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Antiques and Reproductions: Can You Tell the Difference?
They indicate that the wood has expanded and contracted over time. This is normal for an antique.
Antique marble.
To find out if the marble is original to an antique, check the back of the piece. If the cut line at the back is jagged, the marble is likely original to the piece. In the 18th century, the tools to cut marble straight were not yet available. If the marble is smoothly cut, it's likely post 18th century.
Hand carving.
Run your finger along the carving. Is it bumpy or smooth? Hand carving is uneven and asymmetrical. Machine carving is smooth and symmetrical.
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