Sunday, June 30, 2013

Things To Know About Antique Trunks

By Estela Bolton


Before buying antique trunks, there are many things you might want to think about. You want to make sure that you're buying something that really is an antique, and you're also looking for the best price possible. Not all crates have the same value. Some are worth more than others. Certain generations are more desirable than others. When buying crates, always look for the best deal.

It is easy for modern manufactures to make new furniture look old. Therefore you should always make sure you are buying a real collectible when shopping. All it takes is a little wood stain to make new furniture look old. If something happens to look old, it doesn't mean you should just buy it. You want to make sure that you are paying for what you really want. And that is a collectible trunk

Some of the most popular crates are travel boxes from the eighteenth century. These were used on ships that brought immigrants from Europe to the United States. These types of boxes are long, but they're very narrow. They were designed to fit under the beds on the steamships. These boxes were usually owned by the shipping companies instead of the passengers themselves.

Boxes that were used by stagecoaches in the wild West of United States are also very popular. There are normally covered with some type of gold design and silver. They were built to last long and are really rugged. They're able to handle traveling over long distances and rough surfaces. These are the kinds of boxes that you typically see in the movies.

Women in nineteenth century Europe used to carry small boxes and keep their hats in them. Each box was custom-designed for the woman. Some boxes are very flamboyant and have gold and diamonds embroidered get into them. They're not much bigger then shoe boxes and are designed to carry just one hat. The outer designs made of gold are sometimes even more valuable than the crate itself.

Trunk makers used to sign their work for special designs and patterns. They did this much in the same way that modern artists signed their artwork. Some of these designs are simply initials and others are more elaborate carvings. Finding a crate that has been signed by a famous designer can be a valuable find. They're experts that specialize in verifying the authenticity of these signatures.

Only deal with professionals when buying antiques. During the nineteenth century, there were furniture manufactures the specialized in making fake furniture. This furniture was designed to look just like the classical pieces made by famous designers. Make sure you are not buying a replica, instead you should be getting the collectors item that you want.

When you have the right information, buying antique trunks is not difficult. Ensure you are not buying a fake but are instead of buying the real thing. If you happen to find one that is signed by famous maker, it is a good suggestion to get the signature validated by professional. Looking old does not mean that it actually is old and valuable. Crates from specific time are more desired then other time periods.




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