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 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 […]
We had three correct answers for our March What Is It. This device with its different blades was used for bloodletting. Loene McIntyre of Fort Collins, Colorado; Judy Hess of Greeley, Colorado; and Jerome McLaren of Conifer, Colorado all correctly identified the objects. As Jerome pointed out, “This looks like an oriental 3 blade bleeder and its holder plus the […]
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 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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