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| Blog Name: | Inktiques |
| Url: | http://apps.inktiques.com/Blog/ |
| Language: | English |
| Topics: | antiques, vintage, inkwells |
| Description: | Inktiques ‘the blog’- for passionate dealers and collectors - info and conversation of all things in the Antiques & Vintage collecting world. Michelle Greysen is a professional writer and an antique-a-holic who found a way to combine her two career passions into one world that crosses over daily in her writing-lifestyle in her unique antiques shop, Inktiques featuring vintage and collector books, inkwells, all things collectible in the office world, and so much more! She is a valued knowledgeable antique and book dealer, writes national magazine freelance features, and is currently working on antique travel guides, writing an inspirational book for writers, and is developing her first fiction novel. Site information & content © Michelle Greysen, Greysen Ink Inc. www.GreysenInk.com / Unauthorized use of material is prohibited. |
| Popularity: | 22 Followers |
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Determining the age of an antique ...
The old adage of experience comes with age is especially true in the area of antique appraisal. The older the antique the more experience one will need in determining true age. The greater you knowledge and background of your area of collecting the quicker it will become to pinpoint the era. The clues to the dating of antique furniture are in the items themselves and on close scrutiny there are many factors to consider. The authenticity of the antique is first to determined as many of the checklist items to follow will rely on the fact that the item is indeed genuine. Normal signs of aging, patinas, natural discolouration of metals over time along with authentic marking
The old adage of experience comes with age is especially true in the area of antique appraisal. The older the antique the more experience one will need in determining true age. The greater you knowledge and background of your area of collecting the quicker it will become to pinpoint the era. The clues to the dating of antique furniture are in the items themselves and on close scrutiny there are many factors to consider. The authenticity of the antique is first to determined as many of the checklist items to follow will rely on the fact that the item is indeed genuine. Normal signs of aging, patinas, natural discolouration of metals over time along with authentic marking
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