Antique Furniture Appraisal

February 14, 2009 By

Now you have a piece of antique furniture but what is it worth? When you are getting an antique furniture appraisal you need to deal with a reputable certified appraiser.  Here are tips to help you out in getting an accurate value to your heirloom.

About Antiques : About Antique Appraisal

To get an accurate appraisal on an antique, speak to a license appraiser with the proper certifications or check on the Internet. Remember, when appraising antiques, it is important to take location into consideration, with insight from a certified antique appraiser in this free video on antiques.

Antique Furniture : How to Get an Antique Appraised

When getting an antique piece appraised, make sure that the appraiser is reputable. Get an antique appraised, either for a written or verbal appraisal, with tips from a certified estate specialist in this free video on antiques and collecting.

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Antique Jewelry Collecting

January 31, 2009 By

Collecting antique jewelry is an excellent way to get into the antique business or for your own use. Everything old becomes new again at some point and with vintage or retro being in vogue knowing what you are buying or selling is important to the price you should ask for or pay. These videos will give you some useful information regarding antique jewelry.

Collecting Antiques : Antique Costume Jewelry

The price of antique costume jewelry is increased if the company’s name is imprinted on the jewelry. Find out more about collecting antique costume jewelery with expert tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about collecting antique memorabilia.

Selling Jewelry : Selling Vintage Jewelry

To sell vintage jewelry, visit vintage clothing shops, consignment shops and the Internet to find the best price, and have a written appraisal, which raises the value of the piece. Sell vintage jewelry, finding out everything possible about the piece, with helpful information from a jeweler representative in this free video on jewelry retail.

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Antique Victorian Furniture

January 24, 2009 By

Antique Victorian furniture is characteristic of a period from the 1840′s through the 1880′s.  Some of the unique features of this style of antiques include curved legs, cartouche backs with scrolled rounded contours, and carvings of flowers, leaves, grapes and birds.  Favored woods included mahogany and rosewood.

In the following videos you will get some perspectives on antique Victorian furniture from an appraiser and seller of this style of furniture.

About Antiques : About Antique Victorian Furniture

Antique Victorian furniture was made in the 1840s through the 1880s and has gone down in value in the antique furniture market. Wait until the demand for antique Victorian furniture goes up before selling it, with insight from a certified antique appraiser in this free video on antiques.

Antiquarian Traders – Guide to Antiques with Mark Slotkin

In this episode Mark takes us through the 19th C. Victorian era, and some of the important furniture makers, styles, and pieces of the period. Witness the finest antiques available including antique desk ensembles, chandeliers, art case pianos, Turkish rocking chairs, and more… Antiquarian Traders has been in business collecting antiques for over 30 years, and has a profound knowledge of quality and style. Whether you just have an interest in antiques, or even the serious collector, the Antiquarian Traders – Guide to Antiques has something for all!

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Once you have found that perfect piece to go in your collection, we would recommend our antique restoration value pack to clean, condition and protect it for a long life of beauty, value and enjoyment!

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