Antiques Considered - June 19, 2013
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These two Victorian side chairs belong to a lady in the Northern Neck. They are walnut, and recently the owner had them refinished and recaned. The caning is hand-caning, rather than pressed caning. They are sturdy and in excellent condition.
Antiques Considered - June 12, 2013
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The gentleman who had last week’s two stoneware pieces also has these two cookie jars. Other than the expected wear, they are in excellent condition. The yellow one has hand-painted floral decoration, whereas the brown one is unadorned. Both have their
Antiques Considered - June 5, 2013
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These two pieces of stoneware recently came out of a Northern Neck family’s basement. The owners do not know how long they have been there, or where they originated. The crock is unmarked, save for the blue flowers. It has two chips on the rim. The jug bears the inscription, “UNFERMENTED COMMUNION WINE” and below it the
Antiques Considered - May 29, 2013
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Recently a family moved to the Northern Neck where they purchased a house with this chandelier hanging in the dining room. It does not match their décor, and they have asked how to proceed in selling it, as they are anxious to replace it with a modern fixture. They do not know the make, nor whether it is crystal or glass.
Antiques Considered - May 15, 2013
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As we are in the middle of spring, we have been getting more inquiries about estate sales, how to arrange them, how to conduct them, what to do with the residue, and whether to hire a professional or to “do-it-yourself?” Periodically, I have treated this subject, and today’s column is an update in the hope that it will answer many of the questions.
