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Bookends were created out of necessity • to keep stacks of books from piling down atop one's head. Yet, like most utilitarian inventions, artistry and aesthetics took hold and bookends evolved into practical works of art.
From whimsical designs to thematic collectibles featuring dogs or nautical items, bookends offer as much insight into a book collector's interests as do the books themselves.
Bradley & Hubbard Ship Bookends
Pair of Bradley & Hubbard cast iron ship bookends with a Japanned brass patina;
marked "B&H."
Height=6.25 Price: $125.00
Brass Warrior And Squaw Bookends
Brass warrior and squaw bookends; one is marked "The Warrior," the other
is marked "The Squaw;" Height=5" Warrior, Height=4.5" Squaw Price: $295.00
Bronze 'Barefoot Girl By Fountain' Bookends
Pair of bronze 'Barefoot Girl By Fountain' bookends; marked "Solid Bronze."
Height=5.25 Price: $195.00
Cape Cod Fisherman Bookends
Pair of Cape Cod fisherman cast iron bookends with a deep bronze patina;
marked Cape Cod Fisherman, Copyright • 1928, with a c in a triangle
encompassed within a circle.
Height=5.5 Price: $225.00
Cast Iron 'End Of The Trail' Indian Bookends
Pair of painted cast iron 'End Of The Trail' Indian bookends; modeled after a
statue by James Earle Fraser (b. 1876); unmarked.
Height=6 Price: $150.00
Cast Iron 'End Of The Trail' Indian Bookends
Pair of cast iron 'End Of The Trail' Indian bookends; modeled after a statue
by James Earle Fraser (b. 1876); unmarked.
Height=4.88 Price: $125.00
Cast Iron 'Indian And Tepees' Bookends
Pair of cast iron 'Indian and Tepees' bookends; unmarked.
Height=4.88 Price: $175.00
Cast Iron 'Indian Potter' Bookends
Pair of painted cast iron 'Indian Potter' bookends; unmarked; Littco; circa 1928.
Height=4.5 Price: $250.00
Ft. William Henry Souvenir Indian Bookends
Pair of gray metal Fort William Henry souvenir Indian bookends; emblem on base
reads "Fort William Henry, Lake George, Ny;" marked "Pat Pend" on reverse.
Height=5.5 Price: $125.00
Metal 'Indian Scout On Horseback' Bookends
Pair of painted gray-metal 'Indian Scout On Horseback' bookends; marked
"l. V. Aronson 1924," copyrighted.
Height=4.5 Price: $250.00
Pair Of Cast Iron Liberty Bell Bookends
Pair of cast iron Liberty Bell bookends in a dark bronze finish: each bell is marked "Proclaim Liberty, Pass And Stow, Philad., MDCCLIII." The back of the bookends
are marked with a "C" intersected with a "T" and the word "Copyright."
Height=5 Price: $145.00
Pair Of Fireplace With Kettle Bookends
These bookends are made from cast iron and remind us of warm cozy days by the hearthside. Unmarked on the reverse. The bookends do exhibit some paint chipping
but overall their condition is very good (about 95% paint).
Length=6.5 Width=2.25 Height=6 Price: $110.00
Patinated Metal Huckleberry Finn Bookends
Pair of patinated metal Huckleberry Finn bookends; done in tones of gold, blue,
red, and white with an embossed paddlewheel boat on the front; unmarked.
Height=7.75 Price: $295.00
Scotty Dog Black Enameled Cast Iron Bookends
Scotty dog black enameled cast iron bookends, unmarked.
Height=5.25 Price: $225.00
Vintage Pair Of Sailing Ship Bookends
This vintage pair of sailing ship bookends are done in the arts and crafts style.
Length=5.63 Width=3.5 Height=5.5 Price: $100.00
Stuart Brody, president of Showcase Antique Center, Inc., is a real estate agent and an auctioneer, licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
More and more people are turning to real estate auctions and short sales* to sell their homes or commercial properties. The benefits are numerous! Click here for more information.
*About short sales: Are you having trouble making your mortgage payments? Are you getting constant calls from the bank about your past due payments? Are you worried about foreclosure? Then I have GOOD NEWS to share with you!!
I can help you structure a short sale of your home. A short sale means that the bank agrees to take less money than is owed on your mortgage. A short sale eliminates the foreclosure process and saves your credit!
For more information on how I can make a short sale work for you, please e-mail me, Stuart Brody, at sbrody@verizon.net.
Majolica
Majolica wares were introduced to the public during London's Crystal Palace Exhibition in 1851. However, this unique pottery made its first European appearance during the 13th century, when the tin-glazed Hispano-Moresque pottery originating from the port of Majorca • hence, it's name, Majolica • arrived in Pisa, Italy.
Renaissance Italian potters from the small town of Deruta made use of the special clay from the Umbrian hills, establishing it as the center for maiolic. Their experimentations with applied tin glazes to the soft earthenware created unique and colorful designs onto shapes such as platters and pitchers.
During the 17th century, maiolica was further development in England. Notable European manufacturers of majolica wares include Herbert Minton, Josiah Wedgwood, Joseph Holdcroft, and George Jones. Two of the most recognized American names are Griffin, Smith and Hill (Etruscan) and Chesapeake Pottery.
CONSIGNMENT
"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
Planning a yard sale? Cleaning out your attic? Did you inherit an estate? Before you lug those items out to your yard and sell them for pennies on the dollar, read ahead and discover how easy it is to consign with Showcase Antique Center.
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
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, telemarketing, web site, blog 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!
Affiliation:
To provide more options for his clients, Stuart affiliated with Keller Williams Realty in Worcester, MA as a real estate agent and auctioneer (see Brody Auction Associates below).
Stuart conducts negotiated sales and short 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.
"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.
Properties For Sale!
Shrewsbury, MA
Own a terrific example of pre-Revolutionary architecture! The historic Daniel Garfield House, circa 1736, built by the great-great uncle of President James Garfield. Located at 398 Walnut Street, a quintessential New England road, with its century old trees and stone walls, many built by the area's original farmers. Previous owners have maintained the integrity of the original post and beam structure throughout renovations and additions, including the complete insulation of the home.
The home has great details: original wooden pegs holding half timber attic roof rafters to the five sided ridge pole, a massive foundation for the four central fireplaces, wide plank floors, hand-hewn ceiling/floor joists, four panel doors with wrought iron thumb latches, original hearths, paneling, trim, and even "Katie bars" on front and rear doors. The eight foot first floor ceilings are evidence of the Garfield wealth.
Replaced furnace and hot water heater; 40-year roof; electrical re-wiring where needed; stainless steel kitchen appliances; new kitchen pantries. Renovated upstairs bath. New plaster in most of the original house, and 1700s wall painting reproduction in three rooms. Windows have been renovated or replaced.
Four major additions have occurred in the past half century. Two created the 29'X17' kitchen, a fourth bedroom, a new 17'X17' master bedroom with its large windows, cathedral ceiling, and 13' of closets hidden behind a paneled wall. Another addition added the 20'X13' three season sunroom with cathedral ceiling and herringbone brick floor.
Finally, an addition created some of the home's most intriguing features - the car drive-through to the rear facing two-car garage. Above the garage and drive-through is the incredible 26'X25' great room with its massive fireplace and gunstock mantle, 26'X10' deck, and 17'X12' mixed-use room. A 30'X28', 1.5 story, multi-purpose outbuilding with a double wide garage door and 220V electricity, deal for home office or business, additional storage, workshop, or barn. Perennial gardens, fruit trees, and large front and rear lawns provide great privacy and enjoyment. List price: $549,000
Showcase Antique Center
located at the entrance to Old Sturbridge Village,
371 Main St, P.O. Box 1122, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Tel: (508) 347-7190 Fax: (508) 347-5420
Showcase Antique Center is conveniently located on Main Street 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.
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