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Set of 2 Victorian Wrought Iron Garden Gates
Located in Mckinney, TX
English countryside, and salvaged from the same estate. Although they were originally used as individual
Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wrought Iron

Salvaged Antique Wrought Iron Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This Demi-lune window or over-door was salvaged from a house in Cheltenham.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wrought Iron

Salvaged Antique Wrought Iron Window
Salvaged Antique Wrought Iron Window
H 19.1 in W 46.86 in D 1.58 in
Salvaged Shipwreck Ming Gap Jar, Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
salvaged ceramic jar from a shipwreck during in the Ming gap period. This antique jar from Thailand stands
Category

16th Century Thai Antique And Salvage

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Salvaged Architectural Wood Columns - a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of free standing antique salvaged architectural columns. Greco-Roman doric style. Square
Category

Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wood

Three Pieces of Salvaged Wooden Panelling
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Three reclaimed wooden partitions / panelling. Three sections of panelling that would be well suited for repurposing as sliding doors or room partitioning. They can be easily cut dow...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Three Pieces of Salvaged Wooden Panelling
Three Pieces of Salvaged Wooden Panelling
H 82.88 in W 56.3 in D 1.7 in
Pair Painted Doors William Morris Architectural Salvage
Located in Potters Bar, GB
border We bought these from an architectural salvage business in Cambridge Offered in great shape ready
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Early 1900s Antique And Salvage

Materials

Giltwood

15th Century Majaphit Holy Water Vessel, Shipwreck Salvage
Located in Richmond, VA
Earthenware holy water recipient from Java, Indonesia. The vessel is also known as “kendi”, and go back as far as the 13th-15th century, when some indigenous groups were still Christ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Antique And Salvage

Materials

Ceramic

15th Century Majaphit Holy Water Vessel, Shipwreck Salvage
Located in Richmond, VA
Earthenware holy water recipient from Java, Indonesia. The vessel is also known as “kendi”, and go back as far as the 13th-15th century, when some indigenous groups were still Christ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Antique And Salvage

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Set of Salvaged Pine Double Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of antique double doors with two panes for glazing.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique And Salvage

Materials

Pine

Antique Set of Salvaged Pine Double Doors
Set of Salvaged Pine Double Doors
H 93.31 in W 50.99 in D 2.37 in
Ming Gap Jar from Shipwreck Salvage, Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This centuries-old ceramic vessel from Thailand is an excellent specimen of a salvaged ceramic jar
Category

16th Century Thai Antique And Salvage

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Towering Black Lacquered Salvaged Organizer/Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Extra tall vintage black lacquered organizer salvaged from a Chicago downtown architects office
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Set of Salvaged Victorian Pine Window Shutters
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of reclaimed pine window shutters. Additional Dimensions: Width 119.5 – 126 cm (sides cut to an angle).
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19th Century English Regency Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wood, Pine

Set of Salvaged Victorian Pine Window Shutters
Set of Salvaged Victorian Pine Window Shutters
H 107.49 in W 47.05 in D 1.58 in
Shipwrecked 18th Century Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Butter Tub
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Chinese export butter tub, made in the mid 18th century, salvaged from the Hatcher Porcelain
Category

Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique And Salvage

Materials

Porcelain

Salvaged silver mine substantial industrial support horse desk bases
Located in Ferndale, MI
American made early 20 century. Shown with, 75 thick glass top available on request measures: 30 x 72.
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique And Salvage

Materials

Steel

ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE VICTORIAN BRONZE SIGN MODERN FURNISHED SERVICE CHAMBERs
Located in GB
salvage sign which reads "Modern Furnished Service Chambers" and "Apply Within" in bronze A Wonderfully
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18th Century British Victorian Antique And Salvage

Materials

Bronze

Antique Garden, Architectural Salvage Stones, French Limestone 18th Century
Located in Forte Dei Marmi, IT
Antique Garden, Architectural Salvage LimeStones, Reclaimed 18th Century, This Is the Perimeter of
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18th Century European Louis XV Antique And Salvage

Materials

Stone

Antique Fireplace Mantel Topper Backsplash Crown Architectural Salvage 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique fireplace mantel topper crown featuring scrolled pagoda form with carved accents. Dimensions: 54" x 15.75"h x 8.5"
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique And Salvage

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Antique Art Deco Salvaged Slip Shade Wall Sconces
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of wall sconces were made are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The bac...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique And Salvage

Materials

Metal

Antique Borneo Ironwood Sea Salvaged Ceremonial Wedding Paddle Art Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique ocean salvage Dayak Ironwood canoe paddle from East Kalimantan, Borneo. Carved from one
Category

19th Century East Asian Primitive Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wood

Pair of Massive Antique Salvaged Architectural Doors with Arches
Located in Round Top, TX
This magnificent pair of huge wood doors originally served as a large gate in Southern Hungary, likely Szeged. Note the dramatic carved arched crown and Corinthian columns that accen...
Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wood

Antique Architectural Salvage Gray White Distress Painted Wooden Interior Door
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Architectural Salvage Gray White Distress Painted Wooden Interior Door. Circa Early 1900s
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Early 1900s Country Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wood

Antique Salvaged Carved Wooden Architectural Wall Brackets, Corbels or Shelves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This matched pair of antique hand-carved walnut wall brackets were salvaged from an early Victorian
Category

Mid-19th Century Canadian Early Victorian Antique And Salvage

Materials

Walnut

Historical Wood Windows Salvaged from Fire in Oklahoma City Mansion
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of beautiful salvaged windows from a historic Oklahoma City mansion. This mansion was built
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique And Salvage

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Antique Salvaged Pyle & National Co. Nautical or Marine Spotlight
By Pyle National
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial Art Deco industrial nautical spotlight was made by the Pyle & National Company of Chicago Illinois in circa 1925 in the period industrial Art Deco style. T...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique And Salvage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid 19th Century Carved Marble Decorative Corbel Salvage Architectural Elements
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Mid 19th century hand carved marble corbel both with a organic following decoration and previously part of larger interior architectural feature or fireplace The section is extremel...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique And Salvage

Materials

Marble

2 Antique Eastlake Victorian Architectural Salvage Molding Panels Column Pillar
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of victorian eastlake architectural moldings. Features a sawtooth block leading to corbel and long fluted panel.  
Category

Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique And Salvage

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Salvaged 1877 Queen Victoria Coronation British Raj Wrought Iron Railing
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare salvaged young Queen Victoria Coronation Railings circa 1877 depicting crown and braid profile
Category

1870s Early Victorian Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Salvaged Hand Carved Carrera Marble Fragment Depicting Joan of Arc
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This salvaged carved architectural element is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France
Category

Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique And Salvage

Materials

Carrara Marble

Early to Mid 16th Century Salvaged Ming Gap Jar from Shipwreck
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early to mid 16th century ceramic vessel from Thailand is an excellent specimen of a salvaged
Category

16th Century Thai Antique And Salvage

Materials

Ceramic

White Salvaged Wood Window from Historic building in Oklahoma City 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Salvaged window was taken from the historic Harden School in Oklahoma City. The piece is in three
Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wood, Paint

Huge Architectural Salvaged Barn Doors With Sunburst, Hungary circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
and distress add to the salvaged look of this amazing pair. Measurements listed are for both doors
Category

Mid-19th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wood

Oil Painting by Edwin Ellis "Salvaging"
By Edwin Ellis
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Edwin Ellis "Salvaging" 1841- 1895 A Nottingham painter of coastal scenes, studied
Category

19th Century Antique And Salvage

Materials

Oil

Pair of Antique English Oak Doors Salvaged from the Palace of Westminster
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of high quality 19th century, 12 ft oak doors. These were acquired by a long established architectural antiques business as part of the clearance of surplus materials from the...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique And Salvage

Materials

Oak

Pair of Salvaged Antique Decorative Tiles by American Encaustic Co. of New York
By American Encaustic Tiling Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique tiles are signed by the American Encaustic tile company of New York and date to approximately 1880 and done in a Renaissance Revival style. The tiles are compose...
Category

Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique And Salvage

Materials

Pottery

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode with Saint Anne Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
, huge quantities of mahogany logs were thrown onto the quays and salvaged by local craftsmen. Taking
Category

1770s French Louis XVI Antique And Salvage

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Map of Islands of Oceania, incl Papua, Timor, Banda, Ceram, 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
topsail schooner, Il Martiri de Tunkin, and set out to find and salvage a valuable cargo from the wreck of
Category

1850s Antique And Salvage

Materials

Paper

Set of 4 Salvaged Antique Ornately Cast Iron Claw Tub Feet with Owl Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of four antique cast iron claw tub feet are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. The legs are o...
Category

Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique And Salvage

Materials

Iron

Antique Reclaimed / Salvaged Rustic Farmhouse Bowl Table
Located in Forney, TX
A truly unique, one-of-a-kind antique center table, hand crafted from a vintage distressed and antiqued wooden spool/reel, a removable 19th century white painted cast iron bowl inser...
Category

Early 20th Century Antique And Salvage

Materials

Iron

Pair of Rare Salvaged 1920s Iron Marketplace Lanterns
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of rare salvaged marketplace hanging lanterns in iron with four canted glazed sides enclosed
Category

1920s Polish Antique And Salvage

Materials

Iron

Antique Polychrome Italian Credenza Buffet from Naples, 18th Century and Later
Located in Dallas, TX
using salvaged antique wood and later painted a mix of beige and gray, with some black and gold accents
Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

19th Century Gilt Lily and Flower Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
we salvaged the chandelier, the lower tiers of flowers were missing, perhaps taken by students over
Category

Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique And Salvage

Materials

Bronze

Early Leaded and Hand Painted Glass Panels
Located in Peekskill, NY
salvaged from 2 restroom doors. The glass is perfect with no damage. The center is hand-painted on pebbled
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique And Salvage

Materials

Art Glass

Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Dish
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hoard label, artifact #146386, recovered from the 1999 salvage of a wreck off the Vietnamese coast. One
Category

16th Century Vietnamese Other Antique And Salvage

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Stained and Etched Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This leaded glass window was salvaged from a house in Derby, UK.
Category

Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique And Salvage

Materials

Glass, Stained Glass, Pine

Antique Stained and Etched Glass Window
Antique Stained and Etched Glass Window
H 96.46 in W 21.66 in D 4.14 in
15th Century, Hoi an, Vietnamese Blue and White Ceramic Fish Ink Holder
Located in Sampantawong, TH
South China Sea in the mid to late 1500’s, salvaged during the summers of 1998 - 1999. Age: Vietnam
Category

15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique And Salvage

Materials

Ceramic

Large & Marked Industrial Arts & Crafts Holophane Bronze and Glass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
that this large of stunning Holophane pendant was salvaged from a hotel in Amsterdam about 20 years ago
Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique And Salvage

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Art Deco Mahogany and Rosewood Pedestal Stand or Side Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
Capitol theatre in Bombay. These were salvaged from the iconic building before its being taken down. The
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Antique And Salvage

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

French Limestone and Oak Fireplace Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
fire surround was reclaimed from a Cotswold barn conversion and has been salvaged with great care
Category

Early 20th Century Antique And Salvage

Materials

Limestone

French Limestone and Oak Fireplace Mantel
French Limestone and Oak Fireplace Mantel
H 59.45 in W 61.23 in D 23.63 in
Reclaimed Antique Canopy Bath and Shower
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very unusual reclaimed canopy bath, salvaged from a large private house in London. The glazed
Category

Late 19th Century Antique And Salvage

Materials

Copper

Reclaimed Antique Canopy Bath and Shower
Reclaimed Antique Canopy Bath and Shower
H 94.49 in W 39.38 in D 88.59 in
Irish Cast and Wrought Iron Driveway Gates
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of mid-19th century cast and wrought iron driveway gates. Salvaged from a property in Devon.
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wrought Iron

Irish Cast and Wrought Iron Driveway Gates
Irish Cast and Wrought Iron Driveway Gates
H 55.12 in W 128.35 in D 2.17 in
Set of Oak and Maple Divider Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These unusual antique double doors were salvaged from a house near Tonbridge Wells.
Category

Early 20th Century Antique And Salvage

Materials

Maple, Oak

Set of Oak and Maple Divider Doors
Set of Oak and Maple Divider Doors
H 77.96 in W 48.04 in D 1.46 in
Rare and Old Reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
original salvaged hearth. Along the years, all twelve mantels were very well preserved. They were hand
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Rustic Antique And Salvage

Materials

Limestone, Metal

Rare and Old Reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
original salvaged hearth. Some mantels were also reclaimed with their old iron hooks, chains or hangers
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Rustic Antique And Salvage

Materials

Limestone, Iron

English Arts and Crafts Style Carved Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale Arts & Crafts period fire surround salvaged from a large country house near
Category

19th Century Antique And Salvage

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Stick and Ball Partition Panel With Gate, Late 19th C.
Located in Harlingen, TX
This stunning antique Victorian stick and ball panel is an architectural salvage from a bank where
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique And Salvage

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Antique Stained Glass Window with Flowers and Jewels
Located in Stamford, CT
window with good colors from a private billiards room in Fairfield County Ct. Original salvaged from an
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique And Salvage

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

Rare and Old Reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
salvaged hearth. Some mantels were also reclaimed with their old iron hooks, chains or hangers. Until this
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Rustic Antique And Salvage

Materials

Limestone, Metal

Late 19th Century Large Antique Victorian Oak Stick and Ball Fretwork
Located in Stamford, CT
wood panels in each corner. Salvaged from a Victorian estate in New Haven Connecticut, where it
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique And Salvage

Materials

Oak

Antique Architectural Indian Carved Wood Temple Sculpture of Mother and Child
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, featuring richly detailed element. The antique architectural salvaged decorative building figural element
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique And Salvage

Materials

Wood

A Large and Imposing English Antique Oak Fireplace Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
possibly 17th century. Salvaged from a house in Cheltenham. Opening Height 120 cm (47.24 in) Opening Width
Category

Late 19th Century English Jacobean Antique And Salvage

Materials

Oak, Wood

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Antique And Salvage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique and salvage for your home. Each antique and salvage for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. Your living room may not be complete without an antique and salvage — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique and salvage, those designed in Victorian, Industrial and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique and salvage over the years, but those crafted by Pyle National are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique And Salvage?

Prices for an antique and salvage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $122 and can go as high as $20,904, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
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    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
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    Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique majolica is a type of Victorian earthenware characterized by beautifully-colored lead glazes. It first appeared in the 1850s and is highly sought after today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique majolica from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
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    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Generally, an antique toy is any toy made over 100 years ago. A toy made more than 20 years ago is vintage. Shop an assortment of toys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One simple way to identify antique ironstone is to pick it up. Because of the thickness of the vitreous pottery, it will usually feel much heavier than expected. Pieces free of cracks and chips ring like a bell if you strike them with your finger while gripping them by the handle. Find a variety of expertly vetted vintage and antique ironstone on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.