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Antique Lamps – A Renaissance Man
Ulysses Cantagalli, is recognised today as a major 19th century Italian potter. Hardly anything is known about him prior to 1878 when he is recorded as taking over the family factory in Florence. Florence, of course, was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and Cantagalli’s early products reflect this Renaissance [...]
Art Pottery Signed
Art Deco Designs Set for a Bold Comeback
Art Deco designs permeated nearly everything in the 20’s and 30’s. Their purpose was solely decorative. They were included in architecture, jewellery, pottery, silverware, and furniture, and were instantly adopted by movie makers. Considering the film industry’s powerful influence on the public, movies may have been [...]
Antique Austria
19thc Goldmine Excavations in New Zealand Unearth Victorian Era Treasures
San Francisco, California – November 27th, 2007 – The Martha Goldmine at Waihi in the North Island of New Zealand was a major producer of gold and silver between 1888 when mining commenced and 1952 when the mine closed. The Pumphouse structure was classified as [...]
Art Pottery Floral
French Style Home Accessories
French style home accessories can brighten your decor. A French look country kitchen can be decorated with cheerful colors and expression. Antiqued cooper, colorful ceramics, aged, sturdy earthenware and decorative metal and iron add French accents to home decorating efforts.
Adding a touch of southern France to your kitchen can be [...]
Official Christmas Plate
Red or Green Chile – A Problem for Chile Lovers!
With quick advances in the information age, we’re inundated with questions. Will interest rates stay low? Can Obama beat Hilary? How did UCLA lose to Memphis? Will Brett Farve stay retired? I’m getting exhausted with all the questions, but one that always piques my [...]
