tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200744812011-12-14T21:42:42.919-05:00This site is a hybrid of informative blog and antiques/ vintage/ collectibles catalog. Product-specific entries are provided by various dealers and vendors. Tips on the purchase and care of items will be published as well.blogslingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09263250561416943757noreply@blogger.comBlogger91100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074481.post-1147308467314547172006-05-10T20:47:00.000-04:002006-05-10T20:48:46.516-04:00

Quick-links:Pennsylvania's CentreDaily reports that police are looking for a woman seen with a district attorney that has been missing for a year. The DA and the woman were last seen at an antiques market, where the DA's car was left behind in April 2005.If you're looking for a dining experience in a 19th century house filled with antiques, try Fehn's 1891 House.If you're more inclined to

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A few years ago, I had the pleasure of working in a consignment furniture store that saw its fair share of antique and vintage pieces. The guy I worked for was a lover of wood furniture, just like I was, and taught me a few important tips:You don't have to decorate your entire home with only antique or vintage furntiture and decor. Mix up items from different eras to emphasize each other.When you

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TV shows like "The Antiques Roadshow" (and the Canadian edition) have sparked a great deal of interest in yesterday's treasures. But one of the biggest mistakes a new collector makes is having a piece refinished.In almost every situation, refinishing a piece of classic furniture completely devalues it.Suffice it to say that most collectors are sentimental types. So for most collectors, it is the

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For those of you with an interest in antique and vintage jewelry, there is an excellent wire- and silver-crafting jewelry design book, replete with several dozen detailed designs. The majority of the designs are early 20th century. All are wire based.The book is:Jewelry Making and DesignAn illustrated text book for Teachers,Students of Design, and Craft Workers in JewelryAugustus F. Rose and

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Here is a summary of the types of items that this blog and the main website (currently under construction) will focus on:Antique, vintage, and collectible furniture, art, decor.Antique and vintage silverware and china.Antique and vintage clothing, jewelry, watches and other fashion accessories, or reasonable artistic replicas.This list is subject to change. In the event that it does change, this

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We are in the midst of teaming up with several antique and vintage dealers. Watch this space for updates. A dedicated website is also in the works. The site will included tips on purchasing and caring for antique and vintage items, where to get salvage materials, information on replicas, and more.

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This blog is about antiques, and is both informative guide and catalog. We welcome dealers of household antique, vintage, and collectible items to join us by providing both tips on the purchase and care of items, as well as descriptions of items currently available.Our focus is on household items (furniture, art, china, silverware, decor) and jewelry and watches. Clothing items are acceptable

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This is a very rough guide to defining the terms "antique", "vintage" and "collectible", and we reserve the right to modify this post as necessary.antique: An item that is 100 years or older.vintage: An item that is 50-99 years old.collectible: An item that is 10-49 years old.

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The Antique and Vintage Collections blog is a hybrid blog that is a combination of both information and promotion. Antique and vintage item collectors are always looking for that special piece. What we done is team up with a number of antique/vintage item dealers (furniture, china, jewelry, art, etc.) to create a portal blog.This blog will offer readers two things:(1) General tips and information

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