Different types of Antiques

Antique is something which is very old (100 or more years) and that is why they are collected and stored. The value of such items depends on its look, time of making, quality of material, rareness and historical significance. For example, the value of an item which was used by an emperor or a famous person (like poet, artist etc.) will be much higher than the same type of other items of that age.

There are many people who collect antiques as a hobby or as home décor. Antique clocks, furniture, antique boxes UK, Jewelry, kitchenware or utensils are some popular items here.

1. Antique clocks: These are mechanical clocks made many years (hundred or more) ago. They were made up of wood or some metals usually by hand. Some of them are standing grandfather clocks, some are wall or table clock. Many of them had pendulum. These clocks used to run by weights under the gravitation and by spring method. These clocks add an aesthetic value of room.

2. Antique furniture: The furniture of the old age becomes attractive to the people for its beauty, design, usefulness, age and uniqueness. The material can be wood or metal. Beds, chairs, and storage furniture like cabinet, drawer everything is available. The uniqueness of design changes its value.

3. Antique kitchenware: Old utensils or kitchenware are always having an attraction. Different materials were used to make such things like earthen pots, glass, metals (like copper, tin etc.) wood or stones. Items like pots, big spoons, mixing sticks, plates, bowls, and wooden boards are liked by many people. Utensils made up of silver were used by the kings who are very expensive as antique.

4. Antique boxes: antique boxes UK are in great demand among the all antique items. The materials were mainly wood and metals. They used to have amazing designs. These boxes were used to keep jewelry, spices in kitchen, useful tools. They were also used to keep money in old days.

5. Antique Jewelry: These are the jewelry of hundred years and more age and are the evidence of history. It can contain very good quality gemstone and usually worn by one or more than one person. These have different styles because of their age and place where it made.