The Jennings Brothers began their metalwork foundry in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1891 and remained open until the early 1950s. Jennings Brothers produced some of the most finely crafted art metal pieces that...
TOP 10 FACTORS AFFECTING ANTIQUE + COLLECTIBLE VALUES One of the most puzzling things about antiques and collectibles are their values . For example: how can antique furniture sometimes be less expensive than...
HENRYK WINOGRAD, was one of the world's greatest 20th Century masters of traditional silversmithing techniques (he recently passed away in his 90s) and was the leading practitioner in America of the historic...
Virginia Metalcrafters was founded in 1890 as the W.J. Loth Stove company located in Waynesboro, Virginia which is on the western slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The company originally made cast iron...
What’s the difference between a GARAGE SALE, A TAG SALE, AN ESTATE SALE? We’ve been antique dealers for 25 years and have spent the better part of those years going to in-home sales of household goods.The area...
L F Moreau were two brothers who were part of the Moreau dynasty of sculptors from Dijon France in the 19th century. L F Moreau were perhaps best known for creating highly ornate clocks and garniture sets in...
As one of the premier brands in the furniture industry, Drexel Heritage is synonymous with great craftsmanship, exquisite designs and timeless style. The company started as Drexel Furniture in 1903 in...
Veneer is thin slices of wood that are glued onto a wood core of a different material to create a more attractive look on a piece of furniture. While many less expensive pieces of furniture use veneer to...
It is very important to remember when buying antiques and vintage pieces that they will most likely exhibit some of the characteristic wear of anything that has been in use for some time . When this character...
We're in a recession, right? Gas prices are so high you've cut shopping trips back to save gas and are trying to save money to pay for gas. The value of your home is dropping. The credit crunch is upon us. So,...