With the technology age taking over it is becoming more and more popular to sell things online, this includes antiques and collectibles. I will cover the most common places to buy and sell antiques online in this article. If you have an antique or collectible item and you are looking to sell it online, then this tutorial should help you. Online Sites to Sell Your Antiques and Collectibles There are many different types of sites to sell your antiques online; some are niche sites dealing … [Read more...]
What Makes Something Antique, Collectible or Vintage?
Is My Item Antique, Collectible or Vintage? There has been a long debate over what time frame dictates if something is an antique, collectible or vintage. In this article I will clarify this subject. Les't start with the antique time frame. Antique - 100 years and older Collectible - Less than 100 years old Vintage - Less than 25 years or it has cycled back into fashion … [Read more...]
Reclaimed Antique Wood and Antique Wooden Items
Reclaimed antique wood has grown in popularity in the last few years. Previously a staple building material in America due to its strength and abundance, an array of different woods were used in barns, mills and general construction. These days, people seek out once popular woods such as long leaf pine, red wood, oak, chestnut, maple and white pine to create new age creations with antique heritage. Why Use Antique Wood? Antique wood and lumbar (wood processed into beams and planks) is used … [Read more...]
Antique Engagement Rings
Antique engagement rings, claiming their name because they are over eighty to a hundred years old, come in a range of sizes, styles and price tags. Antique rings and rings from the Art Deco period (1920-1935) are both becoming a popular engagement choice due to their rarity and one of a kind nature. The majority of true antique rings will not just have diamonds but an assortment of other precious gems such as sapphires, rubies and emeralds that are normally placed around the diamond to enhance … [Read more...]
Finding Antiques at Cost Effective Prices
Items that are over one hundred years old are classified as antiques, although the present value of each antique will depend on the specific item and its current condition. Antiques can be found at various marketplaces, homes and shops at discount prices. Over the past ten years antiques have become trendy and a fashion statement in the market place that now appeal to younger generations. Due to the current appeal antiques have on younger generations, antiques that are priced low are often sold … [Read more...]
Antique Military Badges and Medals
Military antiques, particularly badges and medals, are easily one of the most highly regarded forms of antique collections across the globe. It is mainly due to the fact that each and every country around the world has their own form of military, along with their own types of traditions and history. Therefore, collecting antiques within these fields is a truly fascinating hobby for virtually anyone who is interested in history, particularly military history. Here, we will be exploring the world … [Read more...]
History of 19th Century Antique Glassware
Vintage and antique glassware covers a wide array of various types of categories that range from containers and bowls to vases and platters; all of which are not only highly functional, but they are also strikingly beautiful as well. Vintage and antique glassware was crafted between the late 1800s through the mid-1900s, and some of the most notable examples of craftsmanship include cut glass, pressed glass, carnival glass, elegant glass, milk glass and Depression glass. Here, we will be … [Read more...]
Preserving Vintage and Antique Photographs
In this article I will cover the proper way to preserve and store vintage photographs. First lets cover the enemies of a photograph. Enemies of a Photograph Heat Extreme temperatures (hot or cold) can cause the chemicals in the photograph to change this can have many effects on the photograph. Example of damage that heat can cause. Brittleness Weakness Discoloration Wrinkling Cracking Staining Wrapping … [Read more...]
11 Christmas Present Ideas for Antique Lovers
Christmas is fast approaching and about this time I start getting a lot of emails asking what to get an antique lover for Christmas. In this article I have listed 11 present ideas that antique lovers would love to get for Christmas. … [Read more...]
Why do We Love Antiques?
Collecting antiques is a passion shared by many people, from the casual collector to the serious dealer. Despite the modern “Ikea” age of convenience (or perhaps because of it), the enthusiasm with which people seek out these historic treasures remains undiminished. The items coveted and the reasons for seeking them out vary wildly. For many enthusiasts, it is difficult to say precisely what attracts them to an antique. It may be the historical significance, monetary value, or simple beauty… In … [Read more...]
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