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Page 26 The Antique Shoppe August, 2017
I bought
Questions & Answers Q. what I
believe is an antique,
American “Hitchcock”
chair. As the photo
by Anne Gilbert shows it has unusual
paintings on the back.
The cane seat is
original as is the
Do you have an antique item and need more information? For a personal reply, send a woman’s portrait on
photo, history, size, any signatures with self-addressed, stamped envelope and $25 to: the back and portraits
Ann Gilbert-Strawbridge, 1811 Renaissance Commons Blvd., Boynton Bch, FL 33263 of a man and
woman on the top rail.
I bought it at a general sale of chairs in Georgia. What can you tell me about it
REDDICK CRESCENT CITY and the value? — T.C. -Jupiter, FL

• ANTIQUE • COUNTRY A. It was made in Connecticut in the 1820s by Lambert Hitchcock. Many
You have an early and rare example of a Hitchcock “fancy chair.”

EMPORIUM ANTIQUES MALL of his chairs had stenciled designs. What makes yours special is the one-of-a-
2167-1 S. US Hwy 17 kind, hand painting. It also has the original rush seat. Because it is a rarity it
17990 NW 77 Ave Crescent City, FL is difficult to put a price on it. However, it could sell at a major auction house,
th
Americana sale for over $900.00.
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I discovered this beautiful green vase
Q. at our local church benefit sale. It was
- OPEN DAILY 10-6 - tagged “Art Deco.” It measures 6” x 4” and is
I-75 at Exit 368 in good condition. I paid $10.
36 Rental Space —B.M.M. -Dallas, TX
info@antiqueemporiumfl.comm 10 x 10 = $125 Mo Old Feed ‘n Seed Store Your “Art Deco” vase is quite unique.
Adjacent to
ANTIQUEEMPORIUMFL.COM 46 Crescent City High School A. It was made in the 1930s in the UK
by Bagley & Company as part of their “Grantham”
GAINESVILLE AREA DEALERS pattern series. THE BIG SURPRISE! IT GLOWS
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The PainTed Table Liquidation of Antiques glass and glows under a UV light. It could be shop
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Gainesville, FL 32606 Beside the Post Office. heavy rubber cords. The figure is painted, has painted eyes and a heavy rope
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