When Weller Pottery developed its Coppertone line in the late 1920s, the frogs that are featured on many pieces were reportedly so popular with workers that the small ones began disappearing. More than 90 years later, these frogs are still endearing to collectors as whimsical summertime pieces that are always in season.According to Denise Rago and David...
Tin-glazed earthenware is known by many names. Regardless of what it is called, or from which corner of the word it comes, it is celebrated for its charming array of forms and its beautiful, lustrous finish. The process of tin-glazing may be used to decorate the humblest of household crockery, such as a plate or a milk...
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — Anticipation is building with art collectors for a much buzzed about painting that is one of the leading lots of Hess Fine Auctions’ Summer Showcase on Saturday, June 19.The rare painting, by prominent American impressionist Frederick Childe Hassam, is an oil-on-panel titled Isle of Shoals, and is a sunset painting on the back...
This month we are pleased to be collaborating with Cura Art and London Craft Week, curating a selection of contemporary works to be displayed alongside our historic collection in South Audley Street, with additional works online. Running from 30 September to 10 October 2020, this 6th annual London Craft Week festival brings together over 250 established and emerging...
The first time I visited Ciner’s New York showroom in 2011, I was bowled over by the array of jewelry on display. As I opened drawer after drawer of samples, I recognized vintage styles that had been offered to their clients for literally decades.As a jewelry collector, I was completely in awe. When Costume Jewelry Collector’s Int’l...
For many centuries, since medieval times, throughout the Renaissance and the Baroque period, during the nineteenth century and into our own day, Bohemian glass has been celebrated as one of Europe’s most treasured—and most distinctive—luxury products. The idea of Bohemian glass summons different images for different people. For one, the name recalls stemware crafted from ruby-coloured enamelled...
I have been a frequent buy, sell, & trader of almost any type of vintage, antique, andor collectibles for 8 years. Been busy picking stuff lately, some of the best items I found in 2021 so far!Visit our Facebook page to view my recent finds. Source link
Our exhibition of contemporary works alongside historic antiques opened this week at our South Audley Street gallery, and will run until 10 October. In collaboration with Cura Art and London Craft Week, the exhibition celebrates creative craftsmanship and skillful application of technique, connecting modern masterpieces with traditional works. The artworks sit side by side in conversation with...
One of summer’s most conspicuous insects, cicadas, dramatically announce their return each year, filling the air with their distinctive melody. This year, trillions of Brood X cicadas that have been waiting underground for the past 17 years have emerged from the earth in the Midwest and eastern United States to begin their new life cycle that lasts only...
I’ve been collecting guitars for over 25 years. I love the acoustic guitar for its aesthetic and historical sound qualities. I love the Beatles, the bands of the sixties, the folk guitar, the blues, the Celtic and the quiet music. I like finger picking and its open chord harp tone and I play it in open D. I...
Ella Feingold is a Grammy-winning guitarist who has performed alongside Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu, Bruno Mars, and numerous...
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