Looking glass mirrors
Article Abstract:
Antique wall looking glasses are valued subjectively by collectors, who focus on the mirror's decorative appeal and accent element. Prices for looking glasses at recent auctions range from $400 for a two-part Empire to $22,000 for an American Renaissance revival mirror and console.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1992
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Rinker on collectibles: Market correction or desperation?
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The antiques and collectibles market is slow to adjust to changing price situations. As the prices are decreasing, the best advice to the dealers is that they should replace old price stickers with new one, rather than using 'discount sale' approach.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2003
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Pot lids
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Lids from small containers were found in England beginning around 1840. The golden age of US pot lids lasted from the late 1840s through the 1880s. Prices for selected pot lids are given.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1992
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