“Margie,” also known as “My Little Margie,” is a 1920 popular song composed in collaboration by vaudeville performer and pianist Con Conrad and ragtime pianist J. Russel Robinson, a member of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. Lyrics were written by Benny Davis, a vaudeville performer and songwriter. Lyrics to Margie My little Margie I’m always thinking of you, Margie I’ll […]
By Paula Svincek On a brisk October morning, a quick trip into Florence Antiques and Collectibles at 132 E. Main St. turned into quite an educational experience. Larry Nelson, the proprietor, shared his passion for a few pieces of his oriental collection. The son of missionaries, Larry spent a great deal of time in Taiwan and Hong Kong where he […]
By Anne Gilbert I often write about items that are out of the average persons’ price range, but can be of interest and have collecting possibilities. Carved rock crystal objects are an example. When they show up at estate sales, auctions and specialty antique shops, prices can range from the low hundreds to over a million dollars. Christies and other […]
By Anne Gilbert Q. I collect old ceramic dog figurines. This unusual dog figure caught my eye at a church rummage sale. It appears to be a bank but there is no opening to get the money out. It is around 4” wide x 4” high and the paint is in good shape. There is “crazing cracking” on the bottom […]
By Sally Gronauer Our son David and his wife Emily just bought a house in Cincinnati, Ohio. The house was built in 1890. Both were not sure what this cement block in front of the house was. It definitely seemed like more than just a cement block. With a little research they discovered it was a carriage stone. They were […]
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