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AN-TIQUE (an-teek)
An object having
special value because of its age, especially a domestic item, piece of
furniture or decorative arts object esteemed for its artistry, beauty,
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This
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theme:
"Pottery Through the Ages"
Volume 15 No. 1
This edition features
articles on antiques associated with the celebration of Christmas.
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The
Simplicity of Colonial Redware
Redware was the first pottery made in the American colonies.
Potters made it from local red clay. Early American
colonists produced pottery mostly for their own use. Without
kilns that could produce high-firing temperatures, they
typically produced low-fire earthenware
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Having a Little Fun with
Clarice Cliff
Creative, quirky, imaginative—all goods words to describe the pottery of
Clarice Cliff, an English ceramic artist who created works from1922 to
1963. She began working in the pottery industry when she was just 13. At
first, she gilded pieces, adding gold lines on traditional wares. Once
she mastered this, she learned freehand painting at another pottery
while studying art and sculpture at the Burslem School of Art in the
evenings.
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From
Utility to Beauty
Pottery, that is earthenware and stoneware, had been
delegated to everyday utility use for centuries, In the 18th
century, earthenware was the only pottery made in the
American Colonies. Those people who wanted elegant porcelain
dinnerware and decorative pieces had to import them at great
expense, mostly from England, but also from France and The
Netherlands.
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That's a Crock!
Before
refrigeration, the only way to keep food from spoiling was
to store it in a cool place, usually a cold cellar or spring
house. From the early to mid-19th century, Americans stored
various types of food products in stoneware crocks, the most
common piece of kitchen equipment in Colonial America.
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It All Begins with a Mark
An
experienced collector of pottery can tell a lot about a
piece’s origin by reading the manufacturers' marks on the
bottom of each piece. These marks tell the pottery's name,
its location, its company symbol, and often the pattern name
or the name given to the body shape of the piece.
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Basic Pottery Repair
All
pottery has one consistent flaw—it breaks. If a piece breaks
in say two or three pieces, it’s not the end of the world.
However, if it shatters, it might as well be. And just as
pottery breaks, it can be repaired. If it’s a simple break,
it most likely can be glued back together as a
do-it-yourself project. However, if it shatters, it’s best
to seek out the service of a professional pottery restorer.
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On a Wing and a Pot
by Bob Brooke
While there
are quite a few museums with pottery collections
throughout the world, there are very few dedicated to
pottery in general. Those having only pottery
collections usually display pottery from a particular
company, often in its former headquarters. But one
museum tries to hit all the bases. Those who happen to
be in the neighborhood of Red Wing, Minnesota, are in
for a special treat at the Pottery Museum of Red Wing.
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Pottery in the
Ancient World
by Bob Brooke
Pottery has been
around since the ancient people roamed the earth. As one of
the oldest human inventions, the practice of pottery has
developed alongside civilization. The earliest ceramic
objects have been dated as far back as 29,000 BCE. Because
clay has always been abundant, cheap, and adaptable, pottery
was independently invented in many parts of the world at
different times.
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Is Nemadji Pottery
Calling You?
Nemadji
pottery originated in the Arrowhead region of Minnesota and
is touted to be Native American pottery. But there’s nothing
Native American about it. In fact, some antiques dealers
sell this pottery under the belief that it is Native
American.
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How to Recognize and
Refinish Antiques for Pleasure and Profit
Have
you ever bought an antique or collectible that was less than perfect and
needed some TLC? Bob's book offers tips and step-by- step
instructions for simple maintenance and restoration of common antiques.
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BREAKING
NEWS
Thy Amphorae Runneth Over with Roman
Gold Coins
Archaeologists discovered 19
amphorae, filled with more than 50,000 late Roman tetrarchic
bronze coins in 2016 in the backyard of a villa in Tomares
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Bidding Goes on Past
Midnight at Freedom Auction Company
Circus Sale
Circus historians, collectors,
and enthusiasts turned into passionate bidders at the recent
Winter Auction of Circus Collectibles.
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