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Collecting antique furniture, decorative items, or even antique hardware is an excellent hobby or even a profession, but buying and selling antiques, while rewarding, can be a complicated undertaking. To be a successful antiques collector you will have to educate yourself on the exact value of antiques in your area of interest
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Clocks are intricate mechanisms and can be delicate. When you are interested in a piece, try to find out if the clock is in good working order. Some older clocks will only run well if they are absolutely level. If possible, try to have the piece examined by an independent clockmaker. In some instances a clock will retain its value even if the workings have been reconditioned but in other cases the piece becomes virtually worthless without the original mechanism.
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First, research your furniture. Know what era it is from, and the materials, techniques, and finishes of that time period. Find out how valuable it is, and why.
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To prevent mildew damage to old photographs and art work hung on damp or outside walls, tape or glue a sheet of plastic to the back to create a vapor barrier.
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Oriental and Persian Area Rug Styles - Patterns and Designs

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The older an oriental rug is, the greater its value. In Persian Area Rugs, the hand made rugs are one of a kind but there are many, listed by the city of production, from Arak to Tabriz and Tribal, which are the rugs woven by nomadic groups. Perhaps the most well-known of the Tabriz works are the twin Ardabil carpets most likely made for the shrine at Ardabil, today in the collections of the Victoria and Albert.

Learn to Value Antiques Like an Appraiser

Does the thought process appraisers use to value antiques and collectibles seem like Greek to you? That's totally understandable. It takes years of study to be able to tick those...

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