Thursday, October 16, 2008
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antique radio supplies Article Of The Month
Antiques - When Is An Object Considered An Antique And Not A Collectible?
By Peter Lim
It has always been a puzzle to me when an object, somewhat aged, can be termed an antique.
Must it be really very old- perhaps in excess of 100 years to be called an antique? Or just when can we call an object an antique?
After all, we very loosely use the term antique for any object that has lived past its popularity. A lady's coach handbag that was in vogue in summer, is now called an antique in winter!
In the days of the British Empire where the British had their conquests in far away worlds and colonised many territories, they left behind many legacies of worth. British systems of government, british designs and most of all british products and goods which now can rightly be called antiques and their systems "antiquated" at this time. Thus when I discovered a really old looking lock with the logo of the maker stamped onto it and marked "Warranted Best English Made" and " Warranted Secure" amongst some old belongings inherited from my deceased father who lived through the colonial period, I thought the lock must really be an antique.
So when is an antique really an antique?
The definition of antique varies from location to location, product to product and year to year.
In any case, universal common definitions of antiques adopted worldwide consider an item which is at least 75 years old and has unique features to enable it to be collected or kept as desirable due to it being rare, or useful is considered an antique.
Generally, cars are considered antiques in the U.S. if they are older than 25 years. In Kansas, however, I learnt that cars are eligible for an antique tag after 30 years. Guitars are only considered vintage if they were made before 1972.
In the UK anything over 75 years old generally qualifies as an antique. A car is known as a collectible "classic" rather than an antique after 25 years.
There is an understood line between antiques and collectibles in the United States as well. An item is tagged as an antique by most reliable commercial antique dealers if it is more than 100 years old, even though the universal common understanding is 75 years, and anything less than 100 years is called a collectible.
It is not always the antiques that carries a higher price tag. Collectibles can be worth many times that of an antique. It all depends on the eyes of the beholder.
Peter Lim is a Certified Financial Planner. For more interesting details about antiques, and how to buy and sell antiques and collectibles, visit his website on Antique Resources at http://antique-classics.revenuemonitor.biz.
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Tips About antique radio supplies
Old clocks can be temperamental when moved, so it's best to pick a level place for your clock and leave it there. It may even be necessary to anchor antique grandfather clocks to the wall to maximize their stability. Antique wall clocks and similar pieces are functional works of art that will, with proper care, bring the owner pleasure for years to come.
Buy antique jewelry box today!
A good reputation with other dealers and collectors. Word of mouth is the primary advertising medium for antique dealers. Collectors tell one another when they have had good and bad dealings with particular dealers. Dealers tell one another what they have heard. This communication is a vital part of keeping everyone honest. Without it there is no mechanism for removing disreputable dealers (and collectors) from the trade. - see the first note above. So ask around. Ask at least 4 people who don't know each other, so you are sure to get a good and fair estimate of the general opinion. Remember that there will always be one or two people who don't like someone, but if 4 unacquainted people you talk to have horror stories of being ripped off by a dealer, steer clear of them. (This is fairly rare by the way.)
Buy antique chaises today!
Some antique radio supplies Stories
Show 'n Tell: My Halloween Postcard Collection
Although I don't officially collect anything other than the postcards in this genre, I'm a real sucker for all types of Halloween collectibles. I usually add a couple of...
Asian Antiques from Thailand, China, Japan and Tibet
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:51 -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.
Roman Antiques - Coins, Sculptures, Portraits, Paintings
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:20 -0600
Ancient Roman Jewelry, Vintage brooches, and Uncut Minerals. Bronze, Glass and Iron Artefacts from the Roman Empire. Learn a little about Roman coins, portraits and scuptures to know if the items you want to buy are really antiques.
antique sterling silver jewelry
antique airplane radios
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antique radio supplies Article Of The Month
Antiques - When Is An Object Considered An Antique And Not A Collectible?
By Peter Lim
It has always been a puzzle to me when an object, somewhat aged, can be termed an antique.
Must it be really very old- perhaps in excess of 100 years to be called an antique? Or just when can we call an object an antique?
After all, we very loosely use the term antique for any object that has lived past its popularity. A lady's coach handbag that was in vogue in summer, is now called an antique in winter!
In the days of the British Empire where the British had their conquests in far away worlds and colonised many territories, they left behind many legacies of worth. British systems of government, british designs and most of all british products and goods which now can rightly be called antiques and their systems "antiquated" at this time. Thus when I discovered a really old looking lock with the logo of the maker stamped onto it and marked "Warranted Best English Made" and " Warranted Secure" amongst some old belongings inherited from my deceased father who lived through the colonial period, I thought the lock must really be an antique.
So when is an antique really an antique?
The definition of antique varies from location to location, product to product and year to year.
In any case, universal common definitions of antiques adopted worldwide consider an item which is at least 75 years old and has unique features to enable it to be collected or kept as desirable due to it being rare, or useful is considered an antique.
Generally, cars are considered antiques in the U.S. if they are older than 25 years. In Kansas, however, I learnt that cars are eligible for an antique tag after 30 years. Guitars are only considered vintage if they were made before 1972.
In the UK anything over 75 years old generally qualifies as an antique. A car is known as a collectible "classic" rather than an antique after 25 years.
There is an understood line between antiques and collectibles in the United States as well. An item is tagged as an antique by most reliable commercial antique dealers if it is more than 100 years old, even though the universal common understanding is 75 years, and anything less than 100 years is called a collectible.
It is not always the antiques that carries a higher price tag. Collectibles can be worth many times that of an antique. It all depends on the eyes of the beholder.
Peter Lim is a Certified Financial Planner. For more interesting details about antiques, and how to buy and sell antiques and collectibles, visit his website on Antique Resources at http://antique-classics.revenuemonitor.biz.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_Lim
http://EzineArticles.com/?Antiques---When-Is-An-Object-Considered-An-Antique-And-Not-A-Collectible?&id=182399
Tips About antique radio supplies
Old clocks can be temperamental when moved, so it's best to pick a level place for your clock and leave it there. It may even be necessary to anchor antique grandfather clocks to the wall to maximize their stability. Antique wall clocks and similar pieces are functional works of art that will, with proper care, bring the owner pleasure for years to come.
Buy antique jewelry box today!
A good reputation with other dealers and collectors. Word of mouth is the primary advertising medium for antique dealers. Collectors tell one another when they have had good and bad dealings with particular dealers. Dealers tell one another what they have heard. This communication is a vital part of keeping everyone honest. Without it there is no mechanism for removing disreputable dealers (and collectors) from the trade. - see the first note above. So ask around. Ask at least 4 people who don't know each other, so you are sure to get a good and fair estimate of the general opinion. Remember that there will always be one or two people who don't like someone, but if 4 unacquainted people you talk to have horror stories of being ripped off by a dealer, steer clear of them. (This is fairly rare by the way.)
Buy antique chaises today!
Some antique radio supplies Stories
Show 'n Tell: My Halloween Postcard Collection
Although I don't officially collect anything other than the postcards in this genre, I'm a real sucker for all types of Halloween collectibles. I usually add a couple of...
Asian Antiques from Thailand, China, Japan and Tibet
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:51 -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.
Roman Antiques - Coins, Sculptures, Portraits, Paintings
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:20 -0600
Ancient Roman Jewelry, Vintage brooches, and Uncut Minerals. Bronze, Glass and Iron Artefacts from the Roman Empire. Learn a little about Roman coins, portraits and scuptures to know if the items you want to buy are really antiques.
antique sterling silver jewelry
antique airplane radios
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