Guess What? September 2002
Guess What Article for September 2002 The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles By Bob Cahn, “The Primitive Man” When is an ice cream scoop not an ice cream scoop? When it works on the end of a 10 ft. extension…
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Hearth to Hearth: Mechanical Roasting on the Hearth
Hearth to Hearth: Mechanical Roasting on the Hearth – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – September 2002 (reprinted in March 2004) By Alice Ross Good roasts have always been the centerpieces of good meals. However, they have not always been easily available…
Antique Clocks: Time to Buy? …Tips & Trends for Dealers & Collectors
Antique Clocks: time to Buy? Tips and Trends for Dealers and Collectors – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – September 2002 By Jeff Savage A sea of pretty faces, many accompanied by striking figures, greeted me as I entered…
The Real Bottom Line – Armory Antiques
The Real Bottom Line, The Business of Doing Business in Antiques, The Journal of Arts and Collectibles – September 2002 I bought this antique helmet at auction for $900 plus $90 buyer’s premium. However, $990 is not the total amount…
Guess What? August 2002
Guess What Article for August 2002 The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles By Bob Cahn, “The Primitive Man” What’s half round, made of brass – with iron support struts and boasts a robust wood handle? If your radar is working,…
Hearth to Hearth: Native American Cooking Tools
Hearth to Hearth: Native American Cooking Tools – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – August 2002 Summer is the season for powwows. Like stepping stones across America, a series of colorful festivals offers, as part of the entertainment, tastes of traditional fry…
Top Ten Points to Value in American Indian Art
Top Ten Points to Value in American Indian Art by Gregory Schaaf, Ph.D. People often ask, “What should I consider when buying American Indian art?” My first advice is: “Buy what brings you joy.” Indian art appraisers also consider the…
Collecting Indian Art: Baskets, Beadwork, Carvings, Jewelry, Paintings, Pottery, Sculptures, and Textiles
Collecting Indian Art: Baskets, Beadwork, Carvings, Jewelry, Paintings, Pottery, Sculptures, and Textiles – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – August 2002 This is the first in a series of feature articles on collecting American Indian arts and crafts by…
System for Dating Country and Primitive Furniture, Part Two
System for Dating Country & Primitive Furniture, Part2 The Business of Doing Business in Antiques – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – August 2002 Technological System for Dating Country and Primitive Furniture Part 2 Continued from part 1 Jay…
Guess What? July 2002
Guess What Article for July 2002 The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles By Bob Cahn, “The Primitive Man” A gadget with a twist; that’s what this month’s “Guess What” has in common with cocktail specifications at your local watering hole.…
Hearth to Hearth: Poems in Food Advertising
Hearth to Hearth: Poems in Food Advertising – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – July 2002 The art of persuasion- advertising – was almost one of those phenomena that emerged full blown in the 1870s. Within a very short time enterprising manufacturers…
A Hard-Earned Passion for Victorian Oil Lamps
A Hard-Earned Passion for Victorian Oil Lamps – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – July 2002 By Rod L’Italien Although I grew up in New England, it was not until April of 1963 that I saw my first oil…