Check collectibles before you buy. For glass, look for chips, cracks, flaws, mismatched lids and faded colors. For furniture, look under and inside to see if parts fit, if hardware is original (an extra set of holes will tell) or if it is a “marriage” (two pieces that were put together). Take the drawers out to look for damage, poor fit, worm holes or faked painted patina.

 

 

 

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