By Peggy DeStefano Rocky Mountain Antiques is a great place to visit! It is right at the gateway to Estes Park on W. Eisenhower Blvd. in Loveland, Colorado. Anyone headed to the Park or returning from the Park would find it a perfect addition to his or her travels. Owned by the Bean family, Debbie Bean […]
It began, innocently enough, with a small glass case. Which, naturally, led to a larger glass case and then an 8 by 6 space. Then several spaces in several antique malls. Three years ago Mike and Brenda DeFelice decided to open their own store. Over the years they had traveled many places to buy their vintage pieces: Kansas […]
October 2 51st Anniversary of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) being formed (1970) October 11 Mother Cabrini Day – Colorado Thanksgiving Day – Canada October 13 Congress establishes U.S. Navy (1775) October 15 National Boss Day U.S.A. October 19 Victory of Yorktown (1781) October 24 United Nations Day October 28 Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty (1886) October […]
Charles I.D. Looff was one of the great carousel makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A skilled woodcarver, he arrived in New York City from Denmark in 1870 at the age of 18 and by 1876 had manufactured the first carousel for New York’s Coney Island. During his lifetime, he produced carousels for parks across […]
Whether you are thinking of starting a collection of antique perfume bottles, are a newcomer to the hobby or have been collecting for many years, each time you find a special treasure to add to your collection you may find yourself wondering about its past. For many collectors, there is a sense of mystery surrounding perfume bottles from […]
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