Antiques On My Mind

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@HazySue (39264)
Gouverneur, New York
May 23, 2017 10:29am CST
This morning I finally called an antique shop about a china cabinet I have in my living room. I know it is over 50 years old, that's how long ago my mother purchased it. It was supposed to be an antique way back then. Anyway, it is a piece of furniture that I would lie to sell now that I have downsized. I have no attachment to it and neither do my girls. She will be coming later this afternoon to look at it and let me know if it is an antique or just an old piece of furniture. I have however decided to keep an antique sewing machine. I do have memories of spending time with my grandmother sitting there learning how to sew. What's going on with you today?
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458230)
• Switzerland
24 May 17
I know that many things in the apartment of my mother are only old things, even they are over 100 years old, only a few can be considered antiques.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458230)
• Switzerland
27 May 17
@HazySue I am not sure that I can say with a simple look, I can recognize some antique objects but not all.
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
26 May 17
Most people don't understand that there is a difference between old things and antiques. I'm not sure I know.
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allen0187
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
24 May 17
Hopefully, you get a fair price on the cabinet. Good luck! Not much happening to me. My days off are coming so I'm looking to do some cleaning at home and I'd do some working out. Been awhile since I have been to the gym.
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allen0187
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
27 May 17
@HazySue $700 is still better than $0. Good for you!
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
26 May 17
I did get some money for it - $700 I don't know if it was fair but it is good enough for me.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111195)
• El Paso, Texas
23 May 17
I didn't know furniture 50 years old would be antique, mom left us a whole lot of really old stuff, I ought to take some shots and see if they might be worth something.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111195)
• El Paso, Texas
27 May 17
Good idea @HazySue
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
26 May 17
Some can be considered antiques. I don't know enough about how they discern if the are antiques or not. You should have someone check them out.
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AbbyGreenhill
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 May 17
I had my grandmother's china cabinet - I always wanted it. When we moved to our last home I wanted a new set - all matching - so gramdmom's had to go. My grandparents bought it new in 1927. I think anything over 50 years is considered antique. I sold mine to a friend at a good price because she wanted it so badly!
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AbbyGreenhill
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 May 17
@HazySue I know the feeling!
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
23 May 17
I kept a few things and have been slowly getting rid of the rest. If I kept everything I'd have to open up a furniture store.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306386)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 May 17
I hope you can get a good price for it. I was just trying to get Mom's sewing machine to work. Disappointment abounds in that direction.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306386)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 May 17
@HazySue I'm glad it still does.
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
26 May 17
I am lucky my antique sewing machine works, Yeah.. It is slow but steady.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Mar 18
So were you able to sell the china cabinet?
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
21 Mar 18
Yes we were able to sell it. Thank goodness.
louievill
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
23 May 17
Is it the one pictured? Did the China cabinet come with Chinaware in it? Sorry I had to ask because some Chinaware is worth more than the cabinet, just a tip, please do keep as updated and hope your appraiser is someone you really trust, good luck.
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
23 May 17
No to both questions. I do have a tea set that my Uncle brought back from Japan during World War II. It is something I would never let go.
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prashu
@prashu228 (37526)
• India
23 May 17
Yeah better to get rid of those which we don't need, my day is good, have a great day
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
26 May 17
I just don't have room for it anymore.
Claudia Kirkland
@CRK109 (14558)
• United States
24 May 17
It's a lovely piece! I hope you get some good news! Nothing much happening over here. If I'd get off the computer already, I could probably finish the book I'm reading!
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
26 May 17
I did get $700 for it. I don't know if it was worth more or not. Enjoy your book.
Courtney
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
23 May 17
Hope you can get sone money for it
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
23 May 17
So am I.
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Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 May 17
I have so much going on I could write a book about one day. I did the same when I inherited furniture, I sold what I did not want.
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
23 May 17
If you kept every thing ther3e would be no room for you.
John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
23 May 17
Please tell if the cabinet is antique or just old and possible value.
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
23 May 17
I will, I write a post about it.
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ARM
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
23 May 17
Let's hope it is an antique.keeping things does become hard as we downsize but it's hard to let go too
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
23 May 17
It can be hard to let go of antiques. Right now I just have too many things.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (53679)
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23 May 17
I would most definitely love to keep an antique sewing machine.
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
23 May 17
It has so many memories tied to it. Plus it is in excellent condition.
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