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Lost in the 50s

November 22, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

This is a reprint from the Weekly View, 2011 It was a time many of us recall with fondness. We witnessed the invention of Lifesaver candy, Kleenex, Super Glue and the AA battery. Televisions were black and white and so was the tile on the kitchen floor. Chuck Berry, Little … Read More

Sentimental Journey

November 8, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

In the world of antique valuation one of the most difficult hurdles to leap is the one between sentiment and actual value. Whether downsizing or trying to raise some fast cash, for most of us a day will come when we decide to liquidate our collections. Those items we have … Read More

The Blue Plate Special

November 1, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Before the advent of the Happy Meal, before you could Super-Size, even before the first drive-thru window (there was a time before the drive-thru?), there was a deal to be had at the local eatery and it was called the “Blue Plate Special.” From 1920-1950 the local diner was the … Read More

Man’s Best Friend

October 25, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

As I sit on my porch in the evening, I enjoy watching the neighborhood dogs escort their owners down the sidewalk. From terriers to greyhounds, poodles to bulldogs, you can see the bond between these animals and their owners. Yes, we do love our four legged friends and that love … Read More

Halloween Collectibles

October 18, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The elegance of the late Victorian period in America provided the perfect setting for the celebration of Halloween. The elaborately decorated homes of the elite welcomed guests who spent the evening in full costume playing bridge, mahjong, and parlor games. Winners of these games, as well as those judged to … Read More