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Antique buying can be a complicated process, since there are genuine articles, reproductions, and outright fakes. Protect yourself and your antique investments by reading these expert tips.
Advice, Guides and Buying Hints:
BBC - Antiques - Collectors guides - Furniture chests
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Chests of drawers are among the most indispensable pieces of furniture for storage and, not surprisingly, have been made in huge numbers over the centuries. They're still among the most easily available and inexpensive pieces of antique furniture - although naturally there are rare and expensive ones as well.
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BBC - Antiques - Expert tips - 20th century classics
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One of the strange things about getting older is seeing objects from one's past appearing in antique shops. Decorative arts from the 1950s, 60s and 70s are becoming increasingly collectable. Madeleine Marsh, has tips and advice on what to look out for.
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BBC - Antiques - Expert tips - Antique cards
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Greetings cards have exchanged hands since the 18th century and are now a popular collecting area. Clive Farahar from the Antiques Roadshow, has advice on starting a collection; where to buy, what to avoid and affordable cards to collect.
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Be Aware When Buying Antiques
- by Mark Edmund
Debby and Ron Christman of Delafield Antiques in Delafield say that people should not hesitate to take a good look at antique furniture prior to purchasing it.
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Buying Antiques at Auctions Part 1
- by Chuck DeLaney
Going Once, Going Twice: A Guide to Buying Antiques, Art and Accessories at Auctions is a five part buying guide for people looking to buy antiques at auctions.
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Gold Jewelry Hallmarking Secrets Revealed (Expert Information)
- by David Foard
This article regarding gold jewelry hallmarking is full of valuable hallmarking information that you should know if you are about to purchase antique jewelry. This information also provides a bit of knowledgeable background and history regarding jewelry making.
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Grandfather Clocks Through the Centuries (Expert Information)
- by P Strides
You can learn more about the history of grandfather clock-making starting from 1582 when Galileo made a fascinating discovery. Read on and become more of an expert in grandfather clocks - especially if you have plans to become a collector. Knowledge will increase your buying power.
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