Archive for June, 2017

Antique Detective: What Do You Know About Friggers?

Antique Detective: What Do You Know About Friggers?

By Anne Gilbert       You may have some friggers and not even know it. To add to the confusion  friggers are also known as end-of-the-day glass and “whimsies.” They were made in the 19th century by Victorian glass makers at the end of their working day. If you have inherited some novel 19th century glass figural objects in a variety of shapes […]

by · June 5, 2017 · 0 comments · Antique Detective, Feature Article
What Is It? June 2017

What Is It? June 2017

This beautiful 2-piece, hand wrought aluminum object is a “crumb catcher.” It is marked “Continental” Chrysanthemum pattern. Aluminum items of every sort from tableware to jewelry were made by dozens of companies from the early 20th century into the 1940s. A decade ago aluminum became a popular collectible and prices were high for quality pieces.    We had many readers who […]

by · June 5, 2017 · 0 comments · What Is It?
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