Antiques

Lia A asked:


I’m researching information on buying and selling antiques for profit (how it’s done, what qualifies as antique, the legal aspects, etc.) and am looking for an all-in-one guide or website that covers it in greater detail. Any information you can provide would be helpful. Thanks.

ELTON

Molly asked:


I have small antiques (children’s spoons) and I have large antiques (dining table/4 chairs). I have NO idea how to find the value, nor do I know how to unload them. I know eBay is an option for the small things, but what about the large pieces? I need help! Thanks.

SILAS

jackie_canastaaddict asked:


I am in the process of cleaning out my parents house containing 50 years worth of “stuff” and I don’t know what might be valuable as antiques.

MALCOLM

search rankpros asked:


With a large range of antique dining furniture, you can choose a fine antique dining table or a rustic dining table. We stock everything from fruitwood farmhouse kitchen tables to elegant mahogany dining tables. We also stock a wide selection of antique buffet (sideboard/dresser) to compliment the antique dining tables collection.

For antique bedroom furniture, your French bedroom could be finished with gilded antique mirrors, French antiques chairs, a beautiful painted French antiques mirror, a Louis XV antique chest of drawers and of course one of our fabulous French antique beds !

Our antique office furniture range has beautiful antique desks and occasionally we find antique writing desk chairs to match. Not forgetting our French antiques furniture sofa and chaise collection. We guarantee our pieces will be of a superior quality and better price than anything else you will find in Australia.

Trading since 1989, we have sold antiques through interior design partnerships, retail showrooms, trade & private fairs, auction houses, and most recently, the internet - which we now focus on exclusively. Every piece is hand selected in France by ourselves, before being shipped directly to Australia for certification by customs.

We really hope you enjoy our current collection and should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via phone or email. Urban Maison works closely with Allied Pickfords, Wridgways and various other international and local firms, who offer very reliable and cost effective solutions for delivery.

Whether you require a dining table delivered to Perth or Sydney or even container shipping to America, Asia or Europe, Urban Maison can arrange a quote on your behalf.

To give you an idea of price, the average cost of shipping most pieces of furniture with Allied Pickfords to all Australian Metro destinations is $350 (with the exception of Perth, which is $450).

However, single chairs, some beds and other smaller items can be delivered by courier. For example, the average cost of shipping a single chair to all Australian Metro destinations is $120 (with the exception of Perth, which is $180).

When you have decided which piece(s) are of interest, please provide us with the product number(s) plus your postcode, so we may provide you with an exact quotation.



SHAUN

Dogmom asked:


I have several old and antique items around my house but I really don’t know where to find information on this stuff.

PIERRE

tennisgurl asked:


do you like to shop in antiques stores?

JESS

Janice McSherry asked:


When people think of fun things to do in Orlando, they usually start imagining the theme parks and similar attractions. But if you adore antiques then you can also have some fun at the amazing antique markets in and near Orlando. Let’s take a look at what you can find.

First of all, right in the city limits of Orlando you can head over to Orange Avenue which the antique center of the city. There you will find many antique stores along the north and south sections of Orange Avenue. You can get started at the Orange Avenue Antique Market, 1829 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804, 407-895-9911 and work your way up and down the street or take a look at the local yellow pages to find exact locations of all the antique shops in this area.

If you would like to combine your antique shopping with a nice drive out of Orlando then you should plan on an outing to Mt. Dora. This is a beautiful small town located 25 miles Northwest of Orlando. With a population of 8,000 and many well-maintained turn-of-the-century buildings you will think that you have turned the clock back 100 years.

While Mount Dora is justly famous for all the antiques on sale here, its location in the middle of Lake Country, an area with more than 1,400 lakes, also make it an attractive location for a day’s outing. In case you are curious about the name, there is a Mount Dora. It is a hill that soars to the height of 184 feet, and you can even buy a tee shirt proudly proclaiming that “I climbed Mount Dora.”

According to the Mount Dora chamber of commerce, there are more antique dealers per square foot in Mount Dora than any other place in Florida, so it shouldn’t be too difficult for you to find the antique shops in this town.

While you can buy antiques here on any day of the year, Mount Dora really comes alive on the weekends of Renninger’s Antique Extravaganza, which is among the largest in the South, featuring more than 1,400 antiques and collectibles dealers. Thousands of antique enthusiasts flock to Renninger’s Antique Center to view and purchase antiques, heirlooms and collectibles spread over 117 acres.

In case you are traveling with members of the family who are not antique shoppers, then there are many other things to enjoy in Mount Dora such as biking, fishing and evening cruises on the lake.

In addition to the Renniger’s Antique Extravaganza, there are also other special events that draw thousands of people to this small town. For example during the first weekend of February artists come to Mount Dora to exhibit their paintings and sculpture.

In April it is the turn of the antique boat fans, who come to the marina and enjoy charter boat and boat rentals during the first weekend of the month. On the second to last weekend of April, skilled sailors compete in the largest inland regatta of Florida, on Lake Dora. Finally, on the second to last weekend in October, the town becomes a cycling hub as cyclists pour in for a celebration of their sport.

You can make your trip to Mount Dora a day’s outing, or you can stay overnight in the quaint bed and breakfast inns that serve the many visitors to the town.

For more information about tourism in Mount Dora get in touch with the chamber of commerce: 341 Alexander Street, Mount Dora, FL 32757, Phone: 352-383-2165, Fax: 352-383-1668, Email: chamber@mountdora.com



DAVE

=] asked:


my sister and i are interested in collecting and selling antiques… is there anything we should know? what sorts of things would sell well at auctions ie what is collectible? to begin with we are probably not looking at spending over $100 AU on items until we learn more about it. any ideas/suggestions/tips would be greatly appreciated! thanks

ERVIN

Vandana Sharma asked:


Hearing the word “antique” will evoke images of the past where life is simpler although a lot slower. Considered to be valuable evidences of long gone eras and epochs, antiques are collected all over the world. These antiques may prove to be remnants of a great empire or simple heirlooms passed on from generation to generation. Whatever it may be, the histories that they inevitably carry are priceless.

In museums, many antiques attract visitors from all over the world. They simply have to see for themselves that the stories in the books are real. Antiques help authenticate these stories. Collected from archaeological sites or even from dusty attics and basements, these antiques are known to stand the test of time. As sources of secrets, antiques can hold many un-deciphered codes hidden in its details.

Many people showcase their prized antiques in their homes. Often protected from heat and moisture, these items are usually encased in glass cabinets. Antique collectors usually collect them according to time or material. For example, a person can collect table, chairs and beds all made from real mahogany. This is how antiques figure in the area of interior design. Choosing antique furniture not only guarantees durability but excellent craftsmanship as well. These antique furniture become points of interest in any room in the house. Another reason for them to be highly revered is the anecdotes attached to them. This could guarantee a long evening of intellectual discussions and mental stimulation.

If you are convinced that an antique will complete the personality of your home, then you\’re in for a real adventure. Finding particular antiques can be quite difficult. Fortunately, the internet can be a great source of information. Many sites feature antiques that originated from different parts of the world. Some antiques are quite expensive while others are priced a little more reasonable. Since most antiques are considered investments, you can choose one that has a high market value. This will be practical in the long run when its price doubles or even triples. Just make sure that you can authenticate them with the aid of professional collectors or historians.



HARLEY

martinjody_36 asked:


I have oriental collectibles,steins,figurines, Norman Rockwell Tankard,Liquer collectibles and more.

EMORY