Embroidered textile dates to 1600s
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Textiles are fragile and need special care. Dust, light, insects and moisture can damage them. Antique textiles in good condition ... Continue Reading →
Regency style wine rack a 20th century piece
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Furniture revivals have taken place since at least the 19th century and probably earlier. New technology made earlier ornate ... Continue Reading →
Decorative silver takes many forms
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Collectors and makers alike know that there are many ways to decorate silver. It can have an engraved design or monogram. It ... Continue Reading →
Mocha mugs date to early 1800s
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To a pottery collector, a “mocha mug” isn’t meant for a coffee drink. “Mocha” is a type of decorated ... Continue Reading →
Knoll makes makes many iconic modern chairs
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Think of an iconic modern chair and there’s a good chance it was manufactured by Knoll. The company is known for making ... Continue Reading →
Mechanical creatures date back centuries
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Robots may sound like cutting-edge technology or science-fiction dreams of the future, but automated mechanical creatures ... Continue Reading →
Boyer chests once held seeds
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Famous names add to the value of an antique, even if we know more about the maker’s work than about the maker. Few names ... Continue Reading →
Art Deco still appeals
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The legal definition of an antique is that it is at least 100 years old. This means the art deco era is officially reaching ... Continue Reading →
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