Your Antique Site
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Antique Updates
Featured european antique furniture Article
Antique Lover's Dream Vacation River Cruising Through the South of France
By Martin Swinton
Ever dream of shopping at Paris flea markets, exploring antique shops off the beaten track in Provence, dining in famed Lyon restaurants and visiting world famous French wineries? Now, imagine doing all that while cruising the scenic Sa�ne and Rh�ne Rivers in the breath taking Burgundy and Provence regions of France aboard a luxury ship!
It�s a river cruise adventure designed for antique lovers with stops throughout the stunning south of France, capped off with a tour of the famed Paris flea markets. This is how I�ll be spending my summer 2007 vacation, guiding twenty-eight antique adventurers through the south of France aboard a 152 passenger luxury ship. River cruising is a relatively new way to explore Europe with lots of advantages over bus touring (no sitting for hours on a bus) and ocean cruising (no multiple days at sea).
Along the way, we�ll discover the antiques of the region. I�ll guide our group through any purchases and shipping will be arranged for any treasures acquired. It�s any antique lover�s dream vacation, including mine. Visiting one port a day we�ll explore antique shops tucked away in Provence. It is a great way to explore antique shops and flea markets up close and in depth. A 10-night antiques river cruise tour: 7-nights aboard a luxurious ship cruising the south of France and a 3-night Paris stay is an intimate exclusive way to discover Burgundy and Provence.
Flying into Marseilles, we�ll be transported to the ship in Avignon, cruise the scenic Sa�ne and Rh�ne Rivers through the Provence and Burgundy regions on France, disembark in Chalon-sur-Sa�ne and be transported by motor coach via Dijon through the scenic countryside into Paris for a 3-night stay.
Docking in the heart of town, we�ll see the cities and experience the ever-changing riverside scenery as well as the local nightlife, including an overnight stay in Lyon, home to many Michelin-rated restaurants. Any trip to the south of France is incomplete without experiencing all that the region has to offer so a winery tour in Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, and visits to Arles and Avignon are just some of the adventures that await us.
France is a wellspring of undiscovered riches for antique lovers - brimming over with treasures and precious keepsakes from the past. I�ll conduct exclusive evening workshops that will arm the group with all they�ll need to know to unearth treasures, including how to tell the difference between an antique and a reproduction, how to know what's fake and learn about antiques of the region. It's MY idea of a dream vacation. How can any antiques lover resist?" Provence, Burgundy, wine, antiques, top restaurants. Did I mention antiques....merveilleux!"
To learn more about river cruising in the south of France visit http://www.takeaboo.com/RiverCruise.
Martin Swinton owns Take-A-Boo Emporium, an antique shop located in Toronto, Canada. He does furniture restoration, caning, cording and rushing repairs, upholstery, teaches courses on antiques, does appraisals and consults to others interested in opening an antique shop. He can be reached at 416-785-4555 or by visiting http://www.takeaboo.com.
Hints On european antique furniture
To be a successful antiques collector you will have to educate yourself on the exact value of antiques in your area of interest. As a general rule of thumb the beginning collector can take the year 1830 as a demarcation line. After 1830 many goods such as furniture and decorative items began to be mass produced. This is not to say that these items cannot be valuable or collectible but the criteria for judging their value will be different than that of e
Buy antique radios today!
Browse through antique stores and flea markets or visit auctions. Don't make impulse buys. If you're unsure about a piece, don't buy it on a whim. Learn to trust your instinct. Many old hands at collecting simply "know" when a piece is good or bad. At least in the beginning, stay away from buying online. Until you are more knowledgeable about your area of interest, it's simply too easy to be "taken."
Buy antique jewelry boxes today!
Many families have passed antique grandfather clocks or antique wall clocks down as heirlooms and others purchase antique style clocks to add style to their homes as the focal point of a living or family room. Old clocks, or those that appear old, come in a variety of styles.
Buy classical antique jewelry today!
Types of Antique Clocks. Antique clocks come in a variety of styles and sizes, from those that were displayed in homes and public places to those meant for mantel pieces, desks, or even for travel. Some examples include:
Buy Roman antique jewelry today!
More european antique furniture Information
Old World Collectibles
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:01 -0600
Over 2000 items of Old World home decor and decorative collectibles, and an article about Mastering Old World Skills. The Reality TV programs of today have taught us how little we know about the old world's survival skills, or the ability to make things using old time hand tools & methods.
Is This Jewelry Worth $71 or $711?
Juliana costume jewelry remains very popular with collectors. When you find a parure like this one, the value is often higher than buying the pieces individually. So what do...
Antiquing on a Budget
With the general cost of living making penny pinching seem wiser than ever, we're all looking for a budget-wise deal these days. When it comes to antiques and collectibles, is...
antique radio dealers | antique radio prices
¶ 12:53 PM 0 comments
Featured european antique furniture Article
Antique Lover's Dream Vacation River Cruising Through the South of France
By Martin Swinton
Ever dream of shopping at Paris flea markets, exploring antique shops off the beaten track in Provence, dining in famed Lyon restaurants and visiting world famous French wineries? Now, imagine doing all that while cruising the scenic Sa�ne and Rh�ne Rivers in the breath taking Burgundy and Provence regions of France aboard a luxury ship!
It�s a river cruise adventure designed for antique lovers with stops throughout the stunning south of France, capped off with a tour of the famed Paris flea markets. This is how I�ll be spending my summer 2007 vacation, guiding twenty-eight antique adventurers through the south of France aboard a 152 passenger luxury ship. River cruising is a relatively new way to explore Europe with lots of advantages over bus touring (no sitting for hours on a bus) and ocean cruising (no multiple days at sea).
Along the way, we�ll discover the antiques of the region. I�ll guide our group through any purchases and shipping will be arranged for any treasures acquired. It�s any antique lover�s dream vacation, including mine. Visiting one port a day we�ll explore antique shops tucked away in Provence. It is a great way to explore antique shops and flea markets up close and in depth. A 10-night antiques river cruise tour: 7-nights aboard a luxurious ship cruising the south of France and a 3-night Paris stay is an intimate exclusive way to discover Burgundy and Provence.
Flying into Marseilles, we�ll be transported to the ship in Avignon, cruise the scenic Sa�ne and Rh�ne Rivers through the Provence and Burgundy regions on France, disembark in Chalon-sur-Sa�ne and be transported by motor coach via Dijon through the scenic countryside into Paris for a 3-night stay.
Docking in the heart of town, we�ll see the cities and experience the ever-changing riverside scenery as well as the local nightlife, including an overnight stay in Lyon, home to many Michelin-rated restaurants. Any trip to the south of France is incomplete without experiencing all that the region has to offer so a winery tour in Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, and visits to Arles and Avignon are just some of the adventures that await us.
France is a wellspring of undiscovered riches for antique lovers - brimming over with treasures and precious keepsakes from the past. I�ll conduct exclusive evening workshops that will arm the group with all they�ll need to know to unearth treasures, including how to tell the difference between an antique and a reproduction, how to know what's fake and learn about antiques of the region. It's MY idea of a dream vacation. How can any antiques lover resist?" Provence, Burgundy, wine, antiques, top restaurants. Did I mention antiques....merveilleux!"
To learn more about river cruising in the south of France visit http://www.takeaboo.com/RiverCruise.
Martin Swinton owns Take-A-Boo Emporium, an antique shop located in Toronto, Canada. He does furniture restoration, caning, cording and rushing repairs, upholstery, teaches courses on antiques, does appraisals and consults to others interested in opening an antique shop. He can be reached at 416-785-4555 or by visiting http://www.takeaboo.com.
Hints On european antique furniture
To be a successful antiques collector you will have to educate yourself on the exact value of antiques in your area of interest. As a general rule of thumb the beginning collector can take the year 1830 as a demarcation line. After 1830 many goods such as furniture and decorative items began to be mass produced. This is not to say that these items cannot be valuable or collectible but the criteria for judging their value will be different than that of e
Buy antique radios today!
Browse through antique stores and flea markets or visit auctions. Don't make impulse buys. If you're unsure about a piece, don't buy it on a whim. Learn to trust your instinct. Many old hands at collecting simply "know" when a piece is good or bad. At least in the beginning, stay away from buying online. Until you are more knowledgeable about your area of interest, it's simply too easy to be "taken."
Buy antique jewelry boxes today!
Many families have passed antique grandfather clocks or antique wall clocks down as heirlooms and others purchase antique style clocks to add style to their homes as the focal point of a living or family room. Old clocks, or those that appear old, come in a variety of styles.
Buy classical antique jewelry today!
Types of Antique Clocks. Antique clocks come in a variety of styles and sizes, from those that were displayed in homes and public places to those meant for mantel pieces, desks, or even for travel. Some examples include:
Buy Roman antique jewelry today!
More european antique furniture Information
Old World Collectibles
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:01 -0600
Over 2000 items of Old World home decor and decorative collectibles, and an article about Mastering Old World Skills. The Reality TV programs of today have taught us how little we know about the old world's survival skills, or the ability to make things using old time hand tools & methods.
Is This Jewelry Worth $71 or $711?
Juliana costume jewelry remains very popular with collectors. When you find a parure like this one, the value is often higher than buying the pieces individually. So what do...
Antiquing on a Budget
With the general cost of living making penny pinching seem wiser than ever, we're all looking for a budget-wise deal these days. When it comes to antiques and collectibles, is...
antique radio dealers | antique radio prices
Labels: antique radio console | antique radio emerson
