Tuesday, August 30, 2011

New TV Show About Antiques

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Here's an article on a new Television show about antiques...

By Sandra Snyder ssnyder@timesleader.com Just when we might have thought antiques and all things old were sliding off the American television radar, replaced in gustatory abundance by food, food and more food in all its glorious (or gross) forms, ...
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Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

New TV Show About Antiques

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Here's an article on a new Television show about antiques...

By Sandra Snyder ssnyder@timesleader.com Just when we might have thought antiques and all things old were sliding off the American television radar, replaced in gustatory abundance by food, food and more food in all its glorious (or gross) forms, ...
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Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Monday, August 29, 2011

Furniture Made to Fit Social Function

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Here's an interesting article on how some furniture was made purely to serve a social function...

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Antiques Fairs For The Diary

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 Here's a great source of some of the best antiques fairs...

The best antiques fairs for you to visit, as well as the most wanted vintage finds. Ardingly International Antique & Collectors Fair, South of England Showground, Ardingly, Nr Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6TL; www.iacf.co.uk. Up to 1700 stands. ...
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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Investors Seek Returns From Art And Antiques

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Investing in antiques is very popular again...

 BONHAMS, the auctioneer, has seen sales hit record levels in Scotland so far this year as low savings rates and the turmoil in the equities markets have encouraged investors to plough their money into antiques. ...
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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Antiques: What's It Worth

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Q: I have inherited my dad's fainting couch. He inherited it from his uncle who owned it during the 1960s. I have no idea how old it is or other details. I am curious about how much it is worth. — LK A: This Empire-revival fainting couch was ...
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Thursday, August 11, 2011

Putnam's Antique Shops: A Treasure Hunters Delight

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Here's an article that highlites a terrific area for antiquing...

By Amanda C. Farrish The Antiques Marketplace on Front Street in Putnam. Amanda C. Farrish While many antique stores in Putnam and throughout Connecticut have had to close their doors in recent years, two of Putnam's most prominent stores are still ...
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Maine Antiques Festival in Union

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If you live in or near Union Maine and love antiques, this 30 year old festival this weekend is a must... 

The Maine Antiques Festival which is held in Union Maine celebrates 30 years this year. The Maine Antiques Festival is the place to be for dealers and collectors alike and since its inception 30 years ago the festival remains the largest antiquing even ...
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Monday, August 8, 2011

Antiques - Antiques Shops Are the New Old Bookstores

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This article covers an area of collecting now found more frequently in antiques shops...

Antique shops, however, are taking up the slack, as more antique dealers realize they can fill a need by stocking more old books. While browsing the books in antique shops, beyond your own special interests, look for three things about old books – age, ...
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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Where to Shop for Antiques and Crafts in New England | Travel News ...

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If you live in New England or plan to visit the area, here's a great article with a list of places where you can find some of the best antique shopping in the country...

Forget the mall. In New England, shoppers can pick up serious antiques or quirky bric-a-brac in old mills and converted barns. Or hit funky galleries or annual craft fairs to meet artisans and buy one-of-a-kind products.
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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Keep Your Antiques Safe

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Read this article...it has a number of tips on how to care for your antiques...

By Nancy Russell After 40 years in the antique business, here are some things I have learned for keeping antiques healthy. PThe best way to clean wood is to use Murphy's Oil soap on a soft cloth. Never spray your antique wood with dusting sprays. ...
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Friday, August 5, 2011

Mixing Antiques With Modern

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This article may help antiques enthusiasts decorate their rooms...

Mixing antique and modern furniture can be challenging unless you follow a few simple rules. Here at the shop, customers always want to know how to juxtapose old and new. Let's face it – too many antiques in a room can make things look dreary. ...
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Thursday, August 4, 2011

The Lasting Value Of “Chippendale Style” Victorian Dining Chairs

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Here's an interesting article...


Preston is rich in galleries selling Chippendale-style antique dining chairs. Lancashire auctioneers use the term “Chippendale style” to describe chairs faithful to Chippendale's designs, but not made by him, which includes those made by his 18th ...
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Dating Chippendale Antique Desks

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Here's an article with some insight on what to look for when dating Chippendale antique desks...

When buying antique desks, it's important you are given accurate information as regards the period they were made, as this can have a big impact on the value. This is where it gets difficult, as the 19th century was a period ...
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Tips On Moving Your Antiques

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This article may interest you...

When it comes to art and antiques, moving a priceless treasure is no small feat.There are many considerations to make when moving a painting, piece of pottery, tall case clock, or other precious object. Paintings need special care. ...
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