Tag: antiques
member name: Jill D.
|
February 13, 2008 04:23 PM EST --
Carnival glass is a pressed glass (formed in a mold) with an iridescent sheen, with rainbow colors that have that "oil on a puddle" appearance. It was meant to be admired and many styles of . . .
more
|
|
February 05, 2008 01:24 PM EST --
Anyone who loves flea markets, auctions, or yard sales should consider creating a profitable home-based business by buying abandoned self-storage units. Thousands of units each . . .
more
|
|
February 06, 2008 08:54 AM EST --
Early American pattern glass (EAPG) is glassware that has been pressed in a mold, as opposed to being blown, spun, or rolled. Also known as pressed glass, the technique is used to create tableware and . . .
more
|
|
February 22, 2008 08:14 AM EST --
As a dealer of secondhand merchandise, I always deal fairly and honestly with my customers. If something has a defect or doesn't work right, I let them know. Not all secondhand sellers are as scrupulous . . .
more
|
|
April 01, 2008 08:12 AM EDT --
"Sun-purple" glass is created when certain types of glassware are exposed to strong UV light. Much "sun-purple" glass is created intentionally by unscrupulous or ignorant dealers who . . .
more
|
|
March 24, 2008 12:29 PM EDT --
Hosting a yard sale is a lot of work, and you may as well make sure that you get paid for your efforts. While the saying is true that "one man's trash is another man's treasure," take . . .
more
|
|
August 19, 2008 07:37 AM EDT --
I haven't done as many storage unit auctions yet this year as I usually do, but I've been enjoying estate auctions instead. You can find some great antiques and vintage collectibles. . . .
more
|
|
May 02, 2008 12:47 PM EDT --
I'm at it again, having a rummage sale while it's raining. We had a good storm early this morning before I set up, then a heavy rain later in the morning. Right now the sun is shining . . .
more
|
|
June 25, 2008 10:37 AM EDT --
Hello Gather Friends!
Sorry to have been away so long; I get really busy this time of year with storage unit auctions. We just cleaned two more out last week and found some wonderful treasures! . . .
more
|
|
March 17, 2008 11:24 AM EDT --
There's still snow in the yard, but my crocus and tulips are beginning to poke up through the ground, letting me know that spring is finally on its way! As folks begin their spring cleaning, lots . . .
more
|
|
February 05, 2008 07:43 AM EST --
Custard glass is an opaque glass with colors ranging from pale ivory to bright yellow. It is opalescent, and usually reacts to black light with a luminous green glow. Most vintage Custard glass produced . . .
more
|
|
|
|
