full article...

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Know How To Spot Real Antiques

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Here's an article that I think may be informative!

Know how to spot real *antiques*

"These are just a few of the telltale signs that set true antiques apart. Most really old pieces were hand carved, hewn with what is called an adz, "...

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How to tell the age of antique furniture

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I came across this article and think it may be very useful to many antique furniture shoppers...

How to tell the age of *antique* furniture

"Determining the age of a piece of antique furniture is by no means an exact science and even experts can be fooled by quality reproductions"

Click on this link to read the whole article: http://blog.christiandaviesantiques.co.uk/how-to-tell-the-age-of-antique-furniture-775.html 

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Antiques are Green – It's Official! « UK Auctioneers

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I came across another great article on "green antique furniture" and thought it was worth sharing in an age when we are all concerned about the environment... 

*Antiques* are Green – It's Official! « UK Auctioneers

"Forget recycled hemp and a sack-cloth and ashes approach, antiques are the original green option. Recent research has revealed that an antique chest of drawers has a carbon footprint 16 times lower than that of its modern high-street ..."

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Here's a video describing a very early "green" piece: 

It’s official: antique furniture is extremely green

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It’s official: antique furniture is extremely green

"The research demonstrates the importance of buying antiques over modern furniture for economic and environmental reasons.

What also came out of the report was the staggering difference in the lifespan of the old and the new chest that were compared in the report. The old chest it was thought could last 195 years, and based on expert opinion the new would only last 15 years”

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Antique Furniture Tells A Story - New TV Shows

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I found this article on new TV shows about antiques and thought I'd share it...here's a short excerpt...

"Whenever you buy or inherit a piece of antique furniture, as well as the superb craftsmanship and beautiful patinas, you will also acquire a piece of history. The Antique Trader Blog recently reported on new network television programmes around New York and New Jersey that will focus particularly on good stories behind antiques being brought to the shows."

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Antique Furniture Shop - Victorian Style Furniture/Pedestals

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I found this very interesting article about Antique Victorian Style Furniture/Pedestals and want to share it with you...

"Statues and plants were important decorations in the large Victorian home. The designers of the day believed in filling all available space."

Read the full article here...Antiques | Noted Victorian pedestals sell well     

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Investing In Antique Furniture

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Here's a very interesting article on antique furniture as an investment...

Investing in *antiques* requires knowledge and know how | Christian *...*

Buying a piece of antique furniture for investment purposes can be a risky business if you don't know much about antiques. From watching programmes like.
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Antique Furniture Legs and Feet

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Antiques Are Often About Legs And Feet

"When buying antique furniture from the Queen Anne and early Georgian periods, the shape and style of legs and feet said much about origins and style".

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Here's a video showing one example of Georgian legs and feet...

Design: The Return Of Wood

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I found this artice very interesting...I think you will too!

Design: the return of wood [Aug 10] At auctions, collectors of top-end design are showing a distinct penchant for highly decorative furniture produced in very limited editions, or even unique pieces.  Alongside this trend, the bidding is also particularly strong for works that emphasise a dialogue with nature. Such “natural” inspiration had its heyday just over a century ago with Art nouveau, which appeared in 1890 and died out as the First World War began.

 Here's a link to the full article...Design: The Return Of Wood

This video shows some of  the collection at...Musée d'Orsay, section Art Nouveau!...

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Antique Furniture Buoyant Durning The Recession But With Provisos

"The point of the article was that good quality antique furniture seems to make record prices particularly during or at the end of an economic recession and she quoted the Eileen Gray chair which sold last year in Paris for $28million. However, provisos are that pieces will only reach record prices if they are exceptionally rare, have a good provenance and the condition is superb"

Here's a link to the article...Antique Furniture Buoyant During The Recession

Here's a video that takes you on a tour of an antique furniture market in England...

How To Preserve Antique Furniture

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I think this post will be very helpful to both the novice and experienced antique furniture collector...check it out...

 

How to Preserve the Artistic and Historical Value of Antiques

 

"One of the most significant characteristic of any antique item is its age. Since antiques have been passed down from one generation to the next, these items easily undergo daily wear and tear. Thus, any antique item demands considerable care to preserve and protect its timeless value".

 

"While a professional antique restorer is recommended for more intricate and detail-oriented method of antique restoration, you can also do your part to help maintain the artistic and historical value of your collection. Read on some tips on how to clean precious antique pieces".

 

Here's a video that describes the basics of  Preserving Wood Furniture...