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Asian Antique
The Advantages of Specialising and Only Collecting the Finest Antiques!
As rather specialised Asian antique collectors, over a very long period, we have managed to help form collections of really fine Japanese Netsuke, inro, lacquer boxes, Chinese snuff bottles, pendants, jade and hard stone carvings.
One advantage of collecting in such specialised fields is that most people will not have any idea of what these things are. We believe that on the odd rare occasion when we might have some of these antiques at home, if the average burglar were to break in and find them, the chances are, that it would be the DVD machine, or the TV, that is more likely to be taken.
Another two advantages can be gained, by only buying the finest quality examples that is, providing one can afford to. The first benefit is that these are sure to increase in value, so much more than the average, or poorer pieces and one has far greater pleasure in owning them. It has been apparent over the years of collecting, that owning just one or two superb pieces has always been worth very much more, than having twenty, or more, indifferent ones. But the second advantage is that these, the finest antiques, are also well known amongst the more serious collectors and dealers, as well as by the better auction rooms.
So should a burglar grab any of these treasures and then try to sell them, especially the finer examples, the burglar would not find it so easy. For not only are all these pieces well documented and illustrated, but also serious dealers, collectors and auction houses all belong to (and have an international reporting system) where the word would soon be out. The Internet is so useful for the speed with which such information can be spread. As such unique important pieces are certain to be recognised eventually, the police would then have a valuable lead back to the culprit.
It is true that there are certain top quality antiques that are stolen to order; these then end up in secret collections where the owner dare not ever show them. This is very hard for the owner as one of the pleasures all collectors enjoy is being able to show what they have acquired to fellow collectors. But even if such stolen antiques end up somewhere like this, then although it might take very much longer, there will come a time when they will be discovered. It might not happen till the owner dies, but then what will any heirs do with such collections? If they try to sell any, then the chances of such stolen pieces being recognised still remains very high.
About the Author
John N. Cohen A past director of Jacey Cinemas Ltd. Later the proprietor of a design & photographic studio, now a director of Jacey Homes Ltd., a property development company. Interests and Hobbies: A top international award winning photographer who also became a well known Asian antiques collector and an enthusiast of Jensen British classic cars. Other interests are skiing and Salsa dancing.
For John’s other interests please have a look at: – http://www.jncohen.net
The author has been a very keen collector for many years in helping to create ‘The Cohen collection’. http://www.jncohen.net/Cohen_collection/index.htm
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Antique Chinese Silk Robe
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Japanese Cast Iron Pot tea set Black ARR w/ Trivet $39.99 Product Description This Cast Iron tea pot set is in Black color The set includes: 1 Tea Kettle (7.5″ Dia. 2.5″H), 16 oz 2 Matching Black Tea Cups (3″Dia. 2″H) 1 Removable Stainless Steel Infusing Basket 1 trivet “Tesubin” Teapot Cast Iron teapots were first created in ancient China. They were later adopted and refined by the Japanese into Tetsubin: Graceful, elegant vessels for brewing and servin… |
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Chinese Porcelain Soup Spoons, 50 pc #B745 $18.25 Bundle of 50 Porcelain Chinese Soup spoons. These spoons are perfect for serving bite sized party appetizers or for restaurant use. These spoons measure about 5 inches long and are dishwasher and microwave safe. ***note that there is a small hole in the end of each handle of the spoons…. |
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Antique Reproduction Iron Mermaid Bottle Opener Rust $3.00 Antique Reproduction Iron Mermaid Bottle Opener Rust, a must have for mermaid lovers and collectors worldwide…. |
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Go-Un TRACK LIST: 1. Ran Part II |
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Ballade 1 – My Favorite Orgel – Best Collection CD – 13 Tracks… |
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16 Large Cambodian Buddha Head Statue in Faux Antique Bronze Patina $58 OFN2549: Features: -Buddha head statue.-Large and dramatic piece, a powerful and beautiful reproduction of the head of a South East Asian style bronze Buddha statue.-Comes attached to the attractive black block pedestal.-Permanently attached to large block pedestal.-Extraordinarily detailed face, ears, and antiqued crown.-For someone with a taste for oriental art, and Buddhist art in particular.-Looks great on a large shelf unit, sofa table or on its own stand. Construction: -Heavy resin construction. Color/Finish: -Faux antique bronze patina finish. Collection: -From a collection of fine South East Asian Buddha reproductions. |
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2 3/8 High Chinese Coin Antique Brass Lamp Shade Finial (G3182) $8.99 The antique metal finish enhances that ancient Far East feel and the Chinese characters add a sense of mystery to any decor. Chinese coin finial. Chinese character detail. Antique brass finish. 2 3/8" high. |
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2 High Chinese Coin Bronze Finish Lamp Shade Finial (74345) $6.99 A finial is much more than a decoration. This antique bronze Chinese coin finial adds an Asian flair to a lamp shade. Antique bronze finish. Styled after an antique Chinese coin. Decorative lamp shade finial. 2" high. |
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20 Asian Fusion Decorative Antique-Style Floral Urn with Lid $82.99 From the Asian Fusion Collection Item #19094 This dramatically large urn and lid feature an antique-style glazed floral design in muted tones Dimensions: 20 high x 8.5 diameter Material(s): ceramic |
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21 Double Flower Vase in Golden Antique $48 OFN2633: Features: -Vase.-Depicting feminine, delicately-curved lilies, this exotic vase stands on artfully hand-carved legs.-Truly unique addition to Asian home decor.-Hand-painted metal vase for strength and durability. Color/Finish: -Golden antique finish. |