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March 2007
Free Appraisal Day
Do you have an antique or collectible and you don't know its value? Then plan to attend Stuart Brody's
Free Antique Appraisal Day
Monday, March 19 from 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
You may bring two (2) items into Showcase Antique Center and receive a verbal appraisal. For more information call Stuart at 508-347-7190.
Charlton Historical Society
Free Antique Appraisal Day
This month, Stuart will be holding a second Free Appraisal Day on behalf of the Charlton Historical Society.
Saturday, March 24 from 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
You may bring two (2) items into Showcase Antique Center and receive a verbal appraisal. For more information call Stuart at 508-347-7190.
Feature stories this issue...
SOLD!!! Recent Impressive Sales at Showcase Antique Center!
 Sold: $5,295.00! 14K Emerald and Diamond Ring
Sold: $4,500.00! 14K Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Sold: $3,500.00! Tall Red Skater's Lantern
Sold: $3,150.00! Pair of Hooded Wall Sconces
Sold: $2,200.00! 15K Micro Mosaic Bird Pin
Sold: $1,450.00! Sarah M.A. Barrett Sampler
Sold: $1,450.00! Elizabeth Hartley Sampler
Sold: $1,400.00! Pair of Needlework Pictures
Sold: $1,300.00! Dedham Pottery Upside Down Dolphin Plate
Sold: $ 895.00! Pair of New Bedford Bookends
Sold: $ 800.00! Dedham Elephant Bouillon
Sold: $ 695.00! Sailor's Rolling Pin
Sold: $ 585.00! Peter Ompir Heart Cake Mold
Sold: $ 500.00! Coro Sterling Silver Frog Pin
From the Attic
 Katherine R. Teel Sampler 1830; Knowlton Township, NJ; with provenance Price: $2,900.00
Margaret Merrill Family Record 1836; N. Yarmouth, ME; with provenance Price: $1850.00
Harriet Sill Sampler 1828; Middletown, CT Price: $2,500.00
Sarah M.A. Barrett Sampler Price: $1,450.00
Elizabeth Hartley Sampler Price: $1,450.00
Heisey "Raleigh" Punch Bowl with 11 cups and under plate Price: $795.00
Peter Ompir Heart Cake Mold Price: $585.00
Heubach Piano baby, signed Price: $495.00
Figural Sterling Sugar Tongs; Germany Price: $550.00
Pair of Russian Silver Candlesticks Price: $495.00
Peter Ompir Rooster Tray, signed Price: $395.00
What's in your attic?
Read article Yard Sales, Schmard Sales.
CONSIGNMENT = $ALE$ below and learn how easy it is to consign with Showcase Antique Center.
NEWS FLASH!!! JUST SOLD!!!!
Sold!!! Harriet Sill Sampler 1828; Middletown, CT $2,500.00
Sold!!! Sarah M.A. Barrett Sampler $1,450.00
Sold!!! Elizabeth Hartley Sampler $1,450.00
Sold!!! Peter Ompir Heart Cake Mold $585.00
Sold!!! Pair of Russian Silver Candlesticks $495.00
Need To Sell More Than What's In Your Attic?
How About Selling Your Whole House!
Stuart Brody Can Help!
Stuart Brody, president of Showcase Antique Center, Inc., has added real estate agent and auctioneer to his extensive and impressive list of credentials.
More and more people are turning to real estate auctions to sell their homes or commercial properties. And the benefits are numerous! Click here to learn more!
Antiques and
Vintage Collectibles Spotlight
Tobacco
Ah, tobacco.... Nary a product has been so enjoyed and so despised. So, health concerns aside, let's look at the history of tobacco through the eyes of a collector. The variety of cigar and cigarette-related antique items offers collectors a view into the ingenuity of our ancestors. From biting off a cigar butt with one's teeth, to the vest pocket cigar cutters of the mid-1800s to rotating blade cutters of the early twentieth century; from sterling silver cigarette cases and holders to humidors and classic cardboard cigar boxes; from match safes to advertising lighters, man's penchant for the smoking process has led to many an invention.
Let's take a look....
Here's a Sampling of Tobacco-Related Items in Our Showcases and on Our Web Site:
 Brass Russian Cigar Humidor
Brass Russian cigar humidor with tin insert; hinged top depicts a two-headed bird;
front depicts two lions on either side of a shield; cast brass lion's mask handles adorn
the side and four winged feet adorn the bottom; unmarked; circa 1860.
Length=10.25 Height=6 Price: $1,200.00
 "Satisfied Customer" Roly-Poly Tobacco Tin
Mayo's cut plug "Satisfied Customer" roly-poly tobacco tin; marked.
Height=6.75 Price: $550.00
 B&H Double Urn Match Holder With Striker
Bradley & Hubbard cast iron double urn match holder with striker;
marked "Bradley & Hubbard, West Meriden, Conn., Pat'd. Jan. 28, 1868"
and the number "1800."
Height=4 Price: $250.00
 Devil's Head Match Holder With Striker
Cast iron devil's head match holder with striker; unmarked.
Height=6 Price: $295.00
 Match Holder With Painted Panels And Striker
Cast iron match holder with two painted panels and striker; one panel
depicts a bird with an envelope in his mouth against a floral background;
the second panel depicts the bust of a bearded gentleman; unmarked.
Height=6.75 Price: $110.00
 Brass Ship's Telegraph Cigar Cutter
Brass ship's telegraph cigar cutter; telegraph is marked "Ahead/astern
- full, half, slow, stand by, stop" as well as "Chadburn's, Liverpool."
Height=5 Price: $550.00
 Sterling Cigar Cutter (Plunger Type)
Sterling cigar cutter with plunger type mechanism; hallmarked, London, 1910.
Length=2.25 Price: $119.00
 Sterling Cigar Cutter With Horse's Heads
Sterling cigar cutter with three raised horse's heads, marked "Sterling."
Length=1.5 Price: $225.00
- Lighter in Book Form Price: $295.00
- Striker and Match Holder in the Shape
of a Horseshoe; English Price: $225.00
- Brass and Wood Cigar Cutter; English Price: $135.00
- Sterling Overlay Cigarette Holder Price: $85.00
- Pipe with Attachments and 2 Extra Bowls Price: $495.00
- Sterling Silver Match Safe With Striker Price: $135.00
- 800 Silver Table Cigar Cutter Price: $225.00
- Brass Tobacco Box; dated 1741; Dutch Price: $475.00
- Brass Match Case in the Shape of a Rooster Price: $395.00
- Cast Brass Tobacco Box; early 1800s; English Price: $395.00
Advertising Lighters
- Camel Cigarette Lighter Price: $40.00
- Dow Ale Cigarette Lighter With Box Price: $85.00
- Oasis Cigarette Lighter With Box Price: $85.00
- Miller High Life Beer Lighter Price: $50.00
A Showcase Antique Center Gift Certificate
is the Perfect Holiday Gift
for the Discerning Collector!
Stuart's Musings
Profile on Cameos
Cameos possess a unique elegance. Whether a classic profile or scenic representation, the artistry of cameo carvings has enchanted people since ancient Greek and Roman times. Fine cameos are created from hard stone such as chalcedony, sardonyx, carnelian, jasper, and colored agates. Conch shell, coral, abalone, and lava are mediums also used.
A cameo is usually made of two types of precious or semi-precious stones. One material is carved into a figure, the most common being a profile portrait of a person's head. The artful carving is then set upon the other type of stone, providing a background that offsets the portrait.
Cameos were worn primarily by royalty and members of the high clergy during the Renaissance. This style of jewelry was extremely popular during the reign of Queen Victoria. Her penchant for wearing cameos inspired Italian artists to create carvings in her likeness. Cameos carved from the lava of Mt. Vesuvius were distinctly Italian in origin.
Most cameos found in antique shops today are from the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, and are often carved in conch shell. Hard stone and lava cameos in pristine condition are highly valued by collectors.
- Carved Hard-Stone Chalcedony Cameo Pin;
with bust of Roman man Price: $2,950.00
- 14K Victorian Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant
with bust of woman Price: $550.00
- 14K Carnelian Cameo Ring; circa 1880
with bust of woman Price: $895.00
- 14K Shell Cameo Pin
with diamond and bust of woman Price: $345.00
- 14K Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant
with bust of woman Price: $425.00
- 14K Victorian Onyx and Cameo Earrings
with bust of woman Price: $795.00
- 14K Onyx Cameo on Onyx
with bust of woman Price: $1,195.00
- 14K Scenic Shell Cameo Pin; circa 1920
with chariot Price: $600.00
- 14K Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant; circa 1920
with diamond and bust of woman Price: $800.00
- 14K Lava Cameo Ring; circa 1910
with bust of woman Price: $395.00
- 10K Angelskin Coral Cameo Necklace;
with 18-inch, 14K chain Price: $695.00
Birthday ● Wedding ● Anniversary ● Holiday
A Showcase Antique Center Gift Certificate
is the Perfect Gift
for the Discerning Collector!
Yard Sales, Schmard Sales.
CONSIGNMENT = $ALE$
"If you have something old, bring it in - it could be a valuable antique or collectible. Having an expert look at it is the best way to find out."
-Stuart Brody, owner and appraiser, Showcase Antique Center
Do you have a valuable or family heirloom you'd like to sell? Our consignment arrangement is the prime outlet for getting the best possible price for your antiques and collectibles.
Not sure what your item is worth? Our highly qualified appraisers will determine the value of your merchandise for you. This service is free of charge to our consignors.
Looking for Consignors with Quality Antiques
- We are committed to carrying quality antiques and vintage collectibles
- We don't allow any reproductions
- We adhere to specific time periods for vintage collectibles
- We will appraise your items, ensuring the highest value possible
Our Marketing Strategy
- A customized marketing program just for you to showcase your merchandise in its best light.
- Telemarketing
- We telephone customers with an interest in your type of merchandise
- Over 20,000 customers in our database
Additional Services
- If your merchandise sells through our ads or eBay, we handle the shipping and charge the customer.
- We remit all the sales tax so you don't have to worry about it.
Want to learn more about consigning with Showcase Antique Center? Contact Stuart Brody at sales@showcaseantiques.com. That extra money in your pocket is a click away!
Showcase Antique Center
located at the entrance to Old Sturbridge Village,
Route 20, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Tel: (508) 347-7190 Fax: (508) 347-5420
sales@showcaseantiques.com
Showcase Antique Center is conveniently located on Route 20 in
Sturbridge, MA, just one mile from I-90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) and
I-84. We're minutes away from the world-renown outdoor Brimfield Antique
Shows held annually each May, July and September.
Stuart Brody, president of Showcase Antique Center, Inc., has added real estate agent and auctioneer to his extensive and impressive list of credentials.
"Most people think real estate auctioneering has to do with distressed properties," said Stuart. "That is only one portion of the market. More and more people are turning to real estate auctions to sell their homes or commercial properties. Auction is ideal for inherited property, or when time is of the essence, such as in divorce settlements. Contents may be included in the auction as well."
And the benefits are numerous!
- Auction reduces the time the property is on the market.
- Auction eliminates numerous, unscheduled showings.
- Auction creates competition among buyers - auction prices can exceed the price of a negotiated sale.
- Auction takes the seller out of the negotiation process.
- Seller sets the terms and conditions of the sale.
- Seller knows exactly when the property will sell.
- The buyer pays the commission when a 7% to 10% buyer's premium is used. The high bid plus the buyer's premium becomes the total selling price.
- The seller pays no commission when a property is sold...only marketing costs are charged.
Affiliation: Weichert Realtors
To provide more options for his clients, Stuart affiliated with Weichert Realtors in Auburn, MA as a real estate agent. Now Stuart can conduct negotiated sales for both residential and commercial properties in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Get the professional attention and advice YOU deserve for YOUR specific real estate needs. Call Stuart Brody at 617-899-8959.
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