Clear out the house now
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For most of us, the time eventually comes to move out of our homes into a smaller, more manageable place. Some of us have a whole house of belongings to consider. Some of ... Continue Reading →
Unique weather vane has tennis racquet, ball
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Tennis started in the 12th century and was played without a racquet. The ball was hit with the hand. It was not until the 16th century that the game was called ... Continue Reading →
‘Cabinet of curiosities’ held unusual items
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“Cabinet of curiosities” was the name of an important room in the 1600s and, years later, a “cabinet of curiosities” meant just a cabinet. The room often ... Continue Reading →
Perfume lamps were once a necessity
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In the unsanitary world of the 18th and 19th century, bad smells were everywhere. There was no garbage pickup, no indoor flushing toilets and no refrigeration ... Continue Reading →
Plate dates back to 18th century
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An auction catalog offered a “rare Kakiemon enameled porcelain plate” from the 18th century, but there was no further explanation of the age, history or design. ... Continue Reading →
Kovels: Antiques and collecting – ‘Kilroy was here’
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Remember hearing “Kilroy was here”? Kilroy is a famous “doodle” seen during World War II. No one is sure exactly where it began, ... Continue Reading →
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