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Antiques and Reproductions: Can You Tell the Difference?
Whether something is rebuilt, refurbished or a reproduction is not necessarily a negative, just as long as you are know that you're not buying an antique in original condition.
Insert caning versus hand caning.
Inset caning (post 1900) has a spine bordering the caning. Hand caning (pre-1900) doesn't have a border. Every now and then, hand-caned pieces were converted to inset caning when a hand-caner was not to be found. Check the underside of the piece to see if it's been converted. The underside will reveal a series of holes that were used for the hand caning.
Buying reproductions.
Buying good quality reproductions eliminates the frustration of hunting for the right piece.
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