Category Archives: Art

Ordinary thrift shop lamp…or work of art?

Posted on September 6, 2016 by sarathurston

Someone recently asked in a Facebook group about a lamp she’d inherited from her grandmother. It was very retro, with a corset-shaped base and white drum shade. She said it was marked “Tye of California.” I’m not much of a … Continue reading →

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A cut above: Collecting scherenschnitte

Posted on June 10, 2013 by sarathurston

My family’s church was rooted in the German culture. On the wall in the entryway was the most fabulous Lord’s Prayer I had ever seen. It fascinated me as a child, and all through the years that I attended. This … Continue reading →

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When it comes to antiques, put the scissors down.

Posted on May 16, 2013 by sarathurston

And keep the polish and glue on the shelf. An antique dealer friend recently told me a sad tale. Her friend, another dealer, purchased two framed original hummingbird prints by John Gould. This 19th Century English ornithologist was a contemporary … Continue reading →

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What’s a fair price for a vintage or antique item?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by sarathurston

Most of us who sell old things struggle to find a price that’s not too cheap or too expensive. That’s because most of us adore antiques and want to share them with others. We love the way they look, feel … Continue reading →

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A flea market find? Not if I can help it.

Posted on February 24, 2013 by sarathurston

Thinking of selling your unwanted stuff at a flea market? Do your homework first – and DON’T GIVE UP until you have all of the answers. When it comes to antiques and collectibles, persistence does pay off. For years, I’ve … Continue reading →

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