Old Antique Persian How to sell 150-year-old antiques?
I have some antiques, they are an inheritance from Grandpa. They date back to well before the Iranian Revolution. Some items are porcelain vases and bowls that were gifts from British Monarchs to Persian Rulers. Also, there are some very old old old carpets. These items are in Iran and I want to figure out how to appraise and sell them.
Any ideas? Any references? Is there an international appraisal company that can do this for me?
Please help!!!!
Why not selling them to the government, or the Iranian museums? Any national heritage must stay inside that nation.
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Old Persian cuneiform is a semialphabetic cuneiform script that was the primary script for the Old Persian language. Texts written in this cuneiform were found in Persepolis, Susa, Hamadan, Armenia, and along the Suez Canal. They were mostly inscriptions from the time period of Darius the Great and his son Xerxes. Later kings down to Artaxerxes III used corrupted forms of the language classified as preMiddle Persian. Old Persian cuneiform is loosely inspired by the SumeroAkkadian cuneiform; however, only one glyph, l(a), derives from that scripts la. (la did not occur in native Old Persian words, but was found in Akkadian borrowings.) Scholars today mostly agree that the Old Persian script was invented by about 525 BC to provide monument inscriptions for the Achaemenid king Darius I, to be used at Behistun. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 100 Publication Date: 2011/02/27 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.02 x 0.24 inches
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Transform any room with the rich distinction of this traditional Sphinx Antique Persian rug by Oriental Weavers. Floral interpretations adorn the field and border with detailed designs, while an arbrash effect creates an enthralling display of alternating shades within the background color. Rich reds in the field and lush sages in the border complement the ivories, golds, and bursts of blues in the design. A washed effect gives this rug a delicately aged appearance for an authentic old-world look. Serged sides. No fringe. Powerloomed of 100% cross-woven, inherently stain-resistant, heat set polypropylene. Measures approximately 2'3" x 4'5". Vacuum as needed. Clean spots and spills promptly using mild soap and water. Rug pads recommended. Made in Egypt.
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Antique Flooring. One Foot in the Past, One in the Present
When renovating a home, or when building a new one, antique flooring may be considered as an option or the preferred alternative to carpet or rugs. Some people consider antique flooring both from the standpoint of reusing materials that would otherwise go to waste and from an ascetic perspective. It can also be a sentimental feeling to preserve a part of the old house in the construction of a new one.
Antique wood flooring
If you are re-doing your existing home you may be lucky enough to already be in possession of antique flooring. If not, you may look around at older homes being redone or even demolished. Often you can pick up the antique flooring you need for a song or even free! Sometimes the wood you want may be destined for the scrap heap! If you go with your own tools and offer to tear it out and carry it away, you can be assured your offer will be at least considered, if not happily accepted. They do not know what they are losing, but you do. Also be sure to check the local shops in the area, ask contractors, look at the classifieds, and do not forget the internet, although you may have to keep your search local as you may be unwilling or unable to travel to bring your flooring back home.
Measure twice, cut once.
Be sure and know the dimensions you require and keep a tape measure with you always. If you are sure of your dimensions, you can always ask the contractor present to cut something for you while you are there, he may be so happy that you are taking away the "scrap" he will be glad to oblige. If not at least you will know what size pieces you are most in need of and which ones you cannot use. This will save some time.
Refinishing?
If you are handy at the art of refinishing you can save some time and money there as well. Nothing is quite as satisfying as saying "I pried it out the old house, refinished it and installed it!"
antique tile flooring
Tile floors are also an option you may want to consider, particularly if you are in a hot climate. Stones and tile are cool in the hot summer time and offer an alternative to wood. They may also be more available in your area. Ceramic tile has been made by man for 4000 years and is very durable. Tiles may be glazed, painted, inlaid or carved. Beautiful tiled surfaces have been found in the oldest pyramids and the ruins of the worlds most ancient cities. Interestingly enough, Persia also brought tile to a high art as well as the Persian rugs they are most famous for. You may also incorporate a few antique tiles into a floor of modern tiles for a unique perspective on this most ancient art.
So whether you are considering antique flooring of ancient redwoods or antique flooring of tiles from the palaces of Pompeii, be prepared for a journey of discovery and adventure. Consider antique flooring.
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