Seeing dozens of tiny holes bored into your treasured antique furniture can be distressing. After all, you probably paid big bucks for it or the piece holds deep nostalgic meaning and you want it in the best shape. Woodworms, which are actually wood beetles, can rummage through your furniture fast. They love softwoods and untreated … Read more
In the world of collectibles, fashion, and décor, age is not just a number. The real or estimated age of an item can influence its value, quality, condition, and even its market price. To the layperson, terms such as vintage, antique, collectible, reproduction, and retro all mean the same thing but this couldn’t be further … Read more
The ceramic industry in China dates as far back as 2000 years ago. But, Chinese porcelain continues to be a source of fascination even today. Unsurprisingly, many people attempt to reproduce these ancient ceramic pieces and pass them off as genuine antiques that can sometimes end up being auctioned for large amounts of money. To … Read more
There is something regal and royal about aging mirrors. Add one to any room and you have a stunning conversation starter. In the past, the coating on the back of mirrors was made to easily chip off with time and you’d have a naturally aged mirror. Today, if you want an instant antique mirror, you’d … Read more