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AN-TIQUE (an-teek)
An object having
special value because of its age, especially a domestic item, piece of
furniture or decorative arts object esteemed for its artistry, beauty,
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The
Antiques Almanac, a reference site for beginning and intermediate
collectors, is your first stop on the Web in your search for
information about antiques and collectibles. Here, you’ll find
articles on a variety of American and international antiques,
including furniture, china, glass, silver, and other decorative arts
from the Colonial, Empire, Victorian, and Art Nouveau Periods, plus
vintage and modern collectibles, plus interesting historical facts,
antiques book reviews, antique tips, and recommendations for caring
for your collection.
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Hess-O-Mania
Hess Toy Truck collectors go to any
length to find just the right truck. Not just any truck, but that
special truck–perfect paint, perfect tires, and, most importantly, a
perfect box. That’s right, a perfect box. To them, it’s a quest.
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CARING
FOR YOUR COLLECTIONS
An occasional feature about caring
for your antiques and collectibles.
ANTIQUES
TO VIEW
A new feature showcasing outstanding museums where you
can see unusual
antiques.
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Winter
Sports Museum Educates Customers
by Bob Brooke
While
all antique dealers sell items from the past, few take advantage of them
to teach their customers a little about the items’ history. The folks
at Ski Country Antiques in Evergreen, Colorado, have done just that.
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Take
a Look at
Bob's Newest Book
How to Recognize and
Refinish Antiques for Pleasure and Profit
Have
you ever bought an antique or collectible that was less than perfect and
needed some TLC? Bob's new book offers tips and step-by- step
instructions for simple maintenance and restoration of common antiques.
Read an
Excerpt
Order from Amazon.com
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In this handy guide, the Kovels
offer advice on selling a variety of antiques and collectibles in
75 categories, all arranged in alphabetical order. They discuss
everything from where’s the market to appraisals to the proper
procedures for a house sale and dealing with auction houses.
