George Hunzinger designed ‘Modern Gothic’ daybed
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George Hunzinger (1835-1898) was born in Germany and trained as a cabinetmaker. In 1855, he emigrated to the United States and started making his own style of ... Continue Reading →
Art Deco figurines can confuse collectors
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There have been many ceramic companies owned by members of the Goldscheider family, which can confuse today’s collectors. Friedrich Goldscheider moved from ... Continue Reading →
Ivory pie crimper made in 1800s
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Old tools can be hard to identify because many are no longer used. A carved ivory leg with a little wheel at the top looks like it might be a toy or a drawing ... Continue Reading →
Native American carved argillite stone bust
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A Rago auction catalog called a large carved bust made of black stone a “Haida Argillite carving” and then explained the meaning of the word “argillite.” ... Continue Reading →
Dough box may have belonged to great-grandmother
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Your great-grandmother may have used this antique box in her kitchen, but not many of us use it today since there are newer, faster ways to get the same result. ... Continue Reading →
Ceramic dancers were Art Deco favorites
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Pairs of ceramic dancing figures in exotic costumes were favorites in the Art Deco period, starting about 1920. Many different pairs about 19 or 20 inches high ... Continue Reading →
Tennis sometimes a collectibles theme
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There have been many studies on why people do or don’t collect. Do they hoard to replace something that was missing in their life – a loving parent, ... Continue Reading →
Popcorn wagon offered new snack
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Popcorn wasn’t a popular snack food until the 1890s, when Charles Cretors created a steam-powered machine to roast peanuts, coffee and popcorn to sell from ... Continue Reading →
Tripod table name changes
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Sometimes it is difficult to understand antique furniture that has outlived its usefulness, like a linen press or a Hoosier cabinet. People younger than 50 years ... Continue Reading →
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