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AN-TIQUE (an-teek)
An object having
special value because of its age, especially a domestic item, piece of
furniture or decorative arts object esteemed for its artistry, beauty,
mechanical ingenuity, or period of origin. |
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glass, silver, and other decorative arts from the Colonial, Empire,
Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco Periods, plus vintage and modern
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This
edition's
theme:
"in the Good Ole Summertime"
Volume 17 No. 3
This edition features articles about
summertime antiques, amusements, and vacations.
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Wicker's
Enduring Charm
It’s
1895, and as you approach the wide, sweeping porch of a late Victorian
country home you notice several striking, white wicker armchairs. As you
enter the home, you see a wicker and hickory chair sitting in the
parlor.
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Weird, Wild, and Wonderful
The Lost World of the Midway
The old-time carnival midway, with its freak show offering illicit
thrills and games that looked easy but seemed impossible to win isn’t
the same as it once was. Loud music and flashing lights have replaced
the carny's shouted come-on. Government regulators have cracked down on
the shady games. And the freak show has been shut down by politically
correct attitudes.
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Down
by the Seashore
Spending
time at the beach has become a cultural ritual. But it
wasn’t always like that. From ancient times through the 18th
century, the seashore was the location of natural disasters
and shipwrecks. Other hazards, such as bandits, smugglers,
and pirates also arrived on the beaches.
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Special Features
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Step Right Up and Try Your
Luck
Fairs,
both county and regional, as well as amusement parks were
part of the summer fabric of the 1920s. People of all ages
flocked to them to beat the summer heat and have a good
time. And games were an integral part of every fair and
park. And games meant prizes—one of the most common was
“carnival” glass. For a few pennies, players could go home
with a cute little compote or colorful vase.
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Wish You Were Here
“Having
a wonderful time. Wish you were here.” Before Email and Facebook, this
brief message scribbled on the back of a postcard said it all. It told
the folks back home that a traveler was okay and enjoying his or her
vacation. The picture on the front of the card showed the folks where
the person was and the postmark confirmed this.
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Collecting Articles
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Repairing Antique Glass
Everyone
has experienced the heart-stopping moment when glass breaks. Maybe it’s
a favorite glass that gets knocked off the table or an antique vase
that’s been in the family for years. Until recently, there wasn’t
anything to be done to repair these broken items. But thanks to modern
adhesive technology, it’s possible to repair some glass pieces, whether
it’s done by an ordinary person or a professional glass restorer.
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Caring for Collections |
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An Editorial on Antiques
Going, Going, Gone!
Bob discusses the changes
occurring in antique auctions. |
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2024 Summer Edition
featuring
"In
the Good Ole Summertime"
is here
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Inside Circus World
by Bob Brooke
If animal rights activists and others have their way, the circus may soon be a thing of the past.
But there’s hope for preserving
the history of this unique form of
entertainment. What began 56 years ago as a grouping of six old circus
wagons on less than an acre of land, has become an internationally
recognized and respected museum of the American Circus,
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For the
Thrill of It All
by Bob Brooke
Though the birth of the automobile
didn’t coincide with the birth of the road trip, the development of
automobile technology and the post-World-War-II boom of the late
1940s, encouraged Americans to get out and see the countryside. But
road trips are nothing if they don’t have some sort of destination,
and amusement parks provided all the fun a destination could have in
one place.
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Guides to the World
Of all the travel guidebooks, Baedeker Guides are perhaps the best
known and the most collectible. Baedeker published over 6,000 editions
of its guides, making it possible for ordinary people to travel to all
parts of the world.
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How to Recognize and
Refinish Antiques for Pleasure and Profit
Have
you ever bought an antique or collectible that was less than perfect and
needed some TLC? Bob's book offers tips and step-by- step
instructions for simple maintenance and restoration of common antiques.
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BREAKING
NEWS
French bidders battle for rare ‘real
gold’ medal from Paris Exposition 1900
A remarkable solid gold
medallion created for the Paris Exposition Universelle in
1900 turned up at Jacobs & Hunt Auctions in Liss, Hampshire,
England. A local couple had brought it in together with some
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Fabergé Vesta Case
Sells High
 This
Fabergé #jeweled gold-mounted #agate vesta case recently
sold for more than 15 times its estimate at $118,747. Queen
lead singer Freddie Mercury purchased it at #Sotheby’s in
Switzerland and kept it with the marked-up auction catalogue
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