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The Appeal of Antique Furnishings
By LLongworth at 15 July, 2010, 12:00 am
Antique furniture is a big business that makes a lot of people big money every year. Finding an old chair or armoire in your grandmother’s attic could be a goldmine if you find the right collector for the item. Find an attic full of antique furniture still in good condition and you could find yourself on the receiving end of a bidding war at an antique auction. There is no doubt that collectors find great value in antique furniture but what exactly is the appeal?
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Creating an Industry Award to Recognise Hard Work
By LLongworth at 16 June, 2010, 12:00 am
In these tough times of lay-offs and intense competition, existing employees need to be kept away from losing their motivation and slithering down the chute of monotony. Industry awards are a wonderful way of bringing back that spring in their step and motivating them to work harder. These awards are given to appreciate one common attribute – hard work.
Read More >>Taking Your Antiques to Auction Houses for Valuation
By LLongworth at 9 April, 2010, 12:00 am
If you have collectables or antiques that you suspect are worth something you can take them to an auction house that offers an antiques valuation service. It is important to understand what the valuation process entails and the different types of valuation services available.
Read More >>Collecting Antiquarian Books
By LLongworth at 12 March, 2010, 12:00 am
When you want to know about collecting valuable books, it helps to understand what qualifies as an antiquarian or collectible book. Whether you are considering rare books, first edition books, or out of print books, it is important that you know when you run across a book that might be valuable, no matter what part of the world you might be in.
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