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July 2006

Need to sell more than what's in your attic?
Need to sell 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!


Feature stories this issue...

SOLD!!! Recent Impressive Sales at Showcase Antique Center!

Sold: $3,000.00! Light Brown Belsnickle
Sold: $2,800.00! Hardstone Cameo w/ Diamond
Sold: $1,795.00! Dedham Rabbit Flower Frog
Sold: $1,705.00! Dedham Rabbit Teapot
Sold: $1,692.00! Steiff White Teddy Bear
Sold: $1,500.00! Steiff Polar Bear
Sold: $1,395.00! Platinum Opal and Diamond Ring
Sold: $1,200.00! Waterman Sampler, Aged 7
Sold: $ 895.00! Dedham Rabbit Paperweight
Sold: $ 895.00! Bradley and Hubbard Lamp w/ Etched Shade
Sold: $ 750.00! Hubley Golfer Doorstop
Sold: $ 725.00! Lenox Silver Overlay Vase
Sold: $ 525.00! Limoges Footed Punch Bowl

From the Attic

Figural Beaded Purse w/ Brass Jeweled Frame. Price: $3,200.00
Painting by Robert McGinnis for the movie Arabesque. Price: $7,500.00
Pair of 1840 Ridgeways Sauce Tureens. Price: $1,200.00
Rare Ice Cream Scoop. Price: $595.00
Courting Candle w/ Spiral Ascender. Price: $295.00
Wallace Nutting Print, "Interior w/ Highboy." Price: $225.00
Dolly Wooden Doll Carriage. Price: $595.00
Doll's Brass Bed. Price: $425.00

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.

Antiques and
Vintage Collectibles Spotlight

Nautical

From the eclectic nautical to the practical nautical, collectors are always on the lookout for maritime items. In addition to historical interest, nautical pieces are much sought after items for home décor. And the nautical motif is not limited to seaside homes and houseboats. A sea-inspired theme appears in many a bathroom, kid's bedroom, and den.

Among the vast array of nautical items collectors are on the hunt for include ships' wheels, ladders, rudders, boat signal lamps, wooden and metal buoys, diving helmets, door- stops, ships' telegraphs, binnacles, compasses, barometers, scrimshaw, sailors' chests, sextants - and the list goes on and on.

Whether you are looking to buy or looking to sell vintage and collectible nautical items, be sure to know your item's value. The market is vast, so ensure the price is right. Always buy through a reputable antique dealer. And if you have a nautical to sell, consign with us!

Here's a Sampling of Nautical Items in Our Showcases and on Our Web Site:

Ebony Octant
Ebony octant by Spencer, Browning and Rust with box. Height=15 Price: $1,095.00


Sailor's Blackjack
Sailor's blackjack: found in a barn in Boothbay, Maine. A necessity for any sailor on shoreleave. Rope wrapped iron cable. 19th century. Length=13 Price: $350.00

Sailor's Cobalt Blue Glass Rolling Pin
Sailor's cobalt blue glass rolling pin decorated with the schooner "Great Australia" and two floral wreaths, one with the saying "Love And Be Happy" and the other with a verse; unmarked; probably English; 19th century. Length=17 Price: $795.00

Tin Boat Signal Kerosene Lamp
Tin boat signal kerosene lamp with bull's-eye glass and burner; marked "Boat Signal." Height=8.5 Price: $295.00

Cast Iron Sailboat Pencil Holder/Paperweight
This vintage cast iron sailboat pencil holder/paperweight is unmarked on the underside. Excellent condition with only a few paint chips. Length=2.75 Width=1.13 Height=2.88 Price: $65.00

Wood and Metal Fish Decoy
Wood and metal Randall fish decoy with tack eyes; painted in a red and white polka dot décor; unmarked. Length=5.75 Price: $140.00

Wood and Metal Tadpole Fishing Decoy
Wood and metal tadpole fishing decoy; painted in tones of green, black, and brown; unmarked. Length=6 Price: $395.00

Wood and Metal Turtle Fishing Decoy
Wood and metal Minnesota darkhouse turtle fishing decoy; painted in tones of brown, gold, and red; marked "Svare." Length=5 Price: $370.00

Brass and Wood Aneroid Barometer
Brass and wood aneroid barometer; marked "Lilley & Reynolds Ltd., London, made in England;" circa 1900. Width=11.5 Price: $585.00

  • Very Rare Whaling Ship Charles W. Morgan Doorstop; signed and dated on Reverse 1932 Price: $2,500.00

  • Rare, Tall Lighthouse Doorstop; w/ original paint Price: $1,800.00

  • Oil Painting, "Shortening the Sails;" by J. Arnold, Listed American Artist Price: $1,500.00

  • French Binoculars w/ Ivory Gauge Price: $540.00

  • Lighthouse Doorstop; circa 1910 Price: $700.00

  • Penguin Doorstop Price: $950.00

  • Good Pair of Naval Architect's Watercolors of an Armored Corvette and a Cruiser; French; one is dated 1874 Price: $595.00

  • Pair of Brass Ship Bookends Price: $39.00

Have a particular want?
Just let us know!

This is just one of the ways we strive to offer the finest service to our buyers and sellers. Our knowledgeable and dedicated staff is skilled in matching sellers' merchandise with buyers' wants. We'll keep your wants in mind, and call or e-mail you when those items you desire come in!

Stuart's Musings

Letter/Paper Clips

Ah, the clip! From letter clips to paper clips, bag clips to hair clips, these simple, yet unique fasteners add ease and order to our lives.

Prior to the advent of the bent-wire paper clip, our ancestors kept letters and papers neatly secured with functional, highly decorative, aesthetically pleasing clips. Often made of wood, brass, or other metals, the clips were carved or fashioned as hands, oyster shells, florals, and figurals.

Whereas the clips of today focus on the utilitarian, rather than the artistry, the intention remains the same - to secure a stack of letters or set of papers without catching, tearing, tangling, folding, spindling, or mutilating!

Fun fact

The first bent-wire paper clip was patented by Samuel B. Fay in 1867. Its primary use was for attaching tickets to fabric.

Reference: www.EarlyOfficeMuseum.com.

Kiddy Kloes Brass Advertising Letter Opener Kiddy Kloes brass advertising letter opener; marked "Cinderella Kiddy Kloes." Length=7.5 Price: $65.00

  • Brass Letter Clip w/ Rose Decor Price: $280.00

  • Hand Letter Clip Silver-tone metal Price: $175.00

  • Brass Letter Clip English; signed and dated 1845. Price: $185.00

  • Brass Wheat Sheaf Letter Clip English; signed and dated 1846. Price: $185.00

  • Early Victorian Letter Clip w/ dated registration for January 2, 1845. Price: $125.00

  • Superb Early Brass Letter Clip Signed and dated October 1843. Price: $185.00

  • Brass Letter Clip Signed and dated October 3, 1843. Price: $165.00

  • Mini Brass Letter Clip Price: $140.00

  • Myles Standish Advertisement Letter Clip Price: $54.00

    Paperweights of Interest

    Black Bakelite Cockatoo Paperweight Black Bakelite cockatoo paperweight on black and red step base; unmarked. Height=3 Price: $225.00

    Cast Iron Sailboat Pencil Holder/Paperweight This vintage cast iron sailboat pencil holder/paperweight is unmarked on the underside. Excellent condition with only a few paint chips. Length=2.75 Width=1.13 Height=2.88 Price: $65.00

    Silver Tone Metal "Die" Paperweight Silver tone metal "die" paperweight, marked "Max. Weiss. 14. 8. 26." Length=3.5 Price: $110.00

    Milk Glass Back Advertising Glass Paperweight This vintage milk glass back paperweight advertises "It is a time-saver. The morning news is a paper for busy people." The newspaper is believed to be from Wilmington, Delaware. Height=1 Diameter=2.9 Price: $75.00

    Hubley Cast Iron Pheasant Paperweight Hubley cast iron miniature pheasant paperweight, no. 191: this colorful ring-necked bird is done in tones of brown, blue, white, black and red, unmarked. Height=2.75 Price: $225.00

    • 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.

    • 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: Northeast Realty
    To provide more options for his clients, Stuart affiliated with Northeast Realty, Union, CT, as both a real estate agent and auctioneer. Now Stuart can conduct negotiated sales for both residential and commercial properties in Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as auction property in 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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