Rammelsberg furniture was made in Ohio
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If you never lived in Ohio you’ve probably never heard of Mitchell & Rammelsberg furniture. It was the largest furniture manufacturer of its time located ... Continue Reading →
German toy depicts Paddy and the Pig
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Famous mascots, logos and characters from books and songs are being tossed aside in this modern, more politically correct world. The Aunt Jemima of today doesn’t ... Continue Reading →
Salt and pepper shakers are inexpensive collectibles
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Looking for an inexpensive, amusing collection for a small display area in your house? Or perhaps an item to encourage your children to be collectors and go to ... Continue Reading →
Phrenology head serves as decoration
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Medicine has come a long way since the early 1800s, when phrenology was an accepted theory of diagnosis. It was said that each bump on your head covered a part ... Continue Reading →
What’s in a name?
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It sometimes is difficult to know the proper name for a piece of antique furniture. Names can change. A commode can be a chest of drawers; a cabinet like a sideboard; ... Continue Reading →
Lincoln carving made in late 1800s
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President Abraham Lincoln has been memorialized in many ways since his death in 1865, but there are things that few people remember today.
The president and ... Continue Reading →
U.S. valentines date to 1800s
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Valentine’s Day is an old holiday that started with a Christian martyr, St. Valentine, about A.D. 500, or the Roman fertility fest Lupercalia. In the 1860s, ... Continue Reading →
Have fun collecting bottles
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Why not start a bottle collection this year? It’s fun and encourages healthy exercise and family outings. It creates new friendships and sometimes a lucky ... Continue Reading →
Clobbered porcelain may have added value
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The English word “clobbered” has been used since at least the 1600s, but its meaning has changed. It still means beaten up, badly injured or damaged. But the ... Continue Reading →
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