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Japanese Antiques
By E. Spence
Japanese antiques are absolutely one of the most beautiful collections in the world. There are so many great pieces to choose from. Here are some of the best pieces in Japanese Antiques.
Choba Tansu which is called a Merchant Chest, the type of wood is called Hinoki, Sugi and it dates back to the 1880s. These chests of drawers stand about 34 inches in height and 47-1/2 in width. It has cabinet and 9 drawers, very beautifully crafted.
There is a piece that is beautiful for the fact that is an antique but it is not a pretty piece. It is a Choba Tansu called a Merchant Chest and it is also made from Hinoki and Sugi wood. It is a small chest of 3 drawers and is only 15-3/8 inches tall and 14 inches wide.
The Clothing Chest called an Isho Tansu is made from Kiri, Hinoki and Sugi; it stands about 40 inches and 37 inches wide. This piece is a two section with heavy hardware and nothing has been altered through the years. The time period is 1880s.
Aside from the Japanese furniture that has beautiful hard carved figurines. One piece is called Mother and Son, it is ceramic piece of a traditional Japanese woman breastfeeding her baby. It is a detailed and hand painted, the age is from the 1700s. There are many antique Samurai Dolls, handcrafted in the 1890s. These antiques are worth some money but depending on if they have a letter of authenticity will determine how much they are worth.
Kitchen antiques are the way to see a true antique, there are Japanese Iron Teakettles that have a bronze lid, the time period is 1890. The shape of the teakettle is unlike the teakettles of today, these kettles are heavier and the Japanese believe that they are capturing the spirit of the moment as the share tea.
Japanese Antiques can be found through an antique dealer and online. When purchasing any type of antique online ask for the letter of authenticity if you are buying something the dealer tells you is an antique.
About The Author
For more free advice on buying and selling antiques, visit antiques-road-show.com
Tips About english antique furniture
Use only white glue to adhere broken pieces of porcelain, stoneware, or pottery together. After applying glue, press pieces together and shift slightly for a tight fit. Wipe off excess glue from both sides with a damp cloth and let dry. Use masking tape to hold pieces snuggly while drying if necessary.
Buy antique beds today!
If you're visiting a region that's known for antiques, consider dropping in on an auction. You're often competing with dealers who don't want to bid too high, because they need to add their markup in order the sell the piece.
Buy antique benches today!
To remove unpleasant smell from an old chest of drawers, use baking soda, cat litter, or charcoal chips to absorb the odor.
Buy antique cabinets today!
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Japanese Antiques
By E. Spence
Japanese antiques are absolutely one of the most beautiful collections in the world. There are so many great pieces to choose from. Here are some of the best pieces in Japanese Antiques.
Choba Tansu which is called a Merchant Chest, the type of wood is called Hinoki, Sugi and it dates back to the 1880s. These chests of drawers stand about 34 inches in height and 47-1/2 in width. It has cabinet and 9 drawers, very beautifully crafted.
There is a piece that is beautiful for the fact that is an antique but it is not a pretty piece. It is a Choba Tansu called a Merchant Chest and it is also made from Hinoki and Sugi wood. It is a small chest of 3 drawers and is only 15-3/8 inches tall and 14 inches wide.
The Clothing Chest called an Isho Tansu is made from Kiri, Hinoki and Sugi; it stands about 40 inches and 37 inches wide. This piece is a two section with heavy hardware and nothing has been altered through the years. The time period is 1880s.
Aside from the Japanese furniture that has beautiful hard carved figurines. One piece is called Mother and Son, it is ceramic piece of a traditional Japanese woman breastfeeding her baby. It is a detailed and hand painted, the age is from the 1700s. There are many antique Samurai Dolls, handcrafted in the 1890s. These antiques are worth some money but depending on if they have a letter of authenticity will determine how much they are worth.
Kitchen antiques are the way to see a true antique, there are Japanese Iron Teakettles that have a bronze lid, the time period is 1890. The shape of the teakettle is unlike the teakettles of today, these kettles are heavier and the Japanese believe that they are capturing the spirit of the moment as the share tea.
Japanese Antiques can be found through an antique dealer and online. When purchasing any type of antique online ask for the letter of authenticity if you are buying something the dealer tells you is an antique.
About The Author
For more free advice on buying and selling antiques, visit antiques-road-show.com
Tips About english antique furniture
Use only white glue to adhere broken pieces of porcelain, stoneware, or pottery together. After applying glue, press pieces together and shift slightly for a tight fit. Wipe off excess glue from both sides with a damp cloth and let dry. Use masking tape to hold pieces snuggly while drying if necessary.
Buy antique beds today!
If you're visiting a region that's known for antiques, consider dropping in on an auction. You're often competing with dealers who don't want to bid too high, because they need to add their markup in order the sell the piece.
Buy antique benches today!
To remove unpleasant smell from an old chest of drawers, use baking soda, cat litter, or charcoal chips to absorb the odor.
Buy antique cabinets today!
More english antique furniture Info
Silver Antiques - Sterling and Silverplate
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:14 -0600
Vintage sterling and silverplate, antique silver frames, and decorative silver art forms. Periodically, silver enjoys great popularity in jewelry and now is one of those times..
Antique Furniture - Know it's Really Antique Before you Buy
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:23:04 -0600
Learn how to tell the difference between reproductions and antiques. Antique Furniture categories here include vintage cabinets, chests, old-fashioned rocking chairs, tables, dining room sets, and more
antique furniture
antique zenith tube wood radio
antique gold jewelry
antique zenith radios
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