Here Is Some Great Antiques Info
Our Featured antique music jewelry box Article
Please Define What Antiques Are
By Allison Thompson
An antique is any object which has reached an age which makes them a witness to a previous era in the world.
An antique is an object which usually shows a degree of craftsmanship or has a certain attention to design such as a desk or an early car. In this consumer driven society of today an antique is above all an object whose typical construction and age provide it with a value in today�s market that is higher than similar objects made more recently. You will find that a large number of museums will make considerable use of antiques in order to illustrate historical events and provide those events with a practical context.
Any object can become an antique in the future as long as it survives, but the snob factor and the article actually being socially accepted can only help to ensure that it is actually worth some value in the market place in the future.
Unfortunately you may find that the term �antique� will occasionally be used as an insult, if say some one wants to depreciate the usefulness of an item or a procedure that is being carried out. In fact those people who have decided to reject the trappings of the consumer society we live in today have rejected the markets which help to inflate the value (monetary wise) of antique objects despite their usefulness or aesthetic qualities.
Many antiques can be brought at either an antique shop or be passed down from generation to generation. Even you are really keen on antiques then the more valuable items can be brought through either an antique dealer, at auction or purchased online at either a website or online auction.
The definition that is presented in relation to what an antique is varies from source to source, product to product and year to year but some of the more tried and tested definitions which deserve consideration are as follows:-
An antique is an item which is at least 75 years old and is being collected due to the rarity of the item, its condition, its usefulness or something other feature that is unique to it. In some cases you will find cars that are more than 25 years are considered antiques in the USA and even some electronic pieces of equipment of more recent vintage will be considered as an antique.
An antique is any piece of furniture or a decorative object which has been produced in a former period of time and has become valuable because of its beauty or rarity.
By using these definitions you are allowing distinction between what is considered a genuine antique piece, a vintage item or just a collectable object.
However, sometimes the term antique is solely restricted to the remains of ancient art such as sculptures, gems, medals, seals etc., and in the most limited sense of the meaning it only applies to Greek or Roman art and will not include any artistic remains of other ancient cultures and societies or any other classical piece of art produced at a date later than the fall of the Western empire.
Allison Thompson a work from home mum now living in Spain who has become interested in collecting antiques and has produced a site called Antique Adventures providing information on this subject. If you would like to learn more please go to http://www.antiqueadventures.info
Tips About antique music jewelry box
Provenance. Provenance simply refers to the origin of the item. Usually antiques that can be traced to a particular maker or craftsman or whose original owner can be identified will be of greater value. If a piece of furniture, for instance, was made by a renowned regional craftsman for a family that held the piece for 100 years, that piece would have greater value than an anonymous piece because its exact history is known.
Buy antique jewelry trays today!
Do not use olive oil to polish a wooden bowl, or it will turn rancid. Wash and rinse bowl well if using an olive oil salad dressing.
Buy antique chairs today!
IS IT WISE TO REPAIR IT? Sometimes, what looks like damage actually makes an antique valuable. As with vintage cars, the original paint or finish on an antique desk might be prized, no matter what its condition.
Buy pewter antique jewelry today!
The Latest antique music jewelry box News
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.
Five Useful Gifts Every Collector Needs
There are a few things all collectors, dealers and antiques enthusiasts need to make their lives easier. If you're a practical shopper with an antiquer in your life, you'll definitely...
Greek Antiques - Collectibles and Artefacts
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:27 -0600
Ancient Grecian Coins, Jewelry, Carvings, Statues & Sculptures. Ancient plates, and artefacts from The Iron Age. Facts about the first bracelets, and Origins of Greek Coinage gives you information about the ancient coins that may help you determine their value as collectibles before you buy.
antique radio knobs
antique radio supplies
antique reproduction furniture
Please Define What Antiques Are
By Allison Thompson
An antique is any object which has reached an age which makes them a witness to a previous era in the world.
An antique is an object which usually shows a degree of craftsmanship or has a certain attention to design such as a desk or an early car. In this consumer driven society of today an antique is above all an object whose typical construction and age provide it with a value in today�s market that is higher than similar objects made more recently. You will find that a large number of museums will make considerable use of antiques in order to illustrate historical events and provide those events with a practical context.
Any object can become an antique in the future as long as it survives, but the snob factor and the article actually being socially accepted can only help to ensure that it is actually worth some value in the market place in the future.
Unfortunately you may find that the term �antique� will occasionally be used as an insult, if say some one wants to depreciate the usefulness of an item or a procedure that is being carried out. In fact those people who have decided to reject the trappings of the consumer society we live in today have rejected the markets which help to inflate the value (monetary wise) of antique objects despite their usefulness or aesthetic qualities.
Many antiques can be brought at either an antique shop or be passed down from generation to generation. Even you are really keen on antiques then the more valuable items can be brought through either an antique dealer, at auction or purchased online at either a website or online auction.
The definition that is presented in relation to what an antique is varies from source to source, product to product and year to year but some of the more tried and tested definitions which deserve consideration are as follows:-
An antique is an item which is at least 75 years old and is being collected due to the rarity of the item, its condition, its usefulness or something other feature that is unique to it. In some cases you will find cars that are more than 25 years are considered antiques in the USA and even some electronic pieces of equipment of more recent vintage will be considered as an antique.
An antique is any piece of furniture or a decorative object which has been produced in a former period of time and has become valuable because of its beauty or rarity.
By using these definitions you are allowing distinction between what is considered a genuine antique piece, a vintage item or just a collectable object.
However, sometimes the term antique is solely restricted to the remains of ancient art such as sculptures, gems, medals, seals etc., and in the most limited sense of the meaning it only applies to Greek or Roman art and will not include any artistic remains of other ancient cultures and societies or any other classical piece of art produced at a date later than the fall of the Western empire.
Allison Thompson a work from home mum now living in Spain who has become interested in collecting antiques and has produced a site called Antique Adventures providing information on this subject. If you would like to learn more please go to http://www.antiqueadventures.info
Tips About antique music jewelry box
Provenance. Provenance simply refers to the origin of the item. Usually antiques that can be traced to a particular maker or craftsman or whose original owner can be identified will be of greater value. If a piece of furniture, for instance, was made by a renowned regional craftsman for a family that held the piece for 100 years, that piece would have greater value than an anonymous piece because its exact history is known.
Buy antique jewelry trays today!
Do not use olive oil to polish a wooden bowl, or it will turn rancid. Wash and rinse bowl well if using an olive oil salad dressing.
Buy antique chairs today!
IS IT WISE TO REPAIR IT? Sometimes, what looks like damage actually makes an antique valuable. As with vintage cars, the original paint or finish on an antique desk might be prized, no matter what its condition.
Buy pewter antique jewelry today!
The Latest antique music jewelry box News
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.
Five Useful Gifts Every Collector Needs
There are a few things all collectors, dealers and antiques enthusiasts need to make their lives easier. If you're a practical shopper with an antiquer in your life, you'll definitely...
Greek Antiques - Collectibles and Artefacts
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:27 -0600
Ancient Grecian Coins, Jewelry, Carvings, Statues & Sculptures. Ancient plates, and artefacts from The Iron Age. Facts about the first bracelets, and Origins of Greek Coinage gives you information about the ancient coins that may help you determine their value as collectibles before you buy.
antique radio knobs
antique radio supplies
antique reproduction furniture
posted by The Appraiser | 6:55 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home