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January 2013
ANTIQUING IN WESTERN CANADA
UNKTIQUES LTD.
Specialists in "as found" pine furniture, architectural
rarities, religious artifacts and more.
Furniture
Repairs &
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HEIRLOOMS ANTIQUES CALGARY
Calgary’s Premiere Antique Store
Furniture, Linen, Art, Pictures, Lighting, and over 50 showcases of Jewellery,
Figurines, China, Crystal, Glass, Sterling Silver, Moorcroft, Lalique, Toys, Dolls
7004 MacLeod Trail SE
(403) 720 4100
Tue - Sat 10 to 5pm
Calgary, AB T2H 0L3
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Sun Noon - 4pm
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November 24 & 25, 2012
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14TH Annual
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Lest We Forget
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the rights and freedoms for which untold numbers of
men and women fought, and many gave their lives,
to preserve for us. To this day, our military personnel
are in constant jeopardy ensuring Canada’s peace and
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February 2 & 3, 2013
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Discovering
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Table of
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VOLUME 14 - NO. 5 2012
Publisher
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Editor
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Contributing Writers
Fred Hauck
Susan Holme Manyluk
Jan Mather
Catharina VanTooren
Laura Youngren
Front Cover: Christmas cards - a few
examples of the type of cards that are available.
Also, they make for a cheery, seasonal cover.
Merry Christmas, everyone!
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christmas cards
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shows & auctions
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heavy metal
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the museum display
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to the dump, to the dump
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Christmas
and Happy
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November 2012 - January 2013 • 5 COZY COTTAGE
INTERIORS
Specializing in Country & Cottage Decor
Vintage Decor
WHERE THE PAST
MEETS THE PRESENT
TILLEY, AB
Furniture
Lighting
Linens
Lodge
Unique Gifts
Heritage Hill
Shopping Centre
Over 6,000 Sq. Ft.
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Macleod Tr SE
Calgary, AB
403-238-2767
Olde Town
Okotoks
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43 McRae Street
Okotoks, AB (403)
995-9631
www.cozycottageinteriors.ca
(403) 377-2439
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
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LANGLEY
ANTIQUES
Quality Antiques,
Collectibles and Decor
Open: Tuesday - Sunday
10:00am - 5:30pm
20241 Fraser Hwy
Langley, BC V3A 4E7
604-530-2687
www.langleyantiques.ca
Bud Haynes & Co.
Auctioneers Ltd.
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
Ph: 403-347-5855 www.budhaynesauctions.com
Regular Antiques & Collectibles Auctions
Personal Collection of Ron Dancer
and the late Clara Dancer - PART II
Estate Specialists
Dispersals
Liquidations
Bankruptcies
Fundraising
Sat. Dec. 1, 11:00am
Preview 9:00am – Sale
Large Antique Sale Telephones, Lamps & Furniture,
8 Violins, Large selection Beswick & Goebel China.
Catalogues will be available.
Annual Spring Gun Auction
Check website for date and details.
11802 - 145 Street
Edmonton, AB T5L 2H3
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Phone: (780) 451-4549
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November 2012 - January 2013 • 7 G l o r i o u s
G l a s s
P a r t
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by Susan Holme Manyluk, HolmeHus Antiques Red Deer, AB
Decanters
T h e
S p i r i t
K e e p e r s
D ecanters, in their most simplistic
interpretation, are any container used
to transport and/or serve any form of
(usually alcoholic) beverage. These alcoholic
beverages were usually procured in wooden barrels or
butts, ordered from brewers, distillers, or wine and spirit
merchants and importers.
The drinking of alcohol-infused water from the
earliest times of human development was one of a handful of
practices that ensured the survival of the species. As nomadic
lifestyles vanished; as populations and densities of humans
and animals increased over time; as mobility via horse,
camel, donkey-cart or by ship, boat or barge transport was
expanded and refined – adulteration, contamination and
some very serious dirtying of local water supplies, was an
inevitable result. Even deep, hand-dug wells relied on surface
ground water; cisterns to collect pure rainwater teemed with
parasites and bacteria introduced over time; and rivers and
streams were utilized as much for sanitary clean-up as they
were for liquid refreshment. Only freshwater springs high in
the mountains or bubbling up after being filtered through
layers of cleansing rock, gravel, sand or peat bogs could be
safely consumed at the source, and in an unaltered state. Not
an immediate source available to the general population, in
the not-so-distant past.
Thus the immense importance of all aspects of
alcohol production, storage, transportation, presentation and
consumption, cannot be ignored.
Prior to the disbanding of the monasteries in Britain
and parts of Continental Europe, brewing and wine-making
was very much their prerogative; and it was often the lifework
of monkish alchemists and apothecaries to make medicines
and elixirs. In 1651 John French published his recipes in Art
of Distillation which included cures for over a hundred
ailments, including faintness, baldness, impotency and
various stummick complaints. Most of these medicines
were concoctions of botanicals, fruits, roots, seeds, nuts and
barks; extracted or macerated; fermented or aged; strained
or clarified, as needed; before being administered to hopeful
victims of ill-health. Many of these herbal remedies probably
provided vitamins, trace minerals and an assortment of
chemical compounds that may very well have provided relief
from various symptoms. Still, the relatively high alcohol
content of most of these tonics probably provided a certain
short-term feeling of well-being as well. In any event, the
alcohol content did serve as an internal disinfectant and as
a general way of making the local water safer to drink, when
added to it in measured amounts.
As the power and control of the European religious
houses began to erode, their grip on brewing, wine-making
and distilling began to lessen. To take their place, there
appeared the wise women of the estate and manor-house
stillrooms; the ale wives and cordial makers known for
their superior products; brew-house and tavern owners;
the vineyard managers and spirit distillers in sometimes
remote locations, to fulfill the need for drinkables that were
safe and tasty. All required storage for aging, blending and
transporting their products. In most cases oak casks, barrels
and butts of various sizes were made by local coopers from
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November 2012 - January 2013 • 9 seal bottles were used to transport purchased alcoholic drinks
from the local retailers. The seals identified the owner with
initials or a pictorial symbol that the local tavern keeper
recognized. Billing and deliveries were usually done on a
monthly basis. Sending round for a bottle of claret, hock or
brandy was common practise for those not wealthy enough to
keep their own cellar.
Those who did stock a cellar needed decanters for the
various refreshments served at the table. Courses were many
and varied, with fairly rigid rules about which libations went
with meat, fish, fowl or soup. Thus suites of decanters soon
became available. Those from circa 1750 were club- or tapershaped, with simple engravings of stars or vines, and with
lozenge or target-shaped stoppers cut to match. Engraved
monograms in intricate script became a not-so-subtle
statement of ownership and pride of place.
Ewer Decanter: for Claret, probably circa 1750. Hand-blown body and
stopper, applied neck, handle and foot, thumbprint cutting on body, neck and
stopper, soda glass metal.
both local and imported timber. In time, the distillers (of
spirits especially) learned that re-using barrels in which
brandy, sherry or rum had been aged and transported, gave
great colour and an illusive mellowness to their product.
These casks or barrels could be stacked for aging,
cutting down on expensive warehousing requirements.
They were also robust enough to be transported to distant
destinations, similarly travelled well by ship or horse and
wagon; and could be broached as needed at their final
destination. Spigots tapped into bung-holes provided, made
getting at the contents fairly simple. Metal, glass and ceramic
jugs – often large and weighing many kilograms when full
- were used to bring the refreshments from the cellar to the
butler’s pantry.
There, careful decanting, often using funnels with
cheese cloth strainers to catch any sediment, was the next
step. This was only done by experienced staff. Rough handling
or excessive aeration when decanting could easily spoil a fine
wine or brandy, or could deflate a well-brewed ale or lager.
For presentation at the table, glass decanters became
the optimum choice. The clarity of the glass highlighted the
rich colour of French burgundy, the pureness of German
whites, the deep glow of brandies, port wine or sherry from
Jerez, Spain. A huge and ever expanding glass industry
focused on providing such decanters for the middle and
upper classes, starting about 1750. Prior to that time, green
About 1790 engraved labels became popular for spirits
like brandy, rum or Holland (gin) and for various types of
wine. As the 1800’s arrived, decanter shapes changed, with
barrel, onion, globe and shaft, straight-sided or bell-shaped
decanters being introduced, discarded and re-introduced.
Stoppers are often a very good indicator of the age of a
decanter from the 1800’s; because these have been researched
and dated through sales receipts and records.
Ship’s or captain’s decanters, very heavy and with
stable bottoms, were developed for shipboard use and usually
had a series of two or three neck rings to provide a better grip
on these heavy and massive decanters. Neck rings on earlier
pieces were applied to mold-blown decanters; later ones were
molded as an integral part of the body. Ship’s decanters
were popular keepsakes for retiring seafarers, as was an
appreciation for rum cocktails. British naval officers favoured
the addition of freshly-squeezed lime juice (preventing
scurvy) with their daily pint of rum, but in 1740 were ordered
to drink it with two parts water. This became a popular
drink amongst the land lubbers as well. The city of Bristol
was the centre for a great deal of sea commerce, exploration
and colonial exploitation. It was also the location of several
glass factories specializing in the production of intensely
coloured decanters, the Bristol Blue being the most common,
but amethyst and green were also produced. Often decorated
with gilding, most shapes were simple variations on the old
Indian club shape, but some were also cased over clear glass
and cut back around the neck and then engraved around the
Susan Manyluk
Phone 403.347.0516
The Farm with the Good Food
2 Miles West of Red Deer, AB
November 2012 - January 2013 • 11 of the metal was always what intrigued me the most. But
nary a decanter to be found, bought or just coveted for my
own collection - or for my shop!
Captains Decanters for Shipboard Service of Rum or Brandy. The large
decanter is Swedish Circa 1890 - 1910 and blown. Weight without stopper
or contents is 3.2 kg!
body. The one I own was bought in Edmonton at a Cripps and
Clausen auction in the early 1970’s, and is quite rare in this
part of the world.
These Bristol pieces were copies of the intricately and
ornately cut, flashed or cased Bohemian glass decanters
made in rich blue, deep amber or ruby red (see photo).
Woodland scenes of leaping stags, game birds and hares were
popular and indicated the widespread interest in hunting
enjoyed by wealthy Europeans. The ruby-coloured decanter
was bought in Denmark about 10 years ago from a neighbour
of my Aunt’s. It dates from circa 1850 and is hand-engraved
with a dot motif, stag and windowpane design. These are
still being produced in Eastern Europe and appear fairly
often at Western Canadian antique shows – but are definitely
contemporary. Check for wear on the bottom of glass pieces,
the irregularities of old hand-engraving, and a general
quality feel to older decanters.
In Western Canada, finding, identifying and
displaying a choice collection of glass decanters can be
a challenge. This part of the world was more focused on
clearing land, building on it and establishing necessary
businesses; than on entertaining guests and serving them
imported wines and classic spirits from the proper style of
decanter. Still, they can be found. Long before opening my
shop in June of 2000, I was lucky enough to have acquired
some fine examples of Irish diamond-cut crystal, English
and Scottish Flint glass, Bohemian scenic engravings,
Scandinavian Art Deco styles, German enamelled or gilt
examples; or fine American decanters mold blown by
companies such as Heisey.
What I really hankered after was a decanter from one
of the three most famous French glass houses – Clichy, St.
Louis or Baccarat; even if I probably could not afford it! I
have had smaller functional items from Baccarat, primarily
cut crystal ashtrays, small bowls or lovely open salts. Always
signed and often numbered on the base as well, the quality
Then finally, a couple of years ago, on a lightning
trip to the big island of Hawaii to see my cousin and her
family who live in Hilo, I hit pay dirt. Akaka Falls is a “must
see.” It is an incredibly beautiful plunging column of water,
arcing past lush green jungle; bejewelled by vivid flowers,
flashing birds and brilliant butterflies. After soaking up
the Hawaiian scenery; we hit the local antique shops,
which varied considerably in size, content and customer
service. And there, in the most out-of-the-way shop, was my
Baccarat decanter.
Created of heavy crystal, it has superb clarity, is
beautifully mold blown in a classic bell-shape, with eight
simple sliced panels around the body. From the shoulder
rises a short tapered neck with six cut panels; the stopper
is again eight-sided, flat-topped and substantial enough
to finish an elegant and graceful mid-Twentieth Century
decanter. It is so typical of Baccarat’s unsurpassed sense
of balance, style and design, which has stressed form over
decoration since the glasswork’s inception in 1764. The price
was reasonable, the accompanying grime was free, and
bubble-wrap was willingly provided. It travelled tenderly
home in my carry-on; after having sent all airport metal
detectors into hysteria, because of the high lead content!
The airport security people were most understanding.
If you would like to see it, come visit our shop over
Christmas or in the New Year. We would like to wish everyone
all the happiness and “joy of collecting” that each of you
deserves. Happy Holidays from HolmeHus Antiques!
Baccarat Decanter: circa 1945-50, for spirits. Hand-blown in mould, slice cut
and bevelled. It has an acid-etched trademark used since 1860. The decanter
and stopper numbered 194
Items for Sale
Make inquires directly to Shannon St. Pierre 403-282-1474
Canadiana Maple Sideboard c. 1900
Oak Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table Mid 20th Century
Singer Sewing Machine 1880's
For Sale
Country Canadiana Benches,
Totes, Stools, Small Tables and
Boxes. All Wood - Spruce, Pine,
Fir, Cedar and Oak.
Finished for Interior Use
Call Rudi at 403-247-9062
November 2012 - January 2013 • 13 The Christmas Card
by Jan Mather
T
he Christmas card appears to be a dying
tradition. Like may things of its day, the
time consuming, costly (depending on the
number of cards sent), and more recently
environmentally unfriendly part of Christmas is being set
aside in lieu of e-cards, or nothing at all.
As a child, I remember Mom spending hours and
hours every December getting her cards done. In the later
years she actually set up the card table in front of her chair
in the living room on which she arranged the boxes of
cards, her address book and her writing paper and pens.
Nothing would be touched from one session of doing the
cards and letters to the next. What took most of the time
was the letters. Depending on whom the card was being
sent to, her letter contained the appropriate information.
Some of the recipients only heard from her once a year so
the important events and milestones of the family were all
included. Those who we saw intermittently during the year
got a letter which included only those tidbits that would
be news to them. And finally, close family and friends in
the area received only a card with a written note inside the
card. A letter was not necessary. And then, possibly even
before Mom had finished doing her cards, the seasonal mail
would start to arrive. Daily, there were usually a handful of
colourful envelopes from all over Canada and even some
from relatives and friends in the United States and Europe.
Living on a dairy farm, Mom and Dad were both home
during the day. As I remember, we usually had our mail by
midday, and before lunch Mom and Dad would sit at the
kitchen table and open that day’s mail, often knowing by
the return address who the card was from. There was an
anticipation and happiness in receiving the different cards
but I think, just as important was getting the “news” from
distant family and friends; and sometimes when a card was
opened, not only did a letter slide out, but a picture or two as
well! It was a tradition in our house, not a planned one but
something that had evolved over the years.
When did sending a greeting card at Christmas start?
From what I can discover, the first Christmas cards were
illustrated May 1, 1843 by John Callcott Horsley in London,
England. The early English cards featured flowers or
fairies, something fanciful and light versus winter scenes
or religious themes. In 1875, Louis Prang became the first
printer to offer Christmas cards in the United States. His
cards became very popular but unfortunately less expensive
reproductions were made available forcing him to quit
this market. Throughout the 20th century the production
of Christmas cards was profitable for most stationary
manufacturers.
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November 2012 - January 2013 • 15 Mary’s Collection. It was stuck on a paste board of 3 ½ by 2
inches and the text on the actual grain of rice, inscribed in
Indian ink, read:
The most traditional greeting inside the card is
“Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”
and there are a multitude of variations on this. Some
cards have a religious sentiment; others may have a prayer,
Biblical verse or a poem. Some have a generic text saying
only, “Seasons Greetings.” The pictures on the front of the
cards tend toward those items that reflect the Christmas
Season like a Christmas tree, candles, Santa Claus (which
could be many versions from Father Christmas to the redcoated, white-bearded, jolly old figure we see most often
these days). There are also the snowy scenes which might
include children playing or a horse-drawn sleigh filled
with a family, or a snowman, possibly with a resemblance
to Frosty, or reindeer like those that pull Santa’s sleigh
on Christmas Eve. One might even have a red nose like
Rudolph.
The Christmas card is a very seasonal thing. They
were, by tradition, received, displayed and then taken down
by the Twelfth Night, along with all other Christmas and
festive decorations. The cards from the mid 19th century,
at the season’s end, were lovingly stuck into albums and
scrapbooks. These items were often gifts to Victorian
children who would annually enter their cards and over the
years create a beautiful treasure of memories. Some of these
albums have survived to this day. Perhaps one of the larger
collections of Christmas cards belonged to Queen Mary. Her
huge collection can now be found in the British Museum.
Christmas cards have been produced in many sizes
and shapes. The smallest is said to be a Christmas greeting
on a grain of rice. It was given to H.R.H. the Duke of Windsor
(then Prince of Wales) in 1929 and is preserved in the Queen
To His Royal Highness
The Prince of Wales,
Sincere Christmas Greetings
From The Joseph G. Gillott Pen Co.,
London, England
Season 1929*
* Taken from: The History of the Christmas Card, by George Buday R.E.
From a collector’s point of view, the cards that are
worth the largest dollars, theoretically, would be those first
illustrated by John Callcott Horsley. In December 2005, one
of those sold for £9000. The card that is said to hold the
world’s record as the most expensive is a card produced in
1843 by J. C. Horsley and was commissioned by Sir Henry
Cole, a civil servant. It was auctioned in 2001 and sold to an
anonymous bidder for the amount of £22,250!
Going back to my fond memories of the Christmas
card, I sincerely hope that sending and receiving them does
not die out completely. To me, taking the time to send a
Christmas greeting to someone means they are important
to you. When that card arrives at its destination, it is a
reminder to all who see it that the recipient was thought of
enough to be sent that card.
May each one of you receive many cards this
Christmas!
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ANTIQUES
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We are told our store looks like a museum!
Please come and see for yourself.
Be sure to participate and attend our
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Phone: 1-877-482-4414
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Email: ceantiques@shaw.ca
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November 2012 - January 2013 • 17 Discover Rare Treasures
Shows & Auctions
Nov. 2, 3��Elizabeth’s Antique & Collectible Sale
Alberta Aviation Museum, Edmonton, AB
Nov. 3, 4��Native Art & Artifact Auction
Seahawk Auctions, Engineers Auditorium,
Vancouver, BC
*Nov. 10��Antique Show & Sale
Vancouver Flea Market, Vancouver, BC
Nov. 17, 18��Carswell’s 22nd Annual Christmas
Antique Show
Westerner Exhibition Grounds, Red Deer, AB
Nov. 17, 18��Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC
Trade Show
2013
*Jan. 1��New Year’s Day Fine Antique &
Collectible Auction
Scribner Auction Ltd., Wainwright, AB
Jan. 19, 20��4th Annual Lethbridge Antique & Toy
Show
Exhibition Park, Lethbridge, AB
Jan. 20��21st Century Flea Market
Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC
*Feb. 2, 3��Piapot Lions Club 14th Annual Antique
& Collectable Show
The Armouries, Maple Creek, SK
Feb. 16��Lion’s Antique Show
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
Operating Engineers Hall, Burnaby, BC
Nov. 18��21st Century Flea Market
Feb. 17��Retro Design & Antiques Fair
Feb. 18-24��Market Mall Antique Show
Saskatoon, SK
*Nov. 23��Coin Auction
*Nov. 24��Variety Auction
Nov. 24��Antiques & Collectibles Market
Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Centre, Calgary, AB
*Nov. 24, 25��Piapot Lions Club 16 Annual
th
Gun & Hobby Show
The Armouries, Maple Creek, SK
*Dec. 1��Auction: Ron & the late Clara
Dancer Collection
Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers, Red Deer, AB *Dec. 1, 2��Craft Fair
Vancouver Flea Market, Vancouver, BC
Dec. 2��Retro Design & Antiques Fair
Dec. 9��Historical Arms Collectors Society
of BC Trade Show
Operating Engineers Hall, Burnaby, BC
Feb. 23��First Canadian Collectors Club’s Show
Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Hall, Calgary, AB
Mar. 15-17��Collector’s Show
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
Mar. 17��21st Century Flea Market
Mar. 29, 30��51st Annual Antique Arms Show
Roundup Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary, AB
Mar. 29, 30��38th Annual Wild Rose Collectors Spring
Show
Expo Centre, Northlands Park, Edmonton, AB
Apr. 13, 14��Kerrisdale Antiques Fair
Kerrisdale Arena, Vancouver, BC
Apr. 20, 21��Acadia Vintage Retro & Antiques Show
Acadia Recreation Centre, Calgary, AB
Apr. 26, 27��Antique & Collectible Show & Sale
D-Company Armouries, Grande Prairie, AB
May 4, 5��C.A.V.A.C. Swap Meet
Westerner Exhibition Park, Red Deer, AB
May 11, 12��Annual Mother’s Day Antique Show
Westerner Exhibition Park, Red Deer, AB
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I
n our daily lives we are surrounded
by a variety of metals. Some are part
of the earth’s bounty, extracted
from shallow pits or from deep within;
others are man made, the so-called alloys. The ones
described in this article all had either a utilitarian or
Brass-worker in a Tun
isian market
a decorative function. In our modern times, however,
we might not use them anymore in the way they were
designed for. Also, some are no longer safe to use in
food consumption and have only a collectors value
left. Still, we should enjoy and proudly display that
beautiful English pewter coffee pot inherited from
grandma or use the shiny copper boiler for kindling
and newspaper at the fireplace!
machine made. Unique hand made designs fetch even
higher prices. Aluminum may be cleaned with silver polish
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ALUMINUM (British: aluminium) This element with the
chemical symbol Al has a silvery white appearance and is
found in abundance within the earth’s crust. Not by itself
however, but in combination with other elements, mainly
bauxite. After being discovered in 1827, articles made in
the late 1800’s were quite expensive. Not until a process for
commercial smelting was perfected (1914-1916) did items
made from this non-tarnishing material become affordable
and in demand. We might remember the popularity of
aluminum giftware of the 1920’s and 30’s. It was extensively
produced until World War II when wartime need affected
the availability. Some well-known names in the aluminum
industry are: The Wendell August Forge, Arthur Armour,
Palmer-Smith, Continental, Everlast, Buenilum, Rodney
Kent and Wrought Farberware. Products range from
ashtrays (Wendell A. Forge) to gravy boats (Buenilum),
from pitchers (Rodney Kent) to trivets (Everlast), often
handcrafted with elaborate decorations. Russell Wright,
among others, designed many pieces. Look for company
logos on the bottom as these pieces are highly sought after.
Various techniques were applied such as ‘repoussé’ meaning
raised in relief. Skilled artisans created an intricate pattern
by hammering on a piece of aluminum. Another technique
is ‘intaglio’ or incised, the exact opposite of repoussé. Later,
when machine embossing was introduced, production
increased while manufacturing costs went down. Each
company showcased their own unique touch, be it brightly
polished items or hand-rubbed. Even hammer marks set
one company apart from the other. No longer popular for
utilitarian use (stainless steel pots and pans have taken over
the market), all aluminum products became decorative and
are now collectible. Look for unscratched or undamaged
pieces. Hand-forged items are of course worth more than
BRASS is a man-made metal also referred to as factitious,
meaning produced artificially rather than by natural
processes. This durable and ductile alloy of copper and zinc
was most popular for utilitarian and decorative purposes
during the 18th and 19th centuries. In order to obtain brass,
copper and zinc had, first of all, to be mined, then refined
and proportionally melted together. This process was
patented in England in 1871. Early manufactured pieces
were mainly utilitarian such as andirons, fireplace tools,
candlesticks and sconces, bed warmers, pots, pans, kettles,
bells and doorknockers, lamps and chandeliers, hardware,
buttons and buckles. Brassware was made of sheet metal or
was cast in a mould which was a more common practise. The
end product was then polished. Production was expanded
with items of a more aesthetic appeal like figurines and
other ornaments. In the United States, England, China,
Russia, France, India and North Africa, to name a few,
Brass compass on a ship’s bridge.
Vintage brass
embossed plaque
November 2012 - January 2013 • 21 braziers and brass founders were an integral part of any
community. Brass was, and still is, used in the creation and
manufacture of musical instruments such as the French
horn, trumpet and trombone; nautical instruments found
on the bridge of a ship; notary seals, letter racks and desk
sets; mortar and pestles and scales. It was uncommon to
mark a piece, although the country of origin was usually
incised on the bottom. Presently, with the inflated price of
copper and the introduction of other man-made materials,
brass utilitarian items became strictly decorative and are
collectible.
Bronze Statuettes
BRONZE is also an alloy, in this case a combination of
copper, tin and traces of other metals. Bronze items date
back to biblical times. The Bronze Age is defined as a period
of human culture between the Stone Age and the Iron Age.
After a period of non-popularity during the Middle Ages, it
was revived during the 17th century and remains in use to
this day. Often a bronze object is confused with a ‘bronzed’
object. A bronzed object is made of a white metal, which
has been coated with a reddish-brown material to give it
‘that bronze look’. An easy test is to use a magnet. It will
attach to a bronzed object (metal one) and not to a genuine
bronze! Bronze is used for making figurines, lamps and
statues. Most outdoor statues are made from bronze as it
withstands the extremities of weather well. During the Art
Nouveau and later the Art Deco period we notice a steady
occurrence of bronze articles. Some of the most well-known
American sculptors are:- Thomas Ball, Frederic Remington,
Charles Russell, Paul Bartlett, Allen Clark and Bessie P.
Vonnoh. Large original bronzes fetch astronomical prices.
Talent and labour does, of course, not come cheap. Be aware
of recasts. Although beautiful, recasts should be priced
accordingly. Original castings made under the watchful
eye of the sculptor and signed by the artist himself, usually
on the base, will demand high prices as well. Later castings
of the same original mould are worth a little less, but still
more than complete recasts. A little confusing, I admit,
but bear in mind that the recasts are not made from the
original at all. It is manufactured through a procedure
called ‘lost wax’. Recast bronzes lose detail and are often a
little bit smaller than the original due to shrinkage of the
clay mould. Besides statues, statuettes and figurines, other
bronze objects of interest include andirons and fenders,
candelabras and candlesticks, chandeliers and lamps,
urns, vases, jardinières, wall sconces, desk sets, etc. When
shopping for bronze items, it is always handy to bring a
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November 2012 - January 2013 • 23 CHROME or chromium (Cr ) is found in the mineral
chromite, a metallic element. Chromium is difficult to work
with in its pure form, but its excellent properties such as
tarnish and corrosion resistance, make it suitable for use as
a catalyst to harden steel alloys, to produce stainless steel,
to use for decorative plating and even in the glass industry,
For us chrome refers to the chrome-plated household pieces
with its hard, wear-resistant and attractive surface. Its peak
production and popularity occurred during the 1930’s.
With the affects of the Great Depression on their doorstep,
American housewives (who could not afford expensive
silver) were delighted by the shiny-looking chrome serving
pieces. The major U.S. company to utilize chrome plating
was the Waterbury Manufacture Company, which later
became the Chase Brass and Copper Company. At the end
of World War II however, the popularity was in decline.
Fortunately today the Art Deco chrome pieces are in high
demand, especially bar items such as cocktail shakers
and glasses, decanters, ice buckets, serving bowls, napkin
holders and candlesticks. Most of these pieces have glass
inserts and are therefore hard to find with their original
inserts intact. The automobile industry uses chrome from
many auto parts such as bumpers, door handles and
mirrors. And remember those elaborate hood ornaments on
vintage automobiles? They were made of chrome as well.
COPPER (Cu ). One of earth’s precious bounties, this metal
was first used by man during the Roman Times, when
copper was found on the island of Cyprus. Today copper is
mined all over the world from the United States and Canada
to South America, Africa and Russia. It was discovered that
this ductile, malleable metal was an excellent conductor of
heat and electricity, and was soon widely used for electric
wiring and plumbing. And let us not forget the copper
coins struck worldwide. In the early 18th century, American
coppersmiths made utilitarian pieces such as boiler pots,
tea and coffee pots, kettles, trays and pots and pans. These
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November 2012 - January 2013 • 25 were followed by fancier household items like vases, boxes
and caddies, ashtrays, candlesticks, planters, chandeliers,
radiator covers, etc. Early pieces were dovetailed to hold
them together, with the edges smoothed out; in the 19th
century coppersmiths used seams and rivets instead. It
should be mentioned that culinary items were lined with a
protective coating of tin to prevent poisoning. Copper objects
are relatively easy to find; the Arts and Crafts pieces of the
early 1900’s are well sough after, as well as the ubiquitous
kettles and stills. Their highly aesthetic appeal and easy
maintenance make them a favourite among collectors.
Author’s Note: Alphabetically speaking we should address
GOLD as the next metal. I have decided, however, to use the
3rd part entirely for Gold and Silver, as both subjects require
a fair amount of space. Please watch for it in a future edition
of Discovering ANTIQUES. We will continue this article with:
IRON (Fe ). This metal, raw iron to be precise, has been
used since prehistoric times. It is a silvery-white, lustrous
metallic element with malleable and ductile qualities.
It occurs abundantly in combined forms, as in hematite
and magnetite, and is used as an alloy in a wide range of
structural materials. It was around 1200 BC when man
learned how to melt and utilize iron ore. That period was
later known as the Iron Age. Primitive iron tools testify
to the versatility and durability of iron implements. Iron
could be worked with in two ways: one is the casting
of the molten ore in a mould or form. The other is by
forging, a method whereby the metal is heated until red
hot, then hammered into a specific shape on an anvil.
The blacksmith was a master at the forge. From fitting
horseshoes to creating hitching posts, from carriage steps
to bootjacks, the creations were endless. As a real ‘heavy’
metal, iron has also been used for items requiring weight.
Besides the usual decorative and utilitarian uses, many
pieces of farm equipment were made of hand-wrought
iron, such as ploughs, shovels, pitchforks, rakes, etc. In the
architectural field we see both wrought and cast iron items:gates, weathervanes, birdhouses, cages, hinges and other
hardware, garden ornaments, torchières and windmills.
In the kitchen:- utensil racks, trivets, stoves, spatulas and
ladles, soap dispensers, skewers and skewer holders, scales,
nutcrackers, meat hooks, kettle stands and the list goes on.
Because of its strength and durability, iron ware is useful
to this day but it also has considerable merit for the avid
collector. Some early pieces are marked. Reproductions
are still being made, but the newer pieces are cruder and
coarser than the originals. They also tend to rust more
quickly.
In the next issue of Discovering ANTIQUES, we will
focus on lead, pewter, steel, tin and zinc; followed by gold
and silver in Part III.
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November 2012 - January 2013 • 27 by Fred Hauck, Collector, Redcliff, AB
I
n the past, I have been affiliated with
several museums. The Redcliff Museum is the
one I have been with the longest. The
Redcliff Museum, like most small town museums,
features the town’s history along with the usual antiques
and collectables from the past. One of the exhibits spotlights
toys. Those displayed were the only ones they had; most
of which, unfortunately, did not bring back those fond
memories which can be triggered by some things. Included
were some odd toys which were not remembered by many
people and some were quite expensive when originally
purchased so most families would not have had them,
therefore, have no personal ‘memories’ of them.
In June 2010, with the help of a couple of friends, we
redid that toy display. Using toys I had collected, my goal
was to bring back good memories for people who saw the
exhibit. The time frame chosen began in 1934 with the birth
of the Dionne quintuplets and continues up to the Calgary
produced ‘Buckshot Show.’ Read on to find out how this all
fits into one display.
The exhibit needed, I thought, childhood idols, roll
models, people that were looked up to such as Roy Rogers,
Gene Autry, Davy Crocket and Red Ryder. It also seemed
right to include some childhood icons like Shirley Temple,
The Beverley Hillbillies, Batman and Robin, The Three
Stooges, Mickey Mouse, Buckshot and the Monkees all
of whom appealed to children of those times; and, as the
museum found out, children today enjoy them, too. This
exhibit seems to be a hit at the museum; one of the more
popular displays.
To be a success, it was necessary to attract the
attention of both boys and girls, hence the dolls, cast iron
stove and paper dolls. The toy trucks have always appealed
to boys so a 1950’s Tonka log hauler, a Japanese-made tin
truck and trailer promoting the Rexall Drug Store chain
and a Canadian-made toy Lincoln dump truck. The pink
dump truck is special to me for many reasons. As a child we
travelled several times a year to visit relatives in Gull Lake,
Saskatchewan. My cousin had his father’s toys from the
1940’s and ‘50’s which included a Lincoln dump truck, the
more common version with the grill missing. He also had
a Lincoln John Deere A tractor, complete with a cast iron
driver in the driver’s seat. I remember playing with them
and wanting them for my own. I now have several Lincoln
toys; and a similar tractor can be found in the museum
display.
Going back to the dump truck, these trucks were
usually red, not pink. I completed the restoration on the
truck and decided to pay tribute to a good friend, Missy,
whose favourite colour is pink. She was really pleased and
even more delighted when that pink truck found its way into
the museum display. Missy is also a big Shirley Temple and
Three Stooges fan so I made sure these were included as
well. Two other items I made an effort to include were the
1970’s Tonka Winnebago and the Mrs. Beasley doll. Missy
had a Winnebago when she was a little girl and remembers
sitting on top of it with one leg on either side, and pedaling
as fast as her little legs would go. One time she got even
with her sister by ramming into her sister’s plastic Barbie
camper. Guess who won! The Mrs. Beasley doll was a fixture
on the television show ‘Family Affair’ in the late 1960’s.
Whenever there was a crisis, little Buffy would pull the
string and the ‘talking’ Mrs. Beasley would come up with
answers. Missy and her sister each received Mrs. Beasley
dolls for Christmas many years ago. Both the Winnebago
and Mrs. Beasley were found and added to the display, which
was a pleasant surprise for Missy. Paige, Missy’s daughter,
is a Flintstones fanatic. This prompted me to include a
Flintstone’s comic book and paper dolls. Comic books and
bubble gum cards have been popular for several generations
and also needed to be added to the display.
The western connection to the museum display
resulted from my natural fascination for cowboys as a kid.
Also in 1954, my dad and uncle saw Gene Autry, Champion
(the Wonder Horse) and Pat Buttram in Medicine Hat,
Alberta. My parents had the honour of singing for Dale
Evans when she was in Calgary in 1999.
Having a farm background, farm toys had to be
represented. The Lincoln Cockshutt 30 tractor has meaning
for us. My father’s family was not affluent and sometimes
November 2012 - January 2013 • 29 the World, Wild Animals and Bible Stories, not the sort of
thing I enjoyed; but later Reel #950 would appear which
featured Gene Autry and that saved the day. Two different
View-Masters including the 1953 Coronation reel have been
added to the display.
had to share toys or received just one toy at Christmas.
One Christmas, my Dad and uncle each got a Cockshutt
30 tractor. Neither got the implements that came with the
deluxe set of this toy; the mower, disc, wagon, etc. Some
years later, my great grandparents’ hired man built them
a walking plow which could be pulled behind a tractor. The
really well-used 30 was inherited by my Dad’s and uncle’s
youngest brother. At school he was a little embarrassed
when his friends had pearl-handled cap guns compared to
the Cockshutt 30 tractor with one front wheel missing and a
home-made walking plow. One item he did get that my Dad
and uncle did not was a Roy Rogers lunch box and thermos.
The thermos survives to this day.
Trains have always been a common toy for boys. My
Dad and uncle received a wind-up train for Christmas one
year. As a kid, my brother and I were given a second-hand
1957 Lionel Train Set and a working toy steam engine. For
many years neither one of us was allowed to play with the
toys without supervision. And even at that, we usually just
watched Dad play with them. I added a wind-up Marx train
to the display along with a very small Cracker Jack train.
Every box of Cracker Jacks had a prize which was usually
in the bottom of the box. Many years ago, the prize was a
small plastic train engine, or train car. You could collect
the whole train if you were patient enough; and were always
looking for the elusive engine or coal tender, the most vital
parts of the train.
View-Masters were common from the 1940’s to the
1980’s. My uncles and aunts had one on the farm. It was
a 1960’s version with the usual reels: Seven Wonders of
Television, since it first found its way into our homes,
has always played a part in people’s lives. There are favourite
shows and memorable shows. Some examples would be The
Honeymooners, Gilligan’s Island, I love Lucy, Hee Haw, The
Monkees, Bonanza (one of my Dad’s favourites), The Beverly
Hillbillies, Howdy Doody and The Buck Shot Show. From
1967 to 1997, The Buck Shot Show aired on CFCN television
in Calgary, Alberta and at the time of its cancellation
held the record for the longest running children’s show
in Canadian television history. Sesame Street did not air
its first episode until 1969. As youngsters, we would come
home for lunch and watch Buck Shot, played by Ron Barge.
His sidekicks Benny the Bear, Clyde the Owl, Woodrow T.
Beaver and Rodney the Rodent were played by puppeteers
Jim Lewis and Phil Gordon-Cooper; and hear for the 200th
time ‘Sixteen Chickens and a Tambourine.’
Over the years, not only did cowboys and Indians
get children’s attention, so did soldiers and the military.
A plastic 1964 jungle combat hat, formerly owned by
my uncle, had to be included in the display along with a
plastic grenade that fired cap gun caps. Batman and James
Bond were also popular in the 1960’s which prompted
me to include a Batmobile and Bond’s Aston Martin DB5
(complete with the ejection seat) getting a fill up at the Lego
gas pumps, along with a Studebaker station wagon.
The only item that I thought should be included
that was newer than the early 1970’s, was a Rubik’s Cube,
only because of its huge popularity in the 1980’s. It seemed
that everyone had one and with its popularity came every
variation known to man.
In the display are toys made from rubber, metal,
plastic, cast iron and tin. There is a cross section of toys
from the 1930’s to the 1970’s intended to bring back pleasant
memories and reminiscences of Christmases past and
childhood days of long ago.
The display is called ‘Childhood Toys, Idols and
Icons.’ Thanks to Missy and Rory for all their help and
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November 2012 - January 2013 • 31 to the dump,
to the dump,
to the dump,
dump, dump...
by Laura Youngren,
Repurposer/Collector, Coaldale, AB
T
his may be news to many, but there are artists out there, as well as designers and
repurposers, who have shed a tear or two when hearing stories about what has
ended up in our landfills. We are hoping by making people more aware, especially
in the antique and collectible and thrift store world, that there will be change; and I am here to spread
the word. So far, society is doing great at recycling, not littering, returning bottles, limiting the use of chemicals,
etc. The next step is to reconsider what is being thrown into the dump.
Antiques or vintage items that have lost their value to a collector because they are broken, stained, chipped or missing
a part are often still valuable to an artist/repurposer. Instead of throwing something out, why not give it to a “starving artist”
or designer. The art and design world can re-use so much of what has been, and is being, sent to the dump. It is amazing how
much “garbage” could have been reinvented - turning it, once again, into something of beauty or with a purpose; thus giving
it a whole new life, with the bonus being that it did not go to the landfill. Just have a peek at some of the décor magazines out
there. You will see amazing repurposed creations made from what most would consider trash. It is actually pretty exciting if
you have children or grandchildren. You can make an even bigger impact on their future environment by keeping more out
of the dump.
Many of the items that I use in my art and restyled décor, I have to travel to the United States to find. This so called
“junk” is often expensive because repurposing is such a huge movement, items are in high demand. It can be frustrating to
come home and see items I just paid a big price for in the local dump. I would really like to encourage everyone to think twice
about what you are throwing away. It could be useful to the creative community.
Here are just a few of the things that are being used
in décor and art right now that can be rescued from the
landfills:
• almost any antique or collectible piece that is damaged
or ‘has had it’s day’
• old metal such as garden wire or fencing, bed springs
(the rustier the better, yes I said rusty)
• broken jewellery
• barn wood or any scrap wood both plain or painted
(the chippier the better, yes I said chippy)
• old garden burlap and grain sacks
• rusty farm implements
• old hardware,
• broken doll parts, including heads
• broken decorative items such as lamps
(we can use the parts)
• board games or puzzles with missing pieces
• rusty truck parts, big and small
• any architectural salvage, even broken such as spindles,
broken windows, doors
• damaged upholstered pieces
It is amazing the kind of things that are trending
right now and what can be created from unusual items.
Even high-end design shops are doing reproductions.
I believe all repurposers help to save the environment
because we can turn almost anything into art, or up-cycle it
into something useful again. One person’s trash is another’s
treasure so never underestimate what someone else could
do with that ‘trash’.
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