Game boards can be valuable
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On top of the world! In September 1909, The New York Times published Robert Peary’s claims of reaching the North Pole in April of ... Continue Reading →
Puzzle jugs challenged drinkers
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You don’t often see a jug with openwork around the neck. You could pour liquid in (carefully!), but getting it out would make ... Continue Reading →
Handle apothecary memorabilia with care
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“Doctor Yourself,” encourages this cabinet, made to hold the Munyon Remedies in a drug store. The cabinet lists ... Continue Reading →
Waste bowls hold table scraps
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I saw a beautiful antique Chinese porcelain bowl at an auction. It was blue and white with painted dragons, and it had an unusual shape ... Continue Reading →
Navy sailors enjoyed cribbage board games
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Do you like to play games on your phone while you’re on a long trip? Today’s travel games have plenty of predecessors. Cribbage, a card game where ... Continue Reading →
Antique advertising collectors like vivid colors
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Collectors of antique advertising look for vivid colors and eye-catching graphics. And who would have brighter colors ... Continue Reading →
Silver plate was popular in Victorian era
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This silver on copper “bisquit jar” is a classic Victorian piece. It uses an old spelling for “biscuit,” a ... Continue Reading →
Advertising art has historic significance
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Advertising and store collectibles have historical significance and brand recognition as well as artistic value. A combination ... Continue Reading →
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