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what determines what is an antique? is it age or just an experts opinion.
Hello Norm. Your question may have different answers, depending on who you ask. To me, an antique is defined as anything 100 years old or older. An expert's opinion should be backed up by fact, so be sure and ask him/her what their definition of "antique" is and why it would apply to the item in question. Barb
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Collectibles-General (Antiques)
Answers by Expert:
- Michael Andrew Wilson
- robert klein
- Fred Taylor
- Rodger Knutson
- Eileen Cronk
- Bill & Jan Berning
- Irene Schwall
- Barbara K. Acchino
- Rex Ransome
- Larry Bieza
- Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson
- DARWIN D. BEARLEY
- Chad Boekelheide
- The Wicker WomanŽ-Cathryn Peters
- David Burritt
- Bob Wiley
- Marc A. Hess
- Tom Novitski
- Marvin D. Miller
- Robert Barnes
- Frederic Rozier
- G Zimmerman
- Jack Freund
- Russell Barnes
- Dennis Wolbach
- David Silver
Barbara K. Acchino
Experience
I have been collecting for almost 30 years.
Organizations
ThimbleCollectors@ONElist.com; Thimble Collectors International (TCI); Thimble Guild; Thimbletter & Thimbletter II, Empire State Thimble Collectors; CyberThimble; Yahoo Thimble Club
Publications
"Sewing with Scotties" Scottie Sampler; various articles for the "Bulletin" - official newsletter of Thimble Collectors International (TCI)
Education/Credentials
I have been collecting for almost 30 years.
Awards and Honors
TCI's President's Award
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