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November 2006
Free Appraisal Day
Do you have an antique or collectible and you don't know its value? Then plan to attend Stuart Brody's
Free Antique Appraisal Day
Monday, November 20 from 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
You may bring two (2) items into Showcase Antique Center and receive a verbal appraisal. For more information call Stuart at 508-347-7190.
Feature stories this issue...
SOLD!!! Recent Impressive Sales at Showcase Antique Center!
 Sold: $2,600.00! Brown Chalk Belsnickle
Sold: $1,650.00! Cameo Glass Perfume Burner
Sold: $1,195.00! 14k Pearl Necklace
Sold: $1,152.00! Steiff Cow On Wheels
Sold: $ 975.00! Cook's Delight Rolling Pin
Sold: $ 895.00! Pairpoint Dresser Box
Sold: $ 850.00! 14k Boulder Opal and Diamond Necklace
Sold: $ 850.00! French Rooster Crystal Bell
Sold: $ 825.00! Peter Ompir Wooden Apple Bucket
Sold: $ 805.00! Cobalt Umbrella Ink
Sold: $ 800.00! SB&R Octant
Sold: $ 625.00! Eagle Watch Holder
Sold: $ 550.00! Royal Crown Derby Urn
Sold: $ 550.00! Peter Ompir Tin Deep Basin w/Pears
From the Attic
 Mary Sayles Sampler Price: $895.00
Flow Blue Scinde Covered Tureen Price: $825.00
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.
NEWS FLASH!!! JUST SOLD!!!!
Sold!!! Mary Sayles Sampler $895.00!
Sold!!! Flow Blue Scinde Covered Tureen $825.00!
Need to sell more than what's in your attic?
How About Selling Your Whole House!
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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!
Antiques and
Vintage Collectibles Spotlight
Winter-Themed Collectibles
The weather outside may be frightful, but there's nothing more delightful than figurals, skater's lanterns, bisque snow babies, and other vintage antiques and collectibles that remind us of winter days of yore.
With the holidays fast approaching, plan to stop by our shop or visit our web site to find unique items to add to your holiday decorating.
Antique ornaments and lighting make a fabulous holiday gift item, too!
Here's a Sampling of Winter-Themed Items in Our Showcases and on Our Web Site:
 Tall Brass Skater's Lantern With Clear Glass Globe
Brass skater's lantern with chain and clear glass globe; marked "Hurricane
Lantern Co., N.Y."
Height=7 Price: $600.00
 Tall Brass Skater's Lantern With Clear Globe
Tall brass skater's lantern with chain, ring, and clear glass globe; brass is marked
"Pat'd. Dec. 24, 1867."
Height=9.25 Price: $495.00
 Tall Brass Skater's Lantern With Clear Globe
Tall brass skater's lantern with chain, ring, and clear glass globe; brass is marked "Pat'd. Dec. 24, 1867."
Height=9.25 Price: $475.00
 Goebel Santa Claus Cup and Saucer
Goebel Santa Claus cup and saucer; marked with a full bee, by W. Goebel,
Germany, 1956.
Height=2.5 Price: $195.00
 Goebel Santa Claus Sugar and Creamer
Goebel Santa Claus sugar and creamer; marked with a full bee, by W. Goebel,
Germany, 1956;
Sugar: Height=5; Creamer: Height=4 1/4 Price: $295.00
 Composition Father Christmas Candy Container
Composition Father Christmas candy container; Santa has a rabbit's fur beard
and is dressed in a blue felt robe trimmed in white and glistening with snow;
unmarked; German; circa 1900.
Height=11 Price: $2,190.00
 Composition Santa Claus Figure
Composition Santa Claus figure dressed in a blue mohair coat, rabbit's fur beard,
mica snow base; unmarked.
Height=8 Price: $1,275.00
 Bisque Snow Bear
Bisque snow bear with black eyes, nose and mouth; unmarked but due to the fine features, believed to be German.
Length=2.25 Price: $145.00
 Dresden Gold Cat's Head Christmas Ornament
Dresden gold cat's head Christmas ornament; unmarked; German; circa 1910.
Height=3.5 Price: $600.00
 Father Christmas Tin Chocolate Mold
Father Christmas tin chocolate mold; marked "Jaburg Brothers, 1-3 Worth St.,
N.Y.C."
Height=8.25 Price: $325.00
 Father Christmas Tin On Copper Chocolate Mold
Father Christmas tin on copper chocolate mold; marked "Eppelsheimer & Co.,
New York" and numbered "4707."
Height=9.75 Price: $650.00
 Heubach Girl On Snowball Candy Container
This vintage Heubach candy container features a half figure bisque head cotton-batting girl on a cardboard snowball. This piece was made in Germany but is not marked as such (not all Heubach's were). The piece dates back to the 1920s.
Height=3.75 Diameter=2.25 Price: $365.00
 Royal Bayreuth Santa Pin Tray
Royal Bayreuth Santa pin tray, blue mark.
Length=5 Width=4 Height=1.88 Price: $2,675.00
 Vintage Santa Celluloid Rattle
This vintage Santa rattle is an excellent example of an early celluloid toy. Trademark on back of red coat about midpoint down near fringe, is an intertwined "VCO/USA" which signifies Viscoloid of Leominster, MA and would date the piece between 1901-1915.
Height=5 Price: $185.00
 Walking Santa Tin Chocolate Mold
Walking Santa tin chocolate mold; marked with the numbers "1003" and "69;"
Horlein, Germany; Post World War II.
Height=6 Price: $225.00
- Brock's Red Christmas Light Price: $225.00
- Cobalt Blue Christmas Light Price: $68.00
- Amber Christmas Light Price: $68.00
- Bisque Snow Baby Price: $65.00
- Cotton Batting Boy and Sled Price: $195.00
- Gold Grape Kugel Price: $285.00
- Keramos Skier Price: $185.00
- Child's Painted Sled with Pansy Decor Price: $475.00
- Boy's Brass Skater's Lantern;
patent date Sept. 19th, 1876 Price: $295.00
- Tin Skater's Lantern with Teal-Colored Globe Price: $675.00
- 1/6th Plate Ambrotype of Snow Scene
with two men in a sleigh being pulled by a horse with sleigh bells; marked
Ambrotype By Gutekunst & Bro.
Price: $695.00
Stuart's Musings
Salem Witch Collectibles
Just hearing the word "Salem" conjures up images of witches, and our minds return to the year 1692 and to Salem, Massachusetts where the famous witch trials took place. Although the Salem witch trials lasted only thirteen months--during which time 156 people were accused of either being witches or practicing witchcraft, and 19 of them were hanged--this dark moment in American history remains intriguing to this day.
Salem is a popular tourist attraction. The historic sites documented during the infamous witch trials are visited by tens of thousands of tourists each year. The treasure trove of souvenirs depicting witches and historic Salem witch trial sites includes jewelry, silverware, chinaware, bottled goods, and myriad other interesting items.
The discerning Salem Witch antique collector is always on the lookout for vintage collectibles. In the 1800s, Salem jeweler Daniel Low created a witch spoon as a souvenir of Salem to sell in his store. Its immediate popularity inspired a second Salem witch spoon design. It was only a matter of time before other souvenir pieces were produced by local businesses looking to capitalize on the Salem witch theme. The witch had become the official symbol of Salem and witchcraft souvenirs began their journey to antiquity.
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Reference: http://www.collectorcafe.com/article; http://www.journalofantiques.com/Dec03/websitingsdec03.htm
Fun Fact
Ipswich Hosiery still uses the logo of a witch, as one of the "witches," Rachel Clinton, came from Ipswich.
- Sterling Salem Witch Demitasse Spoon Price: $115.00
- Sterling Salem Witch Grapefruit Spoon Price: $150.00
- 1972 Salem Country Club Beer Mug Price: $65.00
- Leather Case with Metal Emblem of Salem Witch;
includes two glasses inside Price: $95.00
- SOLD: Blue Salem Witch Plate Price: $250.00
- SOLD: Green Salem Witch Plate Price: $425.00
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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!
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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