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| A "rastro" or flea market in
Andalucia |
Antiques in Andalucia
by Josephine Quintero
Slabs
of oak doors, antique brass hardware, traditional Castilian sideboards
and those wonderful dark wood chairs, upholstered in leather with
brass studs. Spanish antiques are distinctive and decorative and
can still be found at relatively inexpensive prices, although you
have to be prepared to spend time searching for those real bargain
basement pieces.
Weekend "rastros" (flea markets) are a
good place to start and take place in most major Andalusian cities
(as well as several towns). If you know what you are looking for
you can often be lucky here, as well as negotiate the price.
Yet another source are the antique shops and second
hand dealers located throughout the province where you can find
all kinds of items, as well as request a search on a particular
piece you may be looking for. Finally, be sure to watch for house
auctions being advertised in the weekly newspaper because, as we
all know well - one man's rubbish is another man's riches!
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