Big Changes
First let me just admit…I have been bad. Very bad. I realize how little I have shared my research over the last months. Well, that is about to change… Let me tell you a little story. Some years ago my … Continue reading
Annual Jewelry Clearance Sale
Every year or so I end up with a bunch of jewelry that is contemporary and therefore I do not sell it in my vintage shop. In the past I have ended up sending it all to Goodwill or taking … Continue reading
Siam Sterling – The Story of Mekhala and Ramasoon
The most common characters found on Siam Sterling jewelry is Mekhala (Make-hala), the Goddess of Lightning, and Ramasoon, the God of Thunder. Their story is quite old and originated in Buddhist mythology. Imported into the Thai culture, it has been … Continue reading
Napkin Rings – Then & Now
Although somewhat out of style in the present age, napkin rings are still used on holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Within the confines of their circles are pleated or rolled napkins set at each place setting. Historically, napkin … Continue reading
Intrinsic Value of Antiques & Collectibles
As a dealer of collectibles and antiques, there is an ugly question that raises its head time after time, “What is it worth?” It’s a question that does not have a definitive answer and often the dealer sells it too … Continue reading
Hush Puppies!
DID YOU KNOW… According to Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book, dated 1950, Hush Puppies came from Florida. The story goes like this… ‘Toothsome morsels from Florida hunters. When they sat around their camp fish-fries, their hunting dogs would whine for … Continue reading
Powering Up on Etsy
For those that sell vintage items on Etsy or elsewhere, sometime it is difficult to get a handle on what works and what can work better. Let’s take this listing for example of a Mirro Bar Server. This is truly … Continue reading
Antique Technical Warrior Here
I know, I’m supposed to know about old stuff and I do but that also includes old technology. I was a pro with the old IBM Selectric and shorthand…hell yea. I even write HTML code, and have since the 90s. … Continue reading
1940s Jewelry From Iran
Have you seen one of those bracelets that are silver cannetille or open work with Niello and they say Iran? Ever wonder where they came from? Let’s explore a bit of history… Picture it. World War II was in progress … Continue reading
Vintage Ceramics Design Patterns
Once upon a time dishes were plain. Made from metal, wood, mud, they were Plain Janes. As time passed and one millennium slid into another, society in general continued to want to improve and beautify their surroundings. Ceramics were no … Continue reading