| There are few genuine antique barrister bookcases | | | | of glass and hardware has to be considered and |
| showing up at auctions anymore and often times | | | | done correctly. Often restoration of a barrister |
| when one can be found it is often in poor conditions. | | | | bookcase will in fact make it more valuable than |
| However for antique lovers this rare find is truly a | | | | keeping it in bad condition. |
| gem. | | | | If you are looking for an antique barrister bookcase, |
| One reason we have a hard time finding barrister | | | | you can perhaps find one in a local antique store, but |
| bookcases dating back to the late 19th century is | | | | the search will more than likely be slow and difficult. |
| because collector who own these pieces are | | | | A better option might be to look at online options as |
| reluctant to sell them. For this reason people who find | | | | they have access to a wider market. Your location |
| one even in poor condition will often buy it and have | | | | will also make a difference in your luck of finding the |
| it restored. | | | | right antique for you. There are some bookcases |
| Some people question whether restored antique | | | | showing at antique auctions in Europe, very few in |
| pieces lose any value in the restoration process. The | | | | the US. |
| answer depends on several factors. The most | | | | It then becomes a question on whether it is worth |
| important factor is the qualification of the person | | | | paying for the shipping or not.You can expect to pay |
| who did the restoration? Only a skilled professional | | | | anywhere from $800 to $1300 for a 3 shelf barrister |
| can restore an antique, using non invasive techniques | | | | bookcase. Figuring the shipping cost from Europe will |
| that can maintain the value of the piece, the addition | | | | likely double your expenditure. |