Archive for December, 2017

Painted Japanese Screens Still Popular

Painted Japanese Screens Still Popular

By Anne Gilbert      There’s nothing like a Japanese wall screen to add a touch of glamour to a condo wall. Best of all they can be as old or new, affordable or expensive. There are great bargains at auction even for Meijii(1868-1912), while those from the Edo period (1603-1867) can cost thousands of dollars.    Historically, painted folding screens originated […]

by · December 6, 2017 · 0 comments · Feature Article
The Appraiser’s Diary: New Year Greetings!

The Appraiser’s Diary: New Year Greetings!

By Rachel Hoffman      It has been a great year, and I want to thank my readers for their interest and support. I’ve appreciated your backing me up in 2017 as I did what I do and as I undertook new projects. I traveled the country to familiar places and new ones. People everywhere greeted me with generosity and kindness. […]

by · December 6, 2017 · 0 comments · Appraiser's Diary
History: Judge’s Wall Brings to Life Colorado Judicial History

History: Judge’s Wall Brings to Life Colorado Judicial History

By Bonnie Scudder, Chair, Jefferson County Historical Commission Judges Wall Project      The Jefferson County Historical Commission, 1st Judicial District, and the Colorado Supreme Court Law Library celebrated the completion of Phase III of the Judges Wall, which features biographies of 73 additional judges who served in the 1st Judicial District between 1858 and 1970. The display includes judges from […]

by · December 6, 2017 · 0 comments · Feature Article
What Is It? December 2017

What Is It? December 2017

   We had several guesses for December’s What Is It? Only one reader correctly identified the objects.    Both objects are lightning rods. The one on the upper right is recognizable by the marbling as slag glass, which is made from melted-down scrap. This ornament has the doorknob shape often used for slag balls. The frosted pink of the plain ball […]

by · December 5, 2017 · 0 comments · Uncategorized, What Is It?