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Thanksgiving Greetings from Your Guide

2009-11-25T01:23:10Z

Thanksgiving marks a time for reflection on the bountiful blessings in our lives. It's a time when we can pause in appreciation of all the beauty that surrounds us before the bustle of the holiday season officially begins, and express appreciation for those who've supported our efforts throughout the year. Thank you so much for joining me here on About Antiques. Enjoy that turkey with all the trimmings, and have a fabulous holiday!

Thanksgiving Greetings from Your Guide originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 01:23:10.

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What is an Epergne?

2009-11-24T22:34:53Z

The epergne was widely used in fancy homes during the Victorian era, but would you know that's what it's called if you saw one? Take a look at my latest Antiques Glossary entry to get a glimpse of a gorgeous cranberry glass epergne once owned by Barbra Streisand.

What is an Epergne? originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 22:34:53.

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Talking Turkey Collecting Style

2009-11-24T00:17:19Z

Have you ever felt sorry for Thanksgiving? I mean, if it weren't for the big feast and a famous parade in between, I think most people would just take down the Halloween decorations and skate right into Christmas. I'm probably in the minority here, but I try to make sure Thanksgiving gets its due by actually decorating for the holiday. My collection of Turkey Day collectibles needs some serious help, I must confess. But I'm promising to work on that. Read Talking Turkey Collecting Style to find out how.

Talking Turkey Collecting Style originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 00:17:19.

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Collect a Crop of Cranberry Glass

2009-11-18T20:20:57Z

How wonderful it is to look forward to those bountiful Thanksgiving feasts complete with turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings! A meal like that usually includes a cranberry dish of some sort. Not a real cranberry fan? Well, how about a few pieces of beautiful cranberry glass instead? Whet your appetite for collecting this gorgeous glass while learning about the extraordinary history, craftsmanship and a touch of lovely gold behind all that glimmer.
Read Collect a Crop of Cranberry Glass to find out more.

Collect a Crop of Cranberry Glass originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 20:20:57.

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How Much is a Moderntone Cream Soup Worth These Days?

2009-11-18T19:35:12Z

I've just updated my Depression Glass Price Guide with a couple of new items and some updated values to help you identify and price your fall glass finds. One of them is the beautiful cobalt blue Moderntone cream soup bowl shown here. Did one like it recently sell on eBay for for $5.50, $55 or $550? Visit the updated price guide to find out!

How Much is a Moderntone Cream Soup Worth These Days? originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 19:35:12.

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A Veteran's Day Remembrance: Let Me Call You Sweetheart

2009-11-11T10:41:14Z

Finding ways to show appreciation on Veteran's Day takes many forms, including taking a look back at the traditions of yesteryear and the significance they had in the lives of service personnel and their families. Thinking along these lines, one of my favorite World War II topics happens to be sweetheart jewelry. When these mementos were given and received more than 60 years ago, they held special meaning. This significance lives on today through collectors of military memorabilia and vintage jewelry lovers alike. Read Let Me Call You Sweetheart to learn more.

A Veteran's Day Remembrance: Let Me Call You Sweetheart originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 10:41:14.

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Updated: Pottery and Porcelain Marks Guide

2009-11-11T09:13:40Z

I've recently updated my Pottery and Porcelain Marks Gallery to include a few more examples since that's always a popular area for research on the site. Do you recognize the mark shown here? Honestly, I didn't realize this company didn't actually produce the china bearing its mark until I did a little research.

Updated: Pottery and Porcelain Marks Guide originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 09:13:40.

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Newly Updated: Vintage Costume Jewelry Price Guide

2009-11-10T19:16:31Z

Loving vintage costume jewelry like I do, it's always a pleasure to share information on this topic with my online friends. I've just added some great new pieces to my Vintage Costume Jewelry Price Guide, including the adorable Coro birthstone Duette pictured here. Other names you might recognize like Miriam Haskell, Napier, Schreiner, and Juliana/DeLizza & Elster have new examples with values, too.

Newly Updated: Vintage Costume Jewelry Price Guide originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 19:16:31.

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Remembering Primitive Antique Furniture with a New Price Guide

2009-11-04T22:36:15Z

My mother was absolutely nuts about primitive antiques when I was growing up back in the '70s. When I put together my new Primitive Furniture Price Guide, I couldn't help but think of all the pie safes and blanket chests that passed through the doors of her antique shop. It still makes me smile to think about her enthusiasm for what many people considered to be plain old junk, and I thank my lucky stars she passed that love of old stuff right down to me.

Remembering Primitive Antique Furniture with a New Price Guide originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 22:36:15.

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What Does a Bracket Foot Look Like?

2009-11-04T22:00:50Z

The bracket foot was used in Hepplewhite and Sheraton furniture styles, but would you know one if you saw it? Take a look at my latest Furniture Glossary entry to get a glimpse of a plain bracket foot.

What Does a Bracket Foot Look Like? originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 22:00:50.

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