Antique mirrors

Posted by | Decorating | Sunday 28 June 2009 6:19 pm

Antique mirrors appear best when placed near corners of the room; placing plants in front of them. An old grandmother’s mirror can also look quite antique in that space in the room which one always wanted to fill up. An old mirror in fact can be re-decorated and used according to the design and the color set up in the room.  If some old mirrors have been spotted, resilvering is the best option to make it look beautiful again.

 

Unique mirrors are very much a priced possession and many passionate antique collectors love to collect them. Mirrors with different and beautiful frames attract everyone’s attention. Most antique mirrors have a historical value attached to them and hence are expensive in terms of money. Some of the mirrors are as old as fifty years and hence are polished or worked upon to make them appear new. Antique mirrors are often considered like a jewel of a room. The skilled craftsmanship and the unique styles and designs for antique mirrors allows one to make a statement that one wants to be it classic, romantic, bold, antediluvian etc.

 

One of the important things to care of while handling and cleaning an old mirror is that direct sunlight and humidity should be avoided. It can affect the wood frame of the piece or can also make the mirror spotted.  Mirrors especially the antique ones have their own charm and one should definitely own one in case you are setting up your house again – they add a great amount of elegance and richness to your house.

Antique clocks

Posted by | Decorating | Saturday 27 June 2009 6:13 pm

In the olden days, clocks were considered to be luxurious items and they were reserved for only the most wealthy and prominent people of that time. Clocks have not only served as an essential asset to our everyday lives, but they are also considered as a form of art and a fine piece of decoration in most houses. Beautiful antique clocks range from antique grandfather clocks, tall case clocks, antique wall clocks, antique cuckoo clocks etc. Rich luxurious clocks and quality clocks made for royalty and are quite a collectible. A price guide for antique clocks is very essential for people wanting to add clocks to their collection or some of you who are planning to decorate your house with one.

 

Substantial knowledge and good taste is absolutely essential while planning to buy or sell these types of clocks. One may also refer to antique clock experts for this matter. They not just guide and advise regarding the price but also facilitate with restoration and repairing facilities. Replacement parts for antique clocks are not easily available and hence the need for experts in this field.

 

A lot of books and cds are also available that give reviews and price guidance for different antique clocks. Numerous antique wall clocks for sale are available in antique exhibitions that are held occasionally. Antique items dealers and sellers usually participate in such exhibitions. Clocks as old as six thousand years are also found in houses that have a thing for antique things. The more old and authentic the clock is, the higher the price for it. In case you have a fetish for an antique item, go ahead and do your research to buy one antique clock for your house!