How Do You Determine the Age of an Antique?

Have you ever wondered how experienced antiques dealers and appraisers look at an object and determine the age instantly? My mother used to do it all the time in her antiques shop when I was growing up. I didn't always like the answer she gave me when I asked how she knew something was old, but I certainly understand it now. Read How Do You Determine the Age of Antique or Collectible? to find out more.