By Anne Gilbert Did you ever think of old hardware as decorative art? Surprisingly there are many serious collectors who proudly display antique and vintage brass and iron doorknobs, locks and other examples. They also buy reproductions. There was a time when these artifacts could be found in salvage lots and flea markets. But, they became trendy by the 1970s. […]
Mona of Loveland, Colorado, writes, “These are tools for making fake grain on wood. I lived in an 1880’s mansion and all the original doors and baseboards (10”) had been “grained” with stains. It was real wood, so I never understood why the grain was added. Style and design?” Mona is correct. One of 19th Century guides for decorating furniture […]
By Kimmity Ramer Back in the 1970’s when Leanne and I started buying antiques we went to the Bonanza Flea Market at 56th and Federal Blvd. The first item Leanne and I purchased was a White sewing machine that Andy had to carry the whole length of the flea market. That machine is what started it all off. Bonanza Flea […]
National Wear Red Day® – Friday, February 7, 2020 On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to news anchors and neighborhoods to online communities; this annual groundswell unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of […]
By Robert Reed From Apollo mission patches to chunks of rocket ships collectors are increasingly discovering the out-of-the-world appeal of space collectibles. Space-related things from vintage postcards to signed photographs are attracting followers. The second edition of Today’s Hottest Collectibles lists space collectibles as one of the more potential fields currently. Included are promotional booklets, media kits, pinback buttons, and […]
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