antiques

Stickley in the mud

July 12, 2010

Occasionally my heritage pays off—Such as those times when I recognize the lineage of an object, that otherwise “untrained” eyes pass over. It’s not a big deal, it’s just something I’ve acquired through years of exposure. (And, my knowledge is much less than my siblings’ who’ve stayed active in the antiques and collectible realm much [...]

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Monroe Antique Show & Sale

March 24, 2009

Here’s where I will be the first weekend in April. I was not born with the proverbial silver spoon in my mouth, but I sure was raised to appreciate them. My parents began gathering antiques as early as I can remember. By the time mom died, she’d amassed an amazing collection of silver, beautiful pieces [...]

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