By Robert Reed Then hail to labor! everywhere, Honor to those who do their share. Labor Day poem by Clara Denton, 1928 Long unnoticed, the collectibles of the Labor Day holiday are gradually gaining in recognition. After all it is an event that has been celebrated nationally since the latter part of the 19th century. Some true treasures […]
Congratulations to Heirlooms Antique Mall. They are celebrating two years under new ownership. It is frightening to start a new venture. The love the owner has for the Mall and all the dealers who believed in him deserve accolades for their accomplishments. The Mall is located at 1947 S. Havana in Aurora. Scott Davenport, the new owner, is […]
By Rachel Hoffman As progress and industrialization took over the world, Art Noveau fell out of favor. The world was become more fast paced and dangerous, and the things that inhabited the world did, too. Art Deco, short for Arts Dècoratifs, began to emerge along with other styles of modern art after about 1914. The Art Deco movement really began […]
By Anne Gilbert Imagine wearing a pair of earrings or a bracelet made in ancient Egypt or a ring made during the Viking era? These and other objects, such as glass and pottery are still turning up at auctions that specialize in antiquities. They often cost less than mass produced contemporary items. $200 for a ring or earrings and a […]
By Sandy Dale It was a coolish, late July morning. I wanted to get my walk in before it warmed up so I picked up my “Dog Whisperer” as my friend Rudl calls his walking stick, and headed out. (I’ve never needed to use my “Dog Whisperer” because the dogs I meet on my walks are always dutifully trotting along […]
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