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THE PALMYRA HOTEL
If you would look at the insert of the Hotel on the trade sign photo, go to the lower right corner. Fast forward 120 years. “Glady’s...
Michael Haskins
Mar 10, 20212 min read
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Crazy World of Crazy Quilts
Crazy Quilts were a manifestation of creative curiosity from about 1876 to 1890. A " Crazy Mania" emerged in the late Victorian era. ...
Cheryl VanDenburg
Feb 15, 20212 min read
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Brass Candlesticks
Hi, I'm Hank, owner of Hedgerow Antiques. I started buying brass candlesticks in 1997. I was working for Lockheed Martin in Owego, NY...
Hank Laman
Jan 6, 20211 min read
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The Art Of The Game - A History Of Gameboards
It’s your move! History indicates games have been a part of people’s lives since time began. From the ruling class and idle rich, to the...
Tim Chambers
Dec 1, 20204 min read
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The Artists of Skaneateles
When you’re an antique dealer and sell nice paintings it’s handy to live in an area where several good artists once lived. However, it’s...
Steve White
Nov 2, 20202 min read
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Buying Decoys? Think Regions
Decoys have been carved, collected, purchased, and traded for many many years. They have become more collected and more valuable in...
Ralph Ridolfino
Sep 3, 20201 min read
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The Stoneware of Rochester, New York
American stoneware production had several prominent hubs from the late 18th century to the early 20th century. Two hubs really stand out...
Duane Watson
Aug 19, 20203 min read
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White Ironstone China
The name ironstone dates to 1813 from Charles James Mason’s “Patent Ironstone China”. His patent was for an improved, durable, opaque china
jim and mara kerr
Mar 10, 20202 min read
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Alvin Wilcox Reware Candle Mold
The Alvin Wilcox Pottery operated in the West Bloomfield Township of Ontario County, New York from 1825 to 1862. In addition to...
Gene Pratt
Oct 2, 20191 min read
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Lorenzo Johnson Pottery
The Lorenzo Johnson Pottery was located in Newstead Township in Erie County, New York and operated from 1850 to 1886. The pottery...
Gene Pratt
Oct 2, 20191 min read
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Western New York Redware
I started collecting redware about 40 years ago. At that time I had the opportunity to view examples of redware that were made locally in...
Gene Pratt
Jun 11, 20192 min read
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