Kitchen Collectibles
Collecting Vintage Linens -- I have strong memories of my mother spending hours at an ironing board, pressing the dozen damask napkins and the heavy matching tablecloth, in preparation for a holiday dinner. It was a labor of love, because she hated to iron! These had been handed down by her mother to her, and now I own them.
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Collecting Vintage Cookbooks -- I've been reading old cookbooks most of my life, as my mother collected them. Early in my own collecting life I picked up a number of them cheaply at yard sales, and within a few years I had a reasonably eclectic collection. In recent years I've moved around quite a bit and seem to have lost some significant members of that collection, although I hope to unearth them in those few unpacked boxes still in storage.
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Green, Green Glass at Home -- Anyone who has ever seen green Depression Glass glowing under a black light quickly grasps one facet of its allure for collectors. The addition of uranium to the glass formula causes the bright yellow-green glow, and the glow is one reason that collectors bring it home to love.
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Clearly, It's Depression Glass, Too -- Depression Glass is sometimes quickly defined as "colored glassware from the Depression era," but some may be surprised to learn that a number of Depression patterns were made in crystal, as well.
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Now You're Cookin'! Vintage Kitchenware -- Early in March I attended a large antiques show held at the New York State Fairgrounds. Knowing I wouldn't be a buyer this year, I brought along my digital camera, a notebook and my Suite101 business cards. By recording the things that interested me, with photos and notes, I would have a rich resource for future articles. By handing out my cards, I could spread the word about Suite101 and perhaps leave a stronger impression in the memories of the dealers I spoke with.
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Collecting Creamer-and-Sugar Sets -- Among my many collecting passions, are several sets of creamers and sugar bowls. A few of these are part of larger sets for serving beverages or components of a set of dinnerware. Most of them, however, have become separated from their "families" over the years, and I purchased them as pairs. I also have orphan creamers and sugar bowls, which remain mysteries.
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Tips for Collecting Silver -- "How can I tell if my flatware is sterling or silverplated?" This is our most frequently-asked question. If it doesn't have the word "sterling," then it most likely is not sterling silver. The word "sterling" is found on American silver dating after 1860. Early American silver is very rare and was usually marked with only the maker's name or initials. Silverplate has the maker or company name and often includes terms such as "A1" or "quadruple plate." These are various descriptions of the amount of applied silver.
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Are You Missing the Antique Popcorn Machines? -- If you are a lover of all things old and antique, there is no doubt that you will love the antique popcorn machines.
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