tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post6297128034897913071..comments2024-03-10T00:46:33.915-08:00Comments on WPatrickEdwards: Where Have All The Antiques Gone?W. Patrick Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15001954861903457707noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-70530920489866092932016-02-09T19:42:06.547-08:002016-02-09T19:42:06.547-08:00Thanks for the very thoughtful and thought inspiri...Thanks for the very thoughtful and thought inspiring piece.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273304572711250997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-39357634698188607482016-01-04T08:08:07.768-08:002016-01-04T08:08:07.768-08:00Luke, you are right. I believe that your generati...Luke, you are right. I believe that your generation will save the business. There are lots of young professional and amateur craftspeople who are passionate about "doing it the old way." I am not talking about the crazy "Steam Punk" freaks. I am talking about the people who take the time to understand the process, seek out the proper materials and tools and just do it, even though it may not be the best way to get rich. <br /><br />Money comes and goes. Knowledge is forever.<br /><br />As to the small drop leaf table. These pieces are really neat and rather scarce. Now that the prices are low again they represent a great commodity to purchase and restore. I originally started collecting because the prices were lower on old pieces then new pieces. Good find.<br /><br />As to keeping the "old stuff" from the family. Without knowing where we came from it is difficult to appreciate where we are now.<br /><br />W. Patrick Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001954861903457707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-44718726658603963472016-01-02T13:27:54.006-08:002016-01-02T13:27:54.006-08:00Nice article. I'm an aspiring woodworker. Just...Nice article. I'm an aspiring woodworker. Just picked up an 1840's New England 2 drawer dropleaf table with crotch mahogany drawer fronts. An amazing little piece. The top is broken but the break joint is in good shape. Looking forward to a proper restoration. <br /><br />JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-71850848812270952092016-01-02T05:38:35.316-08:002016-01-02T05:38:35.316-08:00Nice article. When I was young and away in the m...Nice article. When I was young and away in the military, one of my grandmothers passed away. My parents asked if I wanted any of her furniture. I told them I didn't want any of that "old stuff". It wasn't until I was older, married, and a fledgling woodworker that I regretted that decision. I fortunately still ended up with a piece or two. They connect me back to my heritage, and the craftsmen who's labor I can now appreciate.<br /><br />I was unaware of the current state of the antique business. I think a lack of knowledge about quality furniture is also an important contributor to its demise. Even as a knowledgeable woodworker, I wouldn't feel comfortable evaluating the worth or quality of an antique.<br /><br />Keep well,<br />RobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-25185025669446323542016-01-01T22:13:45.943-08:002016-01-01T22:13:45.943-08:00I think the concluding paragraph is exactly right....I think the concluding paragraph is exactly right. I can't count how many people I know who are learning blacksmithing, woodworking, stone sculpting with hand tools and can appreciate that kind of work. In the next few decades my generation will bring it back.<br /><br />"Lafayette, we are here!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12589690822815730578noreply@blogger.com