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Discussion in 'Introductions' started by KEN C HERRERA, Nov 23, 2020.

  1. KEN C HERRERA

    KEN C HERRERA Member

    I am a long time collector of old things...I started with newspapers from the 18th and 19th centuries and have, literally, hundreds of them. Since I spent 41 years in radio it was only natural that I should also collect old radios. Those led me to the pre-radio days of phonographs including Edison Cylinder and Diamond Disc phonographs and records. I have always been interested in art (especially oil paintings) and have a number of paintings that I love, but that have no real value on the market. Who cares? I don't because I love the paintings. I recently picked up a beautiful Nic Lenz painting (picture included) and it represents the first painting by a listed artist that I have ever purchased. I bought it because I love the colors in it and did not even realize he was from Wisconsin, where I live, and a listed artist! The same person also sold me my first-ever antique needlepoint/petite point tapestry, which I am now working on identifying and, if it's worth it, having it cleaned and restored.
    After searching around the Internet for a place where I might be able to find information on the tapestry and a place to have it properly cleaned and restored I stumbled across this site! I am very pleased to have done so as it appears to give me an outlet for almost all of my collection addictions! DSCN0338.JPG DSCN0345 (4).JPG
     
    KEN C HERRERA, Nov 23, 2020
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  2. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    Welcome!
     
    all_fakes, Nov 23, 2020
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  3. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Its a great site ,I hope you enjoy it as much as I have .
     
    johnnycb09, Nov 23, 2020
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  4. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Welcome. You should feel right at home here.
     
    KikoBlueEyes, Nov 23, 2020
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Greetings, Ken!
     
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  6. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Welcome Ken!
     
    Lucille.b, Nov 23, 2020
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  7. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    Ken, I'm a 78 rpm and cylinder fan. I use my Victors and Edison Standard frequently. James.
     
    Roaring20s, Nov 23, 2020
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  8. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    WELCOME Ken !!! ... Joy. :)
     
    Christmasjoy, Nov 24, 2020
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  9. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the forum, Ken.
     
    Any Jewelry, Nov 24, 2020
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  10. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    Welcome Ken. :happy:
     
    TraceyB, Nov 24, 2020
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  11. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Welcome Ken!:)
     
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  12. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Hi Ken!

    Welcome to Antiquers.............:cat:
     
    judy, Nov 24, 2020
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  13. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    Welcome:)
     
    Houseful, Nov 24, 2020
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  14. hamptonauction

    hamptonauction Well-Known Member

    Welcome, Ken!
     
    hamptonauction, Nov 24, 2020
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  15. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Welcome, neighbor!
    (I’m next door in Michigan. :))
     
    bluumz, Nov 24, 2020
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  16. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Thank you for joining us, Ken!

    Debora
     
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  17. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Hi Ken, you’ll Love it here!!!!
     
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