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NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY, RUGS AND KACHINAS……OH MY!
Often I am asked to go to people’s homes to do antique evaluations. Rarely .do I have an experience like the one I had one evening this week! Last Saturday, a very nice gentleman came into my store and asked me to evaluate a piece of Chinese cloisonne, which I did, and he said that he had a house full of things from around the world that he would like me to evaluate. He said he … Read entire article »
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Decorating Trends: The Return Of The Vintage Vanity
Featured this month by HGTV, in decorating trends, the vintage vanity has returned to a place of … Read more »
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Decorating Trends: The Return Of The Vintage Vanity
Featured this month by HGTV, in decorating trends, the vintage vanity has returned to a place of … Read more »
Antique French Style Settee – Blue Velvet Settee
This antique French settee invites relaxation with a good book or a chat with a friend. It … Read more »
WHAT IS VASELINE GLASS?
You walk into Belle Antiques, there on your left is a cabinet with a mysterious green glow … Read more »
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Antique Evaluations, Sunday, March 18, 2012
We had a great day of Antique Evalutions on Sunday, March 18, 2012, despite rain, wind, March Madness and the L.A. Marathon. We saw many wonderful items today, including: Our consignor, Mi Sun Cho, brought in a fabulous set of antique Italian silver filigree floral jewelry, including a necklace, earrings, bracelet and brooch, that came down to her in her family. We … Read entire article »
VICTORIAN SILVER PLATE
In Victorian silver plate, we see the golden age of silver plate artistry. The Victorians (approx. 1850-1910) had a utensil and server for every conceivable purpose. This is a wonderful period for the collector because there are so many beautiful examples available, both in flatware and hollowware. Shown here is an English Victorian silver plate breakfast server. It has a flip dome … Read entire article »
WHAT IS VASELINE GLASS? PART 3 – PRESSED GLASS
When you ask “What is vaseline glass?”, most people probably think of the oldest and most popular type of vaseline glass or uranium glass – pressed glass. The earliest American vaseline glass was EAPG – Early American Pressed Glass. It was generally made in table sets (sugar, cream, butter, spooner) and was in a recognized pattern whose name often described its appearance (button … Read entire article »
WHAT IS VASELINE GLASS? PART 2 – BLOWN GLASS
Vaseline Glass Stemware, Iced Teas or Waters, Set of 3, Needle Etched In answering the question, “what is vaseline glass”, we need to look at the different types of glass that was infused with uranium dioxide to create fluorescence under ultraviolet light. As pictured here, vaseline glass was often blown into a huge variety of beautiful shapes in stemware and other tableware, … Read entire article »
WHAT IS VASELINE GLASS?
You walk into Belle Antiques, there on your left is a cabinet with a mysterious green glow that you are told is vaseline glass — just what is vaseline glass? Vaseline glass is glass that is infused with uranium dioxide and so it is also called uranium glass. It is distinctive because it glows under ultraviolet light. Traditional vaseline glass is yellow … Read entire article »
Antique Evaluations on Sunday, 2/19/12
Our first antique evalutions Sunday was a smashing success! We were busy all day, with many antique valuations and lots of fun. The big winners of the day brought in a 19th century hand-colored lithograph, which was identical to one that was sold by Christie’s in 2010 for $18,000! If you want to stay updated on Antique Evaluations days and things going on at the store, click here! In addition to antique evaluations, Melissa McNamara, celebrity makeup artist, and Billy Lowe, celebrity hair stylist, were on hand to do makeovers. Take a look at how wonderful Belle Antiques’ dealers Joyce Weireter and Corky Johnson looked when Melissa and Billy were done! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend … Read entire article »
Beyond the Vintage Vanity ~ Try the Antique Dressing Table!
Remember, there is a difference between a vintage vanity and antique dressing table. If you like antiques (over 100 years old), consider this antique Victorian dressing table. This vanity/dresser is antique Victorian furniture, from the late 1800’s. It has a mirror and numerous drawers so you can stash all your wonderful girl things! There is a stand on each side for … Read entire article »
Decorating Trends: The Return Of The Vintage Vanity
Featured this month by HGTV, in decorating trends, the vintage vanity has returned to a place of respect in the bedroom or bathroom. Vanities were first seen in perhaps the 1300’s, but the Golden Age of vanities was in the United Statesfrom the middle 1800’s, when they were part of the set of bedroom furniture, until the 1950’s. They dropped out … Read entire article »
A French Provincial Vintage Vanity Creates the Shabby Chic Cottage Look!
Have you seen the news about the vintage vanity on HGTV? After years of being overlooked, the vintage vanity has come back to be a must-have in the bedroom or bathroom. Belle Antiques of Westlake Village is now featuring a lovely French Provincial vintage vanity. The cream and gold beauty has been well-loved and will be a perfect fit with your … Read entire article »
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