The next step in your quest for that perfect Christmas antique shopping is to scrutinise whether the piece is really old or just another refinished piece.
Check for dirt in difficult to reach crevices, the natural wear and tear that happens when a furniture is used, how ever lovingly, check under the object and inside drawers to see if there are any left over stains of refinishing.
Check the finish of the piece and whether it has all its part and that nothing is missing. Once an object has passed all these tests, it more or less your perfect Christmas antique shopping!
You don’t have to go Christmas antique shopping at auctions or malls, try looking up garage sales or small second hand shops located in some corner of the market, and you never know, you just might find that perfect Christmas antique shopping present hidden underneath a basket of old newspapers, or some body’s ugly vases! So don’t limit your choices, widen the net and you just might be surprised with what you find!
Although some people confuse antique with vintage, the difference is not so great. Vintage can be fun to collect and gift too! Christmas antique shopping need not be a serious affair, it’s not a must that all antiques have to have that Victorian look, see what you like and what appeals to you.
May be a collection of antique post cards, or Christmas antique shopping like Christmas ornaments, Santa posters, nutcrackers, play posters etc can be good example. The list just goes on.
What you buy should reflect your personality and if you are giving it as a gift, then it should match the personality of the person you are gifting it to.
Being known with these tips, start your Christmas antique shopping! May you unearth some hidden treasures of the past! |
