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“Well, it’s about having a modern point of view, together with a love of things historical. I have an interest in modern things, but I don’t like them being forced into a minimal style that is called ‘modern’.
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Thomas O’Brien
I had a bunch of blog-able topics tumbling about in my head over the last few days, but I haven’t been able to steal the moments it would take to sketch them out. I’ve found that I really shouldn’t attempt to write when I don’t have a clear objective or a spark of driving inspiration, yet here I am, trying to squeeze a modicum of interest out of the so recently potential-filled portion of my now-exhausted brain. No telling what may result.
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Thoughts On The Past
c. 1970-73 Beswick Pottery “Zorba” 16 piece Coffee Service $190.00 Pottery designer Graham Tongue created the thirty-two items for the “Zorba” dinnerware line of England’s Beswick Pottery in 1968.
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Beswick Pottery’s "Zorba" Sixteen Piece Coffee Service Contains Strong Greek Inspiration.
PAIR OF OUTDOOR LIGHTS IN BOOTH 3 YELLOW RETRO LAMP IN BOOTH 44 MISSION STYLE LAMP IN BOOTH 29 VERY RUSTIC LIGHT FIXTURE IN BOOTH 44 PAIR OF BRASS CEILING FIXTURES IN BOOTH 28
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"LET THERE BE LIGHT"……
My grandma is the shiznit. No really, she is classy as all get out and can pull off any damn rhinestone so you’d SWEAR it was ice
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Regular People, Fabulous Eyes: Grandma Edition #1
Went to this last year, and have been itching to go back once I have the funds and the time. Don’t let the name fool you, it’s not all antiques and collectibles but also several flea market finds (collections of keys, vintage flash cards, etc.) The fair is the first Sunday of every month. For moe info click here .
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Alameda Point Antiques & Collectibles Fair
Each town needs a Piazza at least a village green that exudes life with poets, dancing and music children studying mimes feeding pigeons on the walks restaurants with outdoor tables, Italian wines happy faces dozens of roses being offered to beautiful ladies. Fountains flowing waters people strolling, accordions and guitars, violins a few shops with marvelous but unduly expensive antiques that whisk the mind to ages long ago.
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Piazza Navona
I had my overnight with the “famous” guy last night. In his case, famous means: well known in his circles, and maybe you’ve seen him once or twice in a magazine or on TV. In the interests of keeping his identity anonymous, there are some things I would like to say in this entry that I’m going to have to leave out. He’s an esteemed (according to one description of him that google brought up) antique collector/dealer, or at least enough so that if I mentioned certain pieces/collections he had, someone in the antique world might figure out who he is. I realize my blog isn’t really at the level yet that he would have to worry, but who knows, maybe it will take off overnight and I’ll suddenly be outing my johns. I’ll save that for my multi-million dollar, Heidi Fleiss book deal. Until then, he’ll just be known as “antique man.” We talked a lot on the phone beforehand. He was very talkative (on the phone and in person), which I liked. After setting up our meeting and then confirming a couple times via text and phone, I arrived around 8pm. He met me at the door with a beautiful bulldog, who seemed very friendly. He was probably in his 50s (the man, not the dog), but wasn’t terribly out of shape or bad looking. Just looked his age. He led me into his apartment, which was beautiful, although a little cluttered, which seems to be the antique collector’s way. His fireplace was going, which was very nice. I later learned that the building used to be owned by a famous couple… who I shouldn’t mention. I truly wish I could be more specific, but just know, the apartment and the things he had in it were simply beautiful.
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heaven knows, anything goes.
Steven spent yesterday in the shop, and remembered to take the camera with him! Yay! As always, this is in no way meant to represent our entire inventory. Its just the things that took his fancy as he walked around. Some of these items are ours and some belong to our partners in the shop. All are for sale, and inquiries are welcome! Incredibly cool giant scales. Industrial metal barrister-style bookcase in green
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Join Me for a Stroll in Warren Street Antiques
For the next few posts I’d like to show a few items from Inner Mongolia. As you may know, Japan spread her influence through Manchuria and up into Mongolia in the 1930s and 1940s.
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1930s Inner Mongolia puppet empire of Japan MILITARY MEDAL
Finally snapped some photos of my space at Homestead. The re-do was a long time coming. Right now there’s only one layaway piece still in my space. And I really need to purchase more smalls to fill it completely, but it’s on the road to recovery … Ironically, this piece isn’t in the shop yet! But…it is a perfect example of irony. I keep lots of white stuff in the shop, so I thought it only fitting to bring in a brown thing that says “White.” It’s a White sewing machine cover. The rubber band’s around it because I had to do some repair work. It’s in shabby condition, but it’s one of those things I’m drawn to for reasons even I don’t understand. Bought this baby in Warrenton…LAST spring. That’s how long I’ve been sitting on it. Time for it to go to the shop. Bye-bye, my pretty.
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My pretties…
To all of my favorite bloggers mentioned here in my new blog: You are all tremendously talented, insightful, creative and energetic people who have inspired me to pursue the life I have always imagined and for one reason (or excuse) have never been able to “GO FOR IT!” For the inspiration and beauty you all create…Thank You!!! What inspirations!!! Follow me on my journey… Exploring my dreams…my loves, my aspirations! Zinc, in minute amounts, is essential for life; Industrially, zinc is mainly used in the galvanization of steel. Decoratively it adds a grounding presence to any room or arrangement.
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Sunday in January – Thanks for the Inspiration!
One of the finest museums in Croatia is definitely The Museum of Antique Glass in Zadar.
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Museum of Antique Glass in Zadar, Croatia – www.secretdalmatia.com
This is a story about a pitcher, a vase, and how Steven and I learn new things. Years ago – 7 or 8 I think – we picked up this funky blue ceramic pitcher. We thought it was kind of cool, and kind of gross, and probably damaged (had it been in a fire?
The other day Steven and I went to Cooperstown to hang out with our old friend Bob Graham. He is an antiques dealer and lighting designer, and I wrote about him here last year. We delivered some merchandise that Bob bought from us after seeing it here on TA&D (ah, it’s working!) Our afternoon together was great fun, with lots of stories that started with, “One time I stopped at this flea market, and…” Alex and Ika’s , across the intersection on Main Street, is where we had lunch. Wow, give me any excuse to eat there again! Fabulous, tasty, interesting food in a cozy little setting. I took some pictures in Bob’s gorgeous shop, and talked to him about doing an interview here on my blog sometime soon. He graciously agreed, so now I have to work up some intelligent-sounding questions. He doesn’t know that I’ve never done this before, so don’t tell. Remember that great modern magazine rack with glass sides that we picked up in North Carolina? Here it is in its new environs, holding an appropriate publication: Stay tuned for more here on Bob Graham, and in the meantime check out his fabulous inventory on VandM
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Lunch with Bob Graham
A Vintage Jewellery news update from antiquesavenue.co.uk Its a while since my last vintage jewellery news update. Over the past few weeks I have been searching out more fresh stock of vintage jewellery for you. Vintage Charms: Recently I have added lots of vintage silver charms and gold charms to the shop including some quite unusual ones. IN gold look out for the opening Adam and Eve in an apple and the strange ” Happy days” opening vintage Caravan.
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Vintage Jewellery news update
I was cleaning up the living room today and came across a magazine from exactly 100 years ago ( you would be amazed what’s just lying around this house). Sorry… I didn’t scan the whole thing in (or any of it, really), but here’s the cover: and here’s a Corn Flakes ad from inside: scott
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Woman’s Home Companion 1910
Four Mid-Century McCoy Vases c.1961 McCoy “Harmony” 9.25″ Vase $60.00 (left), c.1961 McCoy “Harmony” 6″ Goblet Vase $45.00 (right) Billy Blue Eye recently acquired four mid-century McCoy Pottery vases that will be available this Sunday, January 17th, at the Long Beach Antique & Collectible Market. Held from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM in the Veteran’s Stadium Parking lot, visit our green and white tent, booth A-853. These vases are auction fresh and are in excellent condition. c.1956 McCoy “Brocade” 7.25″ Bud Vase $45.00 In addition to McCoy Pottery, Billy Blue Eye will have over 300 pottery items for sale including Roseville, Weller, Beswick, Royal Haeger, Van Briggle, Red Wing, Catalina, Bauer, and Rookwood vases, bowls, wall pockets and art objects
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Recently Acquired McCoy Pottery Vases Make Debut at the Long Beach Flea Market this Sunday.
Here is a ship launching commeorative case. It is post-war and is high-quality with heavy wood and a nicely detailed center plaque. This kind of item was probably sold at the launching ceremony and perhaps before and after at various local department stores.
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Japanese Ship Launching Commemorative Case
We’re very privileged to be able to do a job that many people dream of, the glamorous job of travelling across France and buying antique French furniture; The excitement and warm feeling that you get from meeting, speaking to and making friends with a wonderful number of French people. The ability to indulge in a very relaxed country steeped in a wide array of philosophy, art, culture, food and beautiful countryside.
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Dedication to the glamour of buying French antique furniture in the snow!