Textiles

Textiles are often folded up at antiques markets. Make sure to open them up and inspect every inch so that you’re not surprised to find damage when you get home. As with most other things vintage, a little imperfection in a textile can be a good thing. Look for details such as uneven stitching, which means a piece was made by hand and not by a machine.
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Heavenly Bodies Fashion And The Catholic Imagin...

Wood Furniture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UIX9kOGZVk Trust your gut. If it looks new, it ...

Wood Furniture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UIX9kOGZVk Trust your gut. If it looks new, it most likely is. Pay close attention to the nails: Newer, shinier nails indicate newer construction. Look for dovetails. The presence of dovetail joints, which hold wood furnishings together without the use of nails or other hardware, is a sign that a piece was made by a cabinetmaker as opposed to being mass-produced or factory-made. Generally, the thinner the dovetail, the more skilled the cabinet...

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Bronze Sculpture Human Figurine Handmade In India

Vintage Sterling Silver Silver Know the difference between silver plate and sterling silver. Th...

Vintage Sterling Silver Silver Know the difference between silver plate and sterling silver. There’s nothing wrong with silver plate—it’s a wonderful way to bring home the elegant look of silver without the high price tag. But what exactly makes sterling more superior? For one, it holds its value, retaining a high resale price no matter its age, whereas silver plate does not. It also really stands up to the test of time: Sterling can last hundreds of years if properly taken care of. Bring a...

$185.00