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All About the Windsor Chair

2010-01-31T22:43:58Z

You've probably seen a Windsor chair before, right? But do you know the legend about how this chair got its name, or where the first chairs in this style were crafted in America? Read The Windsor Chair to find out all about this Colonial furniture icon, including how much an original dating to the 1700's is worth these days.

All About the Windsor Chair originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at 22:43:58.

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Valuing Antiques: How to Do a Completed Item Search on eBay

2010-01-31T22:04:38Z

One of the most common reasons people wander my way on the Web is to find values for antiques and collectibles they own. Conducting a completed item search on eBay is often a good point of departure when beginning a valuation quest. To learn more, take a look at: How to Do a Completed Item Search on eBay.

Valuing Antiques: How to Do a Completed Item Search on eBay originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at 22:04:38.

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Is It R�gence or Regency?

2010-01-31T21:59:35Z

R�gence and Regency - these furniture styles sound very similar, but they look very different. Read Troy Segal's new feature titled R�gence Vs. Regency, and if you didn't already know which antique furniture category the lovely daybed shown here falls into, you will shortly.

Is It R�gence or Regency? originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at 21:59:35.

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Did This Toy Coca-Cola Truck Sell for $72, $702 or $7,020?

2010-01-27T21:45:18Z

Antique toys continue to bring high prices at auction, and Coca-Cola collectibles never go out of style. So how much did this Metalcraft Coca-Cola Truck with 10 glass bottles and the original box sell for at auction last month? Click on through to find out if it brought in $72, $702 or $7,020.

Did This Toy Coca-Cola Truck Sell for $72, $702 or $7,020? originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 21:45:18.

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Who Were the Shakers?

2010-01-27T20:53:14Z

You may have heard of Shaker furniture, and you might even know how to spot a piece at an antique show. But do you know how their beliefs and lifestyle influenced their superbly skilled craftsmanship? Troy Segal has a new feature titled Who Were the Shakers? to help you learn more about not only Shaker style, but the devout people who made this furniture avidly sought by collectors today.

Who Were the Shakers? originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 20:53:14.

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Real "Snow Baby" Started Collecting Trend

2010-01-27T01:24:22Z

A chilly winter day seems like the perfect time to delve into the topic of snow babies. Authentic German snow babies of the vintage variety, like the one shown here, are getting harder and harder to come by. And for such a tiny collectible, as cute as they are, purchasing a snow baby on the secondary market might take more cash than you'd imagine. Read
Real "Snow Baby" Started Collecting Trend to learn all about them. There was a real live snow baby more than 100 years ago!

Real "Snow Baby" Started Collecting Trend originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 01:24:22.

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Does a Hoof Foot Really Look Like a Hoof?

2010-01-20T21:13:29Z

You might recall that a spade foot on antique furniture doesn't really look anything like a spade. But does a hoof foot really look like a hoof? Take a look at our latest Antique Furniture Glossary entry to see a hoof foot example and find out. You might be surprised!

Does a Hoof Foot Really Look Like a Hoof? originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 21:13:29.

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Is This Gorgeous Cuff Bracelet Fine Antique Jewelry or a Vintage Costume Replica?

2010-01-20T20:23:52Z

Whether you lust for fine diamond jewelry or dig fabulously fake rhinestone pieces, there's no question that this antique cuff bracelet would make any adornment lover gasp with delight. But is it crafted of precious metals and gemstones or simple a nicely fashioned replica? Can you tell from the photo? Visit the latest jewelry price guide added to the site this week to find out!

Is This Gorgeous Cuff Bracelet Fine Antique Jewelry or a Vintage Costume Replica? originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 20:23:52.

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Lucky Black Cats and Other Feline Collectibles

2010-01-20T00:06:18Z

Did you know black cats were thought to bring good luck about a century ago? Take a look at the "lucky tokens" on this real-photo birthday postcard from the early 1900s and you'll see what I mean. Of course, cat lovers don't care much about the hue of the feline is when it comes to collectibles. Old postcards are certainly one type of cat collectible you can round up too, but that's just the beginning. Read Curiosity Thrilled the Collector to find out more about the caboodle of cat collectibles available and how much they're worth.

Lucky Black Cats and Other Feline Collectibles originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 00:06:18.

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Is This Stoneware Jug Worth $93, $936 or $9,360?

2010-01-13T22:32:43Z

This is an interesting stoneware jug for a number of reasons: the double handles, the spigot, and the unidentified mark depicting Santa Claus with his reindeer (if this mark is familiar to you, please let me know!). So how much is this Stoneware Jug worth. Click on through to find out if it sold at auction for $93, $936 or $9,360.

Is This Stoneware Jug Worth $93, $936 or $9,360? originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at 22:32:43.

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