Antiques

Victor Epand asked:


Antique lamps are a special medium through which you can bring light and history into your home. There are several different kinds of antique lamps that you can choose from. As a part of your home decor, antique lamps can serve the function of bringing light, as well as adding class and style to your home.

Antique kerosene lamps are wonderful for decorating your kitchen, especially if you have a country style design. You can put them on your desk or hang one up in the bathroom. They are great for the front porch or to light up the back yard as well. The flicker of a flame adds to the beauty of an antique kerosene lamp, which makes it an excellent choice. These days, this type of lamp is primarily used for camping trips, and you can certainly use it for that. It is nice to add it to your home, however.

If you prefer another style of antique lamp, try an antique piano lamp. They can be clipped onto things like a desk and used as a reading lamp or they can light up a framed picture on a shelf or the fireplace mantel. Piano lamps can be used in the hallway or in the kitchen. The style permits antique piano lamps to be a part of just about any room of your house.

For those looking for something a little bit larger, and antique floor lamp might serve the purpose. Antique floor lamps are tall and slender. They are usually designed with special lamp shades of colored glass, frills, and brass stands. They can light up a corner, or the whole room. Antique floor lamps certainly command attention in whatever room they are in. They go best in living rooms, family rooms, dens, and hallways. It is nice to sit on an easy chair and read under an antique floor lamp.

There are many more types, sizes and styles of antique lamps, including antique crystal lamps, antique bridge lamps, and antique oil lamps. Each type has its own special features. It is all up to you how much you would like to spend on your antique lamp. Determine your budget, think about where you will put the lamp, and consider what you will use the lamp for. Once you have a good idea about these things, you can go ahead an shop for your very own antique lamp.



KIM

Rini Brown asked:


John Giles Antiques Shop

UK - Premier Antique Dealer Petworth

Antique Shop in Petworth, UK supplies an eclectic mix of formal antiques,

country/provincial furniture and decorative antique furniture from England,

France, Sweden, Italy and other European countries. We also supply some

Anglo-Indian antiques.

At John Giles Antiques you will find pieces of furniture in oak, mahogany,

pine, fruitwood and other woods from 17th century to 20th century. John Giles is

a member of LAPADA (The Association of Art and Antique Dealers) and has been in

the antique business for over 25 years.

The stock consists of chairs/benches, dressers/servers, tables/desks,

cupboards/trunks, mirrors / lamps, linen presses, chests of drawers, bookcases /

stools, garden urns and Miscellaneous antique items.? At John Giles Antiques you

will find pieces of furniture in oak, mahogany, pine, fruitwood and other woods

including exotic hardwoods such as rosewood, goncalo alves, satinwood, pad oak,

teak etc plus some with a painted finish from the 17th century, 18th century,

19th century and 20th century.

Our verities products include such as Regency Period Faux Rosewood

Armchair,Victorian hall chairs, Antique Anglo Chinese/Indian Armchair, Antique

upholstered wing chair, Painted Bench, Antique wing chair, Georgian Oak Dresser,

pine server,Antique oak low dresser.

Transport/ shipping can be arranged for home and overseas buyers. John Giles

Antiques has shop premises in the high street of the picturesque town of

Petworth, West Sussex, selling to the antique trade (dealers, interior

designers/ decorators) and private clients. Transport/ shipping can be arranged

for home and overseas buyers.

We have a good collection of resources for our visitors. We offer the best

antique services in UK and overseas. In case of any enquiry please contact us or

e-mail at

john@johngilesantiques.co.uk



JIMMY

hoover asked:


Like on the Antiques Roadshow. Where do I go from High School? What kind of school, and where are the school(s) located? Anyone know how much they make?

TOMMY

Raquelz asked:


I am moving back to New York from abroad and need to furnish my apartment from top to bottom. I have a tight budget but love antiques. I was wondering if anyone knows where to get beautiful things for great prices… Thanks!!

ALVARO

Rini Brown asked:


Petworth Antique

Centre And Market UK – Antique Traders UK

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UK based antique offers petworth antique Centre supplies period and

decorative furniture and garden ornaments and statuary in the beautiful medieval

town of Petworth,West Sussex. Our antique center established in 1967, and since

today it is one of the best informative website in UK offering the historical

market town of Petworth.

Our main Products are following

1: Period and decorative English, Continental and Oriental furniture

2: ?Garden ornaments and statuary

3: Oil paintings, water colours, prints, silhouettes and books

4: Pottery, porcelain, china, glass

5: Clocks, watches, barometers, tools

6: Jewellery, silver, copper and brass

7: Textiles, rugs, linen, lace, costume, samplers and fans

Check out our shop location.Our shop and antique centre is a haven for

antiques lovers and collectors. We also offer a good resource for our visitors

for getting more links from our website.

Over thirty established dealers includes in this antique shop offers period

and decorative English, Continental and Oriental furniture,garden ornaments and

statuary, oil paintings, water colours, pottery, porcelain, china glass ,

clocks, watches, jewellery, textiles, rugs, fans and many more antique items.

In case of any enquiry please Contact our Proprietor Mr. Doris Rayment and

e-mail at

info@petworthantiquecentre.co.uk



SEAN

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.



KELVIN

78 asked:


I’m cleaning out my deceased grandmother’s closet, and found tons of old costume jewelry. Some of it is cheap plastic and going to Goodwill, but some of it is actually nice stuff. I saw an Antiques Roadshow once that said a lot of the old broaches were collector’s items and were actually worth money, so the question is, where do I start to try to sell or auction some of it?

EDUARDO

SPQRCLAUDIUS asked:


I need someone who is reliable and inexpensive in the San Francisco area who knows his stuff about ancient to 19th century coins, sculptures, paintings, etc. Is there an independent ratings service or website?

I am particularly interested in coin experts and Japanese ceramics experts.

WAYNE

trishapooh22 asked:


I have an kitchen table, that my grandmother bought in 1928. I don’t want to throw it out, and got to the trash. I would like to bring it to an antiques store. Dose anyone know a Antiques store in New Jersey area?

VAUGHN

David Faulkner asked:


Anyone with even the most minimal knowledge of antiques will know that they have to be treasured and well looked after. Being over a hundred years old, they will need regular restoration as well as routine cleaning whatever your use for them. Eventually they will also need antique furniture hardware product restoration to save them from irreparable damage. Think of it as surgery for furniture!

Antique furniture hardware product restoration is a chore simply because it may prove impossible to get hold of the parts needed to actually complete the process. Doorknobs, latches, hinges, hooks and chest lifts are all rare unless you manage to get lucky and find a dealer with a similar piece that is irreparable. Despite the availability status of the parts you need, there are still some essential nuggets of knowledge you should know before attempting antique furniture hardware product restoration. For more info see http://www.antiquefurniturersource.com/Antique_Furniture_Collections/ on Antique Furniture Collections

1. Always search for the materials you need for antique furniture hardware product restoration from home. Availability may mean that trawling the various shops is a complete waste of time. Try calling local antique dealers and stores and then contact those further away if need be. You could also try searching on the Internet. Always narrow your search to those that specialise in the era of your particular piece first as they will often yield more success.

2. Be prepared to travel to pick up the materials you need for antique furniture hardware product restoration. You may want to have the parts mailed to you if they are found in another country, but always be prepared to do anything to protect your investment.

3. Ask a professional for advice. Antique furniture hardware product restoration is a complex process and it only takes one small mistake to permanently ruin your piece so make sure that you seek advice and maybe the services of a professional. Several experts would be prepared to give you quotes so check up on them before selecting a man for the job if you do not want to attempt it yourself.

4. Be prepared to pay out. Antique furniture hardware product restoration is an expensive business. It is usually worth every penny to save your investment but you should be prepared for a hefty bill.

There is one golden rule when it comes to looking after your pieces of antique furniture. Prevention is better than cure. This is the golden rule and following these tips may just help you to prevent the need for antique furniture hardware product restoration arising:

1. Establish a routine and stick to it as far as cleaning goes. Always use a soft cloth to wipe down antique furniture once or twice a week.

2. Wax every antique piece you have every two months with a small measure of furniture wax. This will prevent build up and keep your furniture healthy.

3. Keep antiques out of direct sunlight because they may fade.

4. Do not use any harsh solvents, detergents or polishes because the chemicals may just stain it permanently.



WILBERT