Dark Antique Pull

Dark Antique Pull

25 Swivel Ring Pull Dark Spanish Cabinet Hardware K291    US $20.00

Bronze Copper Cabinet pull Hardware Kitchen ORB Lot 25    US $36.25

Brass drawer PullsDrk Ant Fin Mission Style 10 lots    US $37.50

Bronze Copper Pull Cabinet Hardware Drawer ORB LOT 50    US $60.00

LOTS of 4 1920s Finest Replica Depression Knob Pulls    US $15.95

Oil Rubbed Bronze Cabinet pull Hardware Kitchen Lot 25    US $60.00

Bronze Copper Cabinet CUP BIN pull Hardware Kitchen ORB    US $2.99

Bronze Copper Cabinet pull Hardware Kitchen ORB lot 50    US $61.00

4 Amber Glass Cabinet Knobs Kitchen Drawer Pulls Round Handles K73 AB    US $20.95

Classic Brass Rope Pull w Antique Brass Finish 3 3 4    US $.99

LOTS of 4 1920s Finest Replica Depression Knob Pulls    US $15.95

7 1 2 Dark Brshd Antique Copper Cabinet Pull    US $8.94

Bronze Copper Pull Cabinet Hardware Drawer orb    US $2.75

Bronze Copper Cabinet pull Hardware Kitchen ORB 3 cc    US $1.50

6 1 2 Brushed Satin Brass Fleur De Lis Cabinet Knob 925 96    US $10.25

Bronze Copper Pull Cabinet Hardware Drawer Fleur De Lis Twisted drawer handle    US $7.45

AMEROCK ANTIQUE RUST HANDLES PULL KNOBS NOB 53036    US $1.50

4 15 16 Shaker Cup Pull Dark Brushed Antique Copper    US $5.36

Dark Antique Pull Kitchen Cabinet Hardware K261 96    US $1.59

Brass Twisted Ivy Pull Dark Antique Brass Finish 3 3 4    US $.99

Bronze knob Cabinet Hardware Drawer Fleur De Lis lys    US $5.25

CUSTOM FLUSH Screw for Glass Knobs Pulls OILED BRONZE    US $2.99

Bronze Copper Knob Cabinet pull Hardware Kitchen rings    US $1.50

ONE Large Rounded Cobalt Crystal Glass Drawer Pull NEW    US $5.88

Lot of 26 Antique type Glass Cabinet Knobs as email    US $78.00

Amber Glass Cabinet Knobs Cupboard Drawer Pulls Round Kitchen Handles K73A    US $4.15

ONE LARGE Green Solid Crystal Glass Drawer Door Pull    US $5.88

Cabinet Drawer Hardware Pull Knob or Handle 345 2PCS    US $2.80

4 1 8 Cabinet Pull with Rope Detail Item Z118 96DACM    US $2.69

3 3 8 Cabinet Pull with Rope Detail Item Z118 3DBAC    US $2.49

3 3 8 Cabinet Pull with Rope Detail Item Z118 3DACM    US $2.49

8237 Dark Antique Cooper Metal Cabinet Pull NEW    US $3.50

516 DACM Cabinet Pull NEW    US $3.00

3172 DACM Braided Cabinet Pull NEW    US $3.00

10 Cabinet Pulls 6 15 16 OL Holes 160mm CC Model 818 160DBAC PLEASE MAKE OFFER    US $178.95

Forged Antique Copper Rustic Cabinet Hardware Door Pull    US $57.25

New French Country Appliance Door Pull Oil Rubbed Bronz    US $55.99

AMEROCK BURNISHED BRASS HANDLES PULLS KNOBS NOB 1824    US $2.25

Cabinet Pulls 45 OL Leaf Cabinet Pull 5006DBAC    US $3.66

Cabinet Pulls 4 OL Scroll Cabinet Pull 5005DBAC    US $4.50

4 3 16 Overall Length Gavel Cabinet Pull    US $1.50

AMEROCK REGENCY BRASS HANDLES PULLS KNOBS NOBS 9336    US $2.00

Box of 25 3 3 8 Drawer Pulls Dark Brushed Copper Z290 3    US $100.25

Box of 25 3 3 8 Drawer Pulls Dark Copper Machined Z290 3    US $100.25

1 1 4 Diameter Cabinet Knob Oil Rubbed Bronze 107    US $3.88

1 1 4 Diameter Cabinet Knob Dark Brushed Copper 107    US $3.88

1 1 4 Diameter Cabinet Knob Satin Nickel 107    US $3.88

Antique Brass Leaf Loop Cabinet Pull Hickory P7304WA    US $1.49

MEPLA NO BORE GLASS DOOR PULL 701 DARK ANTIQUE BRASS 4 6mm    US $5.95

Cabinet Hardware Pulls 3308 Dark Antique Machined 3    US $1.87

Cabinet Hardware Pulls 323 Dark Brushed Antique Copper    US $2.77

1 Liquid Mercury Silver Cabinet Hardware Pulls    US $1.50

1 3 4 Oval Filigree Cabinet Knob Dark Brushed Antique Copper    US $10.50

5 3 4 Oval Filligree Cabinet Pull Dark Brushed Antique Copper    US $13.25

LaFayette Cabinet Pull 317 96 DBAC    US $11.41

Hickory P3064 DAC 3 3 4 Dk Antique Copper Mountain Lodge Cabinet Drawer Pull    US $5.75

Vienna p106 Cabinet Drawer Pulls Dark Brushed Antique    US $2.59

Cabinet Pulls 55 OL Cabinet Pull 516DBAC    US $3.66

Cabinet Pulls 3 Center to Center 3 3 8 Overall Model Z118 3DACM    US $2.59

Cabinet Pulls 96MM Center to Center 4 1 8 Overall Model Z118 96DBAC    US $2.89

Cabinet Pulls 96MM Center to Center 4 1 8 Overall Model Z118 96DACM    US $2.89

Lot 22 VINTAGE GOLD WHITE CABINET KNOBS Kitchen Pulls Hardware 1 x 1 Round Set    US $44.00

Cabinet Hardware Cup Pulls 8233 Dark Antique Machined    US $3.89

Cabinet Hardware Pull Knob or Handle 173 135 NEW    US $1.99

Vienna Cast Spiral Cabinet Pulls Dark Brushed Antique    US $2.22

Cabinet Plain Square Pulls Dark Brushed Antique Copper    US $4.58

Dark Brshd Antique Copper Cabinet Pull    US $10.58

9 3 4 Dark Brshd Antique Copper Cabinet Pull    US $9.61

Dark Brshd Antique Copper Cabinet Pull    US $7.94

Dark Brshd Antique Copper Cabinet Pull    US $6.95

Box of 20 1 1 4 Weathered Cabinet Knobs DACM MO6203    US $105.60

2 1 4 Dark Brshd Antique Copper Cabinet Knob    US $3.96

Dark Brshd Antique Copper Cabinet Pull    US $3.01

Dark Antique Copper Mach Backplate    US $2.81

Dark Antique Copper Mach Cabinet Pull    US $2.22

3 3 8 Dark Brshd Antiqued Copper Cabinet Pull    US $2.08

Cabinet Appliance Pulls z260 Dark Brushed Antique 12    US $67.27

Box of 20 1 1 4 Weathered Cabinet Knobs DMAC MO60203DMAC    US $105.60

Box of 10 1 3 16 Cabinet Knobs Antique Copper    US $17.49

Jeffery Alexander Scroll Appliance Pull Antique Copper 343 12 2 DACM Quantity 2    US $126.37

Top Knobs M533 M534 M535 M536 M537 M539 VARIATIONS    US $8.60

Box of 30 1 3 16 Cabinet Knob Dark Brushed Copper    US $78.60

Top Knobs M533 M534 M535 M536 M537 M539 VARIATIONS    US $7.80

AMEROCK FEATHER ANTIQUE HANDLES PULLS KNOBS NOB 2377    US $1.50

1 Diameter Mushroom Cabinet Knob 3940 DACM    US $1.77

4 1 2 Long Footed Cabinet Pull 3308 Brushed Copper    US $2.69

1 Diameter Mushroom Cabinet Knob Item3940    US $1.77

4 1 2 Long Footed Cabinet Pull 3308 Satin Nickel    US $2.69

1 Diameter Mushroom Cabinet Knob 3940 Satin Nickel    US $1.77

4 5 8 Overall Length Gavel Cabinet Pull    US $1.50

Brass drawer Pulls Dark antique finish Mission Style    US $3.85

5 5 8 Lafayette Cabinet Pull Brushed Copper 317 128    US $12.72

Box of 25 4 1 2Long Cabinet Pull 3308 Brushed Copper    US $67.00

4 1 2 Long Footed Cabinet Pull 3308 Satin Nickel    US $2.68

Box of 25 4 1 2Long Cabinet Pull 3308 Satin Nickel    US $67.00

Cabinet Hardware Braided 3172 Pulls Dark Antique Pull    US $4.13

Mission Craftsman Solid Brass Vertical Stirrup Pull    US $10.25

Cabinet Pulls 6 OL Teardrop Design 323 96DBAC    US $3.66

4 Amber Glass Cabinet Knobs ROUND Cupboard Drawer Pulls Furniture Handles K72B    US $20.95

Amber Glass Cabinet Knobs Cupboard Drawer Pulls Round Kitchen Handles K71C    US $4.15

Is Distressed Painted Furniture For You?

Just when you thought you landed on a great bargain for an antique table, you get to read about distressed furniture and you feel cheated. Yes, that furniture you thought was old-age and probably historical, might just be another one of those pieces of distressed painted furniture that have become intriguingly popular everywhere.

Sometimes it is funny how some people want their old, rickety furniture replaced with brand new ones while others like their furniture old and rather abused-looking. The trend is to make brand new sets and make them look old, used, and distressed. But how did this begin anyway?

How distressing started

Distressing furniture probably started during the Victorian times when there was too much hype and fascination given to the past. Filthy rich people took it as a status symbol if they have tokens from the past. These tokens are in the form of pieces of furniture that are interestingly used by people who came before them. Every wealthy figure had to collect or own one or more and so there rose a need that was addressed by deliberate distressing of new furniture since there are not so many of these old pieces that can satisfy the big demand.

The truth finally surfaced in the 1950s that there was a dishonest practice of selling such furniture posed as antiques. The media exposed about this much to the surprise of the antique enthusiasts. From then on, many started choosing the look and design over history or genealogy. But, the manufacturers never really stopped producing this kind of furniture since there was still steady growth of demand for it.

What is distressing?

Old furniture, which usually takes on high reselling prices, have dents and worn edges that speak a lot about how used up it is. Some area appears more smoothened or shinier and some may have stains. Corners have bumps and some form of scratches. Chairs have flattened seats due to long use. Any marks that suggest it has been somewhere and used by someone qualify the set as old furniture.

Distressing is simply adding some wear and tear on the piece deliberately to make it pass as that ever-desirable and most-coveted antique or used furniture. Marks can be produced in several ways:

* Burnishing or adding burns - done by leaving burn marks on the furniture especially if made of wood, then painted on

* Adding fly specks - putting small dots of dark paint on random sections of the furniture to make it appear like some fly had landed and made a stroll on it

* Rasping or scraping - using a file to scrape off the edges of a furniture to make it appear more ruggedly used

* Making worm holes - hitting a heated nail onto the furniture so that a black hole is produced when the nail is pulled off

* Hand-rubbing for a worn look - rubbing random areas with different paint color before the finish dries off to create the worn out look

* Pumice-rubbing - using a white pumice to rub the edges so that there remains white marks or residues

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How can I find out the value of a small antique desk with pull-out stool?

It appears to be made of a dark wood, brown or mahogany. Has a built-in pencil holder on desk's top area. May originally have had a roll down top (drilled hole on left and right side of the desk's top area. Matching stool pulls out easily and is sturdy (for sitting on). Estimate it to be made in the mid to late 1800's. Appears to be professionally constructed.

I would ask the Community at "I Antique Online" http://www.iantiqueonline.com
They have over 1000 members who buy, sell or collect antiques and art. You will get more specialized feedback this way.

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