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                                                                                             Should a Collector Buy Damaged Antiques?
           Dade City & San Antonio                                                  Kovels.com frequently receives questions asking, "It was damaged, should I have
                                                                                       Kovels.com recently published a informative article on purchasing damaged antiques.
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                                                                                  bought it anyway?" Appraisers and expers always warn to look for pieces without
                                                                                  damage, preferably in mint condition. But is there any value in pieces with nicks,
                                                           Meridian Ave           chips, cracks, stains, wear marks, or missing parts?
                                                                                    The answer is, of course, YES... in some cases. But the decision is up to the buyer.
                                            DADE CITY                             A piece could be restored so the damage doesn’t show, or the damage could be left

                                                                                  alone. A few things should be considered first. How rare is the piece? Does it have
                                                                                  a famous designer or maker that gives it extra value? Does it finish or fill in a set of
                                         52                    Clinton Ave        something you already collect? Does it have sentimental value? Would you like it
                                  5                                               just for display, regardless of it's value? Buying an antique that is less than perfect
                               577             579                                is a way to afford something that is too expensive if perfect.
                                                                                    Here are 4 things the Kovels think are good bets:
                                      579A                  Ft. King Hwy.  301  98  1. Art pottery.  While minor damage can reduce a piece’s value, not all signs of

               75                                                                 aging are bad. A piece of Rookwood with a hole drilled for a lighting cord sells for
                                                                 39               half the price of the original. And any large Newcomb pottery piece with a chip
                                                                                  can still have value. Look for pieces with minimal damages that don't impact their
                                                                                  beauty.
                                                                                    2. Toys.  Few vintage toys are in mint condition. One that has been repainted
                                                   Celebrating  Antiques          or improperly restored is worth less than half of a mint toy. Some wear on toys
                 Park your car in the               20                            is normal and “good” condition is acceptable. Old toys can be sold to dealers or
                                                    YEARS!  on the                restorers who want the parts. Replacement parts and decals for almost any toy can
              treeshaded city lots and              MAin street                   be found, but keep in mind that a toy with even some of the original paint is worth

              stroll among our antique      ZEPHYRHILLS                           more than one that has been repainted. A few exceptions are carousel horses.
                                                                                    3. Furniture.  Antique furniture has use and value. Finish is important; destroying
                                                            Specializing
  To Tampa     and collectible shops.           54         5th Ave. in            it reduces worth. Proper high quality restoration can retain or add value. Broken
                                                                                  drawers can be fixed and hardware can be replaced. Care should be taken with
                                                             Primitives
                                                              Gall Blvd.
                                                                                  upholstered pieces – fabric with big red flowers on a Sheraton sofa will surely
                       Enjoy our
                                                                                    4. Jewelry.  Old damaged jewelry can be repaired, restored or repurposed.
                  small town charms.                        41           39       lower its value. Period-like fabrics should be chosen.
                                                  Peggy Capps, Proprietor         Hinges, clasps and pin catches can be repaired or replaced. Repurposing implies
               We’d love to have you!              (352) 523-0999                 renovating, a piece to possibly look more modern and fashionable or turning a
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                                                                                  hatpin into a pin, hair ornament.
                                                       To Tampa
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