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Vintage glassware comes in more than a dozen shapes and sizes
Cordial glasses are popular because they are made in many colors, often with cut, engraved or painted decorations.
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Is it a table or a piece of art? In any case, it didn’t sell
The unusual piece made of glass and “stone” was offered at an estimated price of $2,500 to $3,500.
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Decorative matched sets once were a home decor mainstay
Boxes for cigarettes, cigars and their accoutrements were especially common. Today, they can sell for upwards of $800.
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Research shows ‘sailor’s valentine’ wasn’t made by a man at sea
An Antiques Magazine reporter proved the valentines were made by women in Barbados to sell in a gift…
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Today, ‘penny toy’ of man powering a rickshaw is worth $5,400
A toy with a driver and a lady in a small cart was made by George Fischer of…
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Cut-glass globe for serving caviar at parties sold for over $2K
It’s part of the elaborate way caviar is properly served. Ice is held in the outer bowl, eggs…
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Paul Evans furniture from the 1960s is back in popular demand
His chairs and tables are selling for higher prices each year as collectors understand his importance.
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This movie clock publicized 1928 ‘Noah’s Ark’ part-talkie film
The Warner Brothers picture starred Dolores Costello and George O’Brien — long forgotten movie stars.
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This round flask with a label under the glass pictures a girl
The robin’s egg blue background and good condition of the 5-inch bottle led to it selling for $468.
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Belsnickel is a not-so-nice German companion of Santa Claus
According to Christmas lore, he gives candy to good children and beats bad children with a whip.
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Peter Hunt painted the folk art on this dollhouse in 1941
The self-taught artist decorated old boxes, furniture, strollers, toys, buckets, trays, fabrics and more.
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Harp held by swans on pedestal base an elaborate watch holder
When the pocket watch is inserted in the hole near the top, it creates a decorative “clock.”
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Poster shows an early version of the Cracker Jack sailor boy
A Cracker Jack Collectors Association formed because the toys — especially the baseball cards — are very popular.
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Marble busts made by Houdon were exhibited in Paris in 1789
The pair were “lost” for 10 years because an appraiser didn’t realize they were by the famous sculptor.
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This 1911 clockwork toy was made after the Mona Lisa was stolen
The 7-inch-tall toy sold for $12,000, no doubt because it told part of the story of the famous…
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Rubber boots: They’ve been keeping feet dry since 1853
At first, Wellington boots were a fashion statement. Then farmers and soldiers began to wear them.
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Furniture buyers are preferring early modern to Victorian
Ornate stuff like this 1870 American Renaissance-era cabinet just looks weird in contemporary homes.
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Your Halloween decorations may become valuable someday
A simple cardboard jack-o’-lantern dressed like a maid from the 1930s recently sold for $90.
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Anglo-Japanese style table not a favorite among cabinetmakers
It features partial shelves built below the 20-inch square tabletop. It sold for $13,000 at auction.
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Little is known about Emile Galle’s seated faience of the 1800s
The Art Nouveau artist must have liked cats. They are almost the only animal figure he made.