Appraising Antique Furniture
Now, there are many books on antiques that it is suggested that if you are serious about collecting and/or selling, Yet, the internet is an open source (some of the time) to information you need, if you research it right, and have details about the furniture you are inquiring about. Antiques usually go by the guidelines that deal with the time period that the furniture is from and the condition it is in. Also, other items include any unique features it has.
Chicago Appraisers Association lists some of the clues to look out for to determine the age of your antique furniture. For woodwork, riven (split along the grain) is usually from the fifteen to the seventeenth century, while hand sawn timber, known for it’s irregular teeth marks from the saw is from the late sixteenth to the seventeenth century. Pay attention, because riven and hand sawn timber overlap in centuries, so it could be either. Frame sawn timber, which is evenly spaced teeth marks, that are usually cut an angle to the grain is from the seventeeth to eighteen century, while circular sawn timber, which has concentric arc cuts are found in the nineteenth to twentieth century. If you don’t think you are wood savvy, look into a dendrochronologist who will analyze the rings in the wood to determine the age.
Ehow.com states that for authenticity reasons, you should look at the size of boards, saw marks (on the back of chests or under the table), original paint finish, thin mirrors (as antique glass mirrors are thin) and wormholes on any wood piece. Also, look at the hardware involved, to see if it has been replaced for modern reasons.
This illustration helps to identify the era of the screw used in the furniture.
Also, Chicago Appraisers Association states some of the downfalls that could happen with antiquing as refinished, altered, embellished, composites, overly restored, poorly restored, revival pieces, and forgeries.
If, in fact you do decide to hire an appraisal, check your local yellow pages, and double check the company with the better business bureau (bbb.org), or go to http://www.appraisers.org/findappraiser/ to find an appraiser under the American Society of Association.
http://www.chicagoappraisers.com/antique-furniture-appraisals.html
http://www.chicagoappraisers.com/antique-age-furniture-construction.html
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/dendrochronologist
http://www.ehow.com/how_108332_antique-appraised.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_108367_buy-antique-furniture.html
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 to information you need, if you research it right, and have details about the furniture you are inquiring about. Antiques usually go by the guidelines that deal with the time period that the furniture is from and the condition it is in. Also, other items include any unique features it has. Chicago Appraisers Association lists some of the clues to look out for to determine the age of your antique furniture. For woodwork, riven (split along the grain) is usually from the fifteen to the seventeenth century, while hand sawn timber, known for it's irregular teeth marks from the saw is from the late sixteenth to the seventeenth century. Pay attention, because riven and hand sawn timber overlap in centuries, so it could be either. Frame sawn timber, which is evenly spaced teeth marks, that are usually cut an angle to the grain is from the seventeeth to eighteen century, while circular sawn timber, which has concentric arc cuts are found in the nineteenth to twentieth century. If you don't think you are wood savvy, look into a dendrochronologist who will analyze the rings in the wood to determine the age. Ehow.com states that for authenticity reasons, you should look at the size of boards, saw marks (on the back of chests or under the table), original paint finish, thin mirrors (as antique glass mirrors are thin) and wormholes on any wood piece. Also, look at the hardware involved, to see if it has been replaced for modern reasons. This illustration helps to identify the era of the screw used in the furniture. Also, Chicago Appraisers Association states some of the downfalls that could happen with antiquing as refinished, altered, embellished, composites, overly restored, poorly restored, revival pieces, and forgeries. If, in fact you do decide to hire an appraisal, check your local yellow pages, and double check the company with the better business bureau (bbb.org), or go to http://www.appraisers.org/findappraiser/ to find an appraiser under the American Society of Association. http://www.chicagoappraisers.com/antique-furniture-appraisals.html http://www.chicagoappraisers.com/antique-age-furniture-construction.html http://www.thefreedictionary.com/dendrochronologist http://www.ehow.com/how_108332_antique-appraised.html http://www.ehow.com/how_108367_buy-antique-furniture.html http://www.appalachianwoods.com/lumber/images/antique_oak_lumber_resawn.jpg http://www.codesmiths.com/shed/boxes/ark/ark_bench_end.jpgNext%20stop%3A%20Pinterest "Pin It")