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As knowledgeable antique dealers, we have been in business since 1989 and now offer free verbal appraisals for antique clocks as well as sterling silver, modernart, and any high-quality vintage items. We buy, broker, and sell Sterling Silver, ModernArt, Chinese Artifacts, Bronzes, and Antiques.
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However, they want the condition to be perfect and can be extremely picky on what they are willing to accept. They expect exquisite or very unusual pieces and might be interested in something other than the antique Chinese pottery or Chinoiserie items seen more frequently. They will also sometimes try to bargain you down.
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