And anything that is hot is probably being reproduced. Not knowing how to tell the difference between something that was made a hundred years ago and something similar that was made last year can result in a buyer getting burned. With the prices being paid for many antiques, it could be a serious burn. Here are a few ways to tell if it's a real antique: - Expect to find signs of age on an older piece, such as boards separating on the seam separation. A new piece will look flat and smooth on top. Other indications include: Black marks that indicate there’s been water on the piece at some time (perhaps from a plant), nicks and dings on the corners, and even worm holes (but make sure a worm, not a drill, made them.). - Look closely at the hardware to see whether it displays legitimate signs of age. - Each piece of hardware on an antique should also differ at least slightly from the others, while the hardware on a new piece will be regular – so regular that it’s too perfectly “old” looking.

- Take out all the drawers and examine the bottoms and sides. An antique will have irregular dovetail joints, while a new piece will have perfect joints, cut by a computer-aided machine. - A single slot screw is another sign of age. - Also examine the drawer’s runner for signs of wear – the indication that it’s been opened thousands of times over the years. - Other indications that a piece of wood furniture is a recent make include consistent color, factory-rounded corners, and modern screws. Another thing to note: Odor. A new piece simply smells newer. - Generally speaking, square nails and worm holes together in a piece of furniture would indicate an antique. But somebody could build a new piece with old nails, or use old wood with new nails, so look carefully. - An antiques store may offer the luxury of having pieces appraised, but at an auction or flea market, that's unlikely. When having a piece appraised, make sure to pay an appraisal cost per piece.

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