Discovering Antiques
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Discovering Antiques
S ES EL IC PR Discovering May /June 2010 ANTIQUES e u s s I y r a s r e v i n n A 10 th PR IC EL September /October 2007 ANTIQUING IN WESTERN CANADA S S ANtIQUeS July / August 2008 ANTIQUING IN WESTERN CANADA Discovering ANTIQUES September/October 2009 ANTIQUING IN WESTERN CANADA S ES ES ANTIQUING IN WESTERN CANADA Discovering ES EL EL EL July/August 2007 IC IC IC ANTIQUES PR PR PR Discovering S ANTIQUES ES Discovering UNKTIQUES LTD. Specialists in "as found" pine furniture, architectural rarities, religious artifacts and more. Furniture Repairs & Refinishing Ask us About ‘Custom Built’ Antiques Closed Mon & Tues 1226 - 9 AVE SE CALGARY, AB CANADA (403) 263-0619 www.junktiques.ca • email: dhkaufman@shaw.ca HEIRLOOMS ANTIQUES CALGARY 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 (403) 301 4822 Sun Noon - 4pm www.antiquescalgary.com May/June 2010 • 3 10 of Discovering ANTIQUES with you! s r a e Y April 10, 2000 my husband, Cam and I bought Discovering ANTIQUES. Cam’s initial involvement could not be maintained due to full time employment. I, on the other hand, worked part time and had some editorial experience from my four years with Reader’s Digest (Canada), Book Department, as well as numerous non-profit organizations’ newsletters, etc.; so jumped in with both feet and relished all the fascinating subjects to be researched and written about. Much to my utter surprise (probably based on my naivety and blind enthusiasm) I discovered that selling ads was what demanded the most time. In order for the publication to survive and grow, the advertiser base had to increase. I do NOT like sales! But, as the years have passed and the magazine’s reputation has grown, so have the advertiser base and the circulation. I will also say that due to my travels I have met and come to know many dealers, auctioneers and show promoters. Some have become friends as well as advertisers. What a fascinating business – totally unpredictable with regard to both product and their trends as well as how it fairs as an industry. You never know when you will stumble across an item that dates back to a time and era of our forefathers before they ever thought of migrating to Canada. Oh, the stories it could tell! As Discovering ANTIQUES has evolved, so have I. Many mistakes have been made but never intentionally and hopefully, never a second time! My first look at each new issue is still a thrill and I am pleased with the growing interest from dealers primarily who provide the interesting selection of articles that have been included in the magazine. Occasionally a private collector is willing to share information on whatever subject is their passion because I learned in the six years I worked at the antique shop that a collector has researched, studied and knows about whatever it is that he/she collects. Learning about antiques and collectables is like peeling an onion - each subject, be it buttons or porcelain or furniture, has its own subtopics dealing with the age, style, production, country of origin, etc. etc. The other learning curve about antiques and collectables is the collector. Why some people collect certain things is still a mystery to me. Hopefully each issue of Discovering ANTIQUES brings some insight into a subject of interest to you or introduces you to something that you were not aware of before! AND…each issue has a wealth of advertisers where treasures can be found! Watch for future articles with interesting stories and comments from dealers as well as some personal anecdotes and special memories from over the years. Editor Discovering ANTIQUES Table of Contents VOLUME 12 - NO. 2 2010 Publisher Discovering ANTIQUES 8 french connection 14 collecting pocket watches 18 shows & auctions www.crystalink.ca 20 history of stereoscopes Contributing Writers 24 arrangements & egg-spectations 34 discovering us near you Editor Jan Mather Layout & Ad Design Fred Hauck Susan Holme Manyluk Henry Stel Catharina VanTooren Front Cover: A selection of covers from over the past 10 years. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Discovering Antiques is published five times a year. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written consent of Discovering ANTIQUES Discovering Antiques assumes no responsibility for lost material. 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SCRIBNER AUCTION LTD. 780-842-5666 www.scribnernet.com Archer’s Antiques Furniture from the 1800’s and Custom Cabinetry Buy ♦ Sell ♦ Trade ♦ Restorations 24 White Cres, Bragg Creek, AB Across from the Steak Pit Restaurant Open Thurs - Sun: 12:00 - 5:00pm, by appointment or chance. 403-949-3655 email: hsarcher@telus.net ♦ www.antiquesalberta.ca May/June 2010 • 7 PART I The French Connection A look at the life and style of King Louis XIV, XV and XVI by Catharina VanTooren, Calgary, AB 8 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com King Louis the XIV A major part of “antique” furniture sold today appears to be a reproduction inspired by eighteenth century styles. In order to know and recognize the distinct styles of Louis XIV, XV and XVI we should go back in time and try to spread some light on this subject and familiarize ourselves with their individual characteristics in a multi-feature article. Louis XIV (quatorze) 1638-1715 The “Sun King” or “Le Roi Soleil” Upon the death of his father King Louis XIII, Louis XIV became King of France in 1643, but he was only five years old! His mother, Anna of Austria, became his regent and ruled France together with First Minister, Cardinal Mazarin. Only in 1661, upon Mazarin’s death, (Louis was then 23), did he gain full control and his ensuing reign is seen as a turbulent period in which the power of France and the prestige of the French Court seemed untouchable in the eyes of entire Europe. His goal: absolute power. His desire: pomp and splendour. This need to surround himself with luxury and magnificence was largely envied by other European Courts as they attempted to copy and possibly outdo his lavish style. No one succeeded! Louis XIV is well remembered to have said “L’etat c’est moi (the state I am)” and “un roi, une loi, une fois (one king, one law, one belief).” He named himself “le Roi Soleil.” He was married to Maria Theresia, daughter of King Philip IV of Spain, but had many mistresses, one of them being Madame de Montespan. Upon Maria Theresia’s death Louis married Madame de Maintenon. Both ladies influenced his ostentation. Versailles The Baroque or Louis XIV- style It all started with the building, in Baroque style, of the Castle Vaux-le-Vicomte, south of Paris, by the Minister of Finance Nicolas Fouquet. All aspects of the interior were designed and partly made by Charles le Brun, a man of universal talents and great artistic skills. This became the time when a decorator played an important role in the world of Arts and Furniture design. From that moment on, a specific piece of furniture, for instance, was known as a “le Brun.” The gala opening of this castle was a huge success to the envy of the King. Through manipulation, and sparked by jealousy, Louis XIV accused Fouquet of wrongdoings. Poor Fouquet spent the rest of his life in prison while Louis confiscated his castle, his possessions, and acquired the craftsmanship of le Brun, as well as that of Andre le Nôtre, Elaborately carved armchair covered in velour. Meubelkunst designer of the impressive gardens at Vaux-le-Vicomte. Both were commissioned to change a hunting lodge at Versailles, which was built by Louis XIII in 1624, into more suitable quarters for the entire Court of Louis XIV. It took le Brun and le Nôtre from 1669 to 1688 to transform this lodge into a palace fit for Louis and his entourage. It is worthwhile knowing a little bit more about the design of this world-famous palace, as all successors of Louis XIV resided at Versailles. It is also the palace where many intrigues took place and conspiracies plotted. The floor plan is as such that the left side of the centre is a mirrored image of the right side. The side pavilions are set perpendicularly on each corner of the centre building creating an inner court, le cour d’honneur. Apartments May/June 2010 • 9 are placed in long rows. The midsection contains the staterooms, halls, salons and the impressive Galerie des Glaces (mirrored salon) as well as the King’s and Queen’s quarters situated on either side of the center. The cross Bureau - Mazarin shows boulle marquetry. Meubelkunst sections housed the royal housekeeping and ministers. The Royal bedroom is precisely located on the center axis and faces symbolically east towards the rising sun. Twice a day members of the royal family and other dignitaries witnessed the King’s waking up and retiring to bed, the “grand levee” and “le grand coucher.” Selected to be present at this daily ritual was seen as a huge honour. Not being selected led to envy and underhanded schemes. There were almost a thousand apartments including the royal chambers for the thousands of people who lived and worked at the palace. It is surprising to know there were no toilets and only one actual royal bathroom, although Louis XIV had been known for not using these sanitary facilities! In 1661 the new minister of Finance, Colbert, acquired on behalf of the court, the weaving facility of the Gobelin brothers where at one time or another 67 high-warp looms were in use. They were to manufacture tapestries exclusively for Louis XIV, designed according to specifications of the King and under the leadership and guidance of le Brun. In 1677, the “Manufacture Royale des Meubles de la Couronne” opened its doors. This state-organized factory contained a series of small workshops. All skilled sculptors, engravers, gold and silversmiths, weavers, furniture makers, etc., were encouraged to submit designs and examples (like a blue print) before royal approval could result in the production of such. In other words, the Court meddled in the Arts. This, however, enforced a homogenous style which in turn became the official style of Louis XIV. 10 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com Boulle cabinet. Meubelkunst Louis XIV style characteristics Furniture was constructed on a massive, formal scale. Straight and rectangular lines predominated. Chairs were high-backed, carved and upholstered. Console tables were The King Visits the Gobelins. 17th Century marble-topped with elaborately carved understructures. Legs were heavy and underbracing appeared on tables as well as chairs. Furniture was 3-dimensional with finished side panels, in contrast to Renaissance style which focused on front viewing. Decorative details included intricate carvings, metal mounts (pewter), ivory, mother-of-pearl Continued on Page 12 Victoria Albert A N T I Q U E S A N D C O L L E C TA B L E S We Recycle History & Heritage Find Antiques & Collectables to satisfy all your desires. We BUY & SELL china and silver patterns One of the largest inventories in Canada Shop online 15244 Russell Ave., White Rock, BC V4B 2P6 Email: lebkjd@shaw.ca Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00am - 4:00pm 604-536-2270 QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AND COLLECTIBLES FROM CANADA, EUROPE, AND CHINA. ARCHITECTURAL ITEMS FOR HOME OR GARDEN. Visit us: 1.800.663.6004 www.echoschina.com Industrial Park, Invermere, BC V0A 1K5 (on the road to Panorama) Phone: 250.342.0707 • Fax: 250.342.9049 klein@nucleus.com • www.tepapanui.com Joe & Elizabeth Klein Open Wednesday - Sunday OR BY APPOINTMENT. May/June 2010 • 11 These days one still speaks of the Boulle technique when referring to marquetry. Other motifs include cloven hoofs, fauns and nymphs, acanthus leaves, sun rays, lion’s masks, the French lily, St. Jacob’s shell and fruit and flowers. Tapestries and velour also featured intricate designs. Due to France’s territorial explorations many exotic woods like ebony were used, as was locally found oak, chestnut and fruitwood. After 1700 other woods such as amaranth, rosewood, lemon and olive wood were used as well, but mainly as a veneer in the marquetry manufacture. Louis XIV Gilded Console Table, French, circa 1700 Mary S. Harkness Collection. A Direcotory of Antique Furniture Be sure and get the July/August issue for the conclusion of the life and style of King Louis XIV. and tortoise shell applications, painting and gilding, inlay and marquetry. The latter was perfected by Andre-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) from Switzerland. He was a genius in his field and quickly employed by Louis’s court, just like le Brun. At first he used naturalistic designs in the Dutch style, like tulips and roses, but as his experience advanced, he opted for grotesque and arabesque styles. Commode attributed to Boulle. The Collectors Encyclopedia of ANTIQUES 9th Annual Fort Macleod ANTIQUE SALE & SHOW Antiques & Collectables Saturday, June 26 ~ 10am - 5pm Sunday, June 27 ~ 10am - 4pm Fort Macleod and District Sports Complex 21st Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues Fort Macleod, AB VENDORS FROM NEAR & FAR DISPLAYING The Odd ~ The Unusual ~ The Beautiful A great way to spend the day! Admission: Adults $3.00 Children under 12 Free Free Draws Free Parking For More Information: (403) 553-3355 (Jim) 12 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES & MORE 4532 Hwy 12 East Lacombe, AB (403) 782-4719 Antique Mall JANtiques Grand Opening May 29 & 30 Selling antique and vintage items in a small orginal homestead house. Find fine furniture as well as shabby chic, vintage clothing & jewelery, china, books and Canadiana objects. Open Daily 9am - 5pm Vendor Space Giftware & Collectables 8 KM East of Lacombe, AB on Highway 12, then 2 KM South on Prentiss Road www.lacombesecondhand.com 403-782-5947 Antiques & Collectibles Open most Weekends, Holidays and Evenings or by Appointment HOURS Tuesday - Friday 10:00am - 5:30pm Saturday Noon - 5:30pm Please call for long weekend hours. 5008 - 50 Street, Lacombe, AB (403) 782-3191 701 Secondary Highway 576 (North end of Drumheller) Drumheller, AB email: neatstuf@telusplanet.net May/June 2010 • 13 Collecting Pocket Watches by Fred Hauck, Collector, Redcliff, AB Anyone who knows me is aware that over the years I have collected just about everything. Some of my favourite collections emerged much later than others, one being pocket watches, which I began in the 1990’s. I always liked anything old or old ways of doing things. I had modern wrist watches (battery, digital) as a kid; later I acquired a few of the Westclox Dollar Watches to use. I now use either the Westclox Dax or Pocket Ben. 14 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com Dollar watches get their name from the watch’s obvious price of a few dollars. They were sturdy and economical. A lot of farmers bought them, usually tying a shoe lace or leather strap to hang from a pocket, or a belt loop for easy access. Some old farmers, I have heard, refer to them as the old John Deere; the loud ticking reminded them of an old two-cylinder tractor. There were many variations of the Westclox watch, a white face with black letters being the most common. Black-faced ones with glow-in-the-dark white letters were not really common, but still can be found. Others like green dials (faces) or watches with magnets attached to the back (used as car dash clocks) were also not as plentiful. Many other variations still exist and other companies like Ingram also make low-end watches. Some valuable low-end watches are known as “character watches,” which show recognizable characters like Mickey Mouse and Roy Rogers, just to name a couple. These command more money and not just from watch collectors. Most common dollar watches range from $10.00 and up to possibly $50.00 for new boxed watches. Some later Westclox have a rotating date on the right side of the dial. I have a new boxed watch from the 1980’s complete with chain called the “Country Gentleman” which was made to look like an expensive watch. Most Westclox Dollar Watches are dated. If you pop off the back you will notice on the bottom of the movement the last two numbers which indicate the year it was made. I have had watches from as far back as the 1930’s. At shows I have seen a few new Westclox watches still in their original boxes. My first good watch as a collector was a larger Swissmade watch with “R. A. Wright Lethbridge” on the dial. Ralph Wright was one of several sons of an immigrant who, upon settling in Southern Alberta, got into the jewellery business, and in time, his sons did the same. As a jeweller when ordering watches at that time, you could order dials with your name on it, which gave the business additional advertising. Many jewellers took advantage of this. The acquisition of the R. A. Wright watch sparked my interest in watches and I started looking for better quality ones. I have some Swiss watches but my favourites are Americanmade Waltham, Illinois, and Elgin, although a Rockford has slipped into the mix. For me, the larger the better – the diameter of a watch is referred to as the size which can range from 6 to 20 (diameter of watch). Once you are into watches and a reference is made to a 16 size watch, you will know what is meant. The back of a watch is usually threaded, although some are hinged. In the case of the Dollar Watch the back pops off with a knife. Information about the watch is located on the movement (the mechanical part of the watch) and can be found by removing the back. There should be a manufacturer’s name (for example Elgin National Watch Co.), a serial number and the number of jewels, which can range from 7 to 23. The more jewels, the better the watch; 21 or more is getting into the higher end of the scale. Note, some watches can have a lot of jewels, for example, 100; but are not necessarily high quality watches. For watch collectors, finding serial numbers and any company history can be done on the internet and/or by using reference books. Another watch in my collection is a 17 jewel Waltham with “Canadian Pacific Railway” complete with beaver and shield on the movement. The serial number is 14083403, which dates to 1904, as per the serial number listing. It was bought at a local auction, a real find and priced right. I must admit that the 17 jewels confused me but after some research, I was able to confirm that the information was correct, and the watch is actually quite valuable. Most of the railway watches which came later have 21 jewels or more. Railway watches also should be open-face (no door over glass), have numbers, not Roman numerals on the dial, and have a leaver set. This means that in order to set the time, you must unscrew the front bezel and crystal, pulling out a small lever on the side before the stem can be turned to adjust the time. To wind the watch, push the lever back in and thread on the bezel. With the advent of the lever set, Continued on Page 16 May/June 2010 • 15 there were no accidental time adjustments, thus avoiding train wrecks. back that it is a railway watch. That is incorrect as many different engravings were common years ago. Many companies made railroad watches. A lot of variations existed as railway standards changed. Not all are marked with railway names like the Waltham CPR watch in Talk to other collectors and ask questions. I have found that most collectors are willing to share their knowledge. As well, find a good watch repair person. Most auction and garage sale finds need repairs of some sort – new hands, crystal or dial. Maybe all that is necessary is a good cleaning. If interested in collecting watches, maybe you would want to join a watch club like the Calgary Watch and Clock Club whose members would be more than willing to help both the novice and veteran collector alike. Each meeting is an opportune time to locate the best repair individual, or dial restoration person and/or the best watch case engraver. The Calgary Club’s website is www.cawcca.com should you want further information or details about their annual show which is May 1st. my collection. All railroad watches are valuable. But, having said that, do not be fooled as I was, twice. I bought what I thought were railway watches on two separate occasions. I unthreaded the backs and on the movements was engraved an American railway name. In both instances; and after showing the watches to other collectors; I discovered these two watches are better known as “Swiss Fakes.” These Swiss-made watches copy the American Railway watches, and are good watches, but not high-end. I didn’t get burnt with these purchases, but I didn’t get rich either. Also some people think that because there is a train engraved on the 16 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com MILDRED’S CLOSED MONDAYS Antiques & Collectibles • BUY • SELL LARGE WELL DISPLAYED SHOWROOM OF QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE HUGE SELECTION OF CHINA • Royal Albert • Spode • Shelley • Dresden • Rosenthal • Limoges • Nippon • Noritake Current & Discontinued Authorized Dealers of: • Royal Doulton •Coalport • Walt Disney • Cherished Teddies • Olszewski Miniatures • Hummel • Country Artists • Moorcroft (780) 438-0368 6814 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB T6E 2L6 Rocky Mountain Antique Mall 12,000 Square Feet of Antiques & Collectibles Quality & Quantity Dealing Exclusively in Furniture Arts & Crafts Mantle with Clock bevelled mirror on order rite Alberta’s Favou l al M ue Antiq 7025 - 103 St. (Gateway Blvd.) Edmonton, AB (780) 485-0020 Toll Free: 1-866-485-0020 www.rockymountainantiquemall.com $5,600.oo (780) 452-4787 14423 - 123 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5L 2Y1 www.atticaantiques.com May/June 2010 • 17 Discover Rare Treasures 2010 Shows & Auctions Apr. 30, May 1���C.A.V.A.C. Swap Meet Westerner Park, Red Deer, AB *Apr. 30-May 2��Calgary Stampede Park Spring Antique Show Big Four Building, Stampede Park, Calgary, AB May 1���������������Calgary Watch & Clock Collectors 26th Annual Show Exhibition & Sale Thornecliffe-Greenview Community Hall, Calgary, AB *May 7��������������Auction: Coin/Currency Auction Scribner Auction Ltd., Wainwright, AB *May 8��������������Auction: Variety Scribner Auction Ltd., Wainwright, AB *May 8, 9����������Carswell’s 21 Annual Mother’s Day Antique Show & Sale st Westerner Park, Red Deer, AB *May 10, 11������Auction: Semi-Annual Antique Auction Hall’s Auction Services Ltd., Calgary, AB May 15, 16�������Archway Antique & Collectible Sale Tartan Curling Club, Regina, SK May 16�������������Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC Trade Show Operating Engineers Hall, Burnaby, BC May 16�������������21st Century Flea Market Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC *May 18������������Auction: Large Antique Auction Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers, Red Deer, AB May 29�������������Canadian Heritage Breeders Poultry Show & Sale Sunnybrook Farm Museum, Red Deer, AB May 29, 30�������Springtime Country Drive www.countrydrive.ca May 30�������������Retro Design & Antiques Fair Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC May 31, June 1�Auction: Hodgins Fine Art Auction Hall’s Auction Service Ltd, Calgary, AB *June 5�������������Vancouver Flea Market Antique Show & Sale Vancouver, BC *June 1�������������Auction: Architectural Garden Elements & Outdoor Furniture Hall’s Auction Service Ltd, Calgary, AB *June 5, 6���������Carswell’s 3rd Annual Calgary Antique Furniture & Collectables Show Garrison Curling Rink, Calgary, AB June 11, 12������Redcliff Antique & Collectible Show & Sale Redcliff Rectangle, Redcliff, AB June 13������������Retro Design & Antiques Fair Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC *June 19�����������Auction: Acreage Auction: incl. Antiques/Collectibles Scribner Auction Ltd., Wainwright, AB *June 26�����������Auction: Estate Firearms Auction Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers, Red Deer, AB *June 26, 27�����Fort Mcleod Antique Sale & Show Fort Mcleod Sports Complex, Fort Mcleod, AB July 18�������������21st Century Flea Market Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC *July 24������������Auction: Real Estate & Contents: incl. Antiques/Collectibles Scribner Auction Ltd., Wainwright, AB July 31-Aug. 2���Antiques on The Creek Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, Pincher Creek, AB *Aug. 14�����������Vancouver Flea Market Antique Show & Sale Vancouver, BC *Aug. 21�����������Auction: Annual Premiere Firearms Auction Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers, Red Deer, AB Sept. 4, 5����������Kerrisdale Antiques Fair Kerrisdale Arena, Vancouver, BC Sept. 11������������AACCA Arms Show Thornecliffe-Greenview Community Hall, Calgary, AB Sept. 19������������21st Century Flea Market Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC *Sept. 28����������Auction: Fall Antique Auction Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers, Red Deer, AB *Indicates ad in this issue. Discovering Shows is a complimentary listing. Contact us regarding your event at: toll free: 1-888-705-8978 or (403) 281-0413, Fax: (403) 238-6923, email: cmather@telusplanet.net. For the most up-to-date listings visit www.DiscoveringAntiques.com 18 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com Flea Market Antique Show & Sale ‘10 The Following Saturdays Jun 5 ♦ Aug 14 ♦ Oct 9 Show Times are from 8:30am - 4:30pm Admission: $1.50 Table Rental Price: $30 Flea Market is open EVERY Weekend & Holidays 9:00am - 4:30pm 365 Tables of Antique, New & Used Items 604-685-8843 703 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 2M2 3 Short Blocks from the Main Street Science Centre Station Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers Ltd. UPCOMING AUCTIONS Ph: 403-347-5855 www.budhaynesauctions.com Large Antique Auction Tuesday May 18 at 6:30pm Preview: 4:30 - Sale Featuring the Estates of Jim & Mitch Bogle, Didsbury; Mrs Josie Karhoffer, Red Deer; Bill Smith, Edmonton Estate Firearms Auction Saturday June 26 at 9:00am Preview: Friday, June 25: 3:00 - 8:00pm Features one man's collection Annual Premier Firearms Auction Saturday August 21 at 9:00am Still taking consignments. Call Jim or Linda 403-347-5855, evenings 403-343-2929. Check the website for more details and upcoming auctions. Bay 5, 7429 - 49 Ave, Red Deer, AB Do you have adequate insurance on your antiques? We are qualified to do certified appraisals. For Insurance Evaluations, Matrimonial Appraisals & Estate Planning contact: Linda (Haynes) Baggaley C.P.P.A.G. (Certified Appriaser & Auctioneer), President of Bud Haynes & Co. for Discreet enquiries, with no oblication. May/June 2010 • 19 When Antiques Talk A Short History of Stereography by Henry Stel, Collector, Barrhead, AB In 1838 Sir Charles Wheatstone, a philosophy professor and inventor, is credited with having developed the first stereoscope. Wheatstone took two separate pictures of the same scene and placed them side-by-side on a card 2.5 inches apart (the same distance between human eyes). This card was then to be viewed through prismatic lenses set in a wooden frame which causes the eyes to blend them into one, allowing the viewer to see it in three dimensions, giving the person viewing the card the illusion of depth. Another Victorian inventor, David Brewster, who studied the diffraction of light, invented the kaleidoscope, and after that, the prism stereoscope. This prism stereoscope was combined with photography leading to stereoscopy as we know it today. A Lake with a Wondrous Story - Crater Lake, Oregon Colour Stereographs In 1851 the Great Exhibition took place in Hyde Park in London. This was an exhibition in which the British wanted to show their industrial, military and economic superiority to the world. It is thought that in this exhibition the word “Victorian” was first used to reflect the events and times of middle-class Britain during the time of Queen Victoria. It was at this exhibition that the much loved Queen was first presented with the stereoscope. From there on the stereoscope became an important method of entertainment and education. By means of the stereoscope people could have virtual tours all over the world and about all manner of subjects. It didn’t take long before 20 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com Wood Viewers Wood Viewer with glass stereographs of French Troops: WW 1 In the Trenches middle-class people were sitting in their parlors, in their classrooms, and even in their churches, enjoying three dimensional pictures of a whole range of subjects ranging from astronomy, to zoology, to exotic countries, and all other manner of interesting things. At first the production of stereographs was done with the taking of one picture and then slightly shifting the camera to a new position. It didn’t take long for cameras with two lenses to be developed. Stereographs Glass stereographs keep the original high definition and are extremely suitable for 3D viewing, and they allowed for the excellent reproduction of details. These were introduced in the United States in 1854 by William and Frederick Langenheim of Philadelphia. Born in Germany, it is thought that they may have produced glass stereographs of more than 10,000 subjects between 1854 and 1860. The earliest stereoscope cards, also known as stereographs or stereograms, were produced as daguerreotypes, which were photos printed on copper, and ambrotypes; pictures printed on glass. The daguerreotypes and ambrotypes however, weren’t used very long, as the pictures were not very stable, and tended to deteriorate too quickly. For this reason, and due to the demand for less expensive stereographs, paper mounted cards became available, with the first of these being printed on flat paper. These were, for the most part, produced between 1857 and 1890. Later, in the 1880s pictures were mounted on curved cards to increase the illusion of depth. Glass Stereographs In 1862 Auguste Lumière was born in Besancon, France, and his brother Louis Jean Lumière was born two years later. Auguste and his brother Louis were sons of Continued on Page 22 Glass Stereographs Lumiere’s Stereoscope with glass steregraphs of the Palace of Versailles The Chapel of Versailles May/June 2010 • 21 Black Americana “No Massa, I don’ steal yo chickens!” Cotton pickers under the watchful eye of the Overseer Claude-Antoine Lumière who lived from 1840 to 1911, and ran a photographic firm in Lyon, France. This firm took many pictures of France, and many of them have been processed on glass. Sets of these can be purchased in glass stereographs in which photos of Paris, Fontainebleau, and the Palace of Versailles are available. These sets often come with their own stereoscope, of which the body is made of cardboard. stereographs were mounted on flat cards. In 1882 Benjamin West Kilburn, an American photographer and publisher of stereographs began publishing cards on thicker mounts that were curved to enhance the stereo effect. To gain more information regarding the dating of stereographs I recommend the book, Stereoviews An Illustrated History & Price Guide. This book was written by John Waldsmith, and has an incredible amount of excellent information. Dating Stereographs Photographers and Publishers Before the 1860s stereographs were generally mounted on a thin stock, mostly ivory or off-white. At times these were also produced in lavender, lilac, and pink mounts. From 1861 to approximately 1873, stereographs were mounted on yellow, reddish orange, green, pink, or lilac cards. Before 1865 the mounts had square corners, while after that they had rounded corners. The earliest Stereoscopy became the craze during the Victorian era. As you can imagine, being able to sit in a comfortable chair in your parlor, looking at three dimensional pictures of things that had hardly ever been photographed before, was quite the treat! Everyone wanted one, and that created Continued on Page 24 The Klondike Dawson City, Alaska 22 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com Prospectors fight the cold on the Klondike Inglewood Antiques Antiques, Collectibles & Curios COZY COTTAGE INTERIORS Specializing in Country & Cottage Decor Vintage Decor Furniture Lighting Linens Lodge Unique Gifts Heritage Hill Shopping Centre Over 6,000 Sq. Ft. 1221B - 9th Ave. SE, Calgary, AB (403) 264-9463 Specializing in Victorian Oil Lamps Parts & Repairs Burner & Wicks Shades & Chimneys Restorations Largest Selection of North American Oil Lamps in Alberta Locations: #162-8228 Macleod Tr. S.E. Calgary, AB 403-238-2767 www.cozycottageinteriors.ca Get Hooked Light Up YOUR Life (403) 243-4016 Cell: (403) 816-9938 Email: llamps@shaw.ca NEW Inside Avenue Antique 3419 - 8 St. SE, Calgary, AB Where on Earth...did you get that? Antique Mall, Airdrie, AB May/June 2010 • 23 an immense market for stereographs. More than 10,000 photographers and publishers stepped up to the plate, just in Canada and the United States. Sweeny, Thomas T., Hayward and Muzzall, and many, many others. Underwood & Underwood, which was owned by Bert and Elmer Underwood, was active from about 1882 to 1921. During that time it published an incredible 10 million stereographs per year! This company alone produced an estimated 300 million stereographs between 1854 and 1921. Underwood & Underwood was not able to keep up with the competition of the Keystone View Company, and stopped producing stereographs in late 1920. As mentioned earlier, the companies that published stereographs, published pictures of anything and everything. This makes collecting rather interesting for us today. All a potential collector has to do is think of what interests him or her, and begin looking for that particular subject. Following are subjects of some of the more sought-after cards: the American civil war, the gold rush, the San Francisco earth quake of 1906, World Wars 1 and 2, the Johnstown calamity, and black Americana. Another company named, the H.C. White Company was started by Hawley C. White in 1899. Mr. White coined the name “Perfec-Stereographs” to describe the high quality of stereographs he produced and sold. In 1915 the H.C. White Company’s photo negatives were purchased by the Keystone View Company. The Keystone View Company was founded in 1892 in Pennsylvania by B.L. Singley. After the Keystone View Company purchased Underwood & Underwood, and also the H.C. White Company, it dominated the stereoscopy markets. Keystone stereo-photographed nearly every country in the world, and also made stereoscopes of major events and personalities. The Keystone Company also produced educational stereograph sets for schools. Beyond these three, there were hundreds of other companies that photographed and sold stereographs of all kinds of events, people, and places of the world. Among others one can find the following names: Kilburn Brothers, Subjects Everyone well knows the terrible story of slavery and racism that took place in the southern United States. Black Americana stereographs allow us an interesting, but also disturbing, look at what life was like for AfricanAmericans. Many pictures show them as being lazy and shiftless people who carried out silly and foolish behaviours due to their supposed inferiority to white people. Many cards show African-Americans stealing watermelons and chickens belonging to white people. There are other stereographs showing black men, women and children bent over in fields under the beating sun, picking cotton, as their white overseers look on. There is no doubt about it that stereographs portrayed people of certain cultures and races in a very negative light, creating misconceptions and racist attitudes that most certainly led to the civil war. Continued on Page 26 Fun Stereographs “Give you a penny for a kiss.” He got his kiss. 24 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com You may remember pulling these tricks. BACKSTREET new furniture home decor antiques Island & Stool Set Westerose, AB ~ OPEN DAILY: 10:00am-5:00pm (South Pigeon Lake) 28km west of Hwy #2 on #13 (780) 586-0733 www.backstreetantique.com May/June 2010 • 25 Many will be offended by these cards, and some believe that they should be destroyed rather than being sold on the antique market. Personally, I believe these cards are important, to be kept as a documentary of the attitudes that were held by many people in Victorian times. The destruction of these cards will never undo the injustices that have taken place, but will only serve to perpetuate racist attitudes even more. Evaluating Stereographs Just as any other antique the value is always determined by condition, rarity and demand. Having been abused and mistreated, many stereographs are in very poor condition. Many are torn, bent, dirty or faded, to the point where they become almost valueless. On the other hand, many wonderful stereographs can still be found on the market today. You will find them, on average, priced from $0.50 up to $20 or $30. If you’re wanting a card that is in pristine condition, and the subject is the gold rush or the civil war, you should be prepared to lay out upward of $20, and then consider yourself lucky to have found a good deal. You see, very few photos were taken of the gold rush. It took place in 1898 in Alaska and there were few photographers that ventured up there. Just as any other antique, a stereograph is only worth what a person will pay for it. That means, of course, that there are some that can sell for well into the thousands of dollars. Remember, it’s always about rarity, condition, and in the case of stereographs; subject. Next time you venture into an antique store, why don’t you ask the proprietor if they have any stereographs. When you find some, take a good look at them. Take a good look at the subject. See how the people dressed. Take a good look at the background. Then reverse the card. In many cases you’ll find that the publishers have given an interesting write-up about the picture. Doing that will show you that antiques always talk. Doing that may well turn you into an Antique Addict, just like I am. Happy antiquing! More Stereographs Having Fun while others work. Look what we found. The Grand Staircase of Versailles Versaille Palace Grounds 26 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com 820 Victoria Ave Ph: (306) 653-4033 Mon - Sat 10:00 to 6:00 Appraisal of Antiques 616 - 10th Street E. Ph: (306) 653-2969 Mon - Sat 10:00 to 5:00 Over 4,000 sq. ft. of Quality Antiques STOREFRONT CLOSED Trade Shows Only Ph: (306) 244-7229 Cell: (306) 227-9001 Apr. 30, May 1 - C.A.V.A.C. Swap Meet Westerner Park, Red Deer, AB May 8 - Toontown Swap Meet Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK May 15, 16 - Archway Antique & Collectible Sale Tartan Curling Club, Regina, SK May/June 2010 • 27 Antique Arrangements & Great Egg-spectations By Susan Holme Manyluk, HolmeHus Antiques, Red Deer, AB This May/June 2010 issue of Discovering ANTIQUES marks a decade of excellence! Ten years under the ownership of Jan and Cam Mather, and WOW! was the first reaction I had when I was told the news. I have been writing for the magazine since 2002 and have watched it grow and evolve; always improving in the layout, content, visuals or presentation format. After acquiring the magazine, Jan had a vision of what she wanted; I cannot compliment her enough on all the hard work she has done over the past ten years to reach those goals. It has resulted in today’s “great little magazine” that we all enjoy so much. I am very proud and pleased to be allowed to be a part of the DA team and want to take this opportunity to thank Jan for her professionalism, for her sense of humour and for her patience with those writers who (occasionally) have deadline challenges. But most of all, I appreciate that she lets your author pick and choose the topics I want to write about. That freedom keeps it fun and fresh for me, and has led me to some interesting people, some eye-opening research and some fascinating road trips over the past eight years. What I especially love about the antique business are the many facets that make up this complex lifestyle choice that we call Collecting. Ever-changing, evolving and yet enduring; the interest in our history, in our appreciation of Continued on Page 30 28 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com Y esterYEAR Antiques Come Visit the Past ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Featuring Royal Doulton, Royal Albert, Lady Hamilton, Beswick, Limoges & Over 250 Pieces of Moorcroft Bay C, 5101 - 76 Street Red Deer, AB T4P 2J4 Phone: 403.986.1430 Fax: 403.986.6494 FREE TAROT CARD READING Susan Manyluk Phone 403.347.0516 The Farm with the Good Food 2 Miles West of Red Deer, AB (a $50 Value) with a minimum purchase of $75 Readings by Appointment Excellent Selection ~ Specializing in Victorian, Romantic & Country Styles (403) 348-5527 Open: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat Buy • Sell • Trade #5, 5511 - 50th Ave (Gaetz Ave. S/B), Red Deer, AB T4N 4B8 May/June 2010 • 29 the coming year. Check out www.countrydrive.ca Let me also introduce you to one member of The Drive who has a wonderful location, a sense of nurturing, a love of environmental ideals and a gift for showcasing antique elements, including a rare Buff Orpington rooster of great stature and venerable age. Blooming Fields is owned by Mary-Ann and Pim van Oeveren. Located on Bergen Road west of the QE II, between Olds and Didsbury, this is a beautiful nursery, garden centre, restaurant and gift shop. The meals are all home cooked in the best European/Canadian tradition, the service and décor are outstanding, the landscaping remarkable and the ambience will enrapture you. It is a great place to start or finish an antiquing road trip. beauty, an item’s usefulness or desirability, these are factors that influence how dealers market their merchandise. Exploring that phenomenon is part of what Discovering ANTIQUES also does so well. In the past ten years we have read about some very unique auctions, and there is always a list of Western Canadian antique shows, some of which still take place – others that are only a memory. This time let’s explore a couple of alternative “antiquing” options for the coming summer season. Country Drive is a central Alberta group of rural entrepreneurs that was spearheaded in early 2004 by Red Deer County. HolmeHus Antiques was part of the inaugural group, then took a couple of years off to market in other venues, and in 2008 rejoined the consortium. The group has grown, and attracted a much broader rural business base, including: four or five unique country museums; farms producing everything from mohair yarn to artisanal cheese, fresh asparagus, pumpkins and heritage seed potatoes; various artists, guest ranches and entertainment venues; garden centres and horticultural sources; and a couple of well-established antique shops. The group is focused on the benefits of strong crosspromotion and shares resources, advertising dollars, venues, expertise and customers. Seasonal events, product showcases, historical venues and diverse shopping in rural settings are all available to be enjoyed in central Alberta in 30 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com One element in this Dutch-Canadian enterprise that captured me was the outstanding floral arrangements designed by Mary-Ann. I brought her half a dozen antique and vintage containers – ceramic, metal or glass. Each one was given a totally unique floral arrangement, using a combination of silk and dried material, berries, nuts, twigs and mosses. Mary-Ann has a Fine Arts degree from Holland, is a certified floral decorator and a teacher of art. She can also design and host your custom wedding! Watching her evaluate an antique container – be it an 1890’s hand-made ceramic pitcher (flaws and all), an Art Continued on Page 32 We transform old stoves into treasured heirlooms! SHANE MACDONALD Box 2544, Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0 TOLL FREE: 1-888-854-7859 TEL/FAX: (403) 335-3905 • CELL: (403) 630-3925 email: vintagestove@telus.net www.vintagestove.com Where On Earth ...did you get that? ANTIQUE MALL 325 Edmonton Trail South, Airdrie, AB HOURS (403) 948-3669 Mon - Sat .... 10:00 - 6:00 Sunday........ 12:00 - 4:00 15 Minutes North of Calgary, 15,000 sq. ft. Wheel chair friendly, wide isles. Alberta’s finest antique mall with quality antique furniture and collectibles. Come and see why hundreds of our customers have told us, “This is the best antique mall I have seen in a long time!” May/June 2010 • 31 ducklings, goslings, poults and guinea keets, as well as adult birds for sale. Breeders and judges will attend; and specialists in housing, feeding and hatching these very old heritage breeds of birds will have displays set up. HolmeHus Antiques will have for sale an extensive inventory of eggciting vintage and antique egg cups, egg crates, coddlers, servers and timers. An extensive collection of “fowl” art and flighty fancies, as well as some eggs-traordinary barnyard biddies and colourful cockerels will all be showcased and available for relocation. Deco Aladdin-style teapot (short one lid) or a trio of dainty English porcelain creamers (divorced from their sugar bowl companions), was very enlightening. Balance, colour, function and uniqueness are all weighed and considered before Mary-Ann sets to work creating a floral centre piece that can grace a dinner table, brighten a dark corner or dress up a shabby but well-loved keepsake. She will custom design in your own collectable, teach you how to DIY (do it yourself), or offers for sale one-of-a-kind floral accents in a truly unique antique container. Check it out at www. thebloomingfields.com. (Next issue I intend to revisit them so you can enjoy seeing some of the horticultural tools of the trade utilized by Pim van Oeveren in maintaining his fantastic nursery and garden.) Another upcoming event with antique overtones is the Canadian Heritage Breeders Poultry Show and Sale being held in Red Deer May 29, 2010. They will feature chicks, 32 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com The site of this eggs-stravaganza is the Sunnybrook Farm Museum in Red Deer. This ten acre parcel was the original farmstead settled by James Bower, the founding president of the United Farmers of Alberta (UFA). This was gifted to the Red Deer and District Museum Society in 1988 by the Bower family. Many outstanding displays of artifacts, and exhibits relating to rural living from 1899 to the 1950’s, have delighted thousands of visitors over the years. If you love country antiques and pretty feathers, be sure to attend the Rare and Heritage Poultry Display and Sale at Sunnybrook Farm. What a fun way to go antiquing and get the summer off to a great old start. Next issue we will visit some other venues, museums and antiquing opportunities to bring delight to your Alberta summertime excursions. ! Old Castle ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES May 1 - Sept 1 Hours: Monday - SAturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 4913 - 49 Street, ELK POINT, ALBERTA oldcastleantiquefurniture@gmail.com 780-724-4192 ≈ 780-645-9678 The Old Farm www.TheOldFarm.ca Cold Lake, AB 5509 - 54th Ave 780-594-5912 or 780-594-3423 ANTIQUE COURSE Antiques Gifts Greenhouse Asheford Institute of Antiques Would You Like To Be An Antique Appraiser or Dealer? Since 1966, The Asheford Institute of Antiques has been providing a Profit and Pleasure Home Study course that offers tremendous financial and personal rewards. 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Ever After Antiques & Collectibles Alberta Beach, AB (780) 237-3528 Cold Lake, AB (780) 594-5912 Old Strathcona Antique Mall Edmonton, AB (780) 433-0398 Antique Mall Airdrie, AB (403) 948-3669 Fort Mcleod Antique Sale & Show Off Broadway Antiques Yesteryear Antiques Fort McLeod, AB (403) 553-3355 Saskatoon, SK (306) 653-2969 Red Deer, AB (403) 986-1430 34 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com Old Strathcona Antique Mall Where the OLD is NEW again! • Bigger & Better than ever! • 27,000 square feet of Quality Antiques & Collectibles • over 300 Booths & 100 Vendors 780.433.0398 Gateway Blvd & 78 Avenue, 10323 78 Ave. Edmonton, AB Right next to United Cycle. Open 7 Days a Week. www.oldstrathconamall.com May/June 2010 • 35 Have Some Fun... Attend an Auction! 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