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  • Have You Ever Been Approached to End an Online Auction Early?

    About.com Antiques
    20 Jan 2012 | 9:47 am
    After sharing my article highlighting five reasons not to end an online auction early in a recent newsletter, I got a few emails in response. Knowing there might be others who have something to say on this topic, I just created a "Readers Respond" page. If you've got a story to share about ending online auctions early, share them here, or scroll to the bottom of the story mentioned above to find the Readers Respond link.

  • Antiques Auction Shows on Television

    NYT > Antiques
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    About a half-dozen new television shows about antiques auctions have appeared, but they have little resemblance to how the trade really works.

  • 1950s Tonka Suburban Pumper toy fire truck, near-mint in the box, brings $1,932 at Serious Toyz auction #54

    Antiques Collectibles and Auction News
    Ken Hall
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:06 pm
    (CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.) – A rare, 1950s-era Tonka “Suburban Pumper” toy fire truck, in near-mint condition and still in the box, hammered for $1,932 in an Internet and catalog auction that went online in December (at www.SeriousToyz.com) and ended Jan. 6-7. It was the 54th auction for Serious Toyz, a firm that has become synonymous with [...]

  • Harpo Marx: Collectors spending for a piece of vintage Marx Brothers magic

    Antique Trader
    Eric Bradley
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:33 am
    In this exclusive interview with Antique Trader, Harpo Marx's son shares intimate details on life with dad and The Marx Bros. Vintage Marx Bros. memorabilia remains some of the most-prized collectors’ items from that era, with Harpo Marx's iconic hat and wig selling for $45,000 last year. Read More +

  • The Comic Speculator – New Comics Roundup 01/25/2012

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    Matt Baum
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:15 am
    King Conan The Phoenix On The Sword #1 (of 4)(Gerald Parel Variant Cover) The Comic Speculator is a blog written by WorthPoint Comic Book “Worthologist” Matt Baum that takes a look at each week’s hot new comics and back issues and the comic market place in general. Prices discussed here are taken from the Overstreet Guide to Comics (OVST), Comicspriceguide.com (CPG) and current online auction sales. Sales numbers and rankings are courtesy of ICV2.com. The codes under the prices of new titles discussed are Diamond Comics order codes that can be used to help your local comic retailer…
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  • Have You Ever Been Approached to End an Online Auction Early?

    20 Jan 2012 | 9:47 am
    After sharing my article highlighting five reasons not to end an online auction early in a recent newsletter, I got a few emails in response. Knowing there might be others who have something to say on this topic, I just created a "Readers Respond" page. If you've got a story to share about ending online auctions early, share them here, or scroll to the bottom of the story mentioned above to find the Readers Respond link.

  • Kovels' Buyers' Guide To Costume Jewelry: A Review

    16 Jan 2012 | 4:02 pm
    Always looking for good resources to recommend to fellow jewelry collectors, I looked forward to sitting down with Kovel's Buyers' Guide To Costume Jewelry: Parts 1 & 2 to see what they had to offer. The verdict? Not bad for beginners. What that means is that I didn't find a lot of information advanced collectors would find useful, but that's not really who these booklets were designed to serve. Read more...

  • Answers to Questions About Pickard China

    16 Jan 2012 | 7:49 am
    While you probably won't hear the name Pickard nearly as often as Limoges, they do have a history that fits together quite nicely. But Pickard Decorating Studios used white ware blanks from other areas well beyond Limoges, France and they purchased them in the U.S., too. In fact, this American company eventually began manufacturing their own china to decorate and they're still in business today. Read more...

  • Five Good Reasons Why You Shouldn't End an Online Auction Early

    11 Jan 2012 | 1:04 pm
    I hear stories from time to time about people who ended an online auction early to accept a "buy it now" offer only to find out that the buyer resold the item for big bucks. It's disappointing for the auction seller when this happens, but all I can really say is shame on them for taking the bait. Ending an auction early is one of the biggest mistakes online auction sellers can make, and it's totally avoidable. Read more...

  • Who Was Eva Zeisel?

    9 Jan 2012 | 1:44 pm
    Designer Eva Zeisel recently passed away after a long and distinguished career. Her mid-century modern tableware designs are not only collected today, but revered in museums the world over. And believe it or not, this inspiring woman was still designing objects to grace American homes at age 105. Read more...
 
 
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  • Harpo Marx: Collectors spending for a piece of vintage Marx Brothers magic

    Eric Bradley
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:33 am
    In this exclusive interview with Antique Trader, Harpo Marx's son shares intimate details on life with dad and The Marx Bros. Vintage Marx Bros. memorabilia remains some of the most-prized collectors’ items from that era, with Harpo Marx's iconic hat and wig selling for $45,000 last year. Read More +

  • 2012 Philadelphia Antiques Show sports new look, plans bigger show floor

    Eric Bradley
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:59 am
    The Philadelphia Antiques Show announced recently the show will move to a new home in Center City Philadelphia: The Pennsylvania Convention Center. The change in venue invites fantastic updates to the 2012 show, including a larger floor plan and a fresh, new logo to bring antiques into the 21st century. Read More +

  • Things We Love: OrangeGlo, retro-themed signs, Tech and Zippo

    Karen Knapstein
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:05 pm
    Antiques collectors love old things and these new products make our collections and investments all the more valuable. From Orange Glo and Tech Stain Remover to Zippo lighters and retro-inspired signs, these are some of our favorite new products for our old collections. Read More +

  • Don’t let sales get thrown under the bus for lack of savvy customer interaction

    Wayne Jordan
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:51 pm
    American popular culture loves a catchphrase. Always has. In the 1890s, businessmen were anxious to “get down to brass tacks,” and a well-heeled customer who was satisfied with his purchases was “as happy as a clam.” In the 1990s, if … Read More +

  • Readers’ Letters: Keep your antiques shop clean to boost sales

    Eric Bradley
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:38 pm
    Keeping your antiques shop clean and inviting really will perk up sales I just received my Jan. 4, 2012, Antique Trader and loved the cover story by Zac Bissonnette: “What dealers can do to sell items faster for more money.” … Read More +
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  • The Comic Speculator – New Comics Roundup 01/25/2012

    Matt Baum
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:15 am
    King Conan The Phoenix On The Sword #1 (of 4)(Gerald Parel Variant Cover) The Comic Speculator is a blog written by WorthPoint Comic Book “Worthologist” Matt Baum that takes a look at each week’s hot new comics and back issues and the comic market place in general. Prices discussed here are taken from the Overstreet Guide to Comics (OVST), Comicspriceguide.com (CPG) and current online auction sales. Sales numbers and rankings are courtesy of ICV2.com. The codes under the prices of new titles discussed are Diamond Comics order codes that can be used to help your local comic retailer…

  • Real World Worthopedia Applications: Calls from WorthPoint Customers

    Gregory Watkins
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:38 pm
    Bruce from Virginia called us recently, telling of his experience at a local garage sale. He paid $25 for an old walnut-cased shelf clock a gilt Statue of Liberty and the word “Liberty” on the glass front. Checking the Worthopedia, he found the exact same clock that sold at Cowan’s Auctions in Cincinnati for $747.50 in 2005. The fact that WorthPoint is an Internet company will not come as a surprise to you; it is my guess that you are reading this on a computer or tablet or, maybe—if your eyes are strong—a smart phone. As such, most of our communication with our members is through…

  • Q & A with Harry Rinker: Yearbook Featuring Charlton Heston & Rock Hudson

    Harry Rinker
    24 Jan 2012 | 1:56 pm
    QUESTION: I am seeking the value of a 1941 New Trier High School yearbook that contains Charlton Heston’s senior picture, along with his photograph as a member of the Dramatics Club and other senior activities, such as the Rifle Club. The same yearbook includes a sophomore class photo of R. Fitzgerald, who later became Rock Hudson. Unfortunately, Heston did not sign the yearbook. I have tried to find comparable values on the internet but have not been successful. Can you help? – S.F., Chicago Area, Ill., via e-mail ANSWER: Entertainment websites and periodicals love running “guess…

  • Making it Work: Mike’s Unique Collectible & Antique Flea Market

    Michelle Staley
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:18 am
    Repurposed glass dishware makes a nice vase of flowers. Whimsical items such as these, as well as tradition antiques and collectibles, can be found at Mike’s Unique Collectible & Antique Flea Market in Springfield, Mo. I recently took a short trip to Springfield, Mo., to meet Mike Cook, the co-founder and co-owner of Mike’s Unique Collectible & Antique Flea Market. Mike has a very unique story about how he got into the antique and collectible business—one that is a prime example of doing what you have to do to survive these days. The store was busy with shoppers strolling the…

  • A Mysterious, Uncataloged Black, Begging Steiff Poodle

    Rebekah Kaufman
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:13 am
    Steiff’s “article number 4328,” also known as Snobby Poodle, has become one of Worthologist and Steiff collector Rebekah Kaufman’s greatest treasures. Every enthusiast has extra-special items in their collections—a certain piece that just take a Gold Medal for its rarity, design or simply the story behind the piece. Here is one of those treasures from my hug of more than 700 vintage Steiff collectibles. The item: One thing that all enthusiasts share—regardless of specific passion—is the utter and sheer delight of coming across something incredibly rare and unexpected. Something…
 
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  • old clock

    ajmo2566
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:18 pm
    Enter the information about the item that you wish to have appraised here: Category:  Clocks Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?:  wooden Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark):  a red dot that is under high noon Date Period (Estimated date of item if known):  n/a Price Paid (If known):  n/a Size and dimensions of this item:  7 in. tall, 8 in. wide, and 2.5 in. deep Weight:  1 to 3 pounds Condition:  Fair History:  I found this clock in the attic of a home we purchased in…

  • Grandmothers doll

    ajmo2566
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:59 pm
    Enter the information about the item that you wish to have appraised here: Category:  Dolls and Plush Toys Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?:  her head is made of plastic her arms and legs are made of leather i believe and she is stuffed with some kinda grey woolish material Date Period (Estimated date of item if known):  she was bought i believe in 1945 by my grandmother Price Paid (If known):  i think she paid 3.00 dollars at that time Size and dimensions of this item:  21.5 in. tall and 16 in. from tip to tip of fingers Weight: …

  • American Classic Dining Table

    Mattmiami
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:34 pm
    Enter the information about the item that you wish to have appraised here: Category:  American Furniture Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?:  wood Size and dimensions of this item:  4x5 Weight:  150lbs Condition:  Good Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png):  This is a beautiful representation of American craftsmanship.     Solid wood, Mahogany color, great detail. This "folds" out on each end to extend and serve 10 people. For Sale?:  Yes, list item as "For Sale" Photos:  096.JPG 097.JPG 098.JPG…

  • An Early Autumn by J. Petersen

    SouthernBelle
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:28 pm
    Enter the information about the item that you wish to have appraised here: Category:  Paintings Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?:  Canvas Board? Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark):  J. Petersen Date Period (Estimated date of item if known):  Early 1900's? Price Paid (If known):  Reuse and Recycle Center Size and dimensions of this item:  24 x 30 Weight:  8 ounces? Condition:  Fair History:  Lithographs sold by Morris & Bendien, Inc. of NY? Long Description and…

  • how much would an edison ambrola 30 be worth with 20 cylinder records

    rickgboldi
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:16 pm
    Enter the information about the item that you wish to have appraised here: Category:  Music and Music Instruments Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?:  wood Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark):  edison Date Period (Estimated date of item if known):  1890-1920 Price Paid (If known):  $20 Condition:  Excellent History:  it was my great grandmothers Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png):   great condition and really old For Sale?:  No, I don't want to sell it…
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  • Gibson Linseed Liquorise and Cholorodyne Lozenge Tin

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Lozenge Tin Gibson Linseed Liquorise and Cholorodyne Lozenge tin. A nice addition to any collection of medicine or candy tins.

  • Squirrel Victorian Figural Napkin Holder

    25 Jan 2012 | 9:11 pm
    Figural Napkin Ring Private Collection L Schulze A nice Victorian figural napkin holder. Medium size squirrel with a nut sitting on a plain rectangular base. Base has rounded feet. Napkin ring is ornately engraved. I have a collection of figural napkin holders and I use them at Christmas and Thanksgiving

  • Victorian silver-plated coffee pot

    24 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Victorian silver-plated coffee tankard or pot. These are nicely engraved pots used in Victorian times. Some have a porcelain liner. Some would have been used as a water tankard.

  • Victorian Figural Napkin Ring

    23 Jan 2012 | 9:02 pm
    Victorian Figural Napkin Ring This is a nice Victorian Figural Napkin Ring - Meridian Britannia Co. #132. Two small boys support a square napkin holder. Value is dimished because of the "B" monogram. Valued at $200.00-$300.00 in 1996

  • End of Day Hand-blown Glass Basket

    19 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    End of Day Glass Basket  For sale: A very pretty hand-blown glass basket. It stands 7 inches tall. The condition is good with one tiny (barely visible) chip on the handle. It's so tiny I couldn't get a picture of it! The colours are blues, yellows, greens, brown-burgundy and white. We are not sure of the age but I bought it 30 years ago. It's been part of my end-of-day glass collection but
 
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  • 1958 GILLETTE FATBOY RAZOR D4 COMPLETE IN ORIG BOX

    richard t andrews
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:52 pm
    1958 GILLETTE FATBOY RAZOR D4 COMPLETE IN ORIG BOX This 1958 FATBOY razor is VERY clean, there is no rust or plate loss. The adjustment dial turns fine and it opens and closes secuerly. It is in near Mint condition and appears to be unused. It has no plating loss or dullness. The numbers and ring below the adjuster are solid black. It comes with the case, instructions, and blade pack. This razor is fully functional. The case does have a very small amount of expected vintage wear but all in all it also is in very good+ condition as can be seen in the pictures. There is also a package of Super…

  • Russell Woodard's Extruded Aluminum Settee

    Harvey Schwartz
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:36 pm
    Extrusion, a process used to create objects of a fixed cross-sectional profile, allows designers to create complex cross-sectional designs. Although originally patented in 1797, it wasn’t until the late 1800’s and the Industrial Revolution that the process progressed, ultimately becoming a popular process with Mid Century designers like Russell Woodard. The process allows the artist tremendous creativity in the form and function of metals like aluminum. In our Showroom we feature a great example of a Woodard extruded aluminum settee; juxtaposed again the bright white upholstery is the…

  • AMANDA ADDAMS FIRST AUCTION FOR 2012 on FEBRUARY 6th-THIS ONE WILL BE EXCITING

    Amanda Addams Auctions
    24 Jan 2012 | 4:46 pm
    Amanda Addams Auctions ---- 6th February 2012----Auction starts 6.30 pm. Welcome to the first important auction for 2012  Featuring Estate of Thomas Cowan- Ferntree Gully, Estate of Enid Janet Webb - Yackandandah, estate of a distinguished collector - Dandenong North, estate of Ronald and Lurleen Slaney -Vermont, estate of Allan Smallman -Metung, and estate of Margery Brown -Tatura. Viewing Saturday 4th 11- 4 pm. Monday 12 noon to 6 pm. Art works on offer by, Yosl Bergner, Lawrence Daws, Ivars Jansons, Charles Blackman, Kathleen Letitia O'Connor, Frances Vida Lahey, Marguerite Mahood, Harold…

  • Rare - Hudson Bay Company - Blanket Coat

    Jeanna Landon
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:07 am
    I recently bought this Hudson Bay Company coat. I have been in contact with HBC and they have told me that it is "quite rare".  They do not have any like it in their archives, but that is because they are incomplete. I am amazed of the lack of information about these jackets on the internet. I have been in contact with Harold Tichenor and he was able to tell me this jacket is from the 20's. HBC also told me the blanket colors are the earliest used. I would love to find out if there are more out there like this one. Or talk to someone who collects or has bought and sold a HBC coat. I have…

  • 1953 Naylon Shaving Travel Kit w Gillette Safety Razor,Soap,Brush,Blade

    richard t andrews
    24 Jan 2012 | 8:23 am
    1953 Naylon Shaving Travel Kit w Gillette Safety Razor,Soap,Brush,Blade 1953 Naylon travel shaving kit. The case is leather and is about 3" x 2 3/4" x 3/4". Included is a 1953 Gillette safety razor with a shorter handle, a nylon brush and shaving soap in cases that twist to open and look like a tube of lipstick, and one blade. The brush and soap extend like a lipstick. This vintage kit is very unique and seldom seen, it has no plate loss ormajor scratches or dings as can be seen in the pictures. On the inside collar of the soap and brush it says Naylon by La Cross. The kit looks like it has…
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  • My Winter Junk & The Vintage Marketplace

    freshvintage
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:35 pm
    I got me some winter junk. Which is never as awesome as spring junk or fall junk. But it is the best I can do, considering that it was mostly dug up from local antique malls, thrift stores and auctions. Not many flea markets or yard sales happening these days. I love that metal Fresh Eggs sign. I "found" it by the side of the road. The sign says "Self-Service", so I helped myself. Yep, a dozen eggs and the sign. Don't worry - I left a dollar in their box. That Amish family can just make another sign.  A pair of industrial work stools: A glass kerosene bottle, made by Perfection Stove…

  • Pigs, Drips and Whimsies

    freshvintage
    5 Jan 2012 | 4:06 pm
    I'm back in hunting mode. Watch out, junk, I am comin' to get you. Last week, I visited a new-ish store in Downingtown, PA called Little Shop of Hoarders. I know - how cute is that name? Among a few other things, I bought this old sign: The letters aren't painted on, they are gold and black transfer decals. I've seen old sets of these sign letters on eBay in the past, but they usually sell for over $200. On Monday, the kids had school but most corporate-dwelling adults (like me) had a holiday. So, Chris and I went to Perkiomenville Flea Market, where we met my sister, Erin, and her husband,…

  • fresh gifts | day 35 | not the slanket

    freshvintage
    23 Dec 2011 | 1:37 pm
    Yeah, so....I don't really have a gift idea for this post. I was going to write about The Slanket, but Chris told me that someone already wrote about it once.I really wanted to save this 35th and very last post of my fresh gifts for five weeks series to say thanks to all of the nice people who have read my blog during any point in the past five years. And all of the new people who just started reading, perhaps due to my ridiculous diversion called Vintage Picker Ryan Gosling. Or maybe you started reading because you heard about a giveaway or someone shared a link to my blog on Facebook.

  • fresh gifts | day 34 | family interview

    freshvintage
    21 Dec 2011 | 7:35 pm
    I asked my family a few questions about their favorite gifts to give and receive.. Here's the transcript, but without the extraneous conversations about how mean Chris' step grandfather ("Papa") was, and how we need more kids in the family to play games with. Which lead to "when are you having another baby"?  And "why can't we get a dog for Christmas"? Maybe this whole thing was a bad idea. What is the best gift that you ever gave someone? Chris (Husband): I gave my sister, Sue, a comb when I was ten. And I gave my mom an orange once. Maeve (7 yrs old): I gave Mayson a book at the holiday…

  • fresh gifts | day 33 | gifts for my 92-year-old grandmom

    freshvintage
    20 Dec 2011 | 8:09 pm
    Thanks to my mom, for this post about what to give her 92-year-old mother (my grandmom and my kids' "GG"). My mom originally posted this on her very own blog, Boggle Mama. If you've never read the story of why her blog is thusly named, you must read this post. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Christmas shopping for my Mother has become a problem in the last few years. Now that she is ninety-two and a half years old, the woman does not need much of anything. At this point, she has an abundance of night gowns, robes, slippers, gloves, scarves, etc, etc, ad nauseam. And, she has plenty of picture frames,…
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  • Mystery of the Week

    24 Jan 2012 | 2:59 pm
    This is the same thing as last week's Mystery -- the one that wasn't guessed! So you have another chance to try and figure out both of them.This particular item is about 7-8" long, is also two pieces ( hard to see the second piece on the bottom) and was offered for sale at $125. Thoughts, comments, guesses? The correct answer and the most creative answer gets a mention in next week's newsletter -- so tell me what you think! Ten Most Challenging Mystery Antiques Around About: Pictures of the Week

  • New Life Furniture Masque

    24 Jan 2012 | 7:24 am
    Wow.. love this product and just might become a shill for it. It's been around for a while, but I discovered it when purchasing a Christmas present that needed a ...Read Full Post

  • Readers' Choice Awards 2012

    18 Jan 2012 | 6:01 pm
    The 2012 Collectibles Readers' Choice Awards on About.com are now open for nominations. There's no prize -- just the bragging rights that come with getting recognized by the readers of ...Read Full Post

  • Mystery Antique of the Week

    17 Jan 2012 | 5:37 pm
    Love this metal thingamig I found in a store this weekend, something that I was tempted to bring home even though I had no use for it!Size: 4 - 5 " It's actually two pieces, but it's hard to see the second piece (on the bottom)Circa: 1930s (approximate) Thoughts, comments, guesses? The first correct answer and the most creative answer gets a mention in next week's newsletter -- so tell me what you think!Last week's Mystery and answer. Ten Most Challenging Mystery Antiques Around About: Pictures of the Week

  • Mystery of the Week

    10 Jan 2012 | 3:17 pm
    An interesting little gadget that was submitted. Not antique, might not even be collectible -- but since people collect just about anything, it could be! Any thoughts or ideas? Size: 4.5" THE ANSWER Ten Most Challenging Mystery Antiques Around About: Pictures of the Week
 
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  • My recent trip to Carmel-By-the-Sea

    22 Jan 2012 | 11:04 pm
    My husband and celebrated our 30th anniversary in Carmel, CA last week. I always feel so much at home in Carmel because my grandparents lived there. I have fond memories of summers and many holidays spent there. Here are photos I took during our stay. We stayed at the luxurious 1929 Cypress Inn, which was awesome! The staff was unbelievably accommodating and friendly; the rooms are beautiful, updated to the 21st Century. It's situated a few short blocks to the ocean where we walked every morning. I was obsessed with the natural, weather-worn look of gates and fences framing so many of…

  • Best Fleas & Tent Events Across the USA! Right here in Point Loma!

    6 Jan 2012 | 1:23 am
    The Spring 2012 issue of Romantic Country Magazine is out and the Point Loma Garden Walk boutique is included in the magazine's selection of the "Best fleas & Tent Events Across the USA". Thank you to Sunday Hendrickson, stylist extraordinaire, for her wonderful photos! . . . and to all of the wonderful vendors who took part in the boutique, the volunteers and Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary - Dana Unit members. You all rock! Everyone, come on out for the Point Loma Garden Walk on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Hope to see you there!

  • Our Christmas Eve Luminarias

    29 Dec 2011 | 1:31 pm
    This was our first year putting out luminarias. It's our new tradition! A lot of people in our neighborhood do it and this year I was so excited about it. There's something so warm and welcoming about the luminarias. It was fun doing it (although we live on a corner so we had to put out 78 luminarias!)

  • Merry Christmas, everyone!!!

    26 Dec 2011 | 3:39 pm

  • Trunk Show & Sale ~ Just in Time for Christmas!

    8 Dec 2011 | 9:10 pm
    10% of proceeds will be donated to Mission Beach Woman's Club
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  • Poetic Home & Knitting Yarn: A Woven Fit

    Poetic Home
    9 Jan 2012 | 11:14 pm
    I’ve been immersed in so many projects (specifically, toddler-rearing!), and I must apologize for my absence in this space.  I promise I have fun projects to share here soon and a site redesign – along with a new way for buyers and sellers of library card catalogs to connect through Poetic Home! For those who are knitters, you may enjoy some of my posts over on KnittingYarn.com, where I am a contributing blogger.  My first post was about repurposed knitting yarn storage ideas that I hope you too may find inspirational, whether for organizing your knitting yarn or other crafty…

  • In Pictures: How a Chesterfield Sofa is Made

    Poetic Home
    31 Jul 2011 | 11:31 pm
    The chesterfield sofa is an iconic furniture piece that exudes sophistication, wisdom, and comfort all at the same time.  If you have ever wondered just how these pieces are made – and why they last for so many decades – just take a look at the step-by-step, handmade process that goes into each one of these creations by The Original Sofa Co. in the UK.  Every fine chesterfield starts out as a lovely sketch.   The hardwood frames are handcut, and then the construction officially begins.   Don’t forget the padding for years and years of comfort!   I love how…

  • Card Catalog for Sale in Florida: A 107 Drawer Beauty from the 1940s!

    Poetic Home
    28 Jun 2011 | 1:39 am
    Update:  As of 7/31/11, this lovely card catalog has sold! Card catalog enthusiasts in Florida are in luck today!  Originally from the Winter Park Florida Public Library, this 1940s card catalog for sale is an impressive piece, standing 5 ft wide and 4 ft 9 inches tall.  The library retired this lovely piece in 1997 when it went digital, but now it can enjoy a new repurposed life in a happy home.  I’ve always wanted a large card catalog cabinet like this in my home, one that could really be the focal point of a room, making its presence known. This card catalog for sale has 107…

  • 6 DIYable Reclaimed Wood Headboards

    Poetic Home
    26 Jun 2011 | 1:27 am
    What better way to bring warmth and history to your bedroom than with a reclaimed DIY wood headboard? Whether you use pallets (be sure to first read my post on potential toxicities in pallets, though!), ancient redwood, or the discarded wood siding of your neighbor’s farmhouse, the result of using salvaged wood is always original. Just add a regular mattress or an Ergoflex memory foam mattress, and you’ll be ready for sweet dreams! A Formal Feeling Comes saw her neighbor discarding their wood siding and thought it would be the perfect material to create a unique headboard –…

  • Vintage Clawfoot Bathtubs in Every Color of the Rainbow

    Poetic Home
    2 Jun 2011 | 3:39 am
    Every fabulous bathroom needs its own clawfoot bathtub!  If you are feeling daring for your bathroom suites and cloakroom suites, then a pop of color on your tub may suit your fancy perfectly.  Enjoy the rainbow of vintage clawfoot bathtubs I have assembled and enjoy bathing in full technicolor! This home in the Pacific Palisades by Jackson Paige Interiors exudes style with its red clawfoot tub in the master suite.  Oh la la!   Who knew that orange could look so charming on a clawfoot?  This particular hue seen in Marie Claire Maison is cheerful yet sophisticated.   This yellow…
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  • Looking For Sellers - In All The Wrong Places

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:41 pm
    So -- I get this email tonight -- which I will post, with my reply below. Anyone else getting this same pitch? It bugged me so much I couldn't just delete it, figured I'd just put it out there. Here's "The Pitch" Email: On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 9:30 PM, <bob.currie@ubokia.com> wrote:  From: bob.currie@ubokia.com Hi Marianne, My name is Bob, with Ubokia.com. I am looking for a seller to partner with. I have a bunch of buyers looking for antiques and I need someone who can sell to them. Is that something you could help us with? Thanks, Bob 925.380.6140 office…

  • History Flickers -- NYPL Lets Users Turn Stereoview Photos Into Animated GIFs

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:07 pm
                      The NYPL (New York Public Library) is letting viewers turn their collection of over 40,000 historic stereoview photographs into animated gifs.   From the NYPL website --   NYPL Labs is proud to bring you the Stereogranimator, a tool for transforming historical stereographs from The New York Public Library's vast collections into shareable 3D web formats. This site is all about your participation, so have fun with it, experiment with it, and let us know how we can improve it. In fact, this project wouldn't even exist if it hadn't been for a user like…

  • More Criminals and Mobsters - Lost Movie Poster Collection Goes To Heritage Auctions

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:08 am
    From ha.com's free newsletter:   The Berwick Discovery Of Lost Movie Posters To Be Offered On March 23, 2012, Heritage Auctions will offer a selection of exceptional vintage movie posters, some previously thought to be lost for all time. "This exciting discovery of previously lost posters comes out of Berwick, Pennsylvania," said Grey Smith, Director of Heritage Vintage Movie Poster Auctions. "These posters — which include some of the most important titles in Hollywood history — were pasted to boards and used to promote original releases in late 1930 and early 1931,…

  • Arresting Histories of Criminals Gangsters and Prisons

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:26 am
    Collectors of criminology, criminal history ephemera, prison history and photos -- these books are for you. Lots of vintage photos and postcard images of gangsters and jails. Arcadia Publishing has an ever-expanding line of local history books in zillions of other themes, too. HURRY! Offer ends Friday, January 27 at NOON EST! PLUS: 20% Off + Free Gift + Free Shipping! Discover Historic Crime & Punishment Titles NOW AVAILABLE! Boston Organized Crime The Chicago Outfit Detroit's Infamous Purple Gang Folsom Prison Sing Sing Prison U.S. Penitentiary Leavenworth, KS $10 OFF PROMO: Enter…

  • Really? A Million Dollar School Girl Embroidery Sampler #Antiques

    24 Jan 2012 | 12:09 pm
    Wow -- Incredible prices at Sotheby's recent auction of Important American Schoolgirl Embroideries: The Landmark Collection of Betty Ring. To the tune of $4,389,503! "The total exceeded the pre-sale high estimate of $3.4 million. And set an auction record for any needlework sampler when a Rare and Important Needlework Sampler, Mary Antrim, Burlington Country, New Jersey, Dated 1807 achieved $1,070,500, more than ten times its high estimate of $120,000. "In addition to the record-setting result for the Mary Antrim sampler (pictured), Sunday's auction dedicated to the…
 
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    C. Dianne Zweig - Kitsch 'n Stuff

  • Jenn Ski: An Artist With A Passion For Mid-Century Design

    C. Dianne Zweig
    16 Jan 2012 | 7:35 pm
    Abstract Designs By Jenn SkiI just had to share with you these wonderful Mid-Century inspired designs created  by Jenn Ski an artist who sells on Etsy.com. I recently meant Jenn at a holiday fair in the South End of Boston. I have been an admirer of her designs for a long time. She sells abstract prints, tote bags, placemats , fabrics and more with her original designs. As you can see, Jenn brings a new twist to Atomic Era styles.Jenn obtained a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Massachusetts in 2005. Jenn explained to me that in the beginning she painted her Mid-Century…

  • What A Good Nursing Home Looks Like When You Visit

    C. Dianne Zweig
    16 Jan 2012 | 7:15 pm
    How To Find The Best Nursing Home For Mom Or DadI know there a many articles on how to go about choosing a Nursing Home for a parent, but I just have to add my two cents into the resource literature. We need to talk.Selecting Mom Or Dad's Long Term Care Often mom or dad  gets directly admitted to a local Nursing Home after some awful event like a bad fall or medical event.Sixty per cent of admissions to Nursing Homes come from hospital transfers (By the way, you do know that you can always move mom or dad to  another facility after the urgent crisis is over).Finding The Right…

  • Where Should The Hostess Sit At The Table ?: Antique Traditions of The 1900's

    C. Dianne Zweig
    15 Jan 2012 | 5:19 pm
    Arranging Your Proper Table: Tips From The 1900's "Good Things To Eat: How To Prepare Them", is the title of 1909 booklet prepared by The Larkin Company. In the beginning chapters are discussion of how to arrange your table including discussion of how to set your table and how to seat your guests.In 1909, here is what a proper seating would look like:"Ordinarily the wife or hostess sits at the head, with the husband or host at the foot of the table, the other members of the family occupying seats at the sides. When a guest is at table, if a lady, she may occupy the seat at the right of the…

  • Re-purpose An Antique Globe As A Centerpiece Bowl

    C. Dianne Zweig
    15 Jan 2012 | 4:55 pm
    Creative Idea From "Unconsumption" Using A Vintage Globe As A Centerpiece BowlI discovered this excellent non profit organization called "Unconsumption" . They describe themselves as "your daily source of inspiration for creative reuse and mindful consumption. From "Unconsumption"Give new life to something old by rethinking it. This globe, once a neglected attic dweller, is now a unique centerpiece …C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an…

  • Paper-Bag Cookery: Union Bag And Paper Company 1912: Antique Cooking Ideas

    C. Dianne Zweig
    15 Jan 2012 | 4:15 pm
    1912 Housewives Saved Time And Money Cooking In Union Paper Bags I bought a box lot of vintage cook books and came across this booklet entitled "Paper-Bag Cookery: Complete Directions and Recipes". This gem was prepared by the Union Bag and Paper Company in 1912.Is Paper Bag Cookery A Thing Of The Past ?I suppose cooking in paper bags was a great way to avoid cleaning pots and pans. I am all for that idea. You don't see much talk about cooking in paper bags anymore. Perhaps at Thanksgiving time, someone might cook a turkey in a roasting bag. But when was the last time you heard of friends…
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    Pink Pig Cottage Antiques

  • Shades of White in Home Decor

    deborah schrodt
    16 Jan 2012 | 9:47 am
    Shades of White  Bringing shades of white into your home decorating theme with the help of a few simple idea's here from the Pink Pig This display was featured on the most recent cover of Country Living Magazine and we are happy to announce that they are available for purchase at our shop from the HomePort Collection.  White with texture.. we love it! Porcupine Bank Decorative ceramic birds and pretty white cake plates from our Bianco Collection....... For the French Inspired.... Ooh La La have a look Floral Edge Crown Simple ways to give white a chance in your home decorating…

  • Romantic Bedding At Affordable Prices

    deborah schrodt
    12 Jan 2012 | 12:43 pm
    A new bedding line is born.... Meet Reve. Do you remember the awestruck feeling when you rented a cottage for a romantic getaway? The homey vintage appearance of the pristine bedding can just take your breathe away as you stare at it for an extended period of time. You can re-create the same feeling in your home with our new ruffled, white and cotton bed linens for bright, cheerful days and sumptuous nights! Pink Pig is introducing a new line of Romantic Bedding.  Our new bedding line called "Reve" which means dream in French - will have you doing just that.   The linens are…

  • Cottage Furniture

    deborah schrodt
    2 Jan 2012 | 7:58 pm
    Sink into cottage furniture ... spring’ll get here soon enough These are the months — as the snow quietly drifts outside — when the warmth of a cozy hearth draws us inside. When cottage furniture made of sturdy wood and soft cushions muffle thoughts of spring. We’d rather be in here, watching the flakes fall. Here, where time doesn’t matter. In small, comfy spaces like this, furniture should be simple, yet adequate. It’s the charm of efficiency, practicality. It’s a spirit we brought with us from the Old World — and it’s a style that is re surging, according to…

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  • Wearing that Little Black Dress

    deborah schrodt
    27 Dec 2011 | 7:25 pm
    The answer to the question, "What to wear?"....can't go wrong with the iconic LITTLE BLACK DRESS. Believe it or not, the origins of this  "go to " garment are a fascinating blend of HISTORY, DESIGNER influence and the rise of CINEMA in America.   Until the waning of the Edwardian Era, Black was reserved exclusively for the socially complex protocol of women in mourning. Think Queen Victoria, who after the death of The Prince Consort, her beloved Albert, wore nothing but black forevermore.   It was, of course the French orphan, Gabrielle, who would change all…
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    Yard Sale Bloodbath

  • 267 rabbit pelts … and snow

    Jenny
    16 Jan 2012 | 9:59 am
    Meghan forwarded me an email for an estate sale that listed a pretty typical mix of stuff: tools, antiques, furniture, jewelry … and “267 rabbit pelts in good condition.” That’s right, 267. Someone counted. So naturally, we decided to check it out. We got there around 10:30 — it had opened at 10 and we were relieved that there was no line outside since it was extremely cold out. On our way to the door we passed two women walking away with piles of stuff. “Where are your rabbit pelts?” Meghan cracked, then took a closer look. “Oh, you really did…

  • “HOW TO” write a demented garage sale decorating book

    Meghan
    4 Jan 2012 | 11:04 pm
    It’s been a while since I have done a book review, but then I saw this at my local thrift store. Why, it looks like a great gag gift for Jenny! It’s the Garage Sale Decorator’s Bible, by Shelley Kincaid. First, note her expression on the cover – is she afraid her cat is going to attack her? Or, as my thrifting partner suggested, worried that some of her “fabulous finds” are about to fall down and kill her? The Amazon reviews aren’t as amazing as the ones for Microwave for One by Sonia Allison, but they really should be. Most of the projects have a “crafty”…

  • Christmas crap

    Jenny
    22 Dec 2011 | 12:10 pm
    I know we always slow down on posts at this time of year, but it’s been getting ridiculous. Nearly two months without a post! Though it hasn’t been quite that long without a sale. I have hit two separate estate sales, hoping to find either good stuff or interestingly bad stuff, but they were both a bust: decent but unexciting items, nothing breathtakingly awful, no frightening or hilarious encounters with other shoppers to report. Though possibly if Vintage Picker Ryan Gosling had gotten there early to snag the #1 spot, they might’ve been better. But really, I think…

  • (Le) Creuset for a bruisin’

    Meghan
    2 Nov 2011 | 4:50 pm
    It’s been cold and drizzly. Not as cold as the East Coast, but enough to make you re-think going to yard sales. Unless you are a diehard or just really dumb, you are probably staying warm in your bed on a Saturday or maybe you are hitting some thrift stores. Not us –- we hit a whopping four rainy-day sales. Karl and Jenny both came over and we pretty much just talked about what the sales might be like, trying to figure out which ones happened on Friday and whether Karl had hit them the day before. In the end we decided to hit our usual cafe for a baked good first. This led to a 10-minute…

  • Sale signs: two extremes

    Meghan
    28 Oct 2011 | 12:18 pm
    Sometimes we see signs when we are just out walking. Maybe we missed the original sale because they only made a few signs, we knocked off early, or they never listed the sale on craigslist. Hard to think of someone having a sale and not listing on craigslist, but I guess some folks do. This sign is wonderful, I walked by it near my work. This is pure craftsmanship when it comes to moving sale signs. Hand painted, two ponies magazine cut-out, and the added-on part of cardboard at the bottom. You know they got bored after about four of these. I could have made like one of these and that would…
 
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    Inherited Values

  • Why Old Books, Antique Bookstores, Archives, & Book Collections Smell So Good

    Deanna
    16 Jan 2012 | 6:17 am
    According to this post at Reddit, which appears to be a quote from Perfumes: The Guide (page 148, to be precise), there’s a reason the “old book smell” is so lovely: Lignin, the stuff that prevents all trees from adopting the weeping habits, is a polymer made up of units that are closely related to [...]

  • Vintage Joseph Jasgur Photos Up For Auction

    Deanna
    15 Jan 2012 | 12:51 pm
    A number of original Joseph Jasgur photographs are up for auction from Grapefruit Moon Gallery right now. Astonishingly, along with winning the vintage photographs now being auctioned off via Grapefruit Moon, the winner owns the copyright for the images, meaning that the buyer will be legally allowed to reproduce and sell copies of the photographs [...]

  • What Do You Wear Antiquing & Why?

    Deanna
    13 Jan 2012 | 3:24 am
    I found this retro advertising spot made to look like a column called Travel Talk From Kaymax Travel Agency published in the Tri City Herald, July 15, 1981. In it, Joe Jackson offers motivation for antiquing abroad: If you’re an antique buff, you’ll have the time of your life browsing in foreign countries. Let’s face [...]

  • My Mom’s Old Teddy Bear

    Laura
    12 Jan 2012 | 10:09 am
    This is my Mother’s teddy bear. I’m not sure how old it really is. But, she wasn’t the first owner of this bear. My brother used to keep it in his bedroom when he was a boy. Currently, it’s in his house, in the spare bedroom. I saw the bear there when I visited over [...]

  • The New Year for Pick & Grin The collecting Couple

    Antiquips
    11 Jan 2012 | 6:06 pm
    Pick & Grin, The Collecting Couple, Ready For The New Year Grin: With the holiday season ending, I look forward to peace and quiet for the next few months. Pick: Good luck with that thought. We have two antique shows booked and we need to start setting aside the goods we want to sell. One [...]
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    A Complete Guide To Storage Unit Auctions

  • Welcome To Storage Auction Blog

    admin
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:41 pm
    Hello & welcome to Storage Auction Blog, America’s best source for storage auction information & news. Whether you’re new to the storage auction business or whether you’re a seasoned pro, Storage Auction Blog has something for you. Right off the bat, I’m going to let you know that you won’t read an article on this website that prompts you to buy anything. You won’t find any get rich quick schemes here either, that’s not what we’re about. We are here to provide quality articles, news & opinions and to objectively educate people on the…

  • Preparing for Storage Auctions: From Brooklyn Storage to Upscale Units

    admin
    9 Dec 2011 | 5:05 pm
    Attending storage auctions is a great way to snag great deals on merchandise that you can either keep or resell for a profit. When tenants can’t pay the dues for their units, the items they stored are up for grabs to the public. Planning ahead before attending a storage auction can maximize your buying success. Depending on what you hope to attain, you can eliminate unnecessary bids when attending a Brooklyn storage auction. Keep reading for more insight into storage auctions. Narrow down your bidding options and be a smart bidder. A good deal on any item is hard to pass up, but if you’re…

  • STORAGE WARS TEXAS

    admin
    2 Dec 2011 | 10:48 am
    Welcome to the Storage Wars Texas Page. On this page you will find entertaining facts and opinions about the new version of the hit reality show Storage Wars. We even have behind the scenes photos of the cast and crew of Storage Wars Texas while it was being taped. We hope you enjoy yourself and we would like to invite you to leave a comment and let us know what you think about the show and the cast. Meet the cast: Colonel Walt Cade is the new auctioneer for Storage Wars Texas. I have met Walt and he is a pretty friendly guy and he is an excellent auctioneer. A&E says the following about…

  • One Man’s Forgotten Storage Unit is Another Man’s Fortune

    admin
    7 Oct 2011 | 6:37 am
    Are you one of those people who thoroughly enjoy treasure hunting? Well, you are definitely going to love the newest trend in making money: storage locker auctions. This new fad has sparked numerous reality TV shows and is spreading throughout the United States like you wouldn’t believe. On one reality show the storage locker contained a collector’s all-chrome 1976 Harley Davidson Liberty Edition motorcycle, along with several boxes of never before opened Sarah Coventry jewelry, and an assortment of Avon products including jewelry, perfume and brand new make-up. So, needless to say, the…

  • Unexpected Run In With Bubba From Storage Wars Dallas

    admin
    21 Sep 2011 | 12:08 pm
    Let me start out by apologizing for the photo, I had to take it quickly while he was sleeping. I’m just kidding, he was really awake, but this is what you get when you try to take a picture in a hurry with your camera phone. I guess it’s better than no picture at all, right? All kidding aside, I was at a small auction in Killeen, TX on 09/21/11 and there were only a handful of people there. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Killeen, it is a medium sized city located next to Fort Hood, about 250 miles southwest of Dallas. Right before the auction, I was in the managers…
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    Art Pottery Blog

  • Cowan Pottery

    Donna McGill
    17 Jan 2012 | 10:18 pm
    Cowan Pottery was in business for a brief period of time; specifically, between 1912 and 1931. That’s not to say, however, that this Ohio art pottery company didn’t leave a lasting impression – it most certainly did. Founded by R. Guy Cowan, an Ohio native, Cowan Pottery began as a tiny studio with only a few kilns and with Cowan serving as the owner, artist, designer, bookkeeper and so on. Despite what was surely an exhausting effort, Cowan produced many art pottery pieces and tile designs. By 1917, Cowan was enjoying the fruits of his hard work with many awards for his art…

  • Just Art Pottery Bargain Bin

    Donna McGill
    10 Jan 2012 | 11:57 pm
    Have you checked out the great finds in our Bargain Bin? This is a great opportunity to add to your art pottery collection or if you’re new to this particular art sector, it’s the best place to start. Check out a few of the latest additions to the bin - Drawn to the more whimsical side of American art pottery? Then the Abingdon Pottery cookie jar is probably just what you’re looking for. This sweet Miss Muffet, who’s resting on her tuffet, dates back to 1949-1950 and is mint condition. The bottom is marked and this cookie jar measures 9 1/2″ tall and 8 1/4″…

  • Avoid Buying Fake Roseville Pottery

    Donna McGill
    1 Jan 2012 | 5:23 pm
    One major reason people avoid collecting American art pottery is because they fear not being able to differentiate between fakes and true Roseville Pottery. The truth is, some of the fake Roseville pieces have a sense of authenticity that makes it difficult to tell apart from true Roseville Pottery. Aside from getting your collection appraised (which we always strongly encourage), you may never know for sure. Then again, there are those who see the beauty and would still purchase it, even if it were a fake, so that Collection of Roseville Baneda they could display it in their home.

  • The Talent Behind the Grueby Pottery Name

    Donna McGill
    18 Dec 2011 | 4:38 pm
    Most American art pottery companies, especially at the turn of the century and then again during the Great Depression were all too familiar with cultivating talent, only to lose that talent to the competition or because the talent was needed elsewhere – even if that “elsewhere” had little to do with the art pottery sector. This week, we take a look at some of the best talent that at one time or another called Grueby Pottery their employer. We start with none other than William Henry Grueby. Grueby hadn’t shown much of an infinity for tiles or other art pottery in his…

  • Rookwood Pottery’s Mississippi Connection

    Donna McGill
    12 Dec 2011 | 3:00 am
    Rookwood Pottery is truly one of those American classics – not only in terms of art pottery, but in its totality as a business model. It survived the Great Depression when companies around the nation were folding. It’s undergone many changes in ownership, barely missed being sold to international buyers and through it all, the talent that is Rookwood Pottery continued to turn out some of those most beautiful collections the art pottery community has ever known.  What many people don’t know is that Rookwood Pottery temporarily relocated to Starkville, Mississippi in 1959. The ownership…
 
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    Vintage And Flea

  • Margaret Keane Biopic Starring Reese Witherspoon & Ryan Reynolds

    [Your Name Here]
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:41 am
    Here is a retro-fabulous newsflash; a movie is being made about one of our all time favorite painters Margaret Keane whose iconic paintings were all the rage in the 1960's.  The film will be produced by Tim Burton (can this get any better?) and is scheduled to star Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Reynolds (yes it can get better!). At one time, Margaret Keane's husband Walter took credit for the big eyed waif paintings whose prints graced the walls of numerous American housesholds. Perhaps Margaret was being the dutiful wife and did not want the neighbors to know she was bringing home the…

  • Hull Pottery, Corky Piggy Bank Circa 1957

    [Your Name Here]
    20 Jan 2012 | 12:58 pm
    I love pigs. I partially blame this fixation on E.B White, the author of Charlotte's Web. When I was a child, I wanted to adopt Wilbur, so I could hug him and kiss him and squeeze him with all my heart. And dress him up in doll's clothes, so we could play beauty parlor like I did with the family cat and dog. Needless to say I unintentionally scared the crap out of my childhood pets.   Now as an adult, I am infatuated with piglet collectibles.  One of my prized vintage items is a Hull Pottery, Corky Piggy Bank circa 1957 with, I might add, the original cork plug. This highly…

  • Blogger Brought To Light, Vintage and Flea

    [Your Name Here]
    20 Jan 2012 | 11:07 am
    Above is the duo behind Vintage and Flea. Their love of shoes rivals their passion for juntiques. Today one of our favorite blogs, Junker Newbie, posted a short interview with Vintage and Flea. Click here, Bloggers Brought to Light - Vintage and Flea, to see what this bottle blonde had to say.

  • How to Paint a Wall in Your Home

    [Your Name Here]
    14 Jan 2012 | 12:38 pm
    How NOT to paint. You need a drop cloth at the very least to prevent covering your floor in paint. But we do love that cute little step ladder. Last spring I moved in with my better half and since that day we have been trying to coordinate all of our "stuff". Right now we are re-vamping the living room and we are kicking off the process with a fresh coat of paint. Here is the problem; our living room is cave like. We barely get any natural light.  White matte walls can be a good fix, but we are retrophiles, we crave color.  Our solution was painting one wall a bright matte orange…

  • Yes, We Finally Bought A Vintage Typewriter

    [Your Name Here]
    11 Jan 2012 | 7:49 am
    A gold plated typewriter worthy of Goldfinger by Kasbah Mod. Their site also features a copper plated typewriter and their artist series of hand painted writing machines. Above is a rare and highly sought after vintage Bantam typewriter from 1930s. The colored glass keys make it extremely collectible and dare I say, pretty. Available at Brooklyn RetroDespite their exploding popularity over recent years, I have snubbed the vintage typewriter trend. Especially, those of the manual variety for two reasons: they were back breaking to carry and a nightmare to type on.  I know there are folks…
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    Retro Chalet Blog : Melmac Central & Russel Wright Melamine Guide by Ira Mency

  • Russel Wright Flair Arabesque

    Ira Mency
    21 Jan 2012 | 9:11 am
    Get these at Prairie Dec Arts! I just had to grab this cool listing to share with you from Etsy seller Steve of shop Prairie Dec Arts!  It's for  Russel Wright's Arabesque pattern in translucent Flair by Northern Melamine.  This design is fairly rare and hard to find, but is one of my favorites. Here you have  gold and blue swirls on translucent "eggshell" dishes, and oh so lovely Snatch these at Prairie Dec Arts! There are actually three more variations which, in my opinion, are not as lovely. Brown and gold designs on translucent eggshell.  Blue and gold designs on…

  • Watertown Balmoral Melmac Connecticut Made

    Ira Mency
    19 Jan 2012 | 8:22 am
    Photo Courtesy and Melmac Available at Etsy shop SwanVintageFinds This lovely colleciton of Watertown Balmoral Melmac belongs in a museum all it's own. Designed by Jon Hedu for Watertown Manufacturing Company in Connecticut, we often find mostly Watertown Lifetime Ware.  The Balmoral was a different line and is somewhat harder to find, and little is known about it.  From above, it may look a lot like the ultra popular Watertown Lifetime Ware, until you see the cool retro handles! Oh yeah, a style all it's own. Buy this collection for $45 at SwanVintageFinds! Backstamp courtesy of…

  • Russ Wallace Berrie Oily Jigglers Collection

    Ira Mency
    12 Jan 2012 | 7:36 am
    Hey, check out these cool little oily rubber guys circa made by Russ & Wallace Berrie. This picture was sent to me by Erik Sheets, he collects these rubbery guys. With names like Sarge , Hopeless, and Squiry Wormy these oily little suckers can grow on you if you look at them long enough. Erik says, "These guys were made of an oily rubber from 1965 - 1971. They are about 3 to 4 inches high, not so little! " Erik is missing a bunch for his collection so if you have any for sale or come across any please drop him a line here.    Have you seen them?  Did you have them as a…

  • Jonathan Adler Resin Dachshund : Plastic Fantastic

    Ira Mency
    6 Jan 2012 | 12:13 pm
    I received an email from Jenni who asked me what fantastic plastic I received for Christmas. So here is the answer to her question. My friend Anne gave me this awesome Jonathan Adler Doxie paperweight that was part of his Barnes and Noble line. Anne probably didn't know but I'm a huge fan of this designer. Jonathan is a designer from New Jersey with a moxie-chic-hip style. Far be it for me, a vintage plastics girl to promote "new plastics" but the truth is we live in a society where most things are made in China...even if they are designed here.  This little paperweight is so heavy he…

  • Boonton New Jersey: Not Just Known for Iron Anymore

    Ira Mency
    5 Jan 2012 | 9:45 am
    If a picture is worth a thousand words, what about a picture with words? Optional styling on the early coffee-tea cups are hard to find. So are the non-swoopy cereal bowls, this lot available at RetroChalet. I really think the best thing that came out of Boonton, New Jersey, was the melmac.  I remember driving there thinking I was going to some giant large industrial city, on a search to find the old Boontonware factory plant, and sights unseen. Before you knew it, I had drove right through the tiny town and clear on out to the other side.  If you blink, you may just, miss it. …
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    Antique Clocks Blog

  • What is my favourite antique clock maker?

    Pendulum of Mayfair
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:30 am
    I have decided to answer a question that I get asked so so many times. When you have so many antique clocks, which one do you like best? It is a very difficult question to answer, as I love antique clocks, I have loved them all my life. There is no one set clock that I would say, this is the one for me. I would say though there is one clockmaker I truly respect amongst all others. You might well expect me to go for a special London clockmaker, so many names run off the tongue. We have Thomas Tompion, the father of English clockmaking, Fromanteel, a very special early clockmaker. Edward East…

  • Timekeeping – Antique Clocks

    Pendulum of Mayfair
    19 Jan 2012 | 8:43 am
    For all antique and modern clocks with pendulums, this is the only thing that controls the speed of the clock, if you want it to go faster or slower. All other factors can be considered constant. This can be seen from the equation relating to the period of swing of a simple pendulum. T = 2π√(L/g) where T is the period in seconds (s) pi = 3.14 (it is also written as the Greek letter ) L is the length pendulum in meters or feet g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s² or 32 ft/s²) If your antique clocks are correctly set up and are fast and gaining time, you will need to…

  • Humidity: Antique Furniture and Clocks

    Pendulum of Mayfair
    12 Jan 2012 | 9:07 am
    This particular topic is very dear to my heart and it is vital for not only for people that own antique clocks and furniture, but people that care about their health. No doubt many ears pricked up when I mentioned health. Yes that’s right, both low humidity and high humidity have been found to be major contributors to asthma. Clearly humidity changes and the incorrect humidity will effect all things like your plaster, cornice or your newly laid expensive wood floor. You will notice splits or the joints opening up or general warping. All natural things are susceptible to damage from…

  • Dating Antique Painted Dial Clocks

    Pendulum of Mayfair
    5 Jan 2012 | 8:56 am
    Antique longcase or grandfather clocks were made in Britain from about 1658 and during the first few years their production was confined almost exclusively to London. One of the earliest provincial grandfather clocks I have seen is dated 1689 by a maker called John Washbourn. Painted dials on the other hand were brought out just after C.1770, these were made to compete with the single sheet dial or one-piece brass dial, that was introduced around C.1760. I like to catagorize painted dial grandfather clocks into three seperate time periods. 1) Period 1 – 1770 – 1790 Painted dial…

  • Caring for your antique clocks

    Pendulum of Mayfair
    31 Dec 2011 | 8:45 am
    It is important that your antique clock movement is properly serviced. A full antique clock overhaul , if carried out properly and correctly, can last a generation. If your movement requires cleaning this is a separate issue and should be carried out as and when necessary, usually this is every 15 years or so. This should always be carried out by a qualified horologist. I am going to advise on general maintenance in this blog, that can be undertaken by the owner. This general care should be carried out every year or 18 months. I am assuming your clock has had a proper service in the last 10…
 
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