Antiques and collectibles: Authentic Chinese export porcelain features classic designs and distinctive glazing

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The examples of p orcelain dates back to 4000 B.C., but it was not until European sea-trade routes were established that the Chinese began making wares specifically for export. The rarest forms of designs are very expensive, while everyday pieces begin at $100, larger items such as vases and ginger jars range from $200 to $2000 but chips or cracks may cut piece's value by 50% or more.

Exports, Chinese art, Art, Chinese, Art collectors

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Weather or not: antique weather vanes bring form and function together

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Weather wanes used way back in the 19th century was made by molding and hammering copper or zinc onto a carved wooded pattern or template in a complex process. However, today, they are considered as antiques and are displayed at several museums in the Northeast.

Evaluation, Vanes, Weathervanes

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The spinning-wheel chair

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Museum curator Christopher Monkhouse collects antique chairs made from old spinning wheels. They are uncomfortable and priced from $175 to $1,000. The history of this type of chair is explained, and Monkhouse describes how he came to collect them.

Usage, Chairs, Spinning-wheel, Spinning wheels, Monkhouse, Christopher

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