19th century farmers used butter prints

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #ButterPrints #BarbieDolls   It isn’t easy to recognize this wood piece with a deeply carved design. Unlike today’s familiar decorating stamping ... Continue Reading →

Antique advertising collectors like vivid colors

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #WestnofaFurniture #AntiqueAdvertising Collectors of antique advertising look for vivid colors and eye-catching graphics. And who would have brighter colors ... Continue Reading →

Bird-shaped whistles popular for years

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #Bird-shapedWhistles #Typewriters People have been captivated by bird songs for centuries. At some point, clever artisans realized that whistles could not only ... Continue Reading →

Silver plate was popular in Victorian era

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #SilverPlate #BraidedRugs 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

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #AdvertisingArt #Lunchbox #BusinessCard Advertising and store collectibles have historical significance and brand recognition as well as artistic value. A combination ... Continue Reading →

Lederman art hails from Ohio

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #Lederman #DoorknobCollecting In the 1980s, a friend’s mother decided to redecorate with unfamiliar modern-style furniture. She bought a small wooden ... Continue Reading →

Escale watch features 24 time zones

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #Escale The Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone watch features the world’s 24 time zones. Escale (“stopover” in French) was created to appeal to the world ... Continue Reading →

Tramp art is a form of American folk art

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #TrampArt The most heartfelt things are made by hand. This picture frame can surround a loved one with colorful hearts. It’s an example of American folk ... Continue Reading →

Royal Worcester porcelain started in 1751

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #RoyalWorcester Since 1751, Royal Worcester has been known worldwide for its collections of porcelain goods. It remains one of the oldest producers of tableware ... Continue Reading →

Amphora Pottery made in Bohemia

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #AmphoraPottery Collectors use the names “Amphora” or “Teplitz” for art pottery made in the Turn-Teplitz region of Bohemia (now the ... Continue Reading →