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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Wentworth, post: 3548008, member: 18411&quot;]One thing I found surprising was the cupboard has a rough quality that I didn’t associate with Victorian copies.&nbsp; This would make sense if parts of the cupboard are older and the Victorians then messed around with it and added bits.&nbsp; However, I would then imagine they would put it together again a bit neater?</p><p><br /></p><p>Did the Victorians always use their ‘modern’ tools like circular saws, in constructing their copies.&nbsp; Or did they sometimes go the extra mile and create copies using the traditional techniques of the period they were copying?</p><p><br /></p><p>I would be really interested in learning more about how to identify pieces and their period (from things patination, construction, carving patterns etc).&nbsp; Are there any good books that are thorough enough for antique collectors or dealers? (I am not one but would love to learn this properly)&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie49" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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