Barber and invalid chairs share common history; Dutch firm appraising aged liquors

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January 17,  2014

AntiqueTrader.com | Events Calendar | Antiques Community Links | Antiques News  Old liquors possess more value than simply exquisite taste Antoinette Rahn Online Editor, Antique Trader AntiqueTrader.com We've all heard the stories of a well-aged bottle of liquor saved for special occasions and prized for the taste and rarity. It's something Hollywood learned years ago, incorporating the fine aged liquors in some memorable scenes involving James Bond, among others. However, there is far more to the value of vintage liquors than just the taste; and one Netherlands-based firm is demonstrating that through the appraisal of old liquors. In addition to appraising old liquors, Bay van der Bunt, owner of Old Liquors, has an extensive collection of more than 5,000 bottles of vintage cognac, armagnac, port and liquors. The collection was started by Bay's grandfather in 1895. Learn what a 200-year-old bottle of Cognac may be worth ...  Walnut invalid chair, circa 1880. Furniture Detective: Invalid and barber chairs share history There's a lot to learn from antique and vintage chairs, and in the latest installment of his Furniture Detective column, Fred Taylor reveals some truths about invalid and barber chairs. In responding to a reader's inquiry about a recently acquired chair, pictured at left, Taylor points to the characteristics of 19th century invalid and barber chairs. He goes on to explain that while they share many traits, it is through these traits the identity of the chair can be determined. Discover some of the commonalities of invalid and barber chairs >>  Eric Bradley Talkin' 'Tiques with Antique Trader Price Guide editor Eric Bradley, the man behind the Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2014 Price Guide, dishes on the inspiration for new categories in this edition, his favorite features, and market surprises, in an exclusive Q&A. For nearly 30 years the Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide has served the collecting community, and the 2014 edition features more than 50 categories, containing 4,500 listings with vetted values and auction-quality photographs. Learn why vintage advertising is a must-watch category >>  BUY NOW   Deal of the Week: 2014 Sales Event The year is in full swing, but it's still new enough to entertain a New Year's sale. Especially a sale featuring great savings on top-notch antiques and collectibles references.  When you visit Antique Trader's online store, KrauseBooks.com you'll find savings of 44% to 95% off a wide variety of books. It's the perfect time to pick up copies of popular guides such as Postcard Collector: Greetings From The Way We Were, The Everything Online Auctions Book, and 77 other books including Warman's Kitschy Kitchen Collectibles Field Guide. Warman's Kitschy Kitchen Collectibles Field Guide Retail Price $12.99 Sale Price $1.55 Mary Manion, acting director of Landmarks Gallery The Collectors Show features Art Markets columnist Mary Manion Art expert and Antique Trader's Art Markets columnist Mary Manion recently shared key tips about collecting art prints and etchings, during an interview on The Collectors Show with Harold Nicoll. In addition to offering the definition of etchings and prints, Manion shared advice, such as starting small (in both size and monetary investment) if you're new to curating a collection of etchings and prints. Tune in to enjoy this episode of The Collectors Show >>   AntiqueTrader Blog   •  Shop   •  Subscribe

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