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A Primer for Appraising Antique Wood Furniture

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The general look of a piece of furniture tells the expert whether it is old or not, but this is a matter of experience. If you are interested in old furniture see as many genuine pieces as you can; go to museums where you are certain of the authenticity of the articles. Slowly the eye and mind can be trained to recognize whether the appearance of a piece is true or not.

The aging of wood alters its colour according to the timber from which it is made, and according to the treatment it has received over the years. Even the hidden inside parts change with time; if a drawer-lining is scraped it will show at once how the surface has aged. Equally, the old polished outside surfaces mellow, and repolishing changes the colour of the wood completely.

It is worth while studying the methods of making furniture, and how they have changed from time to time. How, for instance, the crude dovetails on the heavy drawer sides of 1600 were modified and improved in the course of the century. When examining a piece of furniture in a strong light, it is as well to look for signs of alteration, and to try to reason what was done and why.

Though buying and selling antiques can be a profitable career choice, the majority of people are uniformed when it comes to the antique pieces they have in their possession today. Many have furniture that has been passed down throughout family and be unaware of the actual dollar value of the pieces they own. Your grandmothers pie shelf that you are using as a plant stand may be worth more than you think.

If you are lucky enough to own some existing pieces or have a love of searching for hidden treasures, it's worth getting a good idea of how to get your antiques in good shape and when to call in the appraiser.

Never point or stain your teak furniture. Doing so will permanently damage the wood. If you do not want your teak to develop the silver patina, you can apply genuine teak oil to the pieces to keep the wood from changing color. As for the frequency of the application, consult your teak dealer as to the recommended application frequency for your climate.

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