By Anne Gilbert Read this and shed a tear with me! Back in the late 1950s my son received one of the hottest toys on the market for Christmas. It was a bright red, tin plate robot named “Machine Man” that ran on a battery. It was one of a set of five different designs produced in Japan. The box […]
By Anne Gilbert Q. I recently inherited this pretty pink glass cookie jar that belonged to my grandmother. The raised design appears to be a bunch of flowers. It is 5” in diameter and in good shape. There are no makers marks. What can you tell me about age, maker and value? L.M. Lancaster, PA A. From your photo you […]
One of my favorite events of the summer is the annual Antique Row Block Party. This year the event is slated for Saturday, August 10th from 10AM-5PM. It is a chance to get out and explore some of Denver’s unique shopping and dining opportunities. For the last ten years, the Summer Block Parties along Antique Row have never disappointed! The […]
CONGRATULATIONS to Primitive Blessings Antiques, a unique antique store you must visit on Hwy 285 in Pine! They are celebrating their one year anniversary. Sometimes the first year is the hardest. So, we, at Mountain States Collector, want to recognize this charming venture. Primitive Blessings’ Owners Ron and Debra VanWyhe have created a different atmosphere in their antique store and […]
Heritage Event Company’s Rocky Mountain Antique Festival will return to Loveland, July 13 & 14 at the First National Bank Building on the grounds of the Ranch Events Complex. Held indoors, this event features a sold out dealer floor filled with quality antiques and authentic vintage brought by 50 dealers from 12 different states. Antique shoppers look forward to this […]
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