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Eight Top Tips for Buying Antiques
Antiques Hunting1. Buy What You Love
Whilst it is important to find a piece that will fit within you home, or the space it is intended for. If you fall in love with a piece, why not try another approach? - to design the theme of a room around it! Or one or two signature pieces.
If you do, you will never
Antique Furniture Makers: Ince & Mayhew
Antiques GuidesInce and Mayhew was a successful and prominent firm of cabinet makers, established in London by John Mayhew (1736 - 1811) and William Ince (1737 - 1804) during the Georgian Era. They produced some of the finest furniture of the era, following the current fashions and design trends of the day, such as Rococo, Gothic, and later, Neo-classical.
However their
What Makes an Antique, an Antique?
Antiques GuidesIn the world of Antique furniture and other collectable items, an 'Antique' is generally considered to be an item that is at least one hundred years old. Anything less than that, but still old, is generally classified as 'Vintage'.
The exception being for cars, which are considered 'antique' after 25 years.
However age alone isn't enough. An antique should also display
