• Blog
  • Jewelry Appraisals
  • Members
  • Forum
  • Trade
  • Gems
  • Fashion Jewelry

Jewelry Antiques of the 20th Century

How to Identify Hallmarks and Collect Antique and Vintage Jewelry

Pocket Watches | Retro Vintage | Designer | Victorian | Art Deco

Antique Dealer - Ann-Elizabeth Dennis For Sale by Owner

Site For Sale by Owner

 Valuation Manager  

Collecting Antique Furniture: The Basics

Friday, October 17, 2008 8:41
Posted in category Antique Collectibles
2 Comments

The popular collections of antiques typically include fully functional furniture made from specific periods of time. Because it didn't rely on mass production and power tools, antique furniture is often more durable and of greater value than most of the stuff made today. Collecting antique furniture usually requires some knowledge about age, how many pieces remain usable today, its condition and use, along with some of the unique features built into a piece of furniture.

The value of antique furniture isn't determined so much by its age, but rather by the appearance and condition of the piece. For instance, a table that's over 200 years old might have suffered irreparable water damage. If it's missing some legs and can't be mended, it's pretty much useless for anything other than the bonfire. But a look at the construction of the piece can help to assess its quality and also the period it comes from, if you know what to look for.

Apart from condition and age, a good piece of antique furniture needs to be usable. Therefore, if an antique chair meets all the necessary criteria, you should be able to have a seat on it and not worry about it collapsing. Since nails and other metal fasteners were rarely used on most furniture, the means with which the different pieces are held together can be an indication of its age.

Article Continued Below...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Best Prices On Related Items From eBay - right Now!

Vintage 3strand Genuine Fresh Water Pearls Necklace 24
Vintage 3strand Genuine Fresh Water Pearls Necklace 24
Paypal   US $14.99
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 14K GOLD PEARL RING
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 14K GOLD PEARL RING
Paypal   US $107.99
Vintage Genuine PINK GREEN Gemstone Bead Necklace
Vintage Genuine PINK GREEN Gemstone Bead Necklace
Paypal   US $36.55
Vintage Signed JAPAN 3Strand Faux Pearl Necklace 205
Vintage Signed JAPAN 3Strand Faux Pearl Necklace 205
Paypal   US $7.99
$999 ANTIQUE 14KT GEM 370CT SPESSARTITE CROWN RING
$999 ANTIQUE 14KT GEM 370CT SPESSARTITE CROWN RING
Paypal   US $136.05
Old Vintage Mens Celluloid Pocket Knife TIE CLIP Clasp
Old Vintage Mens Celluloid Pocket Knife TIE CLIP Clasp
Paypal   US $10.49
ANTIQUE FILIGREE DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING
ANTIQUE FILIGREE DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING
Paypal   US $250.00
Old Vintage Scottish Filigree Rhinestone Brooch
Old Vintage Scottish Filigree Rhinestone Brooch
Paypal   US $9.99
Vtg BANANA BOB Earrings CRANE Enamel FUCHSIA CRYSTAL
Vtg BANANA BOB Earrings CRANE Enamel FUCHSIA CRYSTAL
Paypal   US $12.95
ESTATE TIFFANY CO GEHRY 18K TORQUE DIAMOND NECKLACE
ESTATE TIFFANY CO GEHRY 18K TORQUE DIAMOND NECKLACE
Paypal   US $2,400.00
ESTATE TIFFANY CO GEHRY 18K TORQUE DIAMOND NECKLACE
ESTATE TIFFANY CO GEHRY 18K TORQUE DIAMOND NECKLACE
Paypal   US $1,180.00
MODERN TIFFANY CO 18K GOLD GEHRY EQUUS NECKLACE
MODERN TIFFANY CO 18K GOLD GEHRY EQUUS NECKLACE
Paypal   US $900.00
MODERN TIFFANY CO 18K GOLD GEHRY EQUUS EARRINGS
MODERN TIFFANY CO 18K GOLD GEHRY EQUUS EARRINGS
Paypal   US $1,600.00
Designer KABANA ONYX MOTHER of PEARL 14K GOLD DOME RING
Designer KABANA ONYX MOTHER of PEARL 14K GOLD DOME RING
Paypal   US $475.00
KABANA CORAL MOTHER OF PEARL DIAMOND 14K GOLD RING
KABANA CORAL MOTHER OF PEARL DIAMOND 14K GOLD RING
Paypal   US $345.00
Free eBay Registration Today!          Want Listings Like These On Your Website?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Article Continued...



Members Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join today!)
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
Tags: Antique Chair, antique collecting, antique furniture, Antique Furniture Pieces, Antique Furniture Restoration, Antiques, Art Form, Bonfire, Functional Furniture, Furniture Collections, Furniture Repair, Mahogany, Mass Production, Metal Fasteners, Mint Condition, Nails, Necessary Criteria, Pice, Piece Of Furniture, Power Tools, Rosewood, Water Damage

2 Responses to “Collecting Antique Furniture: The Basics”

  1. Collecting Antique Furniture: The Basics says:

    October 17th, 2008 at 10:19 am

    [...] Go to the author’s original blog: Collecting Antique Furniture: The Basics [...]

  2. Collecting bAntique/b Furniture: The Basics | The Fallen Sky says:

    October 17th, 2008 at 10:39 am

    [...] View­ o­rig­in­al here:  Co­­lle­ct­ing­ b­Ant­iq­ue­/b­ Furnit­ure&#1… [...]

Leave a Reply

« Surprising Confederate Collectible Can Bring You Money Today
Check Your Change for Some Great Collectible Coins »

Click Images To Discover the Secrets To Your Jewelry Appraisals

  • Quick TourTake the Antique Jewelry Quick Tour
  • Ask The ExpertsAsk the Experts
  • Live AppraisalsHow to Write Your Appraisal Certificates
  • Recent Posts
  • Recent Comments
  • Popular Tags
  • Diamond Clarity – Inclusions And Blemishes
  • Consider Charms and Charm Bracelets If You Are Looking For a Unique Jewelry
  • Hurry! Bid on Wholesale Jewelry at Online Auction!
  • Pointers When Picking Your Diamond Earrings
  • Watch Repairs - 15 Top Tips
  • Hong Kong moves to the top of the list for Swiss Watch Exports
  • Show Your Love With Inexpensive Engagement Rings
  • R. T.: The last note from "Vicki" closely matches an item...
  • Susan: Vicki: I also live in central OK and my daughter ...
  • HENRY: Just happened to find the same locket in an old vi...
  • gemmo1: G'day Brenda and many thanks for your query. Yes w...
  • Brenda: Hello David I have purchased a preowned bracelet....
  • Debbie Wilson: I would like a course on hallmarking please, thank...
  • s.lucy: Hi,I recently bought a 22ct gold bangle from ebay....
Antique Jewelry Blog Carat Weight Clarity diamond Diamond Clarity Diamond Engagement Ring Diamond Jewelry Diamond Ring diamond rings Diamonds Engagement Ring engagement rings Fine Jewelry Gemstone gemstones Gold Ring Inclusions Jeweler Jewelers jewelry Jewelry Pieces Jewelry Store Jewelry Stores Many Thanks Personalized Jewelry shopping Wedding Bands Wedding Rings White Gold
  • Main Categories

    • Antique Collectibles
    • Birthstones
    • Case Study
    • Hallmarks
    • Jewelry and Diamonds
    • Jewelry Information
  • Special Information

    • Anniversary Dates
    • Birthstones for the Months
    • Cancel Paypal
    • Daily Gemstones
    • Diamond Size Table
    • Diamond to CZ Chart
    • Planet Gemstones
    • Ring Finger Table
    • Shipping Details
    • Shipping Fees
    • What’s Your Antique Jewelry Really Worth?
  • Sponsored Links

      Bookstore Guides

    • Jewelry Books

    • Recommended sites

    • Jewelry Hubpages
    • Jewelry on Squidoo
    • Jewelry Blog

    Jewelry Auctions

    • Coming Soon - Free Listings

Client Testimonials

"I was very pleased to find that not only did the appraisal form contain just about every possible option, I could go back and edit it before printing."
Sonia Bailey NSW, Australia
  • Home
  • Contact
  • About Us
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
Copyright ©2008 Jewelry Antiques of the 20th Century. All rights reserved.
Posts RSSComments RSS
Sponsored by Free Wordpress Themes