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Show PACK 4 1 HE TIMKS-INDEPENDEN- REAL ES TATE WEEKLY T Antique collection hobbies are thriving Antiques are like old tanika They hold a limitless universe of know ledge waiting patiently to be revealed Like a red violin, waiting for its next owner as it passes through history from generation to And people who collect generation as are antiques passionate about their collections as they are about the pursuit and discovery of something old that brings them closer to the past An antique, by definition, is an object at least a hundred years old. Many are heirlooms that have been handed down from generation to generation, furniture, silver, china, stoneware, folk art, quilts, tovs and other family collectibles Some antiques are treasured finds that evoke a nostalgic memory or tradition. Others are collected because of their monetary value such as furniture, art and historic pieces. Europe's old markets. 1ortobello Road and Bermondsey in London. Porta Portunese in Home. K1 Rustro in Madrid and Le Mari he aux Puces in Paris, have been enticing collectors for ages Millions have i ut their collector's teeth in the crowded, nostalgic lanes of these antique markets Collecting and antiquing also remains a top leisure time activity in the United States Antique Road Show, K Bay. and American and Kuropean flea markets are thriving A subculture of avid collectors have been born, filling the urge to acquire through tag sales, estate sales, flea markets, antique shops and open air antique fairs. Located on city streets, or a mile or two down country roads, these sales often brim with coveted treasures, or junk just waiting to be renewed and transformed into something functional. And just what types of items do people search far and wide to acquire? A few of the most sought after antique pieces for serious and nostalgic collectors include: Items that are amusing or have historical significance. Political subjects, cars, airplanes, balloons. Western subjects and artists. Photographs well-know- n of 19th or early 20th century celebrities or transportation. Fashion photos by well-know- photographers. American Indian subjects, historical landmarks and events. Books in gixd condition with a dust cover and no missing pages. Old toys and vintage clothing. Turn-o- f furniture. y Serious Collectors, like Jeff Wilson from Northfield, Minn, are well aware of the lure of the hunt. Wilson has been collecting antiques ever since he could remember. My family collected so I was always surrounded by old things, he notes. My love for antiques cant be focused on one thing It extends to anything eclectic and eccentric. I collect things that evoke a story. When I look at a piece I wonder why it survived. Why did people take care of this piece and preserve it through the years? What made it special; the curve of the wixid, the fabric, a memory? Thats the lure that draws me into antiques." Among the collections of Wilson and his w ife. Lisa, are antique chairs, Christmas ornaments, books, tea cups, tea pots - the list is long But Wilson will readily admit that his favorite antique is his 1872 a perfect American Gothic style house place for a person who cherishes preservation of the past. Being able to incorporate his love of antiquing into his job is a perk for Wilson. As of design and product development at Midwest of Cannon Falls, a Minnesota-basegiftware company, Wil son has had the opportunity to introduce some of his antique pieces into the companys line, manufacturing them as antique replicas. We are very clear in stating that we are not trying to pass our replicas off as antiques," Wilson stresses. We are making reproductions of antiques that are affordable and accessible to people who may not have access to original antiques due to price points or availability. Yet, if you put the original and the replica side by side, you may have difficulty telling which is which. The 4. 2001 MARCH quality and detail of our reproductions are that good. Wilson isn't the only one with the antique bug at Mid west of Cannon Falls. CKO and president Kathy Brekken has done her share of antiquing and after heading up the family business for nearly 20 years, has found it a refreshing resource for researching new product ideas. She reminisces, Thanks to my Grandma, Ive always liked old stuff. My Mother is a far more practical-orienteindividual and had little time for things that just sat around to be dusted. I would go with my Grandma into her attic and I loved the idea of a connection to the past. My Grandma and Grandpa had many things that were family heirlooms: the desk my Grandfather's family brought from Maine to the Midwest; the lovely Chinese tapestries and furniture from an ancestor who raised her family in Shanghai." Brekken is just as enthusiastic about antique reproductions. I love the concept of replicas because it allows people to have a sense of history and older style without having to pay the price for it. Midwest of d Cannon Falls replicas are wonderful because they are so exact and true to the original. Our sources excel in duplicating pieces, so using original antiques for reproduction fit their skill set perfectly. And, frankly, we couldnt redesign it better!" She adds, are Replicas reminiscent of a time and a look, and I love that. Unfortunately for my pocketbook, when it comes to my personal buying, I prefer the truly old and original. I do particularly love one piece we replicated. Jeff Wilson and I were at an antique market near the Louvre in Paris and found some lovely bronzes - small, in a style that could fit many homes, but way too pricey for most. I bought a small bronze dog holding a top hat (the hat was intended to hold match sticks). We reproduced this item and now have a piece that is virtually identical to the original for a fraction of the price. The original was over $800 and ours retails for only $17! Talking with other collectors, the consensus was they often purchased replicas to fill in their collections. One woman said that not everyone could afford to acquire all the original antiques they wanted and complementing with replicas simply added to the wholeness of her collection. It also satisfied her desire for a particular piece she couldnt afford, or sometimes filled in when she couldnt, locate the original. The big question that lies behind each antique, reproduction or just plain junk that you couldnt resist purchasing is, What do I do with this when I get it home? We turned to other experts at Midwest of Cannon F alls to givq us some direction. We found that creating a personal statement in todays decorating dovetails with the trend of antiquing and flea market finds. Antiques and flea market finds have become so popular in decorating," states Ingrid Liss, creative director of the company. Shabby chic is considered todays most popular trend. Items that have been discarded are now being retrieved and revived. The trend includes mixing items whose elegance has faded over time with newer styles. Youll find the patna of age and wear resonates with beauty and personality. Liss stresses not worrying about the correct mix. The content isnt as important as is the expression. The mix will be right if it is truly an expression of one's personal taste, states Liss. The simple, practical, quiet style of shabby chic has evolved into reviving furniture, fabrics and home accessories that offer casual appeal, allowing for a mixture of old and new. The eclectic mix of decorating with antiques offers an undeniable personal statement. A slight imperfection adds a sense of history. A worn finish can actually enliven the room with character. By adding affordable antique replicas or reconstructing old junk as accents to original antiques, people are able to complement the old with the new, while retaining the story of each piece. If you like shabby chic decorating, the ideas are endless: old furniture of any kind that can be repainted, Coldwell BankerArches Realty 150 East Center Moab, Utah email: http:moab.netcoldwell.htm ARCHES REALTY Wffks This r-- ri La cbarlasal.net classes here in our Moab Office. Please call for details. Ff.ait rfd Property xt G R F. uer 3174 lif i.argf: log ikivik on cash f: CRF.F K 6 hdrm, 5 5 hath, over Kk square leet. maple wood floors, radiant heal under Italian tile throughout (he downstairs, y jultcd ceiling in hying room, and many more great features' $519,000 Call Judy - Lei 122 3542 MOBILK lioML M72 well iared lor mobile home presently in Grand Oasis Great buy for the right individual So (XX md ownci will consider financing Call( lnida lodac' I si I its r OPPO RTl NIT Y ! 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Dan Holyoak, 259-761- 3 Kelly 259-233- 9 Nancy Clark, (435) Judy Powers Robert 259-585- & 2 686-256- Stelter, 1 scarves, wall decor, etc. crocks, firewood and coal carriers, tin pie cupboards and bread boxes that can (reused as spoon holders, magazine racks, spice shelves, etc.) old doorknobs, hinges and locks that can be recycled as coat hooks or furniture accents. As you can see, there are many facets of antiquing: The serious collector who looks for the monetary and historical value in antiques; the collector who buys out of nostalgia and reflects personal tastes; those who purchase original antiques with the intent to replicate and supplement the market; the buyer who is interested in antique junk to create their own piece of artwork or turn it into a functional piece to fit today's personal lifestyles. There is no right or wrong way to collect antiques, but remember, items of good design and beauty are as important as price. 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