The Buzz: You, Glue, Antique Restorations

By Buzz Kaplan, Decorati Contributing Antiques Editor and author of The Buzz on Antiques . Museum quality restorations, like those that we do at C. Mariani , increase the value of an antique and return it to its original beauty or at least a period-appropriate approximation. The problem in our business is that most “antique restorers” restore a piece by stripping it of its patina and applying a brand new finish. And VOILA: instant garbage. And this is why when you watch Antiques Roa

Antique Shops Online

One thing that you will know if you are interested in antiquing is that there are antique shops located all over the world. When people think of antiques and antiquing, what they think about is buying items that and then hoping someday that they will gain value. When it comes to buying things that will go up in value, antiquing is generally a good way to go. Not only are there antique shops in virtually every city, but these days you an also find plenty of antique shops online as well. If a pe

2007 Was a Banner Year for Auctions Hosted by R.m. Smythe Co. With

Sep.29, 2009 in UncategorizedManhattan, New York – January 31, 2008 – R. M. Smythe Co. held 6 auctions in 2007 offering historical autographs, currency, coins, stocks, bonds, antiques and even two cannons. While compiling a list of the more interesting lots that sold in 2007, the one unifying factor that fits all of the items listed is that collectors were looking for quality merchandise. This relentless search for quality became evident in heavy bidding activity resulting in final b

Mantle Clocks

Antiques -gt; Decorative Arts -gt; Clocks - Antique mantle clocks are a wonderful investment that not only beautify your home, but also provide you with a great conversation piece. Many antique mantle clocks are true works of art and with careful shopping, you may even end up with one that used to grace the palace of a royal, or that one stood on the mantle of someone famous. If you are looking for a great new antique, a mantle clock is a wonderful choice. Here’s what you need to know

Antique Wedding Dress

Antiques -gt; Textiles, Linens -gt; Lace, Crochet, Doilies Wedding dresses are a big business today, but many people prefer the look of an antique wedding dress to the more modern gowns. Choosing a vintage dress is certainly one way to make your wedding unique, as it’s highly unlikely that any or your friends or peers will be getting married in the same or even remotely similar dress. Why choose from a catalog or the racks of a bridal store when you can choose an antique wedding dres

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