Category: South African Antiques
Value of Antique Lampshades
Value of Antique Lampshades in South Africa. Here you will find the most rare and valuable lampshades with dates or circa and their estimated prices. These prices are based on sold prices at auctions and creditably research. Subscribe to our website as we are uploading antique values on a daily basis. Also see How to …
Finding the Perfect Antique Lampshade
COLORED GLASS LOOKS BEAUTIFUL when it’s illuminated, and therein lays the problem. In the case of leaded glass, or stained glass lamps, even poorly designed, cheaply made examples look attractive when the lights go on, making it critically important to be able to look beyond the pretty colors when determining any lamp’s aesthetic, structural and …
Value of Rare and Vintage Kitchenware
We have put together some rare and vintage kitchen items and match them with price and value. To view the full list of our kitchenware and antiques click on this link Antique Value South Africa -Value of Rare and Vintage Kitchenware Modern Vintage Kitchen Collectibles The diverse area of kitchenware/household objects offers a world of …
Bronze and Copper Sculptures of South Africa
Bronze and Copper Sculptures of South Africa – Value of pieces made by famous South African brass, copper and bronze sculptures. Bronze and Copper Sculptures – How can you tell a bronze statue? If the metal is indeed bronze, then you should hear a ringing, little chiming sound that will last a few seconds after …
A guide to read British Silver Hallmarks
The majority of British UK silver produced over the last 500 years is stamped with four or five symbols known as Hallmarks. The purpose of these Hallmarks is of a certain level of purity and dating your silver – A guide to read British Silver Hallmarks There are many different types of Hallmarks on silver …
Coins minted from ZAR to Queen Elizabeth II
Coins minted from ZAR to Queen Elizabeth II – The most popular coins minted from 1892 to 1952 in South Africa. ZAR Coins Minted between 1892 and 1898 1 Penny minted in the ZAR Period Mintage Proof Mintage 1892 27,862 20 1893 54,781 / 1894 10,769 / 1898 262,830 / 3 Pence, Threepence, 3d Minted …
Antique Furniture Explained
Furniture with special value due to its’s age and fine artistry will be considered Antique. Antique and vintage stores normally classify any piece older than 50 years to be antique but fine antique dealers will debate that furniture older than 150 years to be antique What is the difference between Vintage and Antique Any item …