How old maps offer direction in valuing them
A.S. from Santa Ynez has a 26-inch square, canvas-mounted, blue-toned old map of a “Portion of the Rancho Santa Margarita, and adjoining lands, San Luis Obispo, CAL, property of Ferdinand …
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A.S. from Santa Ynez has a 26-inch square, canvas-mounted, blue-toned old map of a “Portion of the Rancho Santa Margarita, and adjoining lands, San Luis Obispo, CAL, property of Ferdinand …
Elizabeth continues her discussion on downsizing and how to get rid of the stuff you no long need. In this episode she talks about what to do with items you …
R.S. from Lompoc has a vintage Empire Trav’l-Toast Multi-Purpose Toaster, which plugs into a car’s cigarette lighter and operates on 12 volts. Right on the yellow metal box (from which …
Dr. Elizabeth Stewart continues her discussion on downsizing and how to get rid of the stuff you no long need. In this episode she talks about how to donate items …
A.C. in Lompoc has a complete boxed “Brainstorm Beanie,” circa 1954, marketed by the Jim Prentice Electric Toy Co. What makes this so special? The condition! Children’s toys are not …
Dr. Elizabeth Stewart talks about downsizing and how to get rid of the stuff you no long need. She explains her five pile method.
S.C., who works at a Ventura thrift store, sent me a photo of a mahogany box with paneled front and sides that is raised on turned legs with ‘tipt’ feet …
D from Lompoc has a print of a royal regatta procession through the waters of Venice, Italy, his favorite city, by Alessandro dell Via. The title is “Veduta del Tempio/della …
Mid Century Modern is a HOT style these days. For example this Mid century oil painting of a young girl by Igor Pantuhoff may be worth more than you think.
One of my favorite thrift stores, Destined for Grace, on Hollister in Santa Barbara, received a painting by artist Jack Wolfe as a donation. This is a rich abstract oil …