How to inspect antiques, how to identify antiques

Antiques are defined as objects that have historical, artistic, or cultural significance. Determining whether an item is antique requires consideration of its age, original condition, manufacturing process and materials, historical context, and scarcity.

First of all, age is one of the key factors in judging antiques. It is generally accepted that only objects made in the early twentieth century or earlier can be considered antiques. In addition, the criteria for judging the age of items of different types of socks will also be different.

Secondly, the original state of the item is also very important, because the color, pattern and details can provide a lot of information about the history and ** of the item. Many antiques are subject to wear and tear and damage, but they can still be considered antiques if they can be restored without affecting their historical and cultural value.

Thirdly, the manufacturing process and materials are also very important for judging antiques. Traditional artisanal manufacturing processes and items that use rare materials tend to be more easily seen as antiques. Similarly, if an item is machine-produced in large quantities, it may not easily be considered an antique.

Fourth, the historical background and scarcity of the item can also affect the judgment of antiques. If an item is associated with an important historical event or famous person, or if only a very small number of similar items exist, it will increase its value and rarity.

In conclusion, there are a variety of factors to consider when determining whether an item is antique or not. At the same time, expert opinion and appraisal are also very important, and buyers are advised to carefully consider and obtain professional advice before purchasing.

The most important premise of collecting antiques is to identify the authenticity of the new (present) old (ancient), that is, people often say that they must have the "eyesight" to recognize antiques. For the average collector, whether it is unearthed or handed down from generation to generation, the current identification method still relies on the "eye" to observe. Just as the amount of information stored in the computer information database will directly affect the conclusion of the analysis, the number of antiques you have seen will also be stored in your memory brain bank, and form your experience in identifying authenticity and distinguishing age.

Therefore, the level of eyesight and knowledge often become one of the important criteria to measure the "professional level" of antique collectors or enthusiasts. Therefore, only when you see and see can you know and recognize, and if you see it, you will be weird.

There are many ways to see, such as flipping through various color prints of lifelike, visiting museums, and surfing the Internet, which are indirect views. Visiting the market, inspecting the kiln site, and viewing the collection among Tibetan friends are direct observations. The former is like the moon in the water, the flower in the mirror, out of reach, and plays an auxiliary role in improving the level of identification.

The latter is the skin examination of the eyes, ears, mouth, nose and hands, which plays a leading role in improving the level of identification. The impression of the former is not the same as the experience of the latter, and I attach more importance to the perception of the latter.