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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 the items you desire come in!
This flexible form of a ruler is de rigueur in most households. Made of ribbon of cloth, plastic, fiberglass, or metal, tape measures typically have linear-measure markings, often in both imperial and metric units.
Measuring tapes designed for carpentry are made of a stiff, curved metallic ribbon that can remain rigid and straight when extended, yet retract into a coil for easy storage. These tape measures have a floating tang on the end to aid measuring. The tang will float a distance equal to its thickness, to provide both inside and outside measurements that are accurate.
Alvin J. Fellows of New Haven, CT patented the tape measure on July 14, 1868.
Reference: http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Ruler
Celluloid Sailing Ship Tape Measure
Marked "Made In Germany" on the tape.
Length=2.38 Height=2.13 Price: $85.00
Celluloid Pig In Boot Tape Measure
Marked "Japan" on the tape and on the bottom of the boot.
Height=2.13 Price: $110.00
Celluloid Basket of Fruit Tape Measure
Unmarked.
Width=1.75 Height=1.13 Price: $75.00
Celluloid Flower Basket Tape Measure
Marked "Japan" on side of basket and "Made In Japan" on bottom of basket and on tape.
Length=1.88 Height=1.38 Price: $135.00
Celluloid Flower Tape Measure
Marked "Germany" on the tape.
Length=1.63 Price: $125.00
- Eiffel Tower Tape Measure; circa 1900 Price: $260.00
- Celluloid Tape Measure of Terrier With Hatbox Price: $150.00
- Japanese Made Celluloid Souvenir Tape Measure;
from Lynn, MA Price: $135.00
- Dr. Caldwell Celluloid Tape Measure Price: $145.00
- Celluloid Merrimac-Rome Tape Measure Price: $56.00
- Carved Nut Tape Measure Price: $85.00
- Cat Tape Measure Price: $50.00
- Winking Pig Tape Measure Price: $78.00
- Basket of Fruit Tape Measure Price: $68.00
- Globe Tape Measure Price: $125.00
- Mead Johnson Advertising Tape Measure Price: $50.00
Fun Fact
Most tape measures feature a small black diamond that appears every 19.2 inches. Known as the 'black truss' markings, they correspond to the truss layout used with 8-foot sheets of plywood (or other material), namely 5 trusses per sheet.
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., 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.
Properties For Sale!
Stuart Brody and Weichert Realtors have properties available in Millbury, MA, Uxbridge, MA, Plymouth, MA and Webster, MA.
Click here to view the listings!
Stuart's Musings
Wooden Boxes
Wooden boxes have been around since the days of the pharaohs. Although boxes were more often than not utilitarian, their inherent practicality did not deter box makers from creating timeless works of art.
You'll find boxes masterfully decorated by carving, burning, and accented with paint staining and brass, gold, or stone inlays, to name a sampling of materials used. These simple, unique, and beautiful antiquities are treasures to behold.
Fun Fact
A wood box in the shape of Pharaoh Tutankhamen's cartouche was discovered in the treasury of the young ruler's tomb. Its surface decoration of ebony and ivory, when translated, identifies the boy-king as the ruler of Thebes. The container held jewelry, royal regalia and an ankh-shaped mirror symbolizing life.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photographer Harry Burton's photo can be viewed at http://arthistory.about.com/od/ancient_egypt/ig/ttburton/ttburton_exgal_07.htm
American Tiger Maple Wooden Document Box
Early/mid 19th century, all original (including finish) tiger maple wooden, dovetailed American document box with hinged cover; original lock and key; unmarked; some age shrinkage top and bottom.
Length=10 Width=7.5 Height=5 Price: $900.00
Pennsylvania Dutch Heart-Shaped Pantry Box
Pennsylvania Dutch heart-shaped pantry box painted a dark forest green with black shading, red florals decorate the top highlighted with orange and green; marked "Aus Liebe!"
Width=5.5 Height=1.75 Price: $575.00
- Decorated Chest; circa 1820, Maine
original paint Price: $2,500.00
- Exceptional Domed Decorated Box; circa 1830
original decoration Price: $9,800.00
- Dome Box; circa 1830, Maine
original print Price: $2,200.00
- Storage Box; circa 1840, New England
original red paint decoration Price: $1,750.00
- Shaker Painted Box Price: $1,995.00
- Document Box; circa 1840, Newtown, CT
replaced handle Price: $850.00
- 19th Century Ballot or "Black Ball" Box;
cherry with dovetailed case and molded draw front Price: $250.00
Other Noteworthy Boxes On Our Web Site
Austrian Bronze Hinge-Topped Box
Austrian bronze hinge-topped box with waterbird and pine cone motif; marked "Austria" and the number "16."
Length=4.25 Width=3 Height=2.75 Price: $495.00
Round Ivory Box With Royal Lady
Round ivory box with painting of royal lady adorned with a lynx cape, jewels, and crown; artist signed "Drea;" early 19th century.
Diameter=3 Price: $1,500.00
Snapping Turtle Box
Cast iron snapping turtle box.
Length=5.25 Price: $225.00
Victorian 'Woman On Ivory' Gilt Brass Box
Victorian gilt brass box with painting of woman on ivory; she wears a pale green dress with white lace capped sleeves adorned with a rose and a wide brimmed straw hat with a blue bow; artist signed.
Diameter=3.5 Price: $950.00
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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!
Millbury, MA
Spectacular cape-totally renovated 10 years ago. First floor-cathedral ceiling master bedroom & bath w/ whirlpool tub and shower. Huge applianced kitchen, including cozy window seat & snack bar. Formal dinning room, living room w/ fireplace, family room w/ cathedral ceiling, balcony, French doors open to three-season room all on first floor. Second floor offers full bath; bedroom opens to loft overlook, additional space. Carpeted game room w/ fireplace; bedroom & bath. More land available. Commuter's dream.
List price: $497,000.
Uxbridge, MA
An exquisite setting and captivating design, combined with character and quality, creates this one of a kind executive estate. Sun-filled and spacious, this contemporary home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2-car garage, and over 3000 sq. ft living space. Ideal for entertaining, the state-of-the-art, precision-designed gourmet kitchen combines elegant materials w/ spectacular views of the professionally landscaped yard. Built in 1988. This custom residence is ideally situated; convenient to town amenities. List price; $549,900.
Plymouth, MA
"Ocean waterfront" location! Two bedroom cottage; 5 lots; private beach. Silky sand, views of Gurnet Lighthouse, Plymouth Bay, Duxbury Bay. Water views everywhere, solar-propane gas. This is everyone's dream! Call today! List price; $850,000
Webster, MA
Webster Lake Waterfront! Direct access to 395. Living rm and kitchen all with beautiful full lake views.Kitchen has granite counters and hickory cabinets. All hardwoods are hickory in Master bedroom and Living room. Master bedroom overlooking Webster Lake, with master bath and double walk in closet. Webster Lake is a full recreational lake with access to two restaurants lakeside. Rare opportunity to own your piece of Webster lake waterfront. List price $999,000
Showcase Antique Center
located at the entrance to Old Sturbridge Village,
Route 20, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Tel: (508) 347-7190 Fax: (508) 347-5420
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.
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