World-renowned experts appraise antiques and collectibles at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Norwalk, CT.
Written by admin on September 4, 2010 – 4:26 am -By Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will host its third annual Antiques Appraisal Weekend, October 2 and 3, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., at 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, Conn. In our ever-changing world, we continually revisit and reappraise our past to better understand the present. History can be a learning tool, but it can also be a profitable business when it comes to art and collectibles. It is no surprise, especially now in these troubled economic times, that millions of people are tuning into TV shows such as PBS’ Antiques Roadshow, Pawn Stars, and American Pickers. Today, as never before, dusting off family heirlooms and rummaging through attics and basements has become a national pastime, as well as an exciting... more
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Tips on How to Shop For Antique Furniture
Written by admin on August 23, 2010 – 10:50 pm -When you antique furniture shop, you’ll find wonderful unique pieces that will work with any style and interior design…from rustic to country to sleek modern/contemporary. However, you need to be careful as there are a great many fakes and reproductions in the marketplace. The best way to avoid being tempted to buy a fake or reproduction is to do some research first… Tip 1 Research and become familiar with style/period names of those you like best. Sellers categorize furniture mostly by style ie: Victorian, Queen Anne, Chippendale, Louis XVI, etc… Tip 2 Visit the antiques department in bookstores or check the library for books and reference material on your chosen style/period. The Internet is also a great source for information and... more
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About Early American Antique Primitive Furniture
Written by admin on August 18, 2010 – 12:26 am -by Kelly Willoughby Throughout America's history, craftsmen have honed their skills to build exquisite pieces of furniture. Other people built makeshift pieces of furniture to make do until they could afford the real pieces. These makeshift pieces are known as "primitives." Periods of American Furniture Eight periods of furniture styles evolved throughout America's early history, according to the "Field Guide to Early American Furniture." They include Puritan Span (1650-1690), William and Mary (1690-1720), Queen Anne (1720-1750), Chippendale (1750-1775), Hepplewhite (1785-1800), Sheraton (1800-1820), American Empire (1820-1840) and Early Victorian (1840-1865). According to "Field Guide to Early American Furniture," the gap in time between the... more
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How safe are your antiques as burglaries rise?
Written by admin on March 10, 2010 – 1:38 am -As the recession bites into more people’s pockets and ever before, and we enter the run up to Christmas in earnest, burglaries are set to rise. However, today’s burglars aren’t just content with stealing easy to sell items such as television sets, DVD players and jewelry; they’re also looking for antique furniture, antique desks and other high class items that can fetch a lot of money if sold on through the right channels. Antiques have been targeted in burglaries lately with a theft from a home last week resulting in 500 different antiques being stolen. The owner of the home returned home to find that the door of his house had been broken down and his collection of antique watches had been taken by thieves. Some of the watches stolen... more
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A Guide To Buying the Best Antique Furniture
Written by admin on March 7, 2010 – 7:40 pm -By: Kristina Keffer Antique furniture is very popular today. With the real estate market in the state it is in now, many real estate marketers believe that placing some antique furniture in a home will greatly increase the assumed sale value. Additionally, spending money on buying antique furniture for a home is a wise investment. The antique furniture never loses its value, and in many cases appreciates; the value of the antique furniture may increase as time goes by. Although it is very easy to buy antique furniture today (you can even get the delivered to your doorsteps by ordering it online), several factors are to be considered to make your purchase more profitable. This guide will help you to identify and buy the best antique furniture... more
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