by Carol Mobley Have you ever been browsing in an antique shop and happened upon an interesting postcard that you felt inclined to learn more about? Or perhaps you came across an interesting photo in a collection you purchased or inherited. Well this happened to me when I found this particular card in a collection of vintage postcards and paper […]
We had many correct guesses to our What Is It for April. The official description is that it is a bronze hemming bird. It is probably 19th Century English. It clamps to a table. The beak opens to grip cloth—and free a hand—when the tail is pinched; delicate fabrics are pinned to the cushion at the top. Denny Dahl of […]
By Roy Nuhn Legend has it that many an Irishman, upon departing his native village to go to America, would pause for a second and tuck a bit of turf into his slender luggage. Thus, though in time he became an American citizen, a piece of his beloved Emerald Isle would always be near his heart. This love for both […]
For 24 years, antique enthusiasts have been flocking to 5501 South Broadway to peruse the “Miles of Aisles” at the Colorado Antique Gallery. This March, they are celebrating their 24th Anniversary with a month long super sale. Many of their 285 vendors are offering up to 50% off. The Annual Anniversary […]
It is so interesting to know that so many readers know what these items are. Yes, they are ocarinas. These pictured include a bass (top), a tenor (right), a red alto and a soprano. The rare bass, probably Russian-made, is valuable. Ceramic ocarinas have been around more than 12,000 years. Ancient examples have been cited —small whistles shaped […]
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