Thursday, July 31, 2008
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Featured antique crystal jewelry Article
Tips About antique crystal jewelry
Never use furniture oil such as lemon oil on antique furniture. Just wipe it with a damp cloth or use only clear paste wax (Minwax or beeswax) to keep the wood in good condition.
Buy antique beds today!
Don't assume too much about the dealers knowledge from their dress or demeanor. There are veritable Phd's in antiques walking around out there who don't care much about the suit and tie look (maybe that's part of why they chose this profession). Some dealers are very knowledgable about every item they carry, others aren't. Talking with someone a while about the items in their selection will help you determine if they have done the research to know a piece's true value or not.
Buy an antique radios today!
The condition of any piece has direct bearing on its value. But be careful that you understand what condition means. Often a piece of furniture with its original cracked and battered finish will be worth more than if you have it sanded and refinished. Condition vs. damage is relative to each individual piece. Research your areas of interest and understand what does and does not constitute value.
Buy antique jewelry woodenware today!
antique crystal jewelry News From Around The World
Estate Jewelry - Antique or Vintage - Which is Which
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:21:51 -0600
When it comes to estate jewelry there is always much confusion about what is and what is not estate jewelry. Although many pieces of estate jewelry are antique, many pieces are also vintage, retro, or fairly modern. Estate jewelry also does not mean fine jewelry. Estate jewelry can be costume or ...
Silver Antiques - Sterling and Silverplate
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:14 -0600
Vintage sterling and silverplate, antique silver frames, and decorative silver art forms. Periodically, silver enjoys great popularity in jewelry and now is one of those times..
New for You: Expanded Antiques Glossary
Would you recognize this Bakelite bangle as an "end of day" piece? If not, it might be time to bone up on your antiques terminology. This definition, along with...
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Featured antique crystal jewelry Article
Tips About antique crystal jewelry
Never use furniture oil such as lemon oil on antique furniture. Just wipe it with a damp cloth or use only clear paste wax (Minwax or beeswax) to keep the wood in good condition.
Buy antique beds today!
Don't assume too much about the dealers knowledge from their dress or demeanor. There are veritable Phd's in antiques walking around out there who don't care much about the suit and tie look (maybe that's part of why they chose this profession). Some dealers are very knowledgable about every item they carry, others aren't. Talking with someone a while about the items in their selection will help you determine if they have done the research to know a piece's true value or not.
Buy an antique radios today!
The condition of any piece has direct bearing on its value. But be careful that you understand what condition means. Often a piece of furniture with its original cracked and battered finish will be worth more than if you have it sanded and refinished. Condition vs. damage is relative to each individual piece. Research your areas of interest and understand what does and does not constitute value.
Buy antique jewelry woodenware today!
antique crystal jewelry News From Around The World
Estate Jewelry - Antique or Vintage - Which is Which
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:21:51 -0600
When it comes to estate jewelry there is always much confusion about what is and what is not estate jewelry. Although many pieces of estate jewelry are antique, many pieces are also vintage, retro, or fairly modern. Estate jewelry also does not mean fine jewelry. Estate jewelry can be costume or ...
Silver Antiques - Sterling and Silverplate
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:14 -0600
Vintage sterling and silverplate, antique silver frames, and decorative silver art forms. Periodically, silver enjoys great popularity in jewelry and now is one of those times..
New for You: Expanded Antiques Glossary
Would you recognize this Bakelite bangle as an "end of day" piece? If not, it might be time to bone up on your antiques terminology. This definition, along with...
