Christmas devil legendary German figure
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Krampus is a legendary German figure who visits children on Dec. 6 to find bad children, catch them with his very long tongue, beat them with sticks and take them ... Continue Reading →
Watch holder can confuse people
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There has always been a need to tell time, and early methods – sundials, hourglasses, water clocks or even large arrangements of stones and shadows – were ... Continue Reading →
Appraisers sometimes overlook treasures
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What should my painting sell for? Antiques appraisers are not licensed like real estate appraisers, but there are art appreciation courses in universities, degrees ... Continue Reading →
Clever Anglo-Japanese table made around 1880
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A table has four legs and a flat top – except when it is designed by a clever cabinetmaker. Freeman’s Auction in Philadelphia sold an unusual rosewood ... Continue Reading →
Iron clown head sells for a lot
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Part of the fun of bidding at auctions is seeing unusual, and perhaps useless, antiques selling for a lot of money. A very noticeable iron head of a clown with ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – November 10, 2020
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This is a wonderful tip received via email: If you have a panic button for your car alarm, keep your keys by the bedside. If you experience a problem during the night, ... Continue Reading →
Victorian cabinet loses value
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The furniture you select for your first house is usually furniture that is as old as the house. A new modern house probably has lots of windows, high ceilings, ... Continue Reading →
Galoshes ad a collectible bargain
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Ever wonder when rubber boots replaced shoes on rainy days? Hessian soldiers wore leather boots, and Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, decided boots ... Continue Reading →
Wallace Nutting tavern table copied from earlier piece
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Although antique dealers tell us early 1900s oak furniture doesn’t sell – average Chippendale pieces are not wanted and fancy French designs of the past ... Continue Reading →
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