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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
Le Creuset, Tell City, and so much more Are but olden names of the branded lore. Sparkling crystal and antique doors For the right amount of money, can be yours. Though thought to die, they're brought to sell Every last item with a story to tell. Oh, rocking chair that sat in sewing Do you remember who? Can you tell of knowing? Tell City chair in hard rock maple Tell us if you can, tell us if you're able. Tell us of the ones who sat through living Tell us of the ones who lived by giving. Fenton Glass Bell in Faberge design Who first rang you? Who first called you "mine"? Or the wallet green from the Princess Gardner Never held a coin, never left to barter. So much more with names we'd know Some never used, but out they'd go. Leave us your story if you will, Did you know the table from Thomasville? At the estate sale you showed your wares Sold at the auction with "Buyer Bewares". Sold as objects lost in time, Remembered only in words of rhyme. |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Steaven, I love things that have character and stories to tell. I am not enamoured with new and untouched - I want the fingerprints of history. Thank you for sharing this auction with us. Alison |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
there really is a wealth of information and history to all of those treasures of another's when they become ours |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
love this i have a bowl with the date of 1808 0n it i need to find out more about it |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
and btw....i love vintage things fenton is awesome carnival glass vaseline glass hobnob is my fav i have 3 sets of noritake china i loveeeeee china i also love vintage jewelry art nouveau and victorian are my favs i love watch chains with fobs and slides i was born much too late |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
Alison, thank you...that is exactly the point...they are not just objects...they are witnesses of history...I often tell folks who visit me that every piece of furniture in my home has a history...they're just waiting to be told...I love provenance inkedgoddess, don't you just love all that info and historical reference in those pieces of history...thank you for reading and commenting 1slick_lady, you do have the bug...don't you! My son-in-law (European) thinks that it is all about junk...but that is just because he lived under Communism and all the old is not good...I would love to see that 1808 piece...sounds very interesting...thanks for commenting |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
In full disclosure, I spent $30 and got the following: -Tell City solid hard rock maple Andover finsih #48 occasional chair -unbranded pre-import sewing rocking chair -Fenton Glass crystal velvet Faberge bell -7 pieces of Home Interiors airplane decorations -new in box 1960's Princess Gardner green leather French purse -several lead crystal candle holders -Haddon Chipendale Grandfather mantle clock -never used black 70's era Le Creuset tea kettle (with stickers still on) -various ceramic Christmas kitchen items -and a bunch of stuff I haven't even looked at Have a wonderful New Year! |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
wow way cool and the bowl im not sure where to take it to to let someone look at it it is a brown footed bowl about 4" tall- width is about 10" with raised men sitting at a table like an out door tavern with a woman pouring wine and a dog on the side in the bottom of the bowl (it is like a raised cameo)if that makes sense very neat though [This message has been edited by 1slick_lady (01-02-2009 12:19 AM).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
If only they all could talk there'd be some interesting tales for sure. Very nicely done Steaven! Eric |
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