The Exquisite Needlework of Appenzell Embroidery

The Exquisite Needlework of Appenzell Embroideryby Lynda Kolski (01/05/09).http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/exquisite-needlework-appenzell?utm_source=Publicaster&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=insider-2 Some of the finest white-on-white hand embroidery comes from a small town at the foot of the Alps in northeast Switzerland. Named for the town where it originated, Appenzell embroidery...

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Hey buddy, got a light?

Hey buddy, got a light?by Alan M. Petrillo_http://www.antiquetrader.com/article/Buddy_got_a_light_vintage_lighters/A Dunhill 1950s Standard Unique Table Model, silver plated and engine turned with an engraved name on the base. All photos courtesy of International Vintage Lighter Exchange.At one time, when smoking cigarettes was much more popular than today, nearly every other person carried either...

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Transferware china: Blue Willow is just the beginning

Transferware china: Blue Willow is just the beginningMay 06, 2009by Mark A. RoederSummaryhttp://www.antiquetrader.comDetail of transferware pattern. All photos submitted by Mark Roeder.Transferware china is among the most beautiful china ever produced. It’s highly collectible and often highly valuable, but affordable pieces can still be found. Just what is transferware? Transferware is any pottery...

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