Antiques

Maurice Robertson asked:


An antique is not held to be an antique until it’s had its 100th birthday.  It’s this centenary that gives it the title “antique”.  However, it is not just the age of the object that classifies its value.  

By example, a little Roman oil lamp in original condition can be purchased for a very small price, although the lamp was made in some provincial Roman pottery in the year A.D 100.  The reason is that these little oil burning, pottery lamps were made by the thousand, lamps of this style being the standard throughout the vast Roman Empire.  Even with losses through breakage and damage over the past 2000 years, very large numbers are still available for a small price today.

Availability and condition are two major factors which influence the value of antique lighting, in fact, all art and antiques are subject to this rule.

Other influencing factors are –

The aesthetic value, i.e. “the look of the lamp”

The functional value as a source of lighting

The complimentary value to the interior

The rarity of the lamp

If it were produced by a famous maker

The provenance of the lamp

The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co understand these combined factors and, in fact, include many more in offering their range of antique and vintage lamps.  Not generally understood is that the careful restoration of an antique lamp, can be, and mostly is, an expensive exercise, with the input of fine metal turners, wood turners, gold platers, water gilders, polishers, electricians etc.

A good antique lamp combines two principal factors, form and function, with the leading factor being function ie to provide satisfactory interior lighting.  Besides being a functional light however, it also offers a constant visual pleasure.  It is well worth noting, that a fine quality antique lamp is not just a light!  It can and does offer a lot more as an investment, not only from a monitory point of view, but also as an investment in our quality of life.

                            

A very fine, large pair of 19th century, Paris, porcelain table lamps.

The porcelain produced at Limoges and, as was the practice,

sent to Paris to be decorated.

Paris was the centre for the decoration of porcelain with many small

one-person decorators to substantial workshops.

The lamps enamelled with a pale pink ground known as

“angel skin” or “blush”.

The lamps with oval shaped reserves in a rich burgundy ground,

painted with classical Roman busts en grisaille,

a painters’ technique by which an image is painted in shades of grey,

giving the image a modelled appearance,

creating the illusion of sculpture.

The lamp bases and caps of turned, gold plated bronze.

The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co has had a combined 27 years of practical experience in the design and restoration of antique lamps.  The company invites you to visit their web site at www.antiquelampshop.com 

© The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co 2008



REED

Rini Brown asked:


Tudor Rose Antique Centre is a best antique shop in Petworth, UK selling all types of antiques. Tudor Rose has become well know antique centre where thirteen antique dealers come together to sell antiques UK which includes antique mirrors, antique sofas, antique chairs, antique silver and wide variety of antique furniture such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian.

At our beautiful Antique Shop We sell English antiques and French antiques such as antique beds, decorative antique furniture, painted furniture and antique lighting. We have wide range of antique chairs, antique armchairs, antique sofas, antique stools for comfort sitting. Then we have excellent collection of antique bookcases, antique boxes, antique chests of drawers, antique coffers,antique dressers, antique display cabinet, antique cupboards for storage. We provide best antique service to our local customers as well as abroad customers.

We are located close to London and in one of the South of England’s best antique centre, makes our antique shop an ideal venue for London’s antiques hunters to visit. We are famous for selling not only decorative antique furniture but also know as ideal antique centre for antique ceramics, antique paintings UK, antique lighting, antique metalware, antique clocks, antique mirrors and antique pictures. We also hold special stock of antique interiors & fabrics, & antique dining tables, antique occasional tables.

You can buy our antiques by either by visiting our antique shop or by online. We are happy to help both online buyers as well as personal shoppers. We arrange excellent packaging and shipping service on your purchase to anywhere in world. We use several specialist shippers experienced in the packaging, crating and shipment of large and fragile antiques. They all provide a full service shipping service and take care of customs, insurance, delivery and client notifications.

Contact us to Buy Antique Online or Visit us at our best oldest antique shop in Petworth, West Sussex, UK.



ALPHONSO

Rini Brown asked:


Period oak Antiques, a early oak specialist in UK provides early oak antique furniture, English antique oak, early oak antiques, antique oak furniture, antique country furniture and English antique furniture.

Huge stock of period oak furniture hold by period oak antiques includes antique dressers, antique oak dressers, antique tables, antique oak tables, antique clocks, antique chests, antique coffers, antique chest of drawers, antique oak chests, antique oak chest of drawers, four poster beds, antique poster beds, antique chairs, antique oak chairs, antique cupboards, antique oak cupboards. All these oak furniture and country furniture are made of 16th century oak, 17th century oak, and 18th century oak.

Period oak antique, is best antique dealer in oak antiques, medieval oak antiques and owns about six big showrooms. All these showrooms are stock with antique oak furniture, antique country furniture and English antique furniture.

Period oak has been in this business for last 20 years selling not only early antique English oak and antique furniture, but also have huge experience in selling ;

- antique delft, English delft, delft plates, delft jars, delft vases.

- antique carvings, oak carvings, stone carvings and carved oak figures.

- antique metalware such as brass Candle Sticks, Bronze Skillets, Brass Dish, Wrought Iron Chandelier, Pricket Candle Stand

and Antique paintings, antique oil painting,antique portrait of 17th, 18th and 19th century.

Visit us at our antique shop located in lovely town of Petworth or browse us and order online.

A unique and well know antique shop in petworth selling best oak furniture, oak antiques, country furniture and fine antique furniture.



COURTNEY

Alan Roberta asked:


Antiques are those items, which show some degree of craftsmanship, or a certain attention to design. They can be bought from antique shops, or passed down as an estate. Some valuable antiques can be bought from antique dealers and auction services or purchased online through websites and online auctions. There are a number of different styles of antique furniture depending on when and where it was made. Three areas need to be considered when caring for antiques: proper cleaning, proper protection and maintaining a proper environment

Antique furniture such as dining tables, chairs, bureaus, chests etc requires huge investments and maintenance. Regarding dust, if it is allowed to remain on the surface of your antiques, it can actually damage the finish of wood, brass and other surfaces. Therefore, it is critical to make dusting a part of your weekly routine. You should dust every few days, and at the very least, once a week. How often you dust may also depend on your environment and location.

When dusting, it is important to “do no harm”. Use only a soft cloth, and avoid sprays of any type, including furniture polish. Never dust with anything that may scratch the finish of your furniture, whether a dusting or cleaning compound or cloth that may have abrasive properties. The chemicals used in many of these products that are designed to repel dust and dirt may cause a weakening of the antique’s finish or even stain the wood. Remember, cleaning should protect and preserve your pieces, not cause damage. When it comes to caring for antique furniture, dust, direct sunlight and improper environment are furniture’s worst enemies.

No matter how good one’s intentions may be, efforts to clean antique furniture, if done improperly, may actually do damage.

Today people like to visit forums for getting a general idea of the item’s worth. It is common to find a lot of conflicting information using this approach. Forums may be great for building a sense of community and for getting some strong ideas.

Many websites are available nowadays that portrays information about antique furniture manufacturers and suppliers information. It has become quite tough to choose the best out of the huge lot. Craft Central is a marketplace with offers you a wide range of directory, thus making it easy for buyers to make up their mind.

Craft central is a reliable information source and a B2B matchmaking platform of global manufacturers, suppliers, traders and buyers related to art, craft and handicraft industry.



TERRY

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