Buy Quality Reproductions not Cheap Imitations
Posted: Jan 11, 2008 | Category: Antique MirrorsThe quality of reproduction Antique furniture varies enormously from plastic laminated chipboard rubbish through to accurate copies, skillfully crafted from the only the best materials. As the saying goes ‘you gets what you pays for’. But quality often comes with a hefty price tag!
What is that hefty price tag actually paying for? If you take a look at this page provided by Antique Mirrors Specialist Tony Williams: Reproduction Mirrors you can see exactly what goes into a faithful reproduction that will become a valued antique of the future:
- Frames made from high quality old or seasoned timber
- Frames faithfully reproducing original designs
- Real gold leaf used (not the Dutch Gold used by many reproductions)
- Scrolls, beadwork and cartouches that match original designs exactly
- Mirrors made to your specific size and design specification.
Mirrors of this quality are available at prices that are close to those of the original antique mirror so you may well ask ‘why would I buy a reproduction mirror at this price’? One key reason is that Tony Williams is reproducing styles of mirrors that are increasingly becoming hard to find in their original form. This has led to him making these faithful copies that accurately reproduce all of the beautiful details of the originals.
At the end of the day it all comes down to budget. There are relatively few people who can afford to spend thousands on a wall mirror but handmade quality costs money. So if you want an antique of the future, handmade with real gold leaf and not the cheap Dutch Gold (which isn’t really gold) you should check out the reproduction mirrors available from Tony Williams Antique Mirrors.
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January 5th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Great information… you can get the look you want by finding reproductions especially if you budget doesn’t allow the real thing. quality can be an issue and sometimes the prices of repros approach that of the actual antique!
April 10th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Antique reproductions of 19th Century Revival collection features Persian Heriz, Serapi, Mahal, Sultanabad, and Turkish Oushak designs of the 1880-1910 period. The carpets are produced in India and Turkey using hand spun yarn. To achieve a high level of authenticity, we have selected beautiful examples of these designs from our superb collection of antique carpets. We have reproduced the designs exactly in every detail, providing the look and feel of a true antique at a fraction of the cost of the original. Available through our store is the fabulous line of Oushaks and true vegetable dyed carpets from WOVEN LEGENDS made with hand spun wool.