Article Archives: What’s in the Attic?

To Paint or Not to Paint

September 6, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

As many of you know, I began my career in this business as a dealer and even though I no longer make my living as such, I hold on to a small retail space at one of our area malls. Selling has always been a passion of mine which makes … Read More

Hurray for Heavy Trash Day!

August 30, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

According to the dictionary definition the word repurpose means “to change or adapt something so it can be used for a purpose other than it’s original intent.” As one of the many who spend their free time repurposing, I like to think of it as bringing new life to what … Read More

Look for the Fire — Recognizing True Milk Glass

August 23, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

After watching the market for glassware all but vanish in the early part of 2000, many of us held little hope for the return to popularity of this long time staple of the collecting world. Gradually over the past couple of years a few mid-20th Century art glass pieces from … Read More

Hoosier Pride & Tradition — UHL Pottery

August 16, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Business was booming for the Uhl family, of Lisberg Germany, in the 1840s. But August Uhl dreamed of taking his talents to America, the land of opportunity. So, in 1848 he left his home and his father’s business and sailed to the United States. After months of travel by river … Read More

Free is Good! The Great American Giveaways

August 9, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

While many hold to the old adage that ‘you get what you pay for, in the world of collectibles that may be debatable! Premiums and giveaways have kept the American consumer coming back for more for nearly 100 years. These instant collectibles filled many a 20th century home and a … Read More