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Practical Decorative Uses for Antiques around the Home

By Allen Lewis

Decorate your home or office with antiques from the 18th, 19th and 20th century including antique world maps, brass and silver plates, art deco lamps, brass telescopes, porcelain vases, collectable compass sundials and vintage lace doilies.

Decorate your home or office with an antique world globe, map of the world, model sailboat, ship wheel clock, brass oil lamp, brass telescope or compass sundial. The beauty of French Antique furniture is found in the diversity of styles, materials and accompanying history that add sophistication and charm to all interiors. Antique metalware Antique metalwork or metalware comes in many forms, from magnificent bronze sculptures to humble pewter utensils.

Furniture

There are a number of different styles of antique furniture depending on when and where it was made. The collecting of antique furniture is a particularly popular area of antiques due to the practical characteristics of these antiques.

Books

You can even transform your living room into a museum with Buddha statues, ancient coins and antique books.

Glass

Find beautiful antiques from around the world including Chinese statues, Japanese samurai sword sets, handmade Tibetan flagons, porcelain vases, depression glass, pottery and more. Handmade glass objects are taking the craft world by storm with their great variety and beauty.

Jewelry

Antiques and collectibles: The outlook is bright for antique jewelry collectors.

Map

Decorate your home or office with an antique world globe, map of the world, model sailboat, ship wheel clock, brass oil lamp, brass telescope or compass sundial. Decorate your home or office with antiques from the 18th, 19th and 20th century including antique world maps, brass and silver plates, art deco lamps, brass telescopes, porcelain vases, collectable compass sundials and vintage lace doilies.

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There are two major categories of antique silverware: Antique flatware: Antique flatware includes utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons. Antique metalware Antique metalwork or metalware comes in many forms, from magnificent bronze sculptures to humble pewter utensils.

Vintage

A true vintage item is anything that is from 1950s, 60s and 70s and is 'retro' to the time it was made. Whether youre searching for antique furniture, an heirloom quilt, or vintage bottle caps, eBay is sure to have the greatest selection available.

Century

American Art Pottery was created in large quantities during the mid-19th century and is now widely collected.

Pottery

Expand your horizons by adding antiques from distant and exotic locations, including Chinese antique porcelain, Japanese pottery, French ivory, Persian rugs, Egyptian art, Canadian gold coins and more. Collection of antique garden ornaments, farm antiques, garden antiques, old millstones, old stone troughs, antique flat stone, grinding stones, heritage pottery. American Art Pottery was created in large quantities during the mid-19th century and is now widely collected.

Rugs

Enhance the ambience of your living room with fine persian rugs and oriental carpets.

Clocks

Antique clocks There are many varieties of antique clocks, including tall case clocks (or grandfather clocks), carriage clocks, mantel clocks, wall clocks, and pocket watches. Antique Buddha figures are quite common and are made of varied materials like bronze and wood.

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Hints About antique radio knobs

Do not polish dark antique bronze or you will destroy the old patina and lower the value of the piece.
Buy antique desks today!

Where to purchase antiques? For most people the only way to get involved in collecting is simple to collect. Get a good set of antique books, price guide information, and dive in by shopping for antique furniture, antique hardware, or other collectibles. Antique dealers can spot "newbies" so be careful not to get in over your head. Start slow.
Buy antique jewelry today!

Country furniture is a specialized subject, and those attracted to it are well advised to seek out dealers and auctioneers with a detailed knowledge of their regional types. The same applies to sophisticated, mainstream furniture. There are still a few dealers surviving with an encyclopedic knowledge that covers just about everything from fine furniture to vintage cars, but even they will admit, under pressure, that they can no longer keep up with I market fluctuations. Specialization is the order of the day.
Buy antique bookcases today!

Wear cotton gloves as much as possible when handling your silver. This will prevent the oils and acids from your hands from ending up on the object. Cotton gloves are very inexpensive, and can be purchased at photography supply stores and some drug stores.
Buy antique armoires today!

Coins should be left in "found" condition. Cleaning makes them less desirable to collectors.
Buy antique bookcases today!

More antique radio knobs Information

Nautical - Maritime Antiques and Collectibles

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:23:32 -0600
Unused Nautical gear in the olden days was used for scrap so now it's scarce, valued as collectibles that are often in reproductions. Here are some tips to help you know whether you're buying an antique or a reproduction that's been tweaked to look like the real thing.

Antique Maps and Old World Globes

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:23:45 -0600
Did you know that map makers for 100 years believed California wasn't always attached to the west coast of the North American continent ..and that's how they drew it on their maps - as an island. Here's an article that's a beginner's guide to Collecting Antique Maps - and tips on how to get started in this hobby.

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