This beautiful 2-piece, hand wrought aluminum object is a “crumb catcher.” It is marked “Continental” Chrysanthemum pattern. Aluminum items of every sort from tableware to jewelry were made by dozens of companies from the early 20th century into the 1940s. A decade ago aluminum became a popular collectible and prices were high for quality pieces. They were used in refined […]
By Robert Reed Collectors today can take that dreamed of trip, or they can seek out a treasured travel poster of the past. Either way they are sure to have something to long remember. From air travel to railways, and from bicycles to ocean liners, travel posters have lured people to find some means to roam distant locations. Generally, for […]
In a metro area rich with history, character, and the thrill of the unexpected find, Timeless Relics & WhatKnots has become a vibrant thread in Denver’s antique tapestry. But its story begins far more modestly — with a single booth, a passion for the past, and a dream that refused to stay small. Timeless Relics & WhatKnots first opened its […]
By Roy Nuhn Gulliver’s Travels has been a part of our literary and cultural history for close to 300 years. First published in 1726, the novel quickly became a favorite with children. It has remained so for countless generations, being considered almost a fairy tale during the last 150 years. Collectors have long sought books and memorabilia inspired by the […]
By Anne Gilbert Little did I know when I wrote my book “60’s, 70s Design and Memorabilia, in 1994, that the objects would still be collected these days and at high prices. One of my disbelief-favorites is a molded plastic dog house with a step stool. Though it was designed in 2001 the look was a tad of 50s and […]
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