‘Teakettle’ actually an inkwell
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Many people would never guess what this strange bottle was used for. Although it is called a “teakettle” by bottle collectors because of its shape, ... Continue Reading →
Lucky elephant head summoned hotel help
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Although we have gone to hundreds of antiques shows, shops and auctions, we are sometimes baffled by what we see. So, this 6-inch brass elephant head was a mystery. ... Continue Reading →
Tin toy motorcycle worth thousands
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If you have several generations of “things” you have inherited and now have to move to a smaller place, be careful what you give or throw away. Of ... Continue Reading →
Tramp art birdcage is whittled wood
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What is “tramp art”? There is folk art, regional art, naive art, fine art and other very special names for groups of collectibles and antiques, but tramp art ... Continue Reading →
Unusual paint sign garners high price
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Part of the fun of collecting and going to shows and auctions is how often you see something that is a mystery. It’s a learning experience. We took our children ... Continue Reading →
Baker Furniture started in 1903
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All American furniture was handmade before the 1800s, and old furniture was saved until it was too battered to use. The United States was a young country, and ... Continue Reading →
Pottery sandwich includes green frog
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Sometimes modern art is hard to understand, and often it is meant to be a joke. David Gilhooly (1943-2013) was a successful contemporary artist who often ... Continue Reading →
Watch out for iron doorstop copies
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Iron doorstops have been very popular collectibles since 1985. They were first made in England, where they were called door porters. The invention of a hinge that ... Continue Reading →
Vintage advertising sign values are rising
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Vintage advertising signs, figures, toys, printed textiles, food tins and labeled bottles are all selling at higher and higher prices. Large signs ... Continue Reading →
Decorative stove worth shipping cost
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Stoves often were the largest objects in the room of 18th- and 19th-century homes. They were needed for heat and cooking. Cast iron stoves came in many styles, ... Continue Reading →
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