Be sure to look at the entire piece of furniture. Search for clues that would indicate a certain production era. If the piece features perfect symmetry, it was likely made with woodworking equipment rather than with hand tools.
Also, look at the construction techniques and materials. Choose a hidden spot and apply a small amount of denatured alcohol to the finish.
Identification marks reveal details about antique pieces of silver. The Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks will help you with manufacturer identification. Next, find the pattern that matches your silver piece. With thousands of old china and glassware pieces on the market, trying to identify a specific item is a challenge. Reference the Marks4Antiques database to link the mark to a specific manufacturer.
To find the pattern, reference an online replacements supplier. Identifying unmarked glassware is more challenging. Turn to a recognized reference source, such as the Glass Encyclopedia from 20th Century Glass. Most antique books, pictures, and etchings are relatively easy to identify. When analyzing an etching, look for details in the fine print.
Compared to antique pieces, identifying vintage items tends to be easier. This is because more reference materials may be available. With that said, some vintage items may have more documentation than others, improving their value.
When evaluating vintage pieces, avoid items containing subpar materials and corner-cutting construction methods. If a defect is simple and inexpensive to repair, buying the piece may be a cost-effective move. If the defect has to do with the craftsmanship, walk away from the item.
Before evaluating a vintage piece, look at original photographs and learn about specific designer trademarks and techniques. Determine comparable prices by viewing similar vintage items for sale at auction houses or flea markets. Online Etsy item listings may provide pricing details for some items. The 20th century featured numerous vintage furnishing styles, notably the Danish modern and mid-century modern designs.
Early American, futuristic, and minimalistic decorative styles also had their adherents. When evaluating a vintage piece, determine how well the item conforms to a certain period style. If you notice inaccuracies, the piece may be a reproduction. Cheap construction materials and shoddy craftsmanship can also be signs of a copy.
Pieces proven to be originals often bring good prices. Ask an accredited appraiser to evaluate the item. Getting your item identified is essential for determining its value. Consider these four local resources that may help you accomplish your goal. Consider adding an accredited antique appraiser to your RSS feed. Ask them if they offer free identification services.
Take your collectible to a local antique shop and ask them to identify the piece. Local and regional antique shows are great places to network with antique dealers. Take the item of interest, and ask several dealers if they can tell you more about the piece. The term antique refers to something years or older, says Rebecca Rau of M. Rau Antiques in New Orleans. Furniture, works of art, jewelry, rugs and carpets, and everyday objects—like housewares and accessories—can all be antiques.
Vintage items, on the other hand, are much younger—typically prior to , though often from much earlier, like the s, '40s, '50s, '60s, and '70s, she clarifies.
Clothing, jewelry, watches, accessories, housewares, and furniture are all common vintage items. Other media, including postcards, periodicals, photography, vinyl records, cassette tapes, VHS tapes, and even electronics like cameras and gaming systems are also popular vintage items with collectors' appeal , says Rau.
It's a relatively simple distinction, but one Eric Silver, an appraiser on Antiques Roadshow , says isn't necessarily as important as you think it might be. The age of a piece doesn't directly correlate to value, says Silver.
I have two of them. How could that be vintage? That would be a collectible. Love this article! I always follow Antique HQ for all my questions. Thank you guys for being awesome! I absolutely love vintage and retro things because the styles are so pretty! I wonder if they will have a word for the s in the future. I have a blanket from the Faribo company, the blanket is believed to be 70 years old. Would it be considered vintage, or collectable?
Using these cookie cutter definitions as standard would mean there is no such thing as antique radios. I define vintage as years old and antique as older than 40 years old—but clearly it is item specific e. Collectibles can be anything collectible.
There is no need for complex arguments about it: something is valuable if two wealthy people both want it. For an item to be an antique it has to be at least years old. Read the differences between antique, vintage, and collectible item for more information.
The Wedgwood Company keeps thorough records of all the designs they produce. But now, it has become a universal term for many […]. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. There has been a debate over what an antique is for years. Some say an Antique is: An object of considerable age valued for its aesthetic or historical significance.
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