Watch papers have long
been neglected by collectors, but now they’re becoming popular.
Originally used as a packing
between the inner and outer case of a watch to protect its works, they
became keepsakes in the mid-18th century.
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Jade,
ivory, horn, and marble should be lightly dusted with a soft brush or
dry, soft cloth. Keep these objects out of direct sunlight, since they
may dry out and become brittle. Always handle these objects with care
when moving them. More Tips
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The
ABC’s of Collecting Online
by Ray Boileau
If
you’re like many collectors today, you’ve already discovered the
Internet, specifically eBay, for buying and perhaps selling antiques and
collectibles–for good or bad.
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I
have a one-armed chair passed down to me and I'm interested in knowing
what it is and what it was used for, besides sitting. It is very
delicate and sits low to the ground, it also only has one arm.
Helen Read more
EARLY TECH AUCTION OFFERS
RARITIES
Cologne, Germany - We
live in an age of technology, so it’s fitting that pieces of early
technology should be high on collector’s lists of most wanted items.
On June 18, Auction Team Köln, the premier specialty auction of
technical items since 1987, headed by Auction Team Breker, held it’s
quarterly Science & Technology, Office Antiques, and Toys and Tin
Toys auctions in Cologne, Germany.
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An
acanthus is:
a plant or shrub
an ornamental motif
the Greek god of harvest
a finial To see the answer
Instructions
on sending photographs of your pieces.
Updated October 2, 2007
author's
bio...
As an avid collector of a variety of
antiques and collectibles for the last 20 years,
Bob Brooke knows what
he’s writing about. Beginning with one modest English writing box, he’s
developed collections of not only writing boxes, but also of
Satsuma-style ware, Staffordshire ware, toy trains, Mexican kitchen
ware, and Victorian furniture. Friends often say visiting Brooke’s
house is like visiting a museum.
Besides writing about antiques,
specializing in furniture, Brooke has also sold at flea markets and
worked in an antique shop, so he knows the business side, too. In the
last 15 years, he’s reviewed some of the top antique shows in the
Mid-Atlantic region and has many contacts in the antiques business.
Brooke’s antique interest has taken him
to England many times, where he’s covered the prestigious Chelsea
Antique Show in London. He’s also gathered items for his collections,
as well as done research for his feature articles in Ireland, Germany,
and France.
Holding an M.F.A. in Fine Arts, Brooke
knows his periods from ancient civilizations to Art Deco. He’s written
for many antiques and consumer publications, including British
Heritage, AntiqueWeek,
The
American Antiquities Journal, Southeastern Antiquingand
Collecting Magazine, OldandSold.com,
GeorgiaAntiques.com,
and many others.
He's also authored two
books on antiques from Globe Pequot Press: How to Start a
Home-Based Antiques Business and How to Recognize and
Refinish Antiques for Pleasure and Profit.Both
are on sale at your favorite bookstore or through Amazon.com.
If
you’re like many collectors today, you’ve already discovered the
Internet, specifically eBay, for buying and perhaps selling antiques and
collectibles–for good or bad.
As an avid collector of a variety of
antiques and collectibles for the last 20 years,