Antique Reclaimed Furniture
An eclectic mix of antiques, vintage items and even some newer items recreated from vintage woods make a house your “home” and vibrate with the energies of the ancient days. Rustic wood patina, interior and exterior antique doors and hand carved Panels are hard wood construction and have been salvaged from antique homes or havelis. […]
Metal Detecting and Its Part in Discovering Ancient Artefacts
Coins, jewellery and antiquities are excellent ways of looking into the lives of those who have gone before us and one of the most popular ways of finding such items is with a metal detector. It is only in recent years that these machines have made it possible for people who aren’t museum staff or […]
Why Antique Oil Lamps Could Make You Money And Light Up Your Investments?
So, do you have a burning question about antique oil lamps? Could they be a good investment? Could they turn your abode into an Aladdin cave? Could they even be fun to collect? For well over 20 years I have been restoring antique oil lamps, bringing them back as close to showroom condition as possible […]
Tips for Bringing Your Estate Sale Bought Goods Home Safely
When purchasing goods at estate sales you will need to bring your own boxes and wrapping supplies to make sure your goods make it to your destination safely. No bags, wrapping, boxes, blankets, tape or similar supplies are provided, so be sure to think ahead and bring your own. Avoid the risk of having a […]
Tips on Buying Antiques
Buying antiques is very exciting and it will add a different style and look to your living space. Once you begin to buy and decorate the space around you with antiques, it becomes your hobby. Buying antiques is something that requires time and knowledge about it. This article will help you in the buying process, […]
How to Decorate With Antiques, Part 2 – Knowing Which Collector Type You Are
A clear understanding of how you envision antiques in your home is a solid starting point in understanding how to decorate with these strong designing tools. It’s no exaggeration to say that successfully using antiques is predicated on knowing what you want to accomplish in your home. The strategy required to fill an entire house […]
The Beauty Of Islamic Antiques!
Many people around the globe love art. Their love for art makes them travel to exotic destinations. Collecting artifacts and antiques is an expensive and interesting hobby. One of the most pure and propagated religions in the world today is Islam and Prophet Mohammed popularized this belief in various parts of the world. Just the […]
Tips for Buying Affordable, Authentic Items in Antique Shops
Antique shops are fun, interesting alternatives to run-of-the-mill retailers. Even if you’re just browsing, you’ll find dealers who will be more than happy to ask questions and describe the history of the items they’re displaying. If you don’t have a lot of experience doing this type of shopping, here’s some information that will help make […]
Quick Tips on Cleaning Antique Bisque Dolls
Before cleaning any doll it is important to identify from what material the doll is made. Bisque dolls are sometimes mistakenly called porcelain dolls. Porcelain and bisque dolls are fragile and damage easily. Both types of dolls are recognized as prized collectibles with doll collectors typically specializing in collecting either porcelain or bisque dolls. What […]
Unique Early American Furniture-The Pie Safe
The pie safe of the early 1800s was a wooden kitchen cupboard with several narrow shelves enclosed by fitted doors. Doors were crafted from various materials, including punched tin, grill work, screens, or fabric. Although the pie safe was made to protect the sweet treats from rodents and insects the construction did allow for air […]