Article Archives: What’s in the Attic?

Exercise for the Imagination

April 3, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Traditional, contemporary, primitive, or country cottage, the decor of our homes make a statement about who we are. But what does your home say to those who never come inside? What is your yard saying about you? No longer content with a lawn chair and a pot of geraniums, homeowners … Read More

Collecting Memories: Antique Toys

March 20, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Iwas amazed at a recent “antique toy show” by the percentage of the items offered for sale that were reproductions. If you love the shows, but want to avoid buying a 2014 “antique,” then the burden of differentiating falls to you. While most major toys and games have been reproduced … Read More

Tough as Nails — Pyrex

March 13, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

“There’s nothing in the kitchen cabinets but a bunch of pots and pans.” This has to be the most common comment I hear as I assist clients with an assessment of their household contents when liquidating an estate. True, there are always an assortment of pots and pans, baking dishes, … Read More

The Real Thing

March 6, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The field of antique lighting is vast and complicated, with entire books being dedicated to a single manufacturer. So how do you identify the real thing from the reproductions? Let’s take a look at two of the most commonly reproduced lamps, Tiffany and Aladdin. Conversational English has become peppered with … Read More

Horse Sense

February 27, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

One of the most charming of all folk art pieces, the rocking horse, can be traced back as far as the Middle Ages when they were mounted on wheels and used by young would-be knights for jousting practice. Made in both Europe and the United States for over 150 years, … Read More