Ever since repeater pocket watches were made over 300 years ago for the wealthy and nobility, they have been seriously collected by those who could afford them. There is something fascinating about their characteristic tiny gongs that ring out when a lever on the side is pushed in. The original purpose of the gongs was to tell time in the […]
The Colorado Antique Gallery is turning 33 in 2025, and they would like to send a big Thank You to all their loyal customers and dealers over the past 3 decades. The Gallery has been located at 5501 S. Broadway in lovely Littleton, Colorado, since 1992. With nearly 300 vendors under one 52,000 square foot roof, there is something for […]
By Peggy DeStefano Long-time advertiser, The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall, has always been an important part of the Mountain States Collector. We know they are an asset to the antique and collector community in Colorado. We are grateful that they are here. They set the standard for all the Malls in our community. Dave Simonsen, General Manager of the Brass, […]
Becoming American Is Now Available For Purchase Peg and Jon DeStefano have recently completed their first book collaboration. Becoming American has been a labor of love for the couple as they wanted their children to know their ancestors. This book covers four centuries of the Knowles’ family experience in America which began in the early 1600s. This side of the […]
March— WOMEN’s HISTORY MONTH March 1 The Articles of Confederation, the United States’ first constitution, came into force after being ratified by all 13 colonial states (1781). March 7 Employee Appreciation Day March 11 Congress establishes the Army Corp of Engineers (1779) March 15 St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Downtown Denver, Starts at Wynkoop Street at 19th Avenue, 9:30 a.m. […]
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