Pie safes were once common
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Part of the fun of antiques is learning about how people lived in the past. You can often find new uses for items whose purposes have become ... Continue Reading →
Patriotic decorations appeal to customers
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American companies have used patriotic imagery in advertisements for more than a hundred years. It appeals to customers ... Continue Reading →
Decorative andirons’ ‘eyes’ catch light from fire
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Shining red and yellow eyes peer from the dancing shadows. This could be a scene from a haunted forest – or a cozy living room fireplace.
A ... Continue Reading →
Game boards can be valuable
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On top of the world! In September 1909, The New York Times published Robert Peary’s claims of reaching the North Pole in April of ... Continue Reading →
Puzzle jugs challenged drinkers
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You don’t often see a jug with openwork around the neck. You could pour liquid in (carefully!), but getting it out would make ... Continue Reading →
Handle apothecary memorabilia with care
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“Doctor Yourself,” encourages this cabinet, made to hold the Munyon Remedies in a drug store. The cabinet lists ... Continue Reading →
Waste bowls hold table scraps
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I saw a beautiful antique Chinese porcelain bowl at an auction. It was blue and white with painted dragons, and it had an unusual shape ... Continue Reading →
Navy sailors enjoyed cribbage board games
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Do you like to play games on your phone while you’re on a long trip? Today’s travel games have plenty of predecessors. Cribbage, a card game where ... Continue Reading →
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