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Antiques - An Introduction
By Michael Russell
If you look up the word antique in the dictionary you will find the following definition:
'antique (noun), pronounced an.tique. 1 : a relic or object of ancient times; 2 a : a work of art, piece of furniture, or decorative object made at an earlier period and according to various customs laws at least 100 years ago;'
Okay, so now we technically know what an antique is.
But are all antiques worth anything?
Thats where the answer is a little harder to come up with than a mere definition.
Just what DOES make an antique worth something?
The simple answer to that is us.
As with anything else in life and in the market place how much something is worth depends on how much a person is willing to pay for it. Taking an extreme example, if you go back 100 years from the writing of this article, it would be safe to say that a person would be more willing to pay a large sum of money for John William Godwards 'Flabellifera' painting of 1905 than for a wooden fence taken from the front of someones house in that same year. Theyre both 100 years old, and technically both antiques, but since wooden fences are probably a dime a dozen, even from that year, it is doubtful that the wooden fence would demand much of a price. Not to say there arent some people who would pay something for a 100 year old fence.
So what are some of the more in demand antiques of the day and how much are people willing to pay for them?
Well, how about wrapping your brain around some of these prices.
A pair of Victorian birds eye maple music chests from 1875 carry a price tag of about $21,000.
A Regency rosewood sofa table with brass inlay goes for about $14,000.
A fine quality Queen Anne period walnut bureau circa 1705 goes for around $14,500.
A 1795 George III oak longcase clock with eight day striking movement by Stanford, Yarmouth sells for in the vicinity of $6,100.
Getting away from furniture and moving to the art world, a Victorian style old English oil painting from around 1870 goes for about $500.
A James Stark Victorian English landscape painting from 1842 goes for a whopping $5,995, and that doesnt include shipping charges.
Interested in a good antique watch? An 8 Days Railroad Pocket Watch from 1890 goes for about $300.
An 1897 Imperial Russian Military Pocket Watch has a price tag of about $500.
An Imperial Russian Family Pavel Watch Circa 1897 will get about $600 from an interested buyer.
A New Columbus 16 jewel pocket watch made in 1880 sells for about $300.
A turn of the 20th century Hamilton 17 jewel pocket watch will end up in someones hands for about $350.
And we havent even scratched the surface of antiques. What is listed above is relatively cheap. The expensive stuff goes back hundreds of years and goes for amounts that would stagger the imagination. Well go over some of the more expensive antiques including items from the 17th and 18th century in a future article.
About The Author
Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Antiques
More Info On emerson antique radios
When negotiating the price of an object at a flea market or garage sale, sometimes it can be effective to take a wad of bills out of your pocket. That�s a sign that you�re ready to pay, you�re paying in cash and are prepared to close the deal.
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Our Featured emerson antique radios Article
Antiques - An Introduction
By Michael Russell
If you look up the word antique in the dictionary you will find the following definition:
'antique (noun), pronounced an.tique. 1 : a relic or object of ancient times; 2 a : a work of art, piece of furniture, or decorative object made at an earlier period and according to various customs laws at least 100 years ago;'
Okay, so now we technically know what an antique is.
But are all antiques worth anything?
Thats where the answer is a little harder to come up with than a mere definition.
Just what DOES make an antique worth something?
The simple answer to that is us.
As with anything else in life and in the market place how much something is worth depends on how much a person is willing to pay for it. Taking an extreme example, if you go back 100 years from the writing of this article, it would be safe to say that a person would be more willing to pay a large sum of money for John William Godwards 'Flabellifera' painting of 1905 than for a wooden fence taken from the front of someones house in that same year. Theyre both 100 years old, and technically both antiques, but since wooden fences are probably a dime a dozen, even from that year, it is doubtful that the wooden fence would demand much of a price. Not to say there arent some people who would pay something for a 100 year old fence.
So what are some of the more in demand antiques of the day and how much are people willing to pay for them?
Well, how about wrapping your brain around some of these prices.
A pair of Victorian birds eye maple music chests from 1875 carry a price tag of about $21,000.
A Regency rosewood sofa table with brass inlay goes for about $14,000.
A fine quality Queen Anne period walnut bureau circa 1705 goes for around $14,500.
A 1795 George III oak longcase clock with eight day striking movement by Stanford, Yarmouth sells for in the vicinity of $6,100.
Getting away from furniture and moving to the art world, a Victorian style old English oil painting from around 1870 goes for about $500.
A James Stark Victorian English landscape painting from 1842 goes for a whopping $5,995, and that doesnt include shipping charges.
Interested in a good antique watch? An 8 Days Railroad Pocket Watch from 1890 goes for about $300.
An 1897 Imperial Russian Military Pocket Watch has a price tag of about $500.
An Imperial Russian Family Pavel Watch Circa 1897 will get about $600 from an interested buyer.
A New Columbus 16 jewel pocket watch made in 1880 sells for about $300.
A turn of the 20th century Hamilton 17 jewel pocket watch will end up in someones hands for about $350.
And we havent even scratched the surface of antiques. What is listed above is relatively cheap. The expensive stuff goes back hundreds of years and goes for amounts that would stagger the imagination. Well go over some of the more expensive antiques including items from the 17th and 18th century in a future article.
About The Author
Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Antiques
More Info On emerson antique radios
When negotiating the price of an object at a flea market or garage sale, sometimes it can be effective to take a wad of bills out of your pocket. That�s a sign that you�re ready to pay, you�re paying in cash and are prepared to close the deal.
Buy antique stools today!
If the piece isn't extremely valuable, this may be a fine way to learn furniture repair. But, whether you're repairing an 18th-century table or a 1930s kitchen chair, there are questions to ask yourself before you pick up a screwdriver or wood glue.
Buy antique jewelry today!
It's not unusual for diamond rings to be handed down from one generation to the next, but sometimes their settings need to be repaired or replaced, and sometimes the settings don't suit your style at all. Whether or not to reset the diamond is a very personal decision.
Buy antique beds today!
emerson antique radios News
How 'bout a couple million for a muscle car convertible?
Check out Forbes Collectors Guide and see what's hot.
Asian Antiques from Thailand, China, Japan and Tibet
Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:26:14 -0600
Ancient Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, Hindu and more in Asian antiques. Ancient beads, seeds, bracelets and pebbles used as a medium of exchange in the early days around 200 - 300 BC, have been discovered in Thailand, including old Roman copper coins dating back to 270 BC.
antique jewelry
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antique sterling silver jewelry
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