Are you familiar with the term cameo jewelry? Even if you’re not, you’re bound to recognize this type of accessory due to its popularity that dates back centuries. From your grandmother’s jewelry box to your favorite antique shop’s window, cameo jewelry has captivated jewelers and buyers alike for many years. Contemporary artists continually push the boundaries of typical cameo conventions […]
Dear Mountain States Collector, We, too, are intriqued by your October 2021 “What I It?” My husband and son and I have put our heads together, done some research, and are hazarding our best guess as to what the item is. For starters, the only decipherable word (of two words) on the object is “All Bright” which is either a […]
Our January’s What Is It’s correct guesses were from: Jacque Rutledge, Northglenn, Colorado and Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, Colorado. They both guessed the item to be a glass inkwell chair with a cat. This inkwell has a cat on the seat cushion which makes up the lid. The body of the chair is the well in this pressed-glass piece. It […]
By Heather Eckels Rockin’ Horse Antiques has a great history along with the town it calls home. Jo Masteller first purchased the Floral store at the building front in 1986. Shortly thereafter, in about 1989, she opened the rest of the ground floor as the Rockin’ Horse Antiques Store. Jo learned about auctions and antiques from her husband Bob and […]
December 6 Washington Monument completed (1884) December 7 Pearl Harbor Day December 15 National Bill of Rights Day (1791) December 16 Boston Tea Party (1773) December 18 First National Day of Thanksgiving (1777) December 22 Continental Congress creates a Continental Navy (1775) December 23 George Washington resigns as commander in chief (1783) December 24 UK signs Treaty of Ghent, ending […]
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