Category Archives: Why Are Antiques Important?

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 →

Posted in Antiques, Art, Collectibles, Etsy, Lighting, Pottery, Vintage and Antique Furniture, Why Are Antiques Important? | Tagged Antiques Roadshow, ceramic lamp, Etsy, mid century lamps, Raoul Dufy, thrift decor, Tye, Tye of California, valuable lamp, Vintage lamps | Leave a comment

Is it a stretch vase or a swung vase?

Posted on July 20, 2016 by sarathurston

Stretch and swing glass vases are different types of vases. It pays to learn the difference! Continue reading →

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From Grief to Glamour: The Enduring Beauty of Camphor Glass

Posted on December 26, 2015 by sarathurston

I’ve had this necklace and bracelet forever. I can only assume it originally belonged to my grandmother and was passed down to my mother. I had no idea what it was, but I loved to wear it on special … Continue reading →

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Go vintage for a truly fun, old-fashioned holiday!

Posted on December 10, 2015 by sarathurston

It’s getting to be that time of year again. The endless search for that special gift for that special person. You know, the one who already has everything. Another sweater? A fondue set? A candle – again? Can you take … Continue reading →

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Pressed and Cut Glass Were Never Meant to be Shabby Chic.

Posted on December 1, 2013 by sarathurston

The year was 1907. Oklahoma was about to become a state. World War I hadn’t even begun. Women weren’t allowed to vote. The Titanic was nothing more than a design. “School Days (When We Were a Couple of Kids)” was … Continue reading →

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Let me call you “sweetheart” – Patriotic jewelry of the Wars.

Posted on July 29, 2013 by sarathurston

While rooting through my jewelry box, I came across several pieces that just wouldn’t fit into any particular category. All I knew about them was that my father had given them to my mother sometime during or after World War … Continue reading →

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The Museum of American Glass: A celebration of America’s first industry.

Posted on July 15, 2013 by sarathurston

I really meant to sell ALL of the EAPG and American Brilliant pieces from our Janvier Road bungalow. I really did. I mean, who needs old-fashioned, elaborately patterned glassware from 100 or more years ago? Someone who holds them in … Continue reading →

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The antiques that will never be sold.

Posted on July 2, 2013 by sarathurston

The other day I decided to take the plunge and put some of my EAPG and American Brilliant glassware for sale in my Etsy shop. Then I unpacked these bowls. Suddenly, I could taste Aunt Jen’s famous macaroni salad. Emma’s … Continue reading →

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The Vintage Art of Tea

Posted on June 24, 2013 by sarathurston

If man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty. ~Japanese Proverb Tea is the world’s most popular beverage, just behind water. And in the United States, it ranks number five – but in recent … Continue reading →

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The thrill of the hunt: Final in a Three-Part Series, “Why Buy Antiques?”

Posted on May 31, 2013 by sarathurston

You could go to Macy’s or Target and get a complete set of very nice wine glasses in less than an hour. You could get a nice picture for the wall over your sofa from a local framing gallery or … Continue reading →

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