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How to Identify Vintage Fur Coats

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Authentic fur coats are timeless pieces often made from real fur and crafted with techniques that speak to the artistry of fur production. Burn Test : While not always feasible, burning a small strand of fur can reveal authenticity. Real fur is attached to a leather or suede backing, indicative of genuine fur production.

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Art Peritus Launches AP Selects to Bring More Antiques & Design to Market

Art Peritus

In early 2022 Art Peritus launched AP Selects, an online sales venture in which clients can consign art and furniture for sale through the business website, as well as on 3rd party independent online platforms including Incollect.com. What was the thinking behind this move into online retailing of various collectibles, especially furniture?

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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

This is the goal of connoisseurship - to identify and separate something that is superior to its lookalikes, no matter what the category: needlework, wine, cars, teapots, or furniture. The proper identification of materials sometimes requires testing, which may require the assistance of an expert. Has it been cleaned? Condition.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Shaker furniture, from tables and benches to cabinets , attracted fans quickly and eventually proved foundational for the similarly clean lines of modernist design in the 20th century.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Shaker furniture, from tables and benches to cabinets , attracted fans quickly and eventually proved foundational for the similarly clean lines of modernist design in the 20th century.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Zodiac Coffee Table, NASA Ephemera

WorthPoint

While Ive generally sworn off selling furniture (too many stairs, not enough Advil), I make a joyful exception for standout pieces like this. The lot lacked detailed descriptions, and the photos didnt offer views of hallmarks or test results, yet bidders rolled the dice and paid up, perhaps wooed by a Birks box and a working Seiko watch.

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RESCHEDULED: WCG Annual 3-Ring Circus, Wednesday, January 29, 2025

WCG

Because the flag will free-hang permanently on display, visible from both sides, the flag had to be structurally whole in order to hang safely and in a pleasing authentic manner. Solvent testing revealed that a blue component of the printing ink was sensitive to solvents that were effective at reducing the bulk adhesive from newsprint.