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| The date for the 11th annual National Antiques Day will be on Friday 28 November 2008. Further information telephone 07000 268 478 | ||||||||||||||||
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| by TONY KENISTON People who have never been into an antiques shop, centre or fair will be particularly welcome to visit a dealer on National Antiques Day each year If nothing else this initiative will help to correct the wrong impression of the antiques trade that many people may have gained from television programmes, so often a far cry from reality. In particular, it is an opportunity to have explained the difference between dealers and auctioneers. A purchase from a dealer comes with a guarantee, unlike in the saleroom where it is "buyer beware" and the price can only go one way - up! Antiques are a worthwhile addition to everyone's lifestyle. Just as art dealers do not expect people to use paintings as wallpaper, nobody expects all household furniture to be antique. Antique furniture makes a suitable centrepiece in almost any room without matching it throughout the home with similar period pieces. And there are plenty of other antiques to catch the eye. Everybody can have at least one antique in their home that appreciates whilst it is being appreciated. On each annual National Antiques Day dealers will be pleased to welcome, and freely advise, everybody, especially newcomers to the world of antiques. Antiques are a present from the past for the future. Click on to http://www.nationalantiquesday.com for more details or simply dial 07000 ANTIQUES to contact National Antiques Day co-ordinators. Telephone 07000 268 478 ............................................................... The above article may be reproduced free of charge on request. Telephone 07000 268 478 | ||||||||||||||||
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| James was so keen to learn about the antiques trade that he offered to help me in the shop for nothing during his summer vacation from university. That was a long time ago. I'm not sure whether, with all the employment rules and regulations, as well as the insurance and public liability implications, it would be possible today. But then, it worked out well for both of us. Of course, I made sure he took home some pocket money each week for his endeavours. After all, then as now, making a profit is a most important part of being in the antiques business or any other. James soon learned the difference betwen Edwardian repro and original Georgian furniture as we went on my weekly round of sources of stock. We looked at, and bought, a lot of fine furniture in those days. James sold some of it for me in my shop. I paid him a small commission, but my profit was not only measured in money. It was a pleasure to encourage and educate such a willing pupil. I have changed James' name to spare his blushes, but nothing will change my pride in his early enthusiasm nor his current position as a leading dealer in the London antiques trade. | ||||||||||||||||
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