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Tips on how to make sure your antique is worth what you paid.
AMERICANA Sep-Oct 1985 (v.13#4) pg. 14

How to find out the true market value of antiques. Advice on when to have a professional appraisal.
AMERICANA Sep-Oct 1987 (v.15#4) pg. 14

Signs of antiquity. Tips on determining if a piece of furniture is really an antique.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Feb 2000 (v.23#4) pg. 20

The great pretenders. How to spot even the cleverest of furniture fakes.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Mar 2000 (v.23#5) pg. 24

Antique or imposter? Signs to look for in furniture construction which will help determine it's real age.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #266 Feb 1986 (v.36#2) pg. 60

Create an instant "antique." Tips on how to simulate worm holes and wear marks.
HOME MECHANIX #681 Jan 1985 (v.81) pg. 22

How to make fake antique furniture.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #419 Apr 1963 (v.59) pg. 74

How to make instant antiques. Tips on "banging-up" a new piece of pine furniture to make it look old.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #472 Sep 1967 (v.63) pg. 103

How to make an antique. Drop-leaf table, built entirely of oak, is designed to be "antiqued" prior to finishing. This process is covered in detail and includes distressing with nails, chains, butane torch, etc. to give it that "old" look.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #568 Sep 1975 (v.71) pg. 38

Building your own antiques and collectibles. Tips on locating appropriate wood and hardware, plus tips on proper tools to use.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #626 Jul 1980 (v.76) pg. 27

Turning pine wood reproductions into "antiques" through proper "aging" techniques, application of finish and selection of hardware. Includes instructions on making your own "antique" hardware.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1966 (v.126#1) pg. 116

The art of the appraisal. Tips on finding and working with an appraiser to establish the value of antique or high-quality collectible furniture.
WOOD MAGAZINE #125 Jul-Aug 2000 (v.17#5) pg. 90

Antiquing furniture.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1963 (v.19#2) pg. 42

How to distress (antique) a piece of furniture.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1975 (v.31#1) pg. 48

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