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Iron Beds

By Ken Marlborough

Iron beds are beds whose frames are made of iron. Iron is a good material for beds, because it is heavy, sturdy, and rustic. Many people like the "feel" of iron for their bedframes, because it gives an old world flair. The choice of a bed is important, as we spend almost one third of our life sleeping. Beds can be made of wood or metals. The most common metal beds are iron beds.

They come in exquisite styles. Iron beds are durable and often cost much less than wooden beds. People who have any problems related to their back or neck must consult a doctor before buying an iron bed.

Some iron beds are antiques. Because of iron's durability they have been handed over from one generation to the other. These antique beds can cost you a fortune. Many of them are auctioned by auction houses, which deal in antiques.

There are several web sites where one can purchase iron beds. Some of us, however, may not be thrilled by the idea of spending a few thousand dollars by just looking at the picture of a grand old iron bed with a beautiful canopy on a web site. Many of us may like to touch the bed and have a feel of it before buying it.

Generally, iron beds are preferred for pets also. The quality of an iron bed depends not only on its design and the comfort it provides, but also on the quality of iron used in making it. The price of an iron bed varies accordingly.

Iron Beds provides detailed information on Iron Beds, Wrought Iron Beds, Iron Dog Beds, Iron Bed Frames and more. Iron Beds is affiliated with Custom Crib Bedding.

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Be suspicious if the interior mechanism of a clock just looks too new. It is quite common for a new mechanism to be placed in an old case. If you are buying the clock for decorative and aesthetic reasons you may not care, but if the antique is to be an investment or part of a collection, the presence of a new mechanism essentially means the clock is a "fake."
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Get a Second Opinion. If you�re unsure about a piece and it�s expensive, get a second opinion from a friend who is knowledgeable about antiques or whose taste you trust. Ask the dealer if he or she will hold the piece for you until you return. If not, ask yourself how you�d feel if the piece weren�t there when you got back. If the heartbreak you�d experience would exceed the disappointment you�d feel paying more for the piece than it�s worth, buy it.
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Old World Collectibles

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Over 2000 items of Old World home decor and decorative collectibles, and an article about Mastering Old World Skills. The Reality TV programs of today have taught us how little we know about the old world's survival skills, or the ability to make things using old time hand tools & methods.

Nautical - Maritime Antiques and Collectibles

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:23:32 -0600
Unused Nautical gear in the olden days was used for scrap so now it's scarce, valued as collectibles that are often in reproductions. Here are some tips to help you know whether you're buying an antique or a reproduction that's been tweaked to look like the real thing.

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What Sort of Antiques Should You Collect?

By Allison Thompson

Antique collecting has now become one of the most competitive and exciting hobbies around the world. So if you are just starting out you are in for a real treat.

However, do not take the decision of collecting antiques lightly; it will change your life. But first you need to choose the type of antiques you want to collect and then concentrate on it, carry out as much research as possible before you rush in to your first purchase. What ever you do don�t do what some collectors have done where they have not chosen a niche item and just collect piles and piles of junk.

What you really need to consider as well when choosing what you are going to collect is as follows:-

Look at a period or time in history that has always held an interest for you?

Next look to make sure that you can afford to purchase items in your chosen item, you may be fascinated say by rare art, but unfortunately it may be unaffordable. So pick an item that is affordable to you.

But should you be collecting an item as an investor, and then it is good to invest in the best and highly recommended pricing guides that are available.

Next will you be placing your collection on display or will then be kept in a safe place? Are you going to display for all the world to see or are you just purchasing as an investment for the future.

Are you specifically collecting this item for a particular purpose, such as you wish to pass the collection on to your children or grandchildren, or great grandchildren or are they just to add decoration to a room.

It is advisable to consider all these points before you begin your collection.

What you should remember is choose what you want to collect, how you are going to collect it and in which way it will be displayed (if at all).

Allison Thompson webmaster of several sites a work at home mum now living in Spain. Who has become extremely interested in the antique market due to living in an area where history is rife and antiquities are common. or further information on this product please go to http://www.antiqueadventures.info.

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Bring a flashlight and a measuring tape when you go antiquing. Don�t forget to look underneath tables and inside cabinets, and follow other antique shopping tips.
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The market value of antiques changes if people become more or less interested in collecting and buying a certain type of item.Find out what's popular by talking to dealers and doing research on the Internet. The value of items like antique guns can be very specific when it comes to buyers' appreciation. Also, try to get a feel for emerging collectibles, things you can acquire now for a minimal investment but whose value will appreciate with the passage of time. For well established collecting genres like furniture or dishware, extensive collecting guides with charts of approximate values based on condition are readily available.
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Look Inside, Under & Behind. The interior or back of the piece may be a different color or finish, but it, too, should be uniform; irregularities indicate that the piece has been repaired. Look at the corner blocks (also called �glue blocks�) underneath a chair, table or cabinet. The blocks should be the same color as surrounding wood; variations in color or texture are a sign that the corner blocks have been replaced.
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Asian Antiques from Thailand, China, Japan and Tibet

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Ancient Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, Hindu and more in Asian antiques. Ancient beads, seeds, bracelets and pebbles used as a medium of exchange in the early days around 200 - 300 BC, have been discovered in Thailand, including old Roman copper coins dating back to 270 BC.

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Antique sacks of unsearched gems, civil war portraits, old home furnishings, antique prints including cowboy photos and drawings from the old Wild West, Indian relics and more. But how do you really know an item is the real deal? Is it really a collectible or someone else's discarded piece of junk? Here are tips from a Garage-Sale Junkie who swears by the collectible items she's found.

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