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December 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, December 18 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: $6,295.00! 14k Silver Diamond Pendant
Sold: $ 5,995.00! Platinum Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
Sold: $1,500.00! German Doll with Trunk and Clothes
Sold: $1,500.00! Vermont Painted Decorated Box
Sold: $1,150.00! Huntley & Palmers Windmill Biscuit Tin
Sold: $ 895.00! Putnam Dyes Display Case
Sold: $ 800.00! Cast Iron Rabbit Bank
Sold: $ 800.00! Thistle 1/2 Round Butterstamp
Sold: $ 695.00! Cast Iron Clock Still Bank
Sold: $ 695.00! Ambrotype with Horse and Sleigh
Sold: $ 600.00! Snuff Shoe with Mother of Pearl
Sold: $ 535.00! 6 Haystack Pewter Measures
Sold: $ 510.00! Japanese Kobe Toy
Sold: $ 500.00! David Yurman Onyx Bracelet
From the Attic
 German Doll with Trunk and Clothes Price: $1,500.00
David Yurman Onyx Bracelet Price: $500.00
6 Haystack Pewter Measures Price: $535.00
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!!! German Doll with Trunk and Clothes $1,500.00
Sold!!! 6 Haystack Pewter Measures $535.00
Sold!!! David Yurman Onyx Bracelet $500.00
Have a Particular Want?
Just Let Us Know!
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!
Antiques and
Vintage Collectibles Spotlight
Weller Pottery
Samuel Weller began making pottery in 1872 for local farmers in rural Ohio towns and villages. His everyday items, such as jars and jugs, were a far cry from the distinctive art pottery wares for which he is remembered today.
In 1893, Weller attended the World Columbian Exposition where he saw the work of art potteries such as Rookwood and Lonhuda. The art nouveau style and the associated incorporation of nature themes into art pottery fascinated him.
Weller envisioned making art pottery that could be mass-produced. He became acquainted with Lonhuda founder William Long, and the two men soon began the joint production of handcrafted art pottery. The partnership did not last long. In 1895, Weller purchased Lonhuda Pottery and began producing Louwelsa, which became one of Weller's most popular lines.
In the early 1900s, hand-decorated patterns such as Aurelian, Eocean, Etna, Modeled Matte, and Art Nouveau, were highly sought-after and prestigious pieces. The LaSa line, introduced by Weller art director John Lessell, along with the Weller Hudson line remain among the highest quality, hand-decorated pottery ever produced.
Weller Pottery continued to produce high-quality pottery into the mid-1930s, including Sabrinian, Chase, Bonito, Geode, Raceme, and Stellar. By 1935, Weller Pottery abandoned hand decoration and produced only molded pottery.
Here's a Sampling of Weller Pottery in Our Showcases and on Our Web Site:
 Weller "Forest" Vase
Weller vase in the "forest" pattern; marked "Weller."
Height=10.5 Price: $265.00
 Weller "Flemish" Wall Pocket
Weller wall pocket in the "Flemish" pattern adorned with a small squirrel;
unmarked.
Length=9.5 Price: $385.00
 Weller "Silvertone" Wall Pocket
Weller wall pocket in the "Silvertone" pattern with floral decor; unmarked.
Length=10.5 Price: $375.00
 Weller "Woodcraft" Candleholders
Pair of Weller candlesticks in the "Woodcraft" pattern, unmarked.
Height=8.25 Price: $320.00
- Weller "Woodcraft" Vase
Height=6 Price: $165.00
- Weller Vase with Fruit Decor
Height= 7.5 Price: $145.00
- Weller "Nile" Vase Price: $210.00
Stuart's Musings
Biscuit Tins
J. Huntley & Son was a small biscuit bakery and confectioner shop on London Street in England. In the early nineteenth century, London Street was the main stagecoach route between London and Bristol. A resting point on the journey was the Crown Inn, across from the bakery.
Huntley's biscuits were popular among the travelers, but were vulnerable to breakage on the rough and bumpy stagecoach ride. Owner Joseph Huntley had the idea to preserve his biscuits by packaging them in metal tins.
Seeing the value in this concept, Joseph Huntley, Jr. opened a tin-making manufacturing company opposite the bakery.
In 1838, Joseph Huntley retired due to ill health. His older son, Thomas, took on George Palmer as a business partner and formed Huntley & Palmers. Palmer, recognizing their ability to send biscuits worldwide, perfectly preserved in elaborately decorated and highly collectable biscuit tins, became the driving force behind the company's international success.
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Reference: http://www.collectics.com/education; http://www.huntleyandpalmers.org
Fun Fact
Huntley & Palmers provided ordinary and specially made emergency biscuits to the ill-fated British Antarctic Expedition to the South Pole, led by Captain Scott.
 The Lady Cinderella's Coach Biscuit Tin
The Lady Cinderella's coach biscuit tin; marked "Hudson Scott & Sons Ltd.,
Carlisle, England;" 1930s.
Length=6.5 Price: $595.00
 Mustard Tin With Women's Faces
Mustard tin depicting the faces of beautiful women from Wales, Scotland,
England, and Ireland; marked "Barringer & Company, Mustard Manufacturers, Mansfield;" English, circa 1875.
Height=7 Price: $295.00
 Huntley & Palmers "Snakeskin Wallet" Biscuit Tin
Huntley & Palmers "Snakeskin Wallet" biscuit tin; marked "Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, Reading & London;" 1903.
Height=6 Price: $275.00
 Huntley & Palmers "Dragon" Biscuit Tin
Huntley & Palmers "Dragon" biscuit tin; marked "Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, Reading & London;" 1907-1908.
Length=6.5 Price: $300.00
- Huntley & Palmers 1912 "Pencil Box" Biscuit Tin Price: $200.00
- Huntley & Palmers 1907 "Iron Chest" Biscuit Tin Price: $350.00
- Peek Frean & Co., Ltd. "Red Purse" Biscuit Tin Price: $275.00
- W & R Jacob & Co., Ltd. 1924 "Japanese Cabinet"
Biscuit Tin Price: $85.00
- Huntley & Palmers 1910 "Nankin" Biscuit Tin Price: $210.00
- McVitie & Price's 1935 "Mary Queen of Scots"
Sample-size Biscuit Tin Price: $95.00
- McVitie & Price's "Elk" Sample-size Biscuit Tin Price: $55.00
- MacFarlane, Lang & Co., Ltd. Biscuit
Advertising Mirror Price: $40.00
Birthday · Wedding · Anniversary · Holiday
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is the Perfect Gift
for the Discerning Collector!
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.
Stuart Brody, president of Showcase Antique Center, Inc., has added real estate agent and 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.
Affiliation: Sullivan Real Estate Group
To provide more options for his clients, Stuart affiliated with Sullivan Real Estate Group in Auburn, MA as both a real estate agent and auctioneer. Now Stuart can conduct negotiated sales for both residential and commercial properties in Massachusetts.
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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