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AN-TIQUE (an-teek)
An object having
special value because of its age, especially a domestic item, piece of
furniture or decorative arts object esteemed for its artistry, beauty,
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The
Antiques Almanac, a reference site for beginning and intermediate
collectors, is your first stop on the Web in your search for
information about antiques and collectibles. Here, you’ll find
articles on a variety of American and international antiques,
including furniture, china, glass, silver, and other decorative arts
from the Colonial, Empire, Victorian, and Art Nouveau Periods, plus
vintage and modern collectibles, plus interesting historical facts,
antiques book reviews, antique tips, and recommendations for caring
for your collection.
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Biedermeier
Furniture
Many people probably
believe that the design concept of "form follows function"
began with the Bauhaus in Germany during the 1930s. In fact, it began
a century before in southern Germany and Austria during the
Beidermeier Era, a German-based decorative movement which spread
throughout Europe from 1815 to 1848.
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A
Snapshot in Time
Because they’re
dated, old magazines, especially those from the first half of the 20th
century, offer a snapshot of a specific time. Reading the articles,
looking at the photos and the advertisements, all give you a sense of
the moment.
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Weaving
Their Way Into History
In the world of antiques, many people
frown on reproductions, but at Family Heir-Loom Weavers of Red Lion,
just outside of York, Pennsylvania, history is a precious commodity.
Here, in a former Meadow View Dairy milk bottling plant, David and
Carole Kline and their son, Patrick, re-create historic fabrics and
carpets for use in
re-enactments and historic homes. More
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Stay tuned for lots of new
articles on antiques and collectibles, plus some all new features.
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CARING
FOR YOUR COLLECTIONS
An occasional feature about caring
for your antiques and collectibles.
ANTIQUES
TO VIEW
A new feature showcasing outstanding museums where you
can see unusual
antiques.
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Winter
Sports Museum Educates Customers
by Bob Brooke
While
all antique dealers sell items from the past, few take advantage of them
to teach their customers a little about the items’ history. The folks
at Ski Country Antiques in Evergreen, Colorado, have done just that.
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How to Recognize and
Refinish Antiques for Pleasure and Profit
Have
you ever bought an antique or collectible that was less than perfect and
needed some TLC? Bob's new book offers tips and step-by- step
instructions for simple maintenance and restoration of common antiques.
Read an
Excerpt
Order from Amazon.com
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Have Bob speak
on antiques to your group or organization.
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Why not offer
a course
All About
Antiques
as a
fundraiser?
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In
this handy guide, the Kovels offer advice on selling a variety of
antiques and collectibles in 75 categories, all arranged in
alphabetical order. They discuss everything from where’s the market
to appraisals to the proper procedures for a house sale and dealing
with auction houses.