Tips Of The Trade
5 Ways to Preserve Your Antique Heirlooms
Our very own Consignment Expert, Sophia Gossard, is here to teach us a little bit more about some antique no-nos and tips to preserve your most coveted pieces. Here’s 5 easy ways to keep your antique heirlooms looking brand new!
1. How to Protect Your Silver
“Let’s talk about silver. One thing you might come across in inheritance is silverware. It comes in all kinds of forms: flatware, hollowware, even jewelry. Put a little silver polish on an old cloth and go over the black and yellow. Just use your thumb to do the work. It’s almost satisfying to see a piece go from black to beautiful, shining silver. Also, avoid storing silver in plastic at all costs as it can stain the silver.”
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14K 1.00 CTW Diamond Band
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Mesh Bib Necklace
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Mid Century Modern Style Walnut Sculpted Front Nightstand Commode
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Rookwood Pottery Floral Basket Art Tile, Early to Mid 20th Century
2. How to Care for Your China
“One thing I inherited from my English Grandmother was a china tea set. An important tip for caring for your China is dishwasher or no dishwasher? Most likely, no dishwasher. Always hand wash your antique china it helps keep the legacy alive!”
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Alfio Grasso Oil Painting of Seated Nude "Sunset," 1970
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Eastlake Style Birdseye Maple and Single Drawer Desk, Late 19th Century
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18K Cyma Quartz Wristwatch
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José M. Lima Floral Still Life Oil Painting, 2023
3. How to Keep Your Rug Fresh
“So grandma left you a rug and it’s a really nice rug. You love the colors and you want to keep it, but it’s been in storage for a while and smells like mothballs. You can salvage it by using a common household cleaner: baking soda. Just sprinkle generously over the rug, leave it to sit for 24 hours, and vacuum it all up.”
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Leif Janek Abstract Acrylic Painting, 21st Century
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Waterford "Prentiss" Crystal Candlesticks With Rectangular Waterford Clock
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Czech Barolac Style Frosted Glass Vase with Cherub and Grapes Motif
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Victorian Walnut and Poplar Bed Frame, Late 19th Century
4. How to Know if You’ve Inherited Crystal
“Inherited crystal is not the kind of crystal you want to put in the dishwasher because it contains lead. That’s what makes crystal a bit heavier than glass. So remember: don’t wash it in the dishwasher because the lead will leach.”
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Walter Stomps Abstract Geometric Acrylic Painting "Galactic Border No. 1"
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Don Sutton and Duke Snider Signed Rawlings Official NL and Al Baseballs
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Mike Trout, Nolan Ryan, and More Graded Baseball Cards, 1990s-2010s
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Christian Dior Navy Trotter Jacquard Zip Pouch
5. How to Look After Your Pearls
“A common inheritance is a strand of cultured pearls. There’s a right way and a lot of wrong ways to take care of them. Don’t store them with other jewelry items because they’ll get beat up and scratched. Make sure to avoid showering with them and never wear them during a workout! Remember to wipe them down after wearing them to remove any oils from your skin.”
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Francine Wrap Shirt in Leather and Paolo Santini Leather Shirt with Siena Skirt
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Death NYC Pop Art Graphic Print of Mickey Mouse, 2022
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Oil Painting of Madonna and Child, 21st Century
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