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The Legend of the Jelly Cupboard

The Legend of the Jelly Cupboard

By Robert Reed    History records that a variety of cupboards were used in the kitchens of 19th century America. The story handed down for generations is that one of the smaller ones was the legendary jelly cupboard.    To this day not all of the would-be experts agree. Some contend the term jelly cupboard was only used in the Midwest, and […]

by · March 12, 2019 · 0 comments · Feature Article
Old Travel Luggage Finds New Decorative Use

Old Travel Luggage Finds New Decorative Use

By Anne Gilbert    The chests and luggage that once traveled to faraway places or maybe just a nearby motel, have been a decorative item since the late 20th century. Ralph Lauren popularized using a single piece as a coffee table or stacking leather suitcases on top of each other as end tables.    Well, after all, there is a sense of […]

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Mid-Century Modern Textiles Rare But Still Around

Mid-Century Modern Textiles Rare But Still Around

By Anne Gilbert    If you are searching for authentic wallpaper and fabrics made in the 1940s/50s they are scarce but can be costly. However the good news is that even small pieces have been reborn as pillow cases or framed as art. Originally they may have been drapes or furniture fabrics. Or, magnificent murals or wallpaper.    After World War 11 […]

by · March 12, 2019 · 0 comments · Antique Detective, Feature Article
Bucket Brigade Collectibles

Bucket Brigade Collectibles

By Anne Gilbert    America’s firemen have a long and exciting history that dates before the American Revolution when they were volunteers. It wasn’t until after the steam engine came into use in 1852 that fire fighters became paid professionals. Fortunately for historians and collectors many of their early artifacts have survived. Surprisingly, when they make a rare auction appearance prices […]

by · February 11, 2019 · 0 comments · Feature Article
Homestead Antique Mall Continues to Flourish

Homestead Antique Mall Continues to Flourish

By Kim Ramer    Wow! Homestead Antique Mall has been open for 6 years! When we opened we had no idea that we would be voted best antique mall in Arvada year after year. We feel so blessed.    If you ask the owners Andy and Leanne they will tell you that they attribute their success to all the great customers, dealers […]

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