Last month we introduced this column to share with our readers some of the finds that different antique dealers and collectors have been so excited to discover. Larry Nelson, owner of Florence Antiques in Florence, Colorado recently found a Chinese Sedan Chair. It is circa 1833. It is meant for a Chinese Wedding. Donors are listed in calligraphy on the […]
By Anne Gilbert There was a time when tubular aluminum and chromed furniture was a mainstay in American kitchens. It was a table with a Formica top. And, it appeared in hair salons and inexpensive restaurants in the 1940s, 50s. At the same time it had caught the eye of prominent furniture designers who used it to create the […]
Remembering the American Revolution, 1776-1890, a recent exhibit at the DAR Museum in Washington, D.C. explored how citizens of the new United States maintained a connection to the Revolution by saving and creating objects. How do you create a collective memory? The new nations’ first three generations of citizens shaped our memories of the American Revolution. People saved […]
By Jon DeStefano Finding investment grade antiques is not as rare as some people think. Consider how often we experience the event on current antique television shows like Antique Roadshow or American Pickers programs or even going to great antique and collectible shows like Colorado’s World Wide Antique show where dealers are not just selling antiques but buying them, […]
The National Western Stock Show launches its 111-year-old Colorado tradition in Denver. The historic Stock Show Parade trots through the streets of downtown Denver on Thursday, January 5, at noon. The procession will be led by parade Grand Marshal Thunder. The 2017 National Western Stock Show promises to showcase your favorite western traditions as well as highlight the many “must see” […]
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