September 2012 Blog Posts (8)

Back again, I finally reopened my shop. This time on ETSY. You can find it by googling CATHY COLLINS ETSY...it will come up and click link. Only a dozen items listed now but many, many more to come. Photo albums updated and online on my facebook page FOOTBRIDGE COVE! Once again, please friend me, CATHY COLLINS while there. I will be sending new listngs through my fb feed so you will always know when something new is listed. I have found many great 'groups' on Iantiqueonline, especially…

I'd like to put up vintage wallpaper in my bathroom with a shower.  My wallpaper is 1930's era and has no "coating" on it.  Any suggestions?

I recently acquired a hutch with a partial label on the back but can't find much about the company.

????? Furniture Manufacturer

Dressers, Chifforobes, Washstands, and Kitchen Cabinets.

Lenoir, NC

circa 1949. Cant seem to find anything Pre'Broyhill"

My parents estate included a Zenith radio model # 78530.  I am trying to get an idea of it's value.  Does anyone have any experience with this type of item?

Thanks............B…

I'm trying to research a cabinet maker in Lenoir, NC. from the mid 1800's. I have recently acquired a hutch with only a partial label on the back. It reads:

"??????? Furniture Company

    Dressers, Chifforobes, Washstands, and Kitchen Cabinets

    Lenoir, N.C.

and the number "51" in bold letters.

Can anyone help me out here?

Surfing online auctions for finds can be fun. I do it all the time, seeking things I want, both for resale and for personal use.

Online auctions are to me the virtual Big Flea Market and as in a real flea market one must wade through tons of miscellany to spot the finds.

It's faster and more convenient to do it online of course and yet, there are some things about auction listings that do annoy me. 

Perhaps you too?

I shop mostly for silver…

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