Description : What is the best furniture cleaner for antiques?
Last Answer : I use Murphy Oil Soap.
Description : I love antiques, but, musty odors make me gag. How do I get rid of the smell?
Last Answer : You can use Vinegar. The solution is poured in areas filled with mold and mildew before washing. Likewise, Baking soda spread across a moldy area. Air refresher sprays are also available.
Description : I collect antiques and have a bit of modern in my living room, as well. I am looking for an interesting piece (of whatever) to hang on my wall 11"x14". Suggestions?
Last Answer : Art deco blends the modern and antique looks well. Maybe you could start your search there. Maybe an Erte? This one is pretty.
Description : I would love to learn about antiques. Study/research/know all that I need to know about them; how do I get started?
Last Answer : answer:Books A Million and read the books they have on Antiques 101. It’s a great way to get started.
Description : If Antiques Roadshow was coming to your town, what would you be interested in taking in for an appraisal?
Last Answer : answer:A copy of the show itself. I can’t beleive tha’s still running.
Description : For those of you who are into/collect antiques, what's the appeal?
Last Answer : I would love to collect Stickley furniture.A nice piece is way out of my price range though. It is appealing to me because of the craftsmanship,design and materials used. I even went so far ... that style. I also do love the history and philosophy behind the design process from that period.
Description : Is the Antiques Roadshow propagating immoral behavior?
Last Answer : That’s just called the antiques business. If all people knew the value of what they had, dealers wouldn’t make the money they do.
Description : Do you know an on-line site for researching antiques?
Last Answer : answer:This may not be of too much help, but it may be a start. My wife advised me that genuine pieces from the reputable companies (Wedgewood, Wade, and others) who made such wares always had their ... use over the years. Just a thought on my part. I look forward to your reply. Great question.
Description : Do you ever get freaked out by antiques?
Last Answer : Yes!!! I have no idea why but antique stores freak me out!
Description : What is it like, being an "antiques runner"?
Last Answer : I love dealing in Antiques even though i rarely travel to far! My budget isn’t big enough to travel the world, i don’t think you need to travel the world to be successful in the Antique business ;)
Description : You've tickets to the Antiques Roadshow. What do you take?
Last Answer : A beautiful, hand carved wooden armchair with a brocade seat, referred to as a Barcelona Chair by my family (I don't know anything about it, and would love some info); my great-grandmother's ... lovely old encyclopedias and school books that I pick up for next to nothing at barn sales and such.
Description : An expert of art and antiques -Do You Know?
Last Answer : Vasaris Our Experts have each decades of experience on the international art ... paintings, antique and modern sculptures, twentieth century and modern art,
Description : How much is my 1897 antiques wood burning stove by Pittsburgh stove and range company?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : What is the average deductible for antiques insurance?
Last Answer : The average deductible varies depending on your company. However, on average, the deductible is about $1000.
Description : How would you feel about a person that buys their children a puppy, then gives the puppy to a pound a week later... and does this same thing twice?
Last Answer : I think it’s a really heinous thing to do. Especially twice.
Description : What gives some people a higher pain threshold than others?
Last Answer : I think it has to do with how you’ve handled pain over a period of time. I have a high threshold and have never really taken pain meds. People who use a lot of medication have a lower threshold. So, I think it has more to do with your own historical behavior than something you are born with.
Description : How large/furry/"human" does an animal have to be for you to consider its value?
Last Answer : answer:Great question. I was a vegetarian for 9 years, but still struggle with my choices. I'm actually going to post a question about the ethics of fishing soon. If we are ... arbitrary preference is necessary, while making intentional compassion and care for conscious creatures a active concern.
Description : If humans value life, what significance does another have for you?
Last Answer : answer:I think the things you suggested as an example are in away quite misrelated. Abortion for one is the ending of a life, normally with one person deciding. Perhaps the father wanted the child, and ... it are so many people in most instances. He are hurt and wounded by these types of actions.
Description : Can there be therapeutic value in keeping a journal?
Last Answer : Well, did writing the rants and drivel help you at the time? Because there's really no need to go back and read it if that part doesn't work for you. For me, the whole point of ... (with some small exceptions for traumatic incidents, where I'm exceptionally likely to distort or dissociate later on).
Description : What is the value of asking, "who am I?"?
Last Answer : My immediate response is Bah, humbug! . But upon reflection I must admit that I have found some benefit in more clearly recognizing and understanding my own communication/working style and getting ... my staff, and helped me to evaluate the root source of communication failures with my partner.
Description : Could parents emphasis on the value of childhood innocence over their childs ever approaching adulthood be a problem for them and their children?
Last Answer : My approach to parenting was one of letting go gradually. Too often I see parents that are overprotective, and either the child rebels, or when they get some independence they are out of control. I have also ... day that is fast approaching when he leaves the nest (he's a High School Senior now).