Now Here’s a Tip – May 7, 2024
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Buff spots off of silver with toothpaste. Rub gently with a soft cloth, rinse and dry.
Keep your dishcloths and sponges germ-free and smelling sweet. Once weekly soak ... Continue Reading →
Decorative silver takes many forms
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Collectors and makers alike know that there are many ways to decorate silver. It can have an engraved design or monogram. It ... Continue Reading →
Collectors seek Peter Hunt folk art paintings
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Artists sometimes make only one kind of art, perhaps keeping to painting, sculpture or jewelry. But many try all kinds of art before they find the one that is ... 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 →
Moments in Time – Jan. 29, 2020
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On Feb. 16, 1878, supported by Western mining interests and farmers, the Bland-Allison Act, which provided for a return to the minting of silver coins, becomes law. It ... Continue Reading →
Schuco collectibles include stuffed animals
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Are the Schuco stuffed bears made by the famous German Schuco company that made the very collectible toy cars? The German company started making clockwork and other mechanical ... Continue Reading →
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