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Antique Textiles: Finding the Best Dealers, Appraisers, and Auctions

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Collectors have treasured antique textiles for centuries, offering a glimpse into the past and the history of fashion and design. Whether you are a collector or simply curious about antique textiles, knowing where to find the best dealers, appraisers, and auctions can help you navigate this fascinating world. What are Antique Textiles?

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Trusted Local Antiques Buyers and Their Services in Bradenton

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Whether worn or in perfect condition, we, as experienced dealers, are interested in all items. We understand that each piece’s value depends on various factors, such as age, quality, condition, rarity, period, and maker. We’re interested in pieces of varying condition, even those without signatures by major artists.

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Diane Harby: Love and Antique Lace

Grays Antiques

It is fragile stock and I have to do what is necessary to keep the pieces in good condition and wearable. I have some divine Italian lace and some best quality Brussels lace that needs to be kept in a box at the back of the shop away from light. I can repair really well. It is very important that people can use the pieces they buy.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. A consultation with a conservator, particularly for textile and woven works, can never hurt.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. A consultation with a conservator, particularly for textile and woven works, can never hurt.

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Stuffed Animals

WorthPoint

Todays collectors enjoy these toys for their often creepy quality, with their anthropomorphic plastic faces tucked onto a farm or jungle animals body, like a sheep or monkey. If you have stuffed animals without tags and in poor condition, to be safe, you may still want to run them through WorthPoints Visual Recognition app.