By Henry J. Pratt “If each piece of mail were taxed but a pence, then considerable money could be raised for charity.” That’s what a 38-year-old Danish postal clerk, Einar Holbell, thought and dreamed while sorting mail in his country during the 1903 Christmas rush. Denmark’s then-King Christian quickly approved Holbell’s idea. So, in 1904, they printed a […]
By Henry J. Pratt Surely, trillions of words have been written and published about antiques and collectibles, as well as the men and women hobbyists across the country who buy, hold and sell interesting items from America’s yesteryear. One dictionary definition of the word “collector” reads: “A person or thing that collects items…such as stamps.” That really doesn’t […]
By Sandy Dale Finally, the weather is a bit more seasonal with a slight nip in the air. Still no snow here in what we like to call the “Banana Belt,” but with all the lights and decorations the season’s spirit still soars. The downtown merchants and the Chamber of Commerce present their holiday events and the Bell Tower Cultural Arts […]
By Jon DeStefano If you are looking for the best in high-end antiques and collectibles you can find it in Florence, the antique capital of Colorado, at Elsie and Keith Ore’s Heartland Antiques and Gifts. In this elegant shop you will find not only a great selection of the finest antiques, collectibles, and gifts but also a pleasant and […]
We had two correct answers for our December’s What Is It. Vicky Kellen of Castle Pines, Colorado guessed that the item is some sort of mold. Her mother-in-law has a cast iron rabbit mold and this reminds her of it. Suzanne Lee of Centennial, Colorado believes this is an ice cream mold. She is right! Yes, this is a […]
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