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Breyer Horses

June 27, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Sometimes in life things don’t turn out the way we plan — they turn out even better. Such was the case for the Breyer Molding Company of Chicago. In 1950 they were contracted to make a mold of a horse with a western saddle to be used to decorate a … Read More

Can You Dig It?

June 20, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

It’s a mess now, but look at the possibilities . . .”. If I said that once I said it a dozen times before I finally convinced my husband to buy our house. The lot was overgrown with a dense thicket, half the trees were dead or dying, there were … Read More

Fiestaware

June 6, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The Homer Laughlin China Company of Newell, West Virginia reigns as one of the most prolific of all the American dinnerware manufacturers of the 20th century. Turning out tableware, kitchenwares and serving pieces since 1871, their name has become synonymous with affordable quality. Many of their patterns are collectable, but … Read More

Know Before You Go . . . . .

May 30, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Can’t find the name of your depression glass pattern? Uncertain if your iron bank is from the 1970′s or the 1920′s?  Is that cameo you are thinking of buying worth the price? After over 20 years of working with antiques and collectibles, there is one thing I know for certain. … Read More

Able to Leap Tall Buildings in a Single Bound

May 23, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

If someone were to refer to you as a pannapictagraphists would you: A. Need to see a doctor? B. Start a diet immediately? or C. Confess to a priest and never ever do that again? You most likely wouldn’t do any of the above because you would be too busy … Read More