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Tarnish

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

Brass, bronze and copper antiques get tarnished  over a period of time.  To remove the tarnish, you can make a paste of  vinegar and salt or vinegar and baking soda, and apply it to the antique piece.

Apply a lacquer coating prevents metal antiques from getting tarnished quickly.

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Antique furniture

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

Antique furniture if purchased from antique dealers can be expensive, since they have a lot of overheads which add to the cost.

Some of  the places where you can purchase antique furniture cheap are:

  • Flea markets
  • Thrift shops
  • Garage sales - especially in the old part of the town
  • Estate sales and auctions are usually published in the local newspaper
  • Local auction barns
  • Ebay , online classifieds like Craigslist
  • Elderly people who may be relocating to another place, or wish to dispose off their furniture
  • Consignment stores
  • Salvage yards and stores

For high quality antiques check the sales corresponding to the zip code for upscale areas of the town or city.

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