Antique collecting is enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds-there are millions of buyers out there who want your stuff. Redecorating the house? Buyers are looking for all sorts of...
Did you know that the expensive "crackle medium" you buy in cans is really just plain old white (elmer's) glue? Any white glue will work just like the really expensive stuff in cans. We all love the "shabby...
BUYING VINTAGE PRINTS http://stores.ebay.com/APRILS-ATTIC-TREASURES_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ0QQftidZ2QQpZ2QQtZ Hello to all once again in the realm of Thrift Stores, Antique Hunters, and Estate Sales!!...
The first thing to determine before refinishing your stove is "What are you going to do with it?" If your stove is for display only, then a good coat of Heat Resistant paint is fine, and stay away from...
This guide will introduce you to the first hard paste porcelain produced in Europe. We will explore the porcelain manufactory's history, introduce key periods, and briefly discuss marks. Meissen Note:The...
98 unique and unusual descriptive words like ACANTHUS, BOBECHES, CLOISONNE, EPERGNE, FAIENCE, GIRANDOLE, LUSTERWARE, MORIAGE, PIPKIN, REPOUSSE, TAFFETA, VERDIGRIS, ect.If you find these to be helpful, kindly...
One of the most common questions I get from my customers is why it matters whether a dog is cast iron, versus some other kind of metal, and how you can tell the difference. First of all, I would like to state...
This guide will define, in general terms,what Is, and what Is Not, Satsuma. We have been collecting, researching, studying, buying and selling fine Satsuma since 1971. Our guides will assist you in...
A blacklight is a great tool to use when inspecting antiques and collectables. It can detect repairs, flaws, cracks and paintovers. The blacklight will show restored or touched up areas on an antique painting....
For non-Japanese, being able to make the right choice, when it comes to Japanese Calligraphy, is quite difficult. I am a Japanese calligrapher with almost 40 years experience. I would like to give you here...
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