Antiques Online Could Be BargainsYou can find bargains on antiques online that no one knew were now treasured heirlooms, but before you buy, learn a little about them from articles that may steer you away from the junk.Antique Clocks - Grandfather, Cuckoo Clocks, Wall and Mantel- November 10, 2007 And an article about the value of antique grandfather clocks. To be certain of a clock's authenticity, you should only buy from a trusted and reputable seller. Read any listing carefully to ensure that the product you are buying is truly an antique.http://www.bargainbasements.com/antiques/antique-clocks.html Nautical - Maritime Antiques and Collectibles- November 10, 2007 Unused Nautical gear in the olden days was used for scrap so now it's scarce, valued as collectibles that are often in reproductions. Here are some tips to help you know whether you're buying an antique or a reproduction that's been tweaked to look like the real thing.http://www.bargainbasements.com/antiques/nautical.html Antique Furniture - Know it's Really Antique Before you Buy- November 10, 2007 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 morehttp://www.bargainbasements.com/antiques/furniture.html Chinese Antiques - Calligraphy- November 10, 2007 Chinese Cabinets, Chests, Tables, Statues and Carvings - Ancient Chinese Vases, jewelry of Brass, Bronze and Wooden Art - and an Introduction to Calligraphy.http://www.bargainbasements.com/antiques/chinese-antiques.html Chinese Paintings and Scrolls, Calligraphy on Antique Chinese Art Forms- November 10, 2007 Antique Chinese paintings and scrolls, calligraphy on wall panels, Chinese ancestor paintings, vintage art on reverse glass, porcelain and more.http://www.bargainbasements.com/antiques/chinese-paintings-scrolls.html Egyptian Antiques in ancient Art Forms- November 10, 2007 Sculptures, Paintings. Jewelry and more but there are things you need to know before you start collecting Egyptian antiques .. see the article attached to the page for some knowledge of Egyptology before you buy an antique that isn't Egyptian at all.http://www.bargainbasements.com/antiques/egyptian-antiques.html Asian Antiques from Thailand, China, Japan and Tibet- November 10, 2007 Ancient Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, Hindu and more in Asian antiques. Ancient beads, seeds, bracelets and pebbles used as a medium of exchange in the early days around 200 - 300 BC, have been discovered in Thailand, including old Roman copper coins dating back to 270 BC.http://www.bargainbasements.com/antiques/asian.html Antique Maps and Old World Globes- November 10, 2007 Did you know that map makers for 100 years believed California wasn't always attached to the west coast of the North American continent ..and that's how they drew it on their maps - as an island. Here's an article that's a beginner's guide to Collecting Antique Maps - and tips on how to get started in this hobby.http://www.bargainbasements.com/antiques/globes-maps.html Old World Collectibles- November 10, 2007 Over 2000 items of Old World home decor and decorative collectibles, and an article about Mastering Old World Skills. The Reality TV programs of today have taught us how little we know about the old world's survival skills, or the ability to make things using old time hand tools & methods.http://www.bargainbasements.com/antiques/old-world.html Wood Antiques and The Basics About Wood- November 10, 2007 Find primitive wooden crafts, old wood boxes, frames, magazine racks, rocking chairs, vintage signs and decorative art. Oak, mahogany, walnut, pine, rosewood, maple, elm - different uses were made of these throughout the centuries. Learn the basics about the different kinds of wood that are regularly seen in antique furniture and some common wooden decorative treatments.http://www.bargainbasements.com/antiques/wood-antiques.html |