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Collect a Crop of Cranberry Glass

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:20:57 +0000

How wonderful it is to look forward to those bountiful Thanksgiving feasts complete with turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings! A meal like that usually includes a cranberry dish of some sort. Not a real cranberry fan? Well, how about a few pieces of beautiful cranberry glass instead? Whet your appetite for collecting this gorgeous glass while learning about the extraordinary history, craftsmanship and a touch of lovely gold behind all that glimmer.
Read Collect a Crop of Cranberry Glass to find out more.

Collect a Crop of Cranberry Glass originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 20:20:57.

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How Much is a Moderntone Cream Soup Worth These Days?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:35:12 +0000

I've just updated my Depression Glass Price Guide with a couple of new items and some updated values to help you identify and price your fall glass finds. One of them is the beautiful cobalt blue Moderntone cream soup bowl shown here. Did one like it recently sell on eBay for for $5.50, $55 or $550? Visit the updated price guide to find out!

How Much is a Moderntone Cream Soup Worth These Days? originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 19:35:12.

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A Veteran's Day Remembrance: Let Me Call You Sweetheart

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:41:14 +0000

Finding ways to show appreciation on Veteran's Day takes many forms, including taking a look back at the traditions of yesteryear and the significance they had in the lives of service personnel and their families. Thinking along these lines, one of my favorite World War II topics happens to be sweetheart jewelry. When these mementos were given and received more than 60 years ago, they held special meaning. This significance lives on today through collectors of military memorabilia and vintage jewelry lovers alike. Read Let Me Call You Sweetheart to learn more.

A Veteran's Day Remembrance: Let Me Call You Sweetheart originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 10:41:14.

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Updated: Pottery and Porcelain Marks Guide

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:13:40 +0000

I've recently updated my Pottery and Porcelain Marks Gallery to include a few more examples since that's always a popular area for research on the site. Do you recognize the mark shown here? Honestly, I didn't realize this company didn't actually produce the china bearing its mark until I did a little research.

Updated: Pottery and Porcelain Marks Guide originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 09:13:40.

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Newly Updated: Vintage Costume Jewelry Price Guide

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:16:31 +0000

Loving vintage costume jewelry like I do, it's always a pleasure to share information on this topic with my online friends. I've just added some great new pieces to my Vintage Costume Jewelry Price Guide, including the adorable Coro birthstone Duette pictured here. Other names you might recognize like Miriam Haskell, Napier, Schreiner, and Juliana/DeLizza & Elster have new examples with values, too.

Newly Updated: Vintage Costume Jewelry Price Guide originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 19:16:31.

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Remembering Primitive Antique Furniture with a New Price Guide

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:36:15 +0000

My mother was absolutely nuts about primitive antiques when I was growing up back in the '70s. When I put together my new Primitive Furniture Price Guide, I couldn't help but think of all the pie safes and blanket chests that passed through the doors of her antique shop. It still makes me smile to think about her enthusiasm for what many people considered to be plain old junk, and I thank my lucky stars she passed that love of old stuff right down to me.

Remembering Primitive Antique Furniture with a New Price Guide originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 22:36:15.

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What Does a Bracket Foot Look Like?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:00:50 +0000

The bracket foot was used in Hepplewhite and Sheraton furniture styles, but would you know one if you saw it? Take a look at my latest Furniture Glossary entry to get a glimpse of a plain bracket foot.

What Does a Bracket Foot Look Like? originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 22:00:50.

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Decorating with Antiques: Framing a Collection

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:10:01 +0000

One of my collecting friends in Florida had a great idea for Framing a Collection of wall pockets. I thought her project turned out beautifully, and it's an idea that can be used with lots of different types of antiques and collectibles. I think I'm going to try it myself with some vintage handbags I've collected over the years!

Decorating with Antiques: Framing a Collection originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 13:10:01.

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The Latest Addition to My Halloween Postcard Collection

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:01:42 +0000

I'm really glad veggie people depicted on Vintage Halloween Postcards are fictitious, because they often look pretty mischievous. As you can see, the four little guys here are getting pretty serious with that dessert, and I doubt it was intended for them! Click through to see this latest addition to my Halloween postcard collection in more detail.

The Latest Addition to My Halloween Postcard Collection originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at 19:01:42.

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More Amazing Prices for Halloween Collectibles

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:59:59 +0000

After just adding 13 new items to my Halloween Collectibles Price Guide, I'm still amazed at the prices Halloween collectibles garner in the marketplace. I also think they're very cool. I'd love to add some of these pieces in to my own stash of vintage goodies, but for now I'll have to be content with window shopping. Care to join me?

More Amazing Prices for Halloween Collectibles originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at 17:59:59.

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