Donald H asked:


I have a horde of antiques and collectibles that I’ve researched and still know nothing.
I mean online sites. Antique shops are highly questionable sometimes they will tell you a low value, just to try to buy it for themselves, and I have had them tell me if they helped me it wouldn’t be free.

LUCIANO

nomoregames47 asked:


My mother has a a very old china teapot that only says ‘Made in England’, and an equally old set of salt and pepper shakers that may be silver. I’m trying to research this for her, not so much to find out their value as to find out what she actually has.

MILES

slyr4lf asked:


I have 2 antique chairs queen ann 1700’s and lots of other things,and i want to find some photos that look like them and get an idea how much there selling for and for free!

ADAM

DLS asked:


Should I sell to a dealer or try Ebay? I have linens, castiron cookware and wood crates.

ESTEBAN

David Reichman asked:


“Over the hills and through the woods, to antique stores we go” will be the heading of your road trip planner this winter as you search for treasures in warm antique stores! Once the Holidays are safely behind us, what lies ahead are approximately 18 weekends where you’ll be warmer indoors than outdoors. But that doesn’t mean you’re restricted to staring at the walls of your own home. On the contrary, this is a great time to check out other interior walls and save some money to boot. Hotels routinely offer off-season rates. Restaurants, especially those in popular summer destination-zones, offer winter specials. Stores also offer deep discounts on inventory that didn’t sell over the holidays.

Add some zip to your road trip planner by creating an antique hunting weekend getaway by choosing towns and cities known for their antiques and collectibles. Visit some of the best towns to find those treasures that excite you, from antique jewelry and country collectibles to handmade quilts.

Take a peek below at the following antique spots, from “tucked in the corner” gems to extensive antique malls (arranged alphabetically by state).

*San Diego, California - Known more for expansive beaches and summer fun, San Diego has its share of history, including Antique Row. Located in the heart of downtown San Diego, this spot offers a variety of vintage gems in several specialty shops like jewelry, hats, clothing, and rare records and soundtracks.

*Savannah, Georgia - Savannah’s has a charm built on the city’s respect for its past and well worth your road trip planning. Nowhere is this more evident that in the many small neighborhoods, which often seem more like pictures from a storybook. The Old South permeates throughout and you’re sure to find antiques with interesting stories behind them.

*Mount Dora, Florida - Enjoy staying at an award winning B & B and spend some time exploring the Amish Cupboard & Country Stuff, which has a wide selection of antiques and collectibles in an Amish-themed store.

*St. Louis, Missouri - For an interesting theme change, try Cherokee Street Antiques Row. This is an old neighborhood shopping district that’s become known for its antique shops. It attracts people looking for antiques of all kinds, from books to furniture to jewelry and certainly what is best termed as “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure”. This district includes 5 blocks of shops, open daily (though some close on Mondays).

*Hartwood Gardens in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania - There are actually six Allegheny County Parks, but the Hartwood includes a magnificent 16th century-style Tudor mansion filled with original English and American antiques. Check out this link for the awesome photos.

*Quechee Gorge Village in Vermont - This village features a country store, an antique mall, craft center, toy and train museum, and a diner. This makes for a particularly easy road trip to plan and one that gives you the bonus of driving in a section of Vermont known for its scenic beauty and Quechee Lakes, a private community located on the border of Vermont and New Hampshire.

*Fredericksburg, Virgina - A 40-block national historic district embraces the city’s downtown area and contains more than 350 buildings dating to the 18th and 19th centuries. Filling your road trip planner will be easy here as you’ll find plenty of shops in this historic town.

So, let Winter throw its temper tantrums; any road trip planner knows she can still have an indoor adventure sifting through the goods found in antique stores.



TOMAS

Dave Poon asked:


Have you ever seen or touched an antique small box? You will surely feel the thrill of holding or touching the object which were once touch or used by ancient set of hands.

You will also be amazed by just looking on the rare and ancient boxes made from a hundred year old wood. It could be made of amboina, satin wood, coromandel, or burled yews that were mostly used hundred years ago to make boxes and other furniture.

An antique box can be irresistible for many people who are into antique collections. Collecting antique boxes made in the 18th and 19th centuries will make you feel the history of the box.

The woodwork that is primarily seen on the surface clearly indicates the broad spectrum of the craftsmanship. You will see most antique boxes that are designed with inlay or lacquers.

Details on how these antique boxes were made can be seen on the designed elements that were used. If you are into collecting antique boxes, you will be fascinated with the different types and designs that display the antiqueness and royalty of the box.

Many antique boxes are said to have been popularized since the rise of cabinet making is recognized as a professional craft.

Most boxes are painted with a nice picture of life and exquisite design for those who are in the higher classes of the society.

In those times especially in the 18th and 19th century periods, boxes were basic things and they function to unlimited variations. It depends on the person using the box and the needs of time.

Boxes are said to be art objects in the 16th century. One of the most famous craftsmen to be recognized during this period was Chippendale.

He was so popular in making state of the art cabinets and with his unique designs of small boxes such as the jewelry box. Since then, boxes were made with decorative designs and styles.

For antique box collectors, taking good care of these valuable items is important. There are also some who may have inherited antiques boxes but they do not know how to maintain their condition.

Caring for antique items properly has many benefits to offer you in the future. It ensures the owner that it can be passed to their loved ones and may also be sold with a higher value.

Here are some tips on how you can take care and restore your antiques and other collectible items.

1. Place your items on a proper display storage area. You have to keep such valuable items out of the reach of children.

2. When cleaning an antique box, make sure to use lint free cloth to get rid of the dust.

3. Wooden boxes should only be waxed with quality beeswax.

4. Always remember to avoid placing furnishings in bright light and avoid over exposure to sunlight.

5. Place your items on an average temperature area. Secure them in a place to keep them protected from moisture. Temperature and humidity changes can damage the wooden surfaces of the box.

Owning valuable collection of antique boxes and other collectible items is a privilege. It is important to take proper care on your antique boxes.

This will not only help you to increase their current values but you may also pass its history to many generations to come.



TROY

laurabuchanan01 asked:


I have a dining set with vener from the 1940’s would like to redo it as the vener iscoming off it looks terrible.

KENT