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Shoppers. can find all types of interesting items at antique shows, flea markets and yard sales. Two
Chapel Hill women look over jewelry at a recent antique show and sale at the Carolina Inn, above. For stu
dents on a tighter budget, yard sales may be a better place to find furniture and other items, right. Photos by
Jay Hyman.
Comparing quality, prices is worthwhile
By WENDELL WOOD
The key to success in. the world of antiquing is to shop
comparatively.
With the abundance of antique shops, sales and shows
in the area comparing prices and qualities of pieces is
convenient and worthwhile. 7
The accomplished antiquer learns to recognize stan
dard types of furniture for a certain time period and their
reasonable price. (Reasonable, remember, is usually not
inexpensive). .......
Look for American pieces, said Elizabeth Daniel, a
local authority and dealer of antiques. American-made
furniture is now more in demand, especially Southern an
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"Southern pieces were thought to be uriacquireable,"
Mrs. Daniel said, explaining that the more simple, rugged
Southern furniture is in demand. .
Old master's paintings, Winsdor and Queen Anne
chairs, lowboys and highboys, any Chippendale pieces
and Sheraton tables are only a few of the names to look
for. Anything stamped or labelled by the maker is a very
valuable find, as well,
Once you've found the type, quality and age, if s time
to start comparing prices. '
The cheapest way to collect antiques can also be fun
checking antique markets, flea markets, auctions and
yard sales for reparable and refinishable pieces. You may
save hundreds of dollars, and the accomplishment of
turning a faded, chipped table into a collectors item may
convince you to stop at the next flea market.
There are several upcoming antique shows and sales
available to UNC students. (If not buying, it's fun to
brouse). 7 .
An antique auction and show will be held this Friday
and Saturday on 308 Ritter Street, Pinehurst. The Greater
Raleigh Antiques Show and Sale, sponsored by the
Woman's Club of Raleigh, will be held in the Scott
Building at the state fairgrounds Nov. 10-12. The Winston
Salem show will be held Nov. 27-29.
Antique dealers and markets are widespread near
Chapel Hill. For other antique sales, yard sales, auctions
and flea markets, check the Village Advocate or area
newspapers. ()
Wendell Wood is a contributor to Spotlight.
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