Antique Furniture : How to Get an Antique Appraised

August 1, 2009 By
When getting an antique piece appraised, make sure that the appraiser is reputable. Get an antique appraised, either for a written or verbal appraisal, withtips from a certified estate specialist in this free video on antiques and collecting. Expert: Blake Kennedy Contact: KennedyBrothersAppraisers.com Bio: Blake Kennedy has been the owner of Kennedy Brothers Auctions and Appraisals since 1991. He is a certified estate specialist and a member of the Certified Appraisers Guild of America …
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Antique Furniture : Tips on Buying at Auctions

August 1, 2009 By
When buying items at an auction, don't overbid on everyday items; however, raising bids can be done for a personal or special item. Buy items at auctions depending on whether or not they will be resold withtips from a certified estate specialist in this free video on antiques and collecting. Expert: Blake Kennedy Contact: KennedyBrothersAppraisers.com Bio: Blake Kennedy has been the owner of Kennedy Brothers Auctions and Appraisals since 1991. He is a certified estate specialist and a member …
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Value of Collectible Christmas Tree Ornaments

February 18, 2009 By

Many Christmas tree ornaments are valuable.  Collectible Christmas tree ornaments are a fun item to find to add to a personal collection or for resale. Knowing what to look for and how they are valued is very important in the buying process and these videos will help you understand how to make the right decisions.

Collectible Christmas Tree Ornaments : Value of Antique Christmas Ornaments

There are lots of valuable Christmas tree ornaments. Learn about the value of collectible Christmas tree ornaments & decorations in this free video guide to collecting holiday antiques.

Collectible Christmas Tree Ornaments : Value Christmas Tree Ornaments

Interested in collecting Christmas tree ornaments? Learn about the value of collectible Christmas tree ornaments & decorations in this free video guide to collecting holiday antiques.

Hope these were helpful and happy collecting!

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New Life Introduces 2 New Products

January 2, 2009 By

Two new products were added to the New Life Wood Conditioners web site this week.  Adding to the line of superior wood care products we now offer products to care for the fine metals, silver, brass, copper, pewter and other metals that you have collected.

New Life Silver and Gold Polish is the easy one step product to clean, shine and protect those metals.  It is specially formulated to gently and safely take off years of dirt, grime and oxidation to bring back the beauty that time and elements have taken away from the piece.

New Life Brass and Copper Cleaner & Polish is designed to bring out the warm natural beauty and sheen of these 2 metals.  This product has unique cleansers that remove soils from the metal and polishes to restore the finish.  So it cleans, burnishes and polishes brass, copper, bronze and other metals to highlight the sheen and natural beauty that brought you to have the piece in your home to start with.

Enjoy the quality that you have some to expect from New Life Wood Conditioners products in our latest addition to our line of restoration products for woods, antiques and metals that collectors.

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Repairing Buckled Veneer – 3 Easy Steps

December 5, 2008 By

One common problem with antiques and older furniture is buckled veneer.  Once the veneer begins buckling there are a few remedies to stop it from ruining the look of the piece.  Before you go the expensive route of going to the refinishing shop check out this do it yourself technique.

Here is one of the tricks of the trade to fix buckled veneer on furniture using New Life Wood Conditioners in a few easy steps:

  1. Soak the veneer with New Life Wood Moisturizer. Keep applying with a brush until the veneer is thoroughly saturated and lies down flat again. Wipe the veneer and surrounding surfaces clean.
  2. Fill a syringe with glue and squirt the glue between the veneer and body of the furniture and clamp to dry.
  3. Once the glue is dry, brush or spray on New Life Tung Oil Finish to reseal and refinish.  New Life Tung OIl will blend with the original finish for a great looking finish.

These simple steps will save you from having to take the furniture to a refinisher to have a veneer “cut in” done, which never looks just right no matter how good the refinisher is.

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