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Antique Questions Forum / How to tell the difference between wood vs resin material on chairs

« on: July 30, 2013, 09:59:24 pm »

I find it difficult when looking online to determine whether or not the carved backs on chairs are actually wood or made of resin materials. I was duped once before and could really use some help! Thank you

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Antique Questions Forum / If finials of an antique chair are missing but replaced, is it still an antique?

« on: July 30, 2013, 08:43:21 pm »

I saw chairs on ebay "Renaissance oak carved, Hunt" but the finials are missing. They are at a great price. If I had some made for the chairs, would it still be considered an antique? I'm an inexperienced antique buyer but I would love to learn.