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Appraisal, Valuation and Inspired Guesswork or the Rise of TV Antique Shows and the Collecting Bug
By Howard Lewis
The Price is Right.
Once upon a time you knew precisely where you stood. You were, metaphorically speaking, peering over the shoulder of the venerable Arthur Negus, denizen of that epitome of middle class culture, The Antiques Roadshow. Now, however, you�re turning this way and that, amidst a plethora of antiques discovery programmes, as you seek to satisfy your voyeuristic craving and perhaps learn a little something as you go.
Life used to be very simple in the antique firmament on TV. Its first airing was Going for a Song in 1965, so ancient a time that England had yet to win the World Cup and I was still in short trousers, in a programme memorably described as a
�Pooterish pottery riddleathon, chaired in its glory days by Max Robertson with Arthur Negus stapled to one side for a bit of gossip. Max would then proffer a vaguely familiar looking antique loom at teams of experts and a clueless public, demanding both date and asking price. Points were awarded for the closest bid.�
That won�t ring too many bells with today�s protagonists, by all accounts. This was an age in which most educated people were expected to have a routine general knowledge of art, antiques and collecting because it suggested some hint of engagement and appreciation of the world around them. Of course, the clueless public were a convenient prop to the cardsharps around them but the scenario hasn�t deviated too far over the last forty years. Having said that, presenters could always be relied upon in yesteryear to wear a jacket and tie and a sensible haircut � this was the BBC after all � so one wasn�t confronted, as is our current misfortune, by a bunch of D listers swathed in Hawaiian tee shirts and an all over tan.
Yet the extraordinary thing is that these programmes � and, believe me, there are plenty of them � have such enduring appeal. The antiques themselves obviously play their part but the real key is the human dimension and, without exception, it is a feature of all the latter day productions that the viewing public are encouraged to make contact and tell their stories. However, whereas The Antiques Roadshow was deliberately more formal in its approach, more recent entrants are positively gushing. The three best examples of this new genre are Flog It, Bargain Hunt and Cash in the Attic, each of which, like The Antiques Roadshow, have spawned some very ugly American hatchlings. More of that anon.
Back here, we have David Dickinson, full of grandiloquent gestures and gravelly tones, hosting Bargain Hunt. Dickinson, notwithstanding that he loves the sound of his own voice, has certainly done the rounds and knows his stuff unlike the motley crew from Cash in the Attic who look like cast offs from a lifestyle channel. Bargain Hunt is not designed to be too successful but just give a taste of what could be achieved with a good eye and a judicious approach though, as ever, it is most watchable when confronted by the unexpected. One contestant so successfully bought and sold a copper log box that Dickinson, momentarily speechless, had to dispatch a crew member to an ATM to cough up enough cash when he ran short. Priceless!
Howard Lewis, Chairman http://www.invaluable.com Only Invaluable gives you unrivalled access to pre-sale and post-sale information for auction houses and salerooms across the globe. Find art, antiques and collectables. Try our Keyword search, register at http://www.invaluable.com for a free 14 day trial.
Learn More About antique reproduction furniture
Unless you are a professional antiques dealer or knowledgeable collector, never buy an antique as an investment. Although you can usually recoup the purchase price on a fine antique, the chances that it�s an undiscovered treasure worth 10 times what you paid is exceedingly unlikely
Buy antique jewelry today!
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At about 8 inches tall and two inches in depth, this wall pocket has two holes mounted in the back for hanging as a vase. The raised image on the front shows a baby siting at a desk, with the words "Congratulations to the new BOSS." On the bottom is the gold label for "Ucago, Ceramics Japan." We date this ceramic to the 1950s or 1960s.
Oriental and Persian Area Rug Styles - Patterns and Designs
Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:01:17 -0700
The older an oriental rug is, the greater its value. In Persian Area Rugs, the hand made rugs are one of a kind but there are many, listed by the city of production, from Arak to Tabriz and Tribal, which are the rugs woven by nomadic groups. Perhaps the most well-known of the Tabriz works are the twin Ardabil carpets most likely made for the shrine at Ardabil, today in the collections of the Victoria and Albert.
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antique reproduction furniture Article Of The Month
Appraisal, Valuation and Inspired Guesswork or the Rise of TV Antique Shows and the Collecting Bug
By Howard Lewis
The Price is Right.
Once upon a time you knew precisely where you stood. You were, metaphorically speaking, peering over the shoulder of the venerable Arthur Negus, denizen of that epitome of middle class culture, The Antiques Roadshow. Now, however, you�re turning this way and that, amidst a plethora of antiques discovery programmes, as you seek to satisfy your voyeuristic craving and perhaps learn a little something as you go.
Life used to be very simple in the antique firmament on TV. Its first airing was Going for a Song in 1965, so ancient a time that England had yet to win the World Cup and I was still in short trousers, in a programme memorably described as a
�Pooterish pottery riddleathon, chaired in its glory days by Max Robertson with Arthur Negus stapled to one side for a bit of gossip. Max would then proffer a vaguely familiar looking antique loom at teams of experts and a clueless public, demanding both date and asking price. Points were awarded for the closest bid.�
That won�t ring too many bells with today�s protagonists, by all accounts. This was an age in which most educated people were expected to have a routine general knowledge of art, antiques and collecting because it suggested some hint of engagement and appreciation of the world around them. Of course, the clueless public were a convenient prop to the cardsharps around them but the scenario hasn�t deviated too far over the last forty years. Having said that, presenters could always be relied upon in yesteryear to wear a jacket and tie and a sensible haircut � this was the BBC after all � so one wasn�t confronted, as is our current misfortune, by a bunch of D listers swathed in Hawaiian tee shirts and an all over tan.
Yet the extraordinary thing is that these programmes � and, believe me, there are plenty of them � have such enduring appeal. The antiques themselves obviously play their part but the real key is the human dimension and, without exception, it is a feature of all the latter day productions that the viewing public are encouraged to make contact and tell their stories. However, whereas The Antiques Roadshow was deliberately more formal in its approach, more recent entrants are positively gushing. The three best examples of this new genre are Flog It, Bargain Hunt and Cash in the Attic, each of which, like The Antiques Roadshow, have spawned some very ugly American hatchlings. More of that anon.
Back here, we have David Dickinson, full of grandiloquent gestures and gravelly tones, hosting Bargain Hunt. Dickinson, notwithstanding that he loves the sound of his own voice, has certainly done the rounds and knows his stuff unlike the motley crew from Cash in the Attic who look like cast offs from a lifestyle channel. Bargain Hunt is not designed to be too successful but just give a taste of what could be achieved with a good eye and a judicious approach though, as ever, it is most watchable when confronted by the unexpected. One contestant so successfully bought and sold a copper log box that Dickinson, momentarily speechless, had to dispatch a crew member to an ATM to cough up enough cash when he ran short. Priceless!
Howard Lewis, Chairman http://www.invaluable.com Only Invaluable gives you unrivalled access to pre-sale and post-sale information for auction houses and salerooms across the globe. Find art, antiques and collectables. Try our Keyword search, register at http://www.invaluable.com for a free 14 day trial.
Learn More About antique reproduction furniture
Unless you are a professional antiques dealer or knowledgeable collector, never buy an antique as an investment. Although you can usually recoup the purchase price on a fine antique, the chances that it�s an undiscovered treasure worth 10 times what you paid is exceedingly unlikely
Buy antique jewelry today!
antique reproduction furniture Galore
Link to Star Community Newspapers
At about 8 inches tall and two inches in depth, this wall pocket has two holes mounted in the back for hanging as a vase. The raised image on the front shows a baby siting at a desk, with the words "Congratulations to the new BOSS." On the bottom is the gold label for "Ucago, Ceramics Japan." We date this ceramic to the 1950s or 1960s.
Oriental and Persian Area Rug Styles - Patterns and Designs
Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:01:17 -0700
The older an oriental rug is, the greater its value. In Persian Area Rugs, the hand made rugs are one of a kind but there are many, listed by the city of production, from Arak to Tabriz and Tribal, which are the rugs woven by nomadic groups. Perhaps the most well-known of the Tabriz works are the twin Ardabil carpets most likely made for the shrine at Ardabil, today in the collections of the Victoria and Albert.
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Carriage Clocks. In France in the 19th century clockmakers developed small spring-driven clocks intended to be carried by travelers. The plain or brass cases are normally rectangular and are outfitted with a carrying handle.
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First, research your furniture. Know what era it is from, and the materials, techniques, and finishes of that time period. Find out how valuable it is, and why.
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Cuckoo Clocks. These pendulum clocks strike the hours with chimes and a small model bird that emerges to make a whistling or "cuckoo" sound. They became common in the 18th century as wall clocks and many feature intricate carving and other decorations.
Buy Japanese antique jewelry today!
For most people the point of an interesting antique collection is personal satisfaction in owning historical pieces with superb workmanship. For man y collectors the value of antiques in their possession is not nearly as critical as their love of the pieces. Whether you collect antique furniture, antique hardware, or antique tools, collect what you love and you will have years of enjoyment from the pursuit of good pieces.
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"Close to 400 miles of historic U.S. 80 from Mesquite through Louisiana to Mississippi will be lined with bargains in a yard sale format.
The longest yard sale in the east Texas corridor will begin at 8 a.m. Friday and continues through Sunday and should draw crowds from far and wide looking for a bargain, according to Howard W. Rosser, East Texas Tourism Association (ETTA) Director."
Antique Clocks - Grandfather, Cuckoo Clocks, Wall and Mantel
Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:34:21 -0600
And an article about the value of antique grandfather clocks. To be
certain of a clock's authenticity, you should only buy from a trusted and reputable seller. Read any listing carefully to ensure that the product you are buying is truly an antique.
Vintage Collectibles from The Americas
Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:25:49 -0600
Antique sacks of unsearched gems, civil war portraits, old home furnishings, antique prints including cowboy photos and drawings from the old Wild West, Indian relics and more. But how do you really know an item is the real deal? Is it really a collectible or someone else's discarded piece of junk? Here are tips from a Garage-Sale Junkie who swears by the collectible items she's found.
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Our Featured antique jewelry armoire Writer
More Information On antique jewelry armoire
Carriage Clocks. In France in the 19th century clockmakers developed small spring-driven clocks intended to be carried by travelers. The plain or brass cases are normally rectangular and are outfitted with a carrying handle.
Buy Asian antique jewelry today!
First, research your furniture. Know what era it is from, and the materials, techniques, and finishes of that time period. Find out how valuable it is, and why.
Buy bronze antique jewelry today!
Cuckoo Clocks. These pendulum clocks strike the hours with chimes and a small model bird that emerges to make a whistling or "cuckoo" sound. They became common in the 18th century as wall clocks and many feature intricate carving and other decorations.
Buy Japanese antique jewelry today!
For most people the point of an interesting antique collection is personal satisfaction in owning historical pieces with superb workmanship. For man y collectors the value of antiques in their possession is not nearly as critical as their love of the pieces. Whether you collect antique furniture, antique hardware, or antique tools, collect what you love and you will have years of enjoyment from the pursuit of good pieces.
Buy Greek antique jewelry today!
antique jewelry armoire News From Around The World
"Close to 400 miles of historic U.S. 80 from Mesquite through Louisiana to Mississippi will be lined with bargains in a yard sale format.
The longest yard sale in the east Texas corridor will begin at 8 a.m. Friday and continues through Sunday and should draw crowds from far and wide looking for a bargain, according to Howard W. Rosser, East Texas Tourism Association (ETTA) Director."
Antique Clocks - Grandfather, Cuckoo Clocks, Wall and Mantel
Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:34:21 -0600
And an article about the value of antique grandfather clocks. To be
certain of a clock's authenticity, you should only buy from a trusted and reputable seller. Read any listing carefully to ensure that the product you are buying is truly an antique.
Vintage Collectibles from The Americas
Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:25:49 -0600
Antique sacks of unsearched gems, civil war portraits, old home furnishings, antique prints including cowboy photos and drawings from the old Wild West, Indian relics and more. But how do you really know an item is the real deal? Is it really a collectible or someone else's discarded piece of junk? Here are tips from a Garage-Sale Junkie who swears by the collectible items she's found.
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