By Carol J. Perry Back before there was radio and television, America was a nation of singers. There was a piano in virtually every parlor, and the “evening song-fest” was a regular occurrence. With all that singing going on, there was an enormous demand for both pianos and easy-to-read printed song sheets for the pianists. A mid-19th-century book on manufacturing […]
William Frost ‘Bill’ Mobley Inspired a Generation We are sad to report that Bill Mobley passed away on July 16, 2024, at the age of 79. He was the husband and partner of Carol Mobley who is responsible for the Denver Postcard and Paper Shows and the Rocky Mountain Book & Paper Fair among other pursuits. Bill was born to […]
August’s What Is It is a one-of-a-kind corkscrew candlestick. It is 10” high with 3 fluted legs, attached with a fastener to a 4” round base, It holds a 1 diameter candle. We had several correct guesses. Jerome McLaren of Conifer, Colorado tells us these were called Bible candleholders which sat on a table. As the candle burned down you […]
The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall is the Ultimate Shopping Experience! With over 45,000 square feet and more than 600 dealers, there is something for everyone! The Mall is open daily from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. At the Brass Armadillo, they offer an array of items, from trinkets and collectibles to furniture and décor at their vintage markets! Their antique […]
Fresh picked peaches from the fields of Palisade, Colorado are headed to Sugar Mill Antiques & Vintage Depot Picked in the early morning, boxed up and loaded into our trailer all the same day…it doesn’t get any fresher than that! This Friday and Saturday is our Feeling Peachy – Palisade Peach Pop-Up Friday from 4 to 8 pm & Sat […]
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