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Features of a Modern Antique Store

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12 April 20221 January 2022Bruton Decorative Antiques Fair
The modern antique store setup has undergone quite a few changes in recent years, as stores are looking to attract younger people. This [...]

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Features of a Modern Antique Store

12 April 20221 January 2022Bruton Decorative Antiques Fair
The modern antique store setup has undergone quite a few changes in recent years, as stores are looking to attract younger people. This [...]

3 Reasons to Visit the Shepton Mallet Antiques Fair

6 April 20221 January 2022Bruton Decorative Antiques Fair
The Shepton Mallet Antiques Fair is one of the most prestigious fairs in the West County of Somerset in the United Kingdom. The [...]

How To Discern Antique Furniture from Factory-Made Items

30 November 20211 January 2022Bruton Decorative Antiques Fair
Differentiating between a quality antique item and a well-made knockoff is not in everyone’s shoes. It can take a considerable amount of attention [...]

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    • Features of a Modern Antique Store
      Features of a Modern Antique StoreThe modern antique store setup has undergone quite a few changes in recent years, as stores are looking to attract younger people. This involves allowing buyers to gain access to online antique catalogues and using modern styles to mix the old in with the new. Blending Antique and Modern Styles With a unique mixture of antique and modern styles, buyers from any generation can find something of interest once they browse the catalogue of a modern antique store. Not all these stores will house authentic antiques, and buyers will often need to discern between real antiques and those that were manufactured to be replicas of original antiques. Access to Online Antique Stores Modern antique stores can advertise their products on social media or through their own website. This form of advertising has made it so much easier for people to find rare antiques and for antique dealers to find online buyers for their antiques. Coffee Shops and Free Wi-Fi Many antique shops today have merged their affairs with a coffee shop. With many people opting to work from home, it has become common to see people working on their laptops from a coffee shop. People can enjoy a great cup of coffee with the scent of antique furniture in the air. These antique coffee shops also have access to free Wi-Fi, allowing guests to check and compare antiques online. With antiques, coffee, and Internet, there is literally nothing else you’d want in a modern antique store. Antique dealers are known to revel in casino entertainment. Whether it is bartering antique items online or accessing Griffon online casino to play slots remotely, everything you need will be at your fingertips. Play casino games at your favourite antique store to win real cash. Enjoy a visit to a modern antique store to experience the atmosphere, with precious antiques, good coffee, and access to entertainment at your fingertips....
    • 3 Reasons to Visit the Shepton Mallet Antiques Fair
      3 Reasons to Visit the Shepton Mallet Antiques FairThe Shepton Mallet Antiques Fair is one of the most prestigious fairs in the West County of Somerset in the United Kingdom. The event hosts more than 600 quality stalls, with everything from leather to age-old antiques. The next event will be held at the Royal Bath and West Showground and will be open to the public from the 11th of March to the 13th of March 2022. Trading hours will occur between 12noon and 5 pm on Friday, 9 am, and 5 pm on Saturday, and from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Renaissance Antiques  This fair upholds its reputation by exhibiting furniture and ornaments dating back from the 16th century. Attendees can take a slow stroll past hundreds of stalls featuring items of rarity and elegance. Visitors can also find Chinese porcelain and pottery here. Vintage Clothing This fair hosts plenty of stalls that sell vintage clothing. Find quality leather jackets, streetwear, watches, and other vintage accessories that will complete your outfit. The fair will exhibit modern and old-fashioned brands of clothing. Wi-Fi and Entertainment The fair will have a range of entertainment activities available for both young and old. With technology catching up in the West county, visitors can expect Wi-Fi accessibility in the area. The fair will have arcade games and sports events that will be broadcast from pubs and restaurants in the area. Gambling enthusiasts can also take advantage of a safe and secure online casino for an extra dose of entertainment. Playing slots online has become a great source of entertainment for busy dealers prowling the antique market for a good deal. Antique dealers can enjoy games remotely as they take a sip of craft beer. Ticket prices for the Shepton Mallet Antique Fair start from as little as 5£. There will be free parking available for attendees, and showing up early is advised for individuals not looking to miss out on any deals....
    • How To Discern Antique Furniture from Factory-Made Items
      How To Discern Antique Furniture from Factory-Made ItemsDifferentiating between a quality antique item and a well-made knockoff is not in everyone’s shoes. It can take a considerable amount of attention to detail to notice if something is genuine or not. Here are a few tips that can help buyers to identify the authenticity of items in an antique store or when attending an antique fair. Check for Labels and Stamps Antique items are often distinguished by numbers, labels, or tags. Some designers have even inscribed a particular feature in the design to make it more unique. In the olden days, furniture makers used to write the manufacturing information inside the drawers, on the edges, or on other places of the furniture. This can include the date, serial number, and brand of the item. Antiques are Not Perfect If you are looking for a perfect piece of furniture, then antiques might not be your thing. In some cases, antiques have stood the test the time and can be found in absolute mint condition. However, with a piece of furniture that is a hundred years old, you can expect to find a few imperfections. For example, handmade furniture might not be 100% symmetrical. Antique wooden furniture has also been known to be made out of more than one type of wood. Antique Replica Furniture Make sure you are not looking at a replica of a rare item. For instance, buyers can easily be misled to buy a real bronze item when this form of art can easily be copied by using a combination of metal (spelter) to imitate the appearance of a bronze item. Check for the characteristics of the materials to confirm their authenticity. Signs of Quality Craftmanship There will be tell-tale signs of quality craftmanship on a genuine antique item. Do adequate research on the design of the item and look for features that the artist may have added to distinguish it from a knockoff item. New furniture can be made to look old but may not have the qualities that make it a genuine collector’s item. There are many clear signs that a piece of furniture is not a genuine antique item. Follow these guidelines to learn how to discern a genuine item from a fake one.  ...
    • Items Exclusive to Antique Shops
      Items Exclusive to Antique ShopsPeople who prowl antique stores on their travels are normally in search of something unique and handmade. The fine art of antique design is in high demand all over the world, and the stores that supply these items are becoming rarer by the day. Quality antique stores can hold items of great value, and their value is often determined by their rarity, desirability, condition, and authenticity. No two quality stores will house the same items, and some of the following items may only be found in an antique store. Antique Furniture People have been known to decorate their homes with antique furniture and other items of rarity. These items are can often only be acquired by visiting countless stores and antique events. This can be anything from a Victorian couch to an 18th-century coffee table made of solid wood. Vintage Clothing Designer leather jackets and other old-fashioned clothing can still be found while taking a stroll through an antique fair or shop. Original vintage clothing could be pricey, but the quality of factory-made clothing is outmatched by that of handmade clothing. Silver and Brass Antique shops and fairs often have stalls selling unique silver and brass items of great value. Whether buyers are looking for a brass bed lamp or a new set of silver knives, they will most likely find something to their liking here. Make sure to authenticate the items before buying them. Vintage Art  Some antique dealers and collectors house precious art pieces as part of their collection. These dealers will often engage with collectors to auction off items to the highest bidder. Original art pieces from painters like Rembrandt and Van Gogh are worth millions of pounds. Authentication Original art pieces have to be authenticated and preserved to make sure that their value is kept. There are many methods used to prove authenticity. This includes analysing brush strokes and using carbon dating. Advances in technology ensure that the integrity of original art pieces can be preserved. There is a market for anything under the antique label. Art collectors are always eager to find quality furniture, clothing, and other items of rarity and value to add to their collection....
    • Tips for Buying Quality Antiques
      Tips for Buying Quality AntiquesEvery person getting involved in dealing with antiques can use some guidance from the experts. Dealers normally prowl auctions and fairs for the best antique deals. Bruton Decorative Antiques Fair provides some tips for analysing the value of antiques. Evaluating the Condition It may be unrealistic to think that an item of around a hundred years old would still be in the same condition as the time it was made, yet some antiques have been preserved well enough to stand the test of time. There are normally three categories of quality, namely furniture that is in good condition (moderate wear and damage, but still usable), excellent condition (minor flaws), and mint condition (near perfect condition, with no chips, breaks, or cracks). Identifying the Authenticity Thanks to modern technology, there are many methods and ways for identifying the authenticity of an antique item. These methods can include anything from certification to a signature from the carpenter who made the piece. The factors of authenticity include the time period in which it was supposedly made, the carpenter or artist of the item, and finally, the type of material or materials that were used to make the item. The Item’s Desirability The desirability of an item is characterised by the current trends in the market. If there is currently a trend in acquiring furniture from the Victorian era, then these items could be sold at a high price. The desirability of a product will always be linked to its supply and demand. Follow the trends to quantify the value of antique items. The Rarity of The Item The harder an antique item is to find, the more desirable it could be for collectors, and the higher the asking price can be for these items. Dealers will often travel far and wide to locate items of rarity and value. Rarity can be defined by the number of antique items that were made, colour, design, and by the type or combination of materials that were used to make it. Genuine antique items are very difficult to reproduce. Follow and contact this site for more guidelines on how to identify quality antiques as a dealer starting out....

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