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Buying antiques is a wonderful pastime, from the thrill of the hunt to the pride you feel seeing the piece in your home. But when you're buying antiques, how do you know if the piece is any good, or if it's worth the asking price?
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Provenance. Provenance simply refers to the origin of the item. Usually antiques that can be traced to a particular maker or craftsman or whose original owner can be identified will be of greater value. If a piece of furniture, for instance, was made by a renowned regional craftsman for a family that held the piece for 100 years, that piece would have greater value than an anonymous piece because its exact history is known.
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