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Why Antiques Are Green
Many if not most items made today are designed for limited use, and are replaced by newer or more fashionable items. Because of a shortened life cycle it is not necessary to design for longevity. This may be good for jobs and profit, but not so good for the environment. Whilst we need jobs, we also need a healthy clean environment in which to live.
Re-cycling is the current buzz word and going or being green is the latest fashionable trend, so why are antiques green?
By definition an antique is a piece that is 100 years or more in age. The designs were functional but not necessarily attractive, although many antiques fulfil both of these criteria.
Perhaps the best way to illustrate this is by way of an example, noteably the humble Windsor chair, although many different types of antiques could equally have been used.
Clarice Cliff – The Epitome Of British Art Deco
Clarice Cliff became a marketing phenomenon in her time with her colourful, brash, modernistic pottery. Of all the pottery produced in Britain during the 1900’s, Clarice Cliff is probably the most familiar and the most collected. Clarice Cliff has become the epitome of British Art Deco.Hummel Story
The Goebel Company opened its doors over a century ago in 1871 at the foot of the Coburg Castle in Oeslau. Then known simply as F&W Goebel, after its co-founders Franz Detleff and his son William Goebel, the first items produced were slates, slate pencils and marbles.
When Is A Collectable An Antique
The difference between an antique and a collectable is a much-debated subject, so there is little wonder that people are confused about these two terms. The confusion probably arises because the two terms are similar and both characterise an item by something other than its physical attributes. Having said that, what is the difference?
The Rarity4u definition is as follows:
An Antique is defined by the age of the item.
A Collectable is an item whose value revolves around its utility or aesthetic attributes but has since been enhanced by widespread interest.
Still confused, we will try to explain further with an example.
Golden Rules For Collectors
All collectors have two basic things in common irrespective of their speciality, namely an interest in their subject and a love of collecting. The urge to collect generally precedes the selection of the items to be acquired, so what are the basic rules for starting a collection.
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