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Thursday, January 29, 2009

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Antique Magazines and Newspapers. There are a number of popular magazines, newsletters and newspapers on the market. They tend to be regionally based. A popular one out east is the Maine Antique Digest, In the midwest Iowa Collector's Journal, The Old Times, look for them in your region of the country. The more national ones are The Antique Trader, Antique Week. Again, your local dealers will be a good resource.
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A badly worn or discolored varnish should probably be removed. But, if the finish is shellac, it should be restored or left "as is," never stripped or replaced. If you aren't sure which is on your antique table or desk, find out before you touch it with a stripper.
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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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Estate Jewelry - Antique or Vintage - Which is Which

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:21:51 -0600
When it comes to estate jewelry there is always much confusion about what is and what is not estate jewelry. Although many pieces of estate jewelry are antique, many pieces are also vintage, retro, or fairly modern. Estate jewelry also does not mean fine jewelry. Estate jewelry can be costume or ...

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