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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 and those just interested in finding out about old things, 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,
antique tips, and recommendations for caring
for your collections. Come in, browse around, and come back often to
see what's new.
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Poor Man's Silver
Pewter vessels have been around since ancient times. The
Romans made and used them daily. Churches used pewter candlesticks,
chalices, and alms dishes until 1175 when silver and gold came into
favor. But when they contributed their silver and gold pieces to ransom
Richard the Lion-Hearted during the Crusades, they turned back to
pewter.
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Cookie Jars—Good as Gold
Today,
the term “cookie jar” refers to a folder in a computer that stores
“cookies,” or files containing information about the user for use by
online companies. But it’s the term’s more traditional use as a storage
container for delicious morsels of sweet goodness made by mothers and
grandmothers over the years that some collectors will give their eye
teeth–and sometimes their savings–to acquire. For cookie jars have
become as good as gold in the collectible market.
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The Pottery of Dave
the Potter
when Dave created it, this jar was just one of thousands produced by
slaves in the potteries of the Edgefield District of South Carolina.
Often called “Dave pots,” these vessels have sparked the interest of
pottery collectors in recent years because they’re signed, dated and
made by an enslaved African-American. So what makes Dave’s jars stand
out from all the others?
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articles on
The Antiques Almanac.com—and come back often.
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BACK IN
TIME
Read about
antiques in history.
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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LOOKING THROUGH
ROSE-COLORED GLASSES
by Bob Brooke
 For
more than a decade, Ed Kleppinger has been looking through
rose-colored glasses. No, not eyeglasses but rather his collection of
thousands of pieces of ruby stain pattern
glass,
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THE ORIGIN OF
AFTERNOON
TEAAnna Maria,
the seventh Duchess of Bedford of Woburn Abbey in Bedforshire, England
discovered late
afternoon tea such a perfect refreshment that she soon started
inviting her friends to join her in her room for this new social event.
And it really was more of a social event than a meal as ladies didn’t
come to eat but to meet their friends, gossip, and chat about the latest
fashions and scandals of the day. Read more.
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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
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Do
you love to poke around at garage sales and antique shops, but can't
tell the difference between Colonial and Victorian? Do you dream of
owning an old Oriental rug or a Meissen figurine, but worry that the
dealer might gouge you on the price? Ron Zoglin demystifies the
terminology of the antique world and shows you how to find, bargain
for, buy, and decorate with antiques.