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 (0 vote) The Best Way to Familiarize Yourself With Antiques
Samuel Zee The passion for antiques is universal, part of a reverence for the past that has traditionally been used as a yardstick for the present. An appreciation of antiques is a particular, personal way to preserve the past, both in the form of the objects themselves and in the information these objects convey.
Containing thousands of pictures of antiques, antique price guide can be perfect f... products, articles
- (0 vote) How To Preserve Your Antiques
by Victor Epand. Most antiques have been passed down from one generation to the next, and in most cases have already gone through a good deal of ware and tare. Therefore, any antique will require proper attention and care to preserve its value.
It is usually best for a professional antique restorer to handle more delicate and intricate methods of restoration. There are some things you can do to help maintain the... products, articles
- (0 vote) How to Transport Your Antiques
Tom Leclerc The very nature of having to transport your antiques is something that will no doubt fill your mind with anxiety. It needed be too stressful though, just follow these steps, and you'll minimize any damage that might happen when trying to transport your antiques.
Packing blankets are essential for moving anything of worth, whether it's a small box or a larger piece of furniture. Blanke... products, articles
- (0 vote) The Best Antiques Are In Usenet
Roger Larson One of the best sources of information that you can find on the web without you knowing it are these newsgroups. With all the talks on finding the best source of data and information in any of the topics that you might find to be interesting, this is one of the groups that you should probably check out.
You may not believe this but Usenet newsgroups tackles everything and anything th... products, articles
- (0 vote) Mahogany Antiques - The Many Uses of Mahogany Antiques
Teddy Poulos One of the most gorgeous and elegant woods is mahogany. Mahogany furniture pieces are of a rich dark color, and of hard wood. These pieces are durable, resilient, and can be passed down to many generations. Mahogany antiques are beautiful pieces that can warm a room and enhance any décor. It only takes one piece of mahogany antique furniture to add instant warmth to a room. Whether i... products, articles
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March 1997
With more ancient Greek settlements than Greece and more Roman ruins than Italy, Turkey is an archaeologist's treasure trove.... and a plunder's paradise.
A multi million dollar black market in antiquities threatens to rob Turkey of its heritage. The Lycian, Roman and Byzantine Empires have all left their mark on Turkey's red soil. Statues, coins and ornate tombs are seized upon by professional smugglers, shipped out the country and offloaded in Germany. Director of the anti-smuggling police unit explains, "this business is done by culturally under-developed people. The real point is to become rich quickly". He then estimates that his force intercepts over 95% of the artefacts. But in Mugla prison, we interview a notorious smuggler who confirms that the police claim is "impossible". He also maintains that many smuggled artefacts wind up in London auction houses, Christies and Sothebys. A white statue of Hercules exists in two parts. Poverty stricken farmers sell to the smugglers. During a flash flood, Adnan discovered an ancient tomb in his backyard and he admits that, "people ignore selling to museums because they pay you such little money".
Produced by ABC Australia
Distributed by Journeyman Pictures
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