Publisher’s Corner: July 2019
Decorative Collectibles by Maxine Carter-Lome Throughout modern history, a room or space has been set aside for the Master of the House to call his own – a place where he can go to be alone, indulge in hobbies, work…
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Publisher’s Corner: April 2019
The Allure of Glass 18 Years Later by Maxine Carter-Lome For 18 years the Journal of Antiques & Collectibles has published an annual April Glass Issue. Although we pride ourselves on exploring a wide range of changing topics, we continue…
Antiques Peek: January 2019
Antiques Found Gilty by Jessica Kosinski Overlaying is a process of coating one substance with another substance. The two most common types of metal overlay are silver and gilt (gold). Silver and gilt overlay processes (gilding) have been used for…
Toleware: A Dressed-up Poor Man's Silver
by Maxine Carter-Lome The term tôle, derived from the French tôle peinte, meaning “painted sheet metal,” refers to the decorative process of applying paint and lacquer to tin, initially as a way to prevent common household objects from rusting but…
Governor Brown Signs AB 228 Into Law
Governor Brown signs AB 228 into law, reducing impediments to auction companies doing business in California Measure corrects problems created by provisions in AB 1570 (Chang) Signed Memorabilia [Ch. 258, Stat. 2016] SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Oct. 12, Governor Jerry…
The Well-Dressed Window: Curtains at Winterthur
“I feel very strongly that the curtains, bed hangings, etc. will make all the difference in the house. If you knew the many hours I spent trying to get just the right folds etc. in the different curtains in my…
Antiques Peek: May 2017
Watering Cans Can by Jessica Kosinski Whenever the weather permits, many of us like to be out in the garden planting, weeding, and, of course, watering. Some people reach for the nearest hose to do that, but others prefer the…
Folk Art Frenzy
by David Moore of Waterman Antiques Everyone I talk with has their own interpretation as to what great Folk Art is. Wikipedia states “In contrast to fine art, folk art is primarily utilitarian and decorative rather than purely aesthetic.” Collectors…
Antiques Peek: September 2016
Like Buttah’ Churns by Jessica Kosinski When it comes to tools of the trade in the kitchen, few are more iconic than the butter churn. Today butter churns are mostly decorative. They are still used on some farms, and especially…
Gavels n Paddles: Chinese jadeite cabbage vase, $59,520, Elite Decorative Arts
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Chinese late Qing Dynasty carved multi-color jadeite figural cabbage vase, 6 3/4 inches tall, sold for $59,520 at a Fine Decorative Arts & Estate Jewelry Auction held April…
Gavels ‘N Paddles: Chinese fusee clock, $270,000, Clars Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Chinese triple fusee and gilt bronze bracket clock with automaton sold for $270,000 at a Fine Art, Decoratives, Jewelry & Asian Antiques Auction held Feb. 21-22 by Clars…