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E-News ©
December 2005
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Have a particular want?
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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 those items you desire come in!
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Feature stories this issue...
SOLD!!! Recent Impressive Sales at Showcase Antique Center!
Sold: $2,275.00! Rare Brown Belsnickle
Sold: $1,165.00! 14k Tiffany Library Scissors and Letter Opener in Sheath
Sold: $ 895.00! German Gold Belsnickle
Sold: $ 975.00! 14k French Shell Vinaigrette
Sold: $ 800.00! Hallmarked Malachite Desk Set
Sold: $ 650.00! Rosewood Fist Snuff Box
Sold: $ 500.00! 18k Bracelet
Sold: $ 675.00! Gunnar Nyland Shoulder Vase
Sold: $ 500.00! Painted Floral Wooden Box
Sold: $ 500.00! Norwegian Wash Bat
Sold: $ 535.00! Peter Ompir Coffee Pot
Sold: $ 395.00! Footstool Spittoon
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From the Attic
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Pair of Dresden Lyre w/Gelatin Backing; Three-dimensional;
German, 1900 Price: $750.00
Dresden Cat Head;
German, 1910 Price: $600.00
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.
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In Our Showcases And On Our Web Site
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Dedham Pottery*
Dedham Pottery Rabbit Teapot
Price: $1,895.00
Dedham Pottery Azalea Bacon Rasher
Circa 1929-43. Price: $650.00
Dedham Pottery Rabbit Shaker
Price: $245.00
Dedham Pottery Horse Chestnut Plate
Pre-1929 mark with Maude Davenport rebus.
Diameter=6 Price: $450.00
Dedham Pottery Pond Lily Plate
Pre-1929 mark. Diameter=8.5 Price: $375.00
Dedham Pottery Iris Plate
Circa 1929-43. Diameter=6 Price: $335.00
Dedham Pottery Iris Plate
Pre-1929 mark. Diameter=8.5 Price: $365.00
Dedham Pottery Butterfly and Flower Plate
Pre-1929 mark. Diameter=6 Price: $550.00
Dedham Pottery Swan Plate
Circa 1929-43. Diameter=10 Price: $895.00
Dedham Pottery Rabbit Bowl
Circa 1929-43. Diameter=7 Price: $525.00
Dedham Pottery Rabbit Plate
Circa 1929-43. Diameter=10 Price: $325.00
 Dedham Pottery Magnolia Plate
Pre-1929 mark. Diameter=6 Price: $395.00
 Dedham Pottery Mushroom Plate
Pre-1929 mark with Maude Davenport rebus.
Diameter=8.5 Price: $1,050.00
Pair of Dedham Pottery Rabbit Candlesticks
Blue Dedham Pottery mark; circa 1929-43.
Height=1.5 Price: $695.00
*To learn more about Dedham Pottery read Stuart's Musings below.
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'Tis the Season...
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White Feather Tree
USA Zone, Germany; c.1946-48; Height=18.5 Price: $395.00
Clockwork Red Coat Father Christmas Figure Price: $6,500.00
Royal Doulton "Christmas Time" Figurine Price: $350.00
Snow Baby Price: $175.00
Snow Baby Favor Price: $285.00
"Santa On Donkey" Tin Chocolate Mold
"Santa On Donkey" tin chocolate mold; marked with the number "16."
Height=6.5 Price: $165.00
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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
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 Cardboard Log Cabin Style Christmas House
Marked on bottom "Made in U.S.A." Hole on back of house allows for insertion of Christmas tree bulb.
Height=3.5 Price: $35.00
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 Composition Santa On Log Candy Container
Composition Santa dressed in a red felt robe trimmed in white sits atop a cardboard log candy container; the cardboard container has been fashioned to resemble a log glistening with snow; unmarked.
Length=3.25 Price: $275.00
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 Composition Santa On Wooden Sled
Composition Santa dressed in a red felt robe trimmed in white sits atop a wooden sled that is painted sparkly white; label on underside of sled reads "Made in Germany."
Length=4.5 Price: $225.00
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 Father Christmas Candy Container
This composition Santa has rabbit's fur for a beard and is dressed in a red felt robe trimmed in white and glistening with snow; unmarked.
Height=13.25 Price: $1,800.00
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 Father Christmas Tin Chocolate Mold
Mold depicts a standing Santa in long, fur-trimmed coat with cape and Christmas sack, inscribed with the numbers 3025 and 184 on the front and the number 184 on the back, marked "Laurosch," German.
Height=10.25 Price: $595.00
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 Father Christmas Tin Chocolate Mold
Marked with the number "9375."
Height=8.75 Price: $275.00
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 Father Christmas Tin Chocolate Mold Price: $325.00
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 Father Christmas Tin On Copper Chocolate Mold
Mold is marked "Eppelsheimer & Co., New York" and numbered "4707."
Height=9.75 Price: $650.00
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 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 1920's.
Height=3.75 Diameter=2.25 Price: $365.00
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 Papier-Mache Belsnickle In Red Coat
Papier-mache Belsnickle in red coat, marked "Made in West Germany, U. S. Zone."
Height=7 Price: $275.00
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Royal Bayreuth Santa Pin Tray
With blue mark.
Length=5 Price: $2,675.00
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 Snow Baby On Cardboard Box Candy Container
Bisque snow baby on round cardboard box candy container; marked "Germany."
Height=2.25 Price: $325.00
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 Tin Litho Mini Lunch Pail W/Christmas Scenes
Lithographed tin miniature lunch pail with Christmas scenes; marked with start of verse "T was the night before Christmas."
Length=4.5 Price: $225.00
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 Tin Litho Oval Bank With Christmas Scenes
Tin litho oval bank with Christmas scenes depicting Santa with his bag of toys and Santa with his reindeer pulling his sleigh; marked with the saying "Save Your Pennies And Your Dollars Will Take Care Of Themselves."
Length=4.25 Price: $280.00
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 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
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 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: $250.00
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Antiques and Vintage
Collectibles Spotlight...
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Costume Jewelry
Vintage costume jewelry has a long and fascinating history. It is prized not only for its style, but also for the reflection of the historical period it represents. The brightness of Art Deco rhinestones and the shine of Bakelite cheered up the depressed 1930s. The bold, lavish 1950s jewelry expressed the mood of Post-war booming economies.
In the early 1900s, working class Americans wanted to feel elegant but lacked the money to purchase precious gems. They discovered that the sparkle of rhinestones rivaled that of any precious stone.
The Roaring Twenties was an age of prohibition, cocktail parties, flappers, and the Charleston. It was during this period that Coco Chanel introduced fake or paste jewelry (costume jewelry) to complete her fabulous clothing designs.
In the Retro Period(1935 to 1950) natural materials merged with plastics. With World War II raging, many European jewelry firms shut down and several designers immigrated to the U.S, and their designs took on a decidedly American look.
The Art Modern Period (1945 to 1960) following World War II produced jewelry designs that were more traditional and understated. The bold styles of the Retro Period were replaced by the more tailored styles of the 1950s and 60s.
Reference: Excerpted from www.sweetlorraine.com.
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Holidays Gifts for Her...
Deep Blue And Pink Rhinestone Brooch
Unsigned Austrian-style 1950's brooch: deep blue large rhinestones accented with peachy-pink aurora borealis rhinestones and small light blue rhinestones in a layered setting.
Width=2.5 Price: $65.00
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Mazer Purple/Lavender Faceted Glass Brooch
Mazer purple/lavender faceted glass brooch: unfoiled purple and lavender faceted glass stones set in gold-tone metal; near-excellent condition.
Width=1.5 Height=1.5 Price: $55.00
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Holidays Gifts for Him
Brass Russian Cigar Humidor
Brass Russian cigar humidor with tin insert; hinged top depicts a two headed bird; front depicts two lions on either side of a shield; cast brass lion's mask handles adorn the side and four winged feet adorn the bottom; unmarked; circa 1860.
Length=10.25 Height=6 Price: $1,200.00
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Barbershop Blade Disposal Figural Bank
Tin and wood barbershop blade disposal figural bank in red, white, and blue with key; marked "For Blades" and the name "Bob;" has original sticker on bottom marked Japan.
Height=9 Price: $350.00
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Cobalt Barber's Bottle
With silver tone metal top, gold painted bird, floral and leaf decor.
Height=8.75 Price: $195.00
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A Showcase Antique Center Gift Certificate
is the Perfect Holiday Gift
for the Discerning Collector!
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Stuart's Musings
Dedham Pottery
Dedham Pottery, produced in Massachusetts from 1892 to 1943, is known for its playful designs and antique finishes. There are three characteristics that make Dedham Pottery highly recognizable: the blue-and-white color scheme, the decorative borders of rabbits and other motifs, and the unique crackle glaze that made new pottery look antique. That distinctive combination was the creation of Scottish immigrant Hugh Robertson.
The signature crouching rabbits were the company's most popular pattern. In addition to the rabbits, other Dedham decorative borders featured mushrooms, lilies, clover, chicks, butterflies, ducks, elephants, dolphins, swans, turtles, and polar bears.
Dedham Pottery pieces include a wide range of tableware including plates in four sizes (6-, 7-, 8.5-, and 10-inch diameters), bowls, mugs, cups and saucers, serving platters, pitchers, tureens, teapots, eggcups, goblets, and salt and pepper shakers.
To achieve the pottery's crackled surface, it was fired once, dipped in a special glaze developed by Robertson, and then decorated. The pieces were air-dried, then stacked in the kiln for a second firing lasting twenty-four hours. As soon as the pieces were just cool enough to handle, they were removed from the kiln, loaded onto an open elevator, and pulled up to the pottery's third-floor garret. As the still-warm glaze came in contact with the cool air in the elevator shaft, an audible crackling could be heard. To accentuate the crazing, lampblack was rubbed onto the network of hairline cracks covering the surface.
Reference: Dedhamhistorical.org
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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!
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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.
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Need to sell more than what's in your attic?
Need to sell your whole house?
Then it's time to call Stuart!
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Stuart Brody, president of Showcase Antique Center, Inc., has added real estate auctioneer to his extensive and impressive list of credentials.
"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.
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Affiliation: Northeast Realty
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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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