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Antique Furniture: Original or Fake?Knowledgeable people in the antique world say that if all the English antique furniture in America was sent back to England, the island would sink. Not all so-called "antique" furniture is actually old furniture and may not be worth the asking price. If it's not actually antique, what is it?United
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Abacus Antiques buy deceased estate and unwanted antiques. House Clearance. Best prices paid. We cover the following areas: ENGLAND SCOTLAND & WALES email = northernclearance@yahoo.co.uk or FREEPHONE 0800 0352653 Visit www.about-antiques.com Original antique furniture is furniture that was made during the original period of its style. If it isn't original, it could be from the 19th century Revival Period. For example, Queen Anne (Late Baroque) furniture was originally made in America between 1720 and 1750. If any Queen Anne furniture you see was not made in that period, it is not an original antique, but a revival piece. Some antiques are actually fakes, deliberately made to look like original antiques to deceive the buyer into paying a high asking price. Many copies of antique furniture are made by hand, from high-quality wood, and have suffered enough phys! ical abuse to simulate the wear on an original antique piece, so they can be difficult to date - especially if the copy is more than 100 years old. A fake antique can look like an original to the untrained eye. Fake antique furniture began proliferating during the 19th century Revival Period and with the population increase in the 19th and 20th centuries. Unscrupulous dealers and cabinet-makers targeted the wealthy who hoped to own a bit of history and gain social status. These dealers and cabinet-makers could make more money selling a fake as an original than they could for the original itself. The tradition of constructing furniture by hand still exists in England and other European countries. For instance, shops use oak boards and timbers as much as six centuries old that have been removed from churches and other buildings during repairs. Making English furniture this way gives the new pieces a convincing period appearance. These pieces are shipped out of England as! reproductions - a false description of what they are. They are fakes, deliberately constructed to appear to be an original antique. So, how can you tell a fake from an original? With regard to antique furniture, you're pitting your wits against the expert fakers of the past 150 years. A strong indication of authenticity is the consensus of knowledgeable collectors and dealers. An expert appraiser is trained to research and analyze the market and observe physical signs that determine age and attribution. The American Society of Appraisers can help you find a qualified appraiser in your area specializing in antique furniture. Designated members of ASA must complete rigorous education and training courses and prove their appraisal experience. Call ASA at 1-800-ASA-VALU (1-800-272-8258). Copyright© 2000 NewsUSA - www.newsusa.com. Used with permission |
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