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Profit From Antiques

SMART Majority

Summary

Price
£399 inc VAT
Or £66.50/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
3 months · Self-paced
Qualification
Certificate of achievement
Awarded by SMART Majority

Overview

This online course will look at how to decipher antiques, interrogating an antique, value and valuing an antique, and attributing an antique. You also explore what design and styles can show us about antiques.

Description

It reflects upon the history of collections, objective and subjective dimensions of a collection; the intent being to reveal the underlying principles that inform our thinking about collecting and collections Here you will have the opportunity to undertake a sustained investigation into a clearly identified area of interest relevant to antiques.

Course Syllabus

1. Introduction to the world of antiques
2. Aesthetic movement
3. Bottle collecting
4. Ceramics
5. Design and Collections
6. Furniture
7. Glass and glass making
8. Hallmarks
9. Fakes and forgeries
10. Makers’ Mark
11. Pottery
12. Provenance
13. Silver and Silverware
14. Valuing an antique

Module sample

Introduction to the world of antiques
Antiques are truly fascinating as they give us an insight into our history. This course will present many strategies and concepts to prepare you for the path of becoming a successful buyer and seller of antiques and collectibles. Successful collectors learn what sells, and what to buy in order to sell later. Many of the most profitable collectors and dealers learn the principals necessary to trade, barter, acquire and sell both antiques and collectibles. They avoid expensive mistakes and missteps. They use knowledge as their best tool to acquire items for their collections or resale.

Aesthetic movement
This module focuses you on introducing you to the aesthetic movement and it's importance to antiques world. You will learn about what was popular then and what is popular now as well as the importance of knowing how to recognise the hidden gems at the flea market.

Fakes and forgeries
Knowing the difference between a fake and an original can really save your profit. It can turn an unsuccessful day at the car boot sale into an incredible life changing experience by knowing to recognise value where others don't see it. At the same time, learning how to spot a fake or forgery can salvage you from investing time and money into an item with no value. This module teaches you trade techniques to help you quickly identify value, fake and forgery.

Key features

> 24/7 access for 3 months
> extension availability
> certificate upon successful completion
> Tutor Support Team Monday - Friday
> Live Chat feature

Requirements

> Internet connection
> Basic computer skills
> Knowledge on using the Internet
> Under age 16 - parental approval needed

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