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The Appraiser’s Diary: Update on Murray, The Toothless Poodle

The Appraiser’s Diary: Update on Murray, The Toothless Poodle

By Rachel Hoffman      It’s been over a year since Murray The Toothless Poodle made his debut on the pages of this paper. He wanted to check in with all of his fans from the Mountain States Collector newspaper and update you on his adventures. For those who might not know who Murray is, he is a tiny, now twelve, […]

by · February 8, 2018 · 0 comments · Appraiser's Diary
Salvage Antiques Vintage, Etc. In Florence Has What You Need

Salvage Antiques Vintage, Etc. In Florence Has What You Need

   Salvage Antiques Vintage Etc. opened just over one year ago in Florence, Colorado. Owners, Barna Kasa and Erin Sauer offer something a little different in the town known as the “Antique Capital of Colorado.” They specialize in Architectural Salvage and Vintage/Mid century items. Along with a large selection of salvage and vintage, they also carry a variety of traditional antiques […]

by · February 8, 2018 · 0 comments · Feature Article
Find It In Florence: East End Elegance

Find It In Florence: East End Elegance

By Sandy Dale Just when you think the Blahs of Winter here in Colorado are going to get you down, a beautiful spring-like day comes along, or here in Florence, something special happens…the birth of a fabulous new store. Heartland Classic at 225 E. Main can hardly be called a store. It is an “elegant environment.” The quintessential model of […]

by · February 8, 2018 · 0 comments · Feature Article
Antique Detective: Metal Hardware & Inserts Defined Arts and Crafts Furniture

Antique Detective: Metal Hardware & Inserts Defined Arts and Crafts Furniture

By Anne Gilbert Among the most sought after pieces of Arts and Crafts design are those either made of various metals or furniture with metal insets. For example, Stickley Brothers often used hardware inlays in pewter and ebony with a rose design. Some of the decorative accessories were of bronze and hammered silver. Many combined more than one metal. Copper, […]

by · February 8, 2018 · 0 comments · Antique Detective

Love Spoons

By Lou Walther    Are you a spoon collector? If so, do you have a Welsh love spoon?    The Welsh love spoon dates back to the Vikings, over 1,000 years ago. An ardent suitor might carve twin spoons out of a piece of wood, then connect them with a wooden chain to show his love. Often spoons were given as a […]

by · February 8, 2018 · 0 comments · Feature Article