Mocha mugs date to early 1800s
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To a pottery collector, a “mocha mug” isn’t meant for a coffee drink. “Mocha” is a type of decorated ... Continue Reading →
Knoll makes makes many iconic modern chairs
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Think of an iconic modern chair and there’s a good chance it was manufactured by Knoll. The company is known for making ... Continue Reading →
Mechanical creatures date back centuries
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Robots may sound like cutting-edge technology or science-fiction dreams of the future, but automated mechanical creatures ... Continue Reading →
Boyer chests once held seeds
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Famous names add to the value of an antique, even if we know more about the maker’s work than about the maker. Few names ... Continue Reading →
Art Deco still appeals
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The legal definition of an antique is that it is at least 100 years old. This means the art deco era is officially reaching ... Continue Reading →
Smoking paraphernalia not always obvious
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Some collectibles aren’t what they seem at first glance. This green enameled piece that sold for $252 at Morphy Auctions ... Continue Reading →
Utilitarian art can have value
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Collectors know that the line between artistic and utilitarian objects is not always clearly drawn. This large, glazed earthenware ... Continue Reading →
Toys often used as advertising premiums
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Toys have been used as advertising premiums for more than 100 years, from the cloth dolls that first appeared in the 19th century ... Continue Reading →
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