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When using the words original for antiques & primitives

This is my understanding of what is called an original

An item can be called original if it was made entirely by you or if it is being sold in its original condition

Re-purposing  an old item does not make it an original  

It is your idea at best

If you did not copyright or patent  your idea, anyone can use it 

Antiques or old items if sold in thier original condition can be an original but no credit is given to the seller since they did not make it 

When looking at my work this is the formula I use.  I NEVER call an item I re purposed  an original - I let the buyer know it is re purposed 

I mention all the changes I made to the item that changed it from its original appearence

I also let the  buyer  know if I cleaned the item or rubbed it with oil so they are aware of any changes I made.

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Old attic dried mangle board

This is an original mangle board since it is in its original condition - 

It shows years of use and age and has never been refinished

 A vintage wood trivet/server or riser

This is an original - it has not been modified in any way it has the original finish - It was cleaned with a damp cloth