Exit 200,  I 64 / 81
 (Fairfield) Right at Shell/Exxon 1 mi on Ridge Rd, Left on McClure Blvd

12 Miles North of
LEXINGTON, VA  24434
 (Between Lexington and Staunton on US 11)

Bus Tel/Voice Mail
540 348-5885

antiquesva@rockbridge.net

www.antiquesvirginia.com
Please enjoy our Showrooms and come back often

You can purchase antiques by mail, E-mail or telephone

Thank you for visiting

Susan and Jim

 

 

  What are Collectible's?  We can again draw on Emyl Jenkin's expertise.     She defines 'Collectibles' as a catchall word that covers items made later   than 1889 that are actively being bought and collected.  They have two   characteristics in common:  (1) there are no more being made, and (2)   people are collecting them.

  Should we consider reproduction furniture?    
 Emyl  Jenkins,  Reproduction Furniture, Antiques for the Next Generation,  help us appreciate the consideration that quality American made  reproduction  furniture deserve amongst collectors. She believes, "Most  people prefer antiques (but suggests) a good old reproduction can be  more valuable -  and better - than a not-so-good antique."  Period  reproductions made in the late 1800's and early 1900's are already or near  the magical '100' year old mark.  She is also talking about 'quality' and  'affordability', but not about 'new' reproductions.

  There is an increasing market for quality reproductions.  The difference in   cost between a 'quality' old reproduction and a piece of 'period' furniture   can be thousands of dollars.  A handful of companies made exceptional   quality period reproductions and their pieces are fast becoming scarce.  We   have increased our interest in them and recommend the same to our   customers.

  Are antiques a good investment?  Quality antiques are an excellent   investment!  Prior to 1860 our population was much smaller, only limited   numbers of quality pieces were made even then, and many of them have not   survived over time.  Limited supply and high demand for 'quality' antiques   increase their investment value.  Antiques additionally have a living value in   that we can use and enjoy them while they compound in real worth.  Many   collector's also attach an heirloom value to antiques and plan to pass their   prized antiques on to loved ones.

  We strongly believe that 'quality' is the key to antiques collecting.    Quality is based upon a particular piece's style, form and proportions,   craftsmanship, construction techniques, materials, condition, and   provenance.  The advice we have personally followed and professionally   recommend is to buy what you like and the best you can afford.