Archive for January, 2009

Cut Lead Crystal Glass

(All Auctions Shown are Ebay Results)Cut glass, which is simply blown or pressed glass ground upon a wheel, goes back at least to ancient Rome. However, there is no record of any cut glass being made in England before the beginning of the 18th century. Many of the glass cutters employed in American [...]

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BAKELITE JEWELRY

(All Auctions Shown are Ebay Results)Bakelite is a brand name for phenol formaldehyde resin, which is a plastic first created in 1907 by Dr. Leo Baekeland. Although a brand name, Bakelite is normally used to describe phenol formaldehyde resin made by any maker. Bakelite was used in jewelry in this country into the late [...]

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WHAT IS AN HEIRLOOM?

(All Auctions Shown are Ebay Results) In popular usage, an heirloom is something that has been passed down for generations through family members (the “heirs”). The term originated with the historical priciple of an heirloom in English law, a chattel which by immemorial usage was regarded as annexed by inheritance to a family estate. [...]

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Where to Have Your Sports Memorabilia Appraised

(All Auctions Shown are Ebay Results)Are you a sports memorabilia collector? If so, you might be shocked at how much the value has increased by the time you are ready to sell. On the other hand, your special collection could decrease in value.
Avoid Disappointment.
We’ve all heard stories about kids who get involved in [...]

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Introducing Karen Boaz of Red Barn Antiques

(All Auctions Shown are Ebay Results)It is the Diva’s pleasure to introduce you to my antique business partner, Karen Boaz, of Red Barn Antiques. Karen and I have been friends and have done antique shows together for the last thirty-five years. I asked Karen if she would share with us her background and [...]

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