Sat.Jan 27, 2024

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Celebrating Anonymous Art and Design

Maine Antique Digest

Nameless Art + Design Show, New York City American art and design by unknown makers was the theme of Nameless Art + Design Show, a new show that took place in far west Chelsea January 26-28.

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a sign of the times? good for the trade

Sisco Antiques Appraisals

Genuine antique trade signs continue to capture the hearts of today’s dealers and collectors. There were as many types of signs as there were trades, ranging from blacksmiths, carpenters and carriage makers, to opticians, pharmacists and barbers.  Often a trade could be represented by an oversized example of the tradesman’s tools or products.