Is a replica of an antique is antique too?

[babi_gendut]

Hello,

I have found interesting clock from a website. It is a replica of John
Harrison's skeleton clock. You can find it at
www.fasisi-antique-webstore.com/skeletonclock.html. Is a replica of an
antique can be called antique too?

sincerely,

babi_gendut

[Simon]

Babi

No, an antique is something made in past times, over 100 years is the
accepted time. Modern copies are reproductions or replicas and should be
sold as such. Between these times, the term "vintage" is sometimes used
where the precise date or style is not quoted.

Simon

[ectoplas...@gmail.com]

babi_gendut, thank you for the question. It's a good one.

There was a fellow named Nutting who wrote a book in the early 20th
century about antique American furniture. Later he manufactured a line
of reproductions. Those are collectible today.

This rarely happens.

Looking at things over the long term, it's best to buy the things that
came first. If you want something to leave to the grandchildren, buy a
Warhol print.

If you see a reproduction clock that you like, by all means, get it.
It's most likely that it won't appreciate in value much, but if that
is not your prime concern, who cares?

T.

[babi_gendut]

Hello Simon,

So, if I buy a replica today, it can be an antique in 100 years later?

Babi Gendut

[Simon]

Babi

Yes, indeed, for example there was much reproduction of Georgian styles
of funiture from say 1880-1910, which is now classed as antique.
Antiqueness depends only on age and not style or quality.

Its antiquity of course can increase its value compared with modern
reproductions, since there is only limited supply, whilst modern
replicas can pour out of Asian factories in unlimited quantities.

Simon

[Simon]

I agree, "collectables" can be of any age and are often even marketed as
such when new - we have products here in Australia produced by Franklin
Mint for this market. I noticed there was a fashion for collecting some
things called "beanie babies" in the US a few years ago, but I never
found out what they were.

Simon

[Paralle...@gmail.com]

On May 15, 5:25 am, babi_gendut <Frans.Indroy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have found interesting clock from a website. It is a replica of John

> Harrison's skeleton clock. You can find it atwww.I-AM-A-SPAMMER-webstore.com/skeletonclock.html. Is a replica of an

> antique can be called antique too?
>
> sincerely,
>
> babi_gendut

I see our SPAMMER is back, trying to sell more reproductions disguised
as "antiques".

[Ronnie McKinley]

>
> Hello Simon,
>
> So, if I buy a replica today, it can be an antique in 100 years later?
>
> Babi Gendut

What's the point? This is totally silly. You will not be here in a 100
years from now.

Here's the point. This from one of your websites. A total piece of crap
and asking Ł377 ... total nonsense.

http://www.bondhiltonclocks.co.uk/html/clocks/mantel-clocks/traditional/comitti-regency-bell-strike-mahogany-arch-top-mantel-clock.php

This an Edwardian example c1910. 100% original and genuine. Inlaid
mahogany cased, 8day striking the hour, white face with moon hands. Well
respected English maker. Going perfectly. I bought in in the UK from a
fellow dealer for Ł75.

http://www.sea-view.myzen.co.uk//Temp/mantleclock.jpg

I could picks loads of other comparisons from any of your cited websites.

--
Ronnie

[Ronnie McKinley]

babi_gendut wrote:

>
> Hello Simon,
>
> So, if I buy a replica today, it can be an antique in 100 years later?
>
> Babi Gendut

What's the point? This is totally silly. You will not be here in a 100
years from now.

Here's the point. This from one of your websites. A total piece of crap

and asking £377 ... total nonsense.

http://www.bondhiltonclocks.co.uk/html/clocks/mantel-clocks/traditional/comitti-regency-bell-strike-mahogany-arch-top-mantel-clock.php

This an Edwardian example c1910. 100% original and genuine. Inlaid
mahogany cased, 8day striking the hour, white face with moon hands. Well
respected English maker. Going perfectly. I bought in in the UK from a

fellow dealer for £75.

[babi_gendut]

Hello,

I am sure that I have doing all this in the wrong way.
Now, it looks like I am trying to fool around. But I wasn't.
Honestly, I like items like antuqie and collectibles. I like rare
things. But I can't tell which one is antique and which one is
collectible and I don't know that collectibles are different from
antique. I should have acquire such knowledge first before I go out
and try to sell things.

I thank you very much for pointing out my terrible mistakes.
Now I know that antique is not collectibles and collectibles are not
antique and luxury clocks or furnitures are also not antique.

I am going to change my website. I am thinking about adding a
'replicas' group in the website.

Do you have better ideas?

Sincerely

babi gendut