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Newsletter
November 2004
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A local resident stopped by the
Sturbridge shop with an 8x10 photograph of a Sturbridge
sports team standing on the Town Common. The photo was
placed on consignment and the SAC staff immediately
called a customer they knew was interested in this type
of memorabilia. The photograph sold for $350.00.
What added to the photograph's high
value? The team had an African-American player - rare in
its day.
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Antiques and Vintage
Collectibles Spotlight…
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Political
Memorabilia
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| A pair of tin and glass hanging political lanterns: the front of the
lantern has a cobalt glass panel with etched white
frosted glass stars; both side panels are white frosted
glass with gold latticework; the back panel is tin;
unmarked. Height=11.75". Price: $2,500.00 |
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Sports Memorabilia
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Red
Sox nite autographed menu / program with autographs from
Ted Williams, Bobby Doerr, Earl Combs, John Kramer, Joe
Dobson, Paul Schreiber, David Ferriss, Cecil (Tex)
Hughson, Mickey Harris, Sam Mele, Johnny Pesky And Stan
Spence; Circa 1947. Height=8.5 Price: $400.00
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Halloween
Pressed Pulp Choirboy Face Jack-O'-Lantern Price: $225.00
Pressed Pulp Cat on the Fence Lantern Price: $295.00
Vintage Solid Faced Pumpkin Jack-O'-Lantern Price: $145.00
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Thanksgiving
Composition Turkey Candy Container Price: $135.00
Pressed Paper Turkey Candy Box Price: $225.00 |
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Feature
Article
Unless you are antique savvy, it may pay
to bring your attic treasures to a reputable appraiser or
consignment shop. Here's a treasure that "walked
into" our retail location in Sturbridge.
A woman walked in with an old, 28-inch
teddy bear. This cherished, childhood item turned out to
be a Steiff Teddy. She consigned the teddy bear and it sold
rather quickly for several thousand dollars!
Steiff teddy bear history: Margarete
Steiff was born in 1847 in Giengen, Germany . At age two,
Margarete contracted polio and was confined to a
wheelchair. A bright child, she attended school like other
children and took needlework and sewing classes. Margarete
was so competent she began teaching others. Her wages
enabled her to purchase a sewing machine, one of the first
machines to arrive in Giengen. By1879 Margarete had
started her own dressmaking business and quickly became a
success.
Steiff found a pattern for a toy
elephant and began producing these as gifts for her
family. Before long, other animal toys were made.
Margarete decided to sell soft-filled bears for children.
Her nephew, Richard Fritz, helped with the design and
production of the company's stuffed toy animals.
The teddy bear's success in America was
the result of President Theodore "Teddy"
Roosevelt. An avid bear hunter, Roosevelt refused to shoot
a bear cub during a hunting trip in Mississippi. The
incident was captured in a cartoon by Clifford Berryman
entitled, Drawing the Line in Mississippi.
Berryman featured a bear in all cartoons
that involved President Roosevelt. The bear became known
as Teddy's Bear. Before long the teddy bear was in the
hearts of all Americans. By 1907, Steiff produced nearly a
million teddy bears. The teddy bear remains one of the
most popular toys worldwide.
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Stuart's Musings - Peter Ompir
In the 1950s the Horn of Plenty Gift
Shop featured the work of Massachusetts artist Peter Ompir.
That gift shop stood on the very same site as Showcase
Antique Center today.
Peter Ompir, now considered one of the
Fathers of American Decorative Painting, is known for his
distinctive freehand painting of household items.
Showcase Antique Center is proud to
offer the following Peter Ompir items.
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| Peter Ompir Wooden Shoe Last with
Strawberry Décor: the bottom of the shoe last is
painted green; the top is painted mustard with brown
highlighting decorated with red strawberries and
green leaves; artist signed "Peter Ompir."
Length=8.75 price: $325.00 |
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| Done in tones of green, brown, red,
black and yellow; artist signed. Diameter=14.75
Price: $445.00 |
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| Peter
Ompir Tin Tray Depicting A Steam Locomotive; done in
tones of yellow, green, red, and black; artist
signed "Peter Ompir." Diameter=12.25
Price:
$850.00
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| This spectacular Peter Ompir pail
features a red boiler steam locomotive under a full
head of steam on the front with fancy scrollwork on
the sides and a burst of flower-like petals on the
back. The piece is artist signed on the underside.
Width=7.38 height=4.63 Price: $1,125.00 |
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| This Peter Ompir wooden table lamp is painted red
with gold and black accents, and is artist signed.
Length=5.5 width=5.5 height=28.13 Price: $475.00 |
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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
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We are committed to carrying quality antiques and vintage collectibles
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We don't allow any reproductions
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We adhere to specific time periods for vintage collectibles
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We will appraise your items, ensuring the highest value possible
Our Marketing Strategy
Additional Services
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If your merchandise sells through our ads or eBay, we handle the shipping and charge the customer.
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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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