Do you have an antique or collectible and you don't know its value? Then plan to attend Stuart Brody's
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!
During the years between the two World Wars, Germany was a major producer of Halloween items. Early German Jack-O-Lanterns, which were handcrafted and hand-painted, are highly collectible items. In addition to Jack-O-Lanterns, Germans were also known for their composition candy containers and embossed paper die cuts.
Other major producers of Halloween items from this period are the Beistle Co. and Dennison Manufacturing Co., both American companies. The Beistle Company is still in business today and is one of the largest manufacturers of Halloween goods in the US.
Halloween 'Pumpkin Man' Noisemaker
Halloween composition 'Pumpkin Man' wooden ratchet noisemaker; unmarked.
Height=10 Price: $1,125.00
Halloween Devil Squeaker
Halloween devil squeaker on a natural tone wooden stick; marked "Made in Germany."
Length=9 Price: $160.00
Halloween Witch In Rocket Candy Container
Plastic Halloween witch in rocket candy container; orange with black wheels; large size; unmarked.
Length=8 Price: $895.00
Halloween Witch On Motorcycle Candy Container
Plastic Halloween witch on motorcycle candy container; orange motorcycle with green wheels, orange pumpkin, black broom, and black robed witch; unmarked.
Length=7 Price: $695.00
Halloween Witch Squeaker
Halloween witch squeaker on a natural tone wooden stick; Germany; unmarked.
Length=8.25 Price: $140.00
Vintage Illuminated Jack-O'-Lantern No. 84
Vintage tin and plastic battery operated jack-o'-lantern No. 84 with original box; marked "Made in Japan."
Height=5.75 Price: $250.00
"The Salem Witch" Pottery Tile
"The Salem Witch" pottery tile depicting a witch and her cat on a broom; done in black tones on white tile; unmarked.
Length=6 Width=6 Price: $335.00
Carved Black Forest Devil's Head Inkwell
Carved black forest devil's head inkwell with original insert; devil has red face with black beard, yellow glass eyes, felt collar; unmarked; circa 1890.
Height=3.75 Price: $850.00
Devil's Head Match Holder With Striker
Cast iron devil's head match holder with striker; unmarked.
Height=6 Price: $295.00
Halloween Double-Face Jack-O'-Lantern
This Halloween paper pulp American jack-o'-lantern has a face on both sides, original inserts, unmarked, dates to the 1940s.
Height=7 Price: $450.00
Halloween Red Devil Lantern
Halloween red devil-face lantern, original insert, plaster composition, unmarked, German, circa 1920.
Height=3.5 Price: $695.00
Salem Witch Figural Scissors
Salem witch figural scissors depicting a witch on a broom; silver tone metal; marked "Salem 1692, registered Germany."
Length=4 Price: $795.00
- Pumpkin Man Nodder Candy Container;
marked "Germany." Price: $850.00
- Rare Black Cat w/ original insert, American; circa 1930s Price: $650.00
- Gurley Halloween Ghost Wax Candle Price: $45.00
- Rare German Watermelon Jack-O'-Lantern; circa 1920s; Price: $725.00
- German Witch Candy Container w/ Black Cat; circa 1920s Price: $675.00
- German Jack-O'-Lantern; circa 1920s Price: $325.00
- Halloween Black Cat On Pumpkin Candy Container
w/ bow and red lips and nose, marked Germany Price: $675.00
- Pumpkin Man Candy Container "Made in Germany" Price: $375.00
- Plastic Halloween Pumpkin Man Candy Container Price: $95.00
Fun Fact
In parts of northern England, there is a traditional festival called Mischief Night, which falls on the November 4.
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.
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 to learn more!
*About short sales: Are you having trouble making your mortgage payments? Are you trying to sell your house yourself? 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.
Stuart's Musings
In the past month, we've received hundreds of items from a consignor who lives in the western part of the country. How did he find us?
Well, our relationship began with the gentleman's mother. Over the years, she had bought several items from us. She was an extraordinary collector. . . chocolate molds, butter stamps, cookie boards, pewter, jewelry, baskets, and much, much more. As is our practice, when an item comes into our store, we often call our customers who may be interested in that particular antique or collectible.
Several weeks ago, an item came in and so we placed a call to Mrs. P. Now, we knew from our last few conversations that she had not been well, but we were not prepared to hear to the sad news that Mrs. P had passed on. We spoke with her son, expressed our deepest condolences, and shared a few fond memories of his mother.
Before hanging up, the son expressed concern as to what he would do with his mother's vast collection. He talked about holding an auction and asked what we thought about that decision.
We explained to him that an auction may not be the best way for him to sell his mother's estate. With an auction, he would not have control over initial pricing or the final sale price of the items. So, we suggested that he consider consigning the items with us.
And so it began. As each box arrived, we carefully unpacked the items, appraised their value, and faxed him an itemized list of the items and prices. Once we received his approval, we tagged the items and displayed them in our showcases throughout the store. We also placed phone calls to our buyers and sold many items before they even hit the shelves. A small sampling of items from Mrs. P's estate is listed below.
If you are faced with a similar circumstance or if you are thinking about downsizing your estate, call us today to discuss a consignment arrangement with Showcase Antiques.
- Round, Corrugated Pattern Copper Bundt Mold Price: $395.00
- Wood and Pewter Butter Stamp w/ 6 Pewter Designs Price: $250.00
- Pewter 3-Piece Food Canner w/ Screw-on Top Price: $395.00
- Wooden Common Dressed Man/Woman Cookie Board Price: $225.00
- Tin Lovebirds Chocolate Mold Price: $225.00
- Round Architectural Mini Copper Mold Price: $195.00
- Oval Pineapple Chocolate Mold; hallmarked Price: $495.00
- Tin and Copper Pear Mold Price: $165.00
- Reed and Barton Pewter Muffineer; marked Price: $110.00
- Pair of W I Cowlishaw Boston Pewter Soup Spoons;
marked Price: $140.00
- Griswold Cast iron Lamb Mold; unmarked Price: $295.00
- Oval Basket w/ Basket Weave Handle Price: $125.00
- Wooden Firkin w/ Swing Handle Price: $295.00
- Tin Turtle Mold Price: $150.00
- Tin 'Axe Splitting Log' Chocolate Mold Price: $50.00
Fun Fact
The first recorded use of a firearm occurred in 1364.
Birthday ● Wedding ● Anniversary ● Holiday
A Showcase Antique Center Gift Certificate
is the Perfect Gift
for the Discerning Collector!
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.
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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