E-News ©
May 2005
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From the Attic
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Purple Carnival Glass Grape and Cable Punchbowl with Base and Twelve Cups. Price: $1550.00
Purple Carnival Glass Grape and Cable Punchbowl with Base and Twelve Cups. Price: $1550.00
Green Carnival Glass Grape and Cable Banana Boat. Price: $450.00
Marigold Carnival Glass Punchbowl with Three Cups. Price: $250.00
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.
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In Our Showcases
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17th Century Flemish Lion Candlestick Base. Price: $850.00
17th Century Flemish Bronze Plaque Depicting a Battle Scene. Price: $795.00
Dresden Figural Group of a Man and Woman in Period Dress Trimmed with Lace, Surrounded by Animals. Price: $1800.00
Dresden Hand-painted Dancing Couple in Period Dress Trimmed with Lace Price: $325.00
Dresden "Cinderella Coach" Depicts Four Horses Pulling a Coach w/Drivers and Cinderella in a Lace Trimmed Dress. Price: $750.00
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What is Dresden? Read Stuart's Musings below!
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Antiques and Vintage Collectibles Spotlight...
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Jewelry was the hot item during the May Brimfield Antique Show. Here is a fine selection of pieces featured on our web site. Of course, to see the hundreds of pieces of jewelry we have to offer, please stop by our showroom!
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Jewelry - Antique
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Jewelry - Bakelite
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Carved Butterscotch Bakelite Bangle Bracelet
This deeply carved butterscotch Bakelite bangle bracelet is in very good condition with no gouges, chips, or cracks. However, there are some very minor signs of wear in the form of small surface scratches and nicks on the hard edges, but nothing serious. Width=1.13 Diameter=2.5 Price: $125.00
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Carved Yellow Bakelite Bangle Bracelet
This carved yellow Bakelite bangle bracelet with red accents is in good condition with some wear in the form of small surface scratches, scuffing, and a couple of small gouges; some wear to the red accents. Width=0.75 Diameter=2.5 Price: $80.00
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Carved Green Bakelite Bangle Bracelet
This carved green Bakelite bangle bracelet is in good condition with some wear in the form of small surface scratches, scuffing, and nicks. Width=0.75 Diameter=2.5 Price: $70.00
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Jewelry - Costume
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Mazer Purple/Lavender Faceted Glass Brooch
Mazer purple/lavender faceted glass brooch: unfoiled purple and lavender faceted glass stones set in gold-tone metal; near-excellent condition. Width=1.5 Height=1.5 Price: $55.00
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Deep Blue And Pink Rhinestone Brooch
Unsigned Austrian-style 1950s brooch: deep blue large rhinestones accented with peachy-pink aurora borealis rhinestones and small light blue rhinestones in a layered setting. Width=2.5 Price: $65.00
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Jewelry - General
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Jewelry Boxes
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Stop by and see our large selection of jewelry! |
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Feature Article
Carnival Glass
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Carnival Glass was another big seller during the May Brimfield Antique Show. Manufactured between 1905 and 1930, Carnival Glass' unique appearance is created by glass that is pressed and iridized--a process in which hot pressed glass is exposed to sprays, fumes and vapors from heated metallic oxides. The signature iridescent shine reflects a rainbow of colors, or an opalescence, similar to the colors in a floating soap bubble.
In1908, the Fenton Art Glass Company, of Williamstown, West Virginia was the first company to produce en masse iridized glass, then called Iridill and Rubi-glass. In the same year, the Northwood Glass Company produced a similar line of iridized glass called Golden Iris.
This colorful glass went by many names over a period of years. It wasn't until the 1950s that glass collectors began calling it Carnival Glass, possibly due to the glass having been given away at carnivals.
One notable design from the Northwood Glass Company was the Grape and Cable. First produced in 1910, the pattern was continued for several years and offered in a range of colors and a wide variety of items.
Fenton Art Glass also produced a design showing grapes and cables. However, the Northwood trademark of a circle surrounding a capital N distinguishes Northwood patterns.
Carnival Glass was not produced in the United States between 1931 and the 1950s. During those years, however, the glass was produced in Europe, Australia, and Argentina.
Fun Facts
The word 'Iris' is from the Greek word for rainbow.
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Stuart's Musings
What it Means to be Dresden
During the 19th century, Dresden, Germany was known for its many porcelain factories. A characteristic ornamentation of Dresden porcelain is in the Rococo style and includes lavish florals and foliates, shells, cherubs, and figurals as ornamentation.
Yet, Dresden has become a general term used to describe any ornately decorated porcelain wares produced in Germany.
Add to this, the use of the term Dresden Style. These are porcelain wares that are produced and decorated in the style of the German factories and studios. Many Dresden-style porcelain wares were copied and produced in France and England.
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SOLD!!!
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Impressive sale number 1:
Kremetz Bracelet with Carved Moonstones, Diamonds, and Sapphires, in Platinum and Gold. Circa:1934. Sold: $3200.00
Impressive sale number 2:
14-karat Etruscan Scarab Bracelet. Sold: $1400.00
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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!
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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
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