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If You Have Any Antique
Clocks...Keep Them. They May Be Valuable Keepsakes
Been shopping for antique clocks lately?
It’s strange that when something is new they are
fascinating and cutting edge. Then they become a common
place. After a century or so, they become rare, untouchable
museum pieces or antiques. An antique clock is not
different. It acts as a representation of the time past, a
reflection of the culture transformed.
Or it may just look great!
more A Brief History
of Furniture from 1600 to 1850
1500-1600
Some important changes in furniture construction took place
in the sixteenth century. Panel and frame construction
allowed for lighter furniture which was easier to move. This
caused a separation from the methods of the turners and
carpenters and a joiners guild formed that helped set the
standards of quality furniture making. Oak was still used
but was beginning to be replaced near the end of this
century by walnut as it had a finer grain making it easier
for carving. Carving was largely the favoured method of
decorating furniture. The chest of drawers and upholstered
furniture were also introduced late in the 16th century.
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Gold Jewellery
Hallmarking Secrets RevealedWe should be
familiar with the BASIC hallmarks mentioned on the website.
It might pay you to read them again, just to bring you up to
speed and ensure you have grasped the principles. If you
have not yet had the chance to read them please go to the
website listed below.
Let's quickly remind ourselves where we should be
regarding Hallmarks.
The first three marks mentioned before were:
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Antique Oriental Rugs
These are the largest antique Oriental rug dealers,
importers, providers, online galleries and companies
available in the United States.
Krikor Markarian antique rug and carpet gallery (markarianantiquerugs.com):
Located in New York City, Krikor Markarian specializes in
collectible antique tribal rugs and other woven artefacts
from the main Near Eastern and Asian weaving areas. It
features 19th century Caucasian rugs, 19th century Persian
tribal and village rugs, antique Central Asian weavings and
antique Anatolian rugs.
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Starting a Collection of
Vintage SilverwareIs seems everyone I meet or
know loves browsing antique stores and malls and has started
a collection of some kind. And, as someone who frequently
goes “antiquing” I can tell you, vintage silverware pieces
have become popular and are relatively easy to find.
Maybe you’ve thought about collecting a few pieces to
serve with or would really like a complete set for special
occasions. Whatever the case may be, it’s helpful to know a
little bit about vintage silverware (flatware) and what to
look for when purchasing pieces. Consider the following when
buying:
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Interesting
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