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‘Tis A Blessing To Count Your Valentine’s On One Hand
As I thumb through books and sift through information resources, I am coming to the resounding conclusion that the history of Valentines is unclear. What is clear however, is that this tradition of “A...
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Victorians Mourning Their Dead Monumental To Mundane
Although paying hommage to the dead goes back as far as recorded time, we are probably most familiar with the widow in mourning, all dressed in black, of the mid 19th century, who was destined to wear...
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Honoring Ireland with coins and a Guinness
Honoring Ireland with coins and a Guinness The “Emerald Isle” is beautiful, but also steeped in its share of trouble. Its coins reflect this history. Here I feature a 1966 10 shilling coin. This coin...
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Near-Flawless 1907 St. Gaudens $20 Sells for $517,500
A near-flawless 1907 Saint Gaudens High Relief double eagle sold for $517,500 in Heritage’s American Numismatic Association National Money Show on March 6-7 in Phoenix. The coin was graded PCGS...
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The Golliwogg Character: Historical Icon or Racist Symbol ?
Created in the 1870s by Florence Upton in England, the Golliwogg was a caricature used in advertisements all over Europe. It seldom appeared in the United States, however. It was made into a doll by...
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Identifying Marks On British Sterling
Here is a cute British sterling vinaigrette circa 1818. It was made by John Shaw under the reign of George IV. How do we know this? The hallmarks on this piece are the keys to identity. The man in...
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Shell Cameo, Jewelry History
Cameos are jewelry carved with a raised image. The word cameo comes from the Hebrew/Arabic word “kameo” meaning amulet or charm. They come in several materials and date back to Ancient Greece and...
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Tokens of Love And Other Incripted Messages on Antique Coinage
When the word “Love Token” pops into our head we usually think of a locket or something special that two individuals share as a represntation of each other’s love but ask a coin collector and you will...
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The Wedgwood Portland Vase History And Meaning
The Wedgwood Portland vase has become a hallmark of the Wedgwood company and its roots trace back to the begining of time. The Portland vase is actually a copy of a Roman 1st. century 20-30 B.C cameo...
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18th. Century Antiques, Prized but not always priceless.
When I found this old box or small trunk at a flea market years ago,I was quite smitten with myself and the $5.00 price I paid for it. I thought for sure that I had a very rare and valuable 18th....
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Antique Chinese Carved Ivory Rich In Detail As Well As Life Lessons
Shown here today, is a fine example of Chinese carved ivory from China’s golden age of exporting, circa 1850.This piece is very detailed showing different patterns on the three individuals’ robes.The...
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Gold Leaf on Fine China and Glassware–A Rare Find
The art of gold leafing dates back to the times of the Pharaohs. Gold leafing is a process in which artisans hammer gold until it has achieved thin layers. The layers are then applied over the item to...
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Isadora Duncan 1927 & Isadora Duncan 1977
Isadora Duncan, considered the mother of modern dance, was Born in San Francisco California on September 14, 1877. Her father was a California senator Thomas Gray. Her mother left Thomas due to public...
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Fall In New England , Shades of Antiques
The annual Fall antique show held at the Cape Porpoise, Maine Legion hall and sponsored by Glynnis & Sherman Thompson was another success and two Worthologist s including myself were set up on...
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Memories of Holiday Cheer, Worth the paper they are printed on
Holiday Greetings The rich image printed on a early 20th. century Christmas Season postcard can evoke a spark of eternal hope within all of us. Postcards became popularized to the American culture in...
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