pollock inspired. The age is a plus for such pieces, being closer to the era Pollock created his work.
Such shades are very nice. So often mica shades from the 20's have damage, delamination, etc. The beauty of mica shades with the correct bulb...
newer upholstery.
Table, six chairs. . worth every penny of $500. Cushman of the 30's-40's has a collector, if not cult following (a member) ! Quality is superb,...
Here's a circa 1938 photo of the finish being applied at Cushman. It was a seven part process that they were very proud of, resulting in that...
Further info; Table is the 'Woodstock' table made from 1941-43. The chairs are the 'Landgrove' side and armchairs, also made from 1941-43. As to...
Yes, last year of that rectangular tag, pre 1942. The 1130 indicates a 1941 introduction (1st numeral tells the year . . . 1 is 1941. The wood is...
Keep it whole. 25 years ago the antique shop I was involved with had an 1870s-80s album come in the shop that turned out to be direct descendants...
Agree, well kept. The latch looks rather old . . nice box.
Then we go down even farther in size to the cigarette card - about 1"x3". Here's one from one of my fathers westerns circa 1955. [IMG]
Good observation. Nice to see they did their interpretation of Guernica, not a copy of Picasso's composition . . they never look right when that...
I don't think it's a marriage - base and alloy outer portion fit together too well with the 5 sockets lined up. I've seen those sockets before . ....
The lobby card . . a great mini poster that were distributed to theaters, 11"x14" in sets of eight. They're affordable and easier to display then...
No, she was a secure lady ..... they met & married in 1960. By then he was doing heavier roles like General Ripper in Dr. Strangelove. . . you...
Here's a classic Paramount Pictures photo of my father with Veronica Lake and Patricia Morrison in 1940. He co-stared with many starlets -...
In the end, it comes down to items that are esthetically interesting, has history, and is something you can can afford. There are just so many...
I went all in on the bottles .` . .by the time I was 15 I had a couple of hundred, all pre 1910 mold blown. 95% were dug in my home town in...
Collecting - be it bottle caps, or fine furniture. Many of us find ourselves collecting a wide assortment of objects with ebbs and flows through...
+ Not too fragile as lamps go. Quality wood used most often - teak, walnut, other hardwoods. Modoline quite well known and sought after by MCM...
Has a Modoline aesthetic. Yours looks to be walnut. Don't let the bench made appearance of the bottom convince you it's home made - overall looks...
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