A trio of mermaids – two small, one medium – were the first ones I saw. They were sitting on the edge of the second level of a table at the auction house, two with their…
Author: sherry
The picture was on a lower shelf in a locked glass case at the antiques mall. There was no light in the case so the image itself was in the shadows and not very distinguishable.…
Fridays at Auction Finds is readers’ questions day. I try to guide readers to resources for them to determine the value of their items. I’m not able to appraise their treasures, but I can do…
A painful-looking antique hat stretcher
Posted in Clothing, collectibles, and Personal items
The item looked like the metal plate that medieval torturers would put on the heads of their victims before electrifying them. But on first glance, I surprisingly knew what it was. A hat block. It’s…
Dust & dirt don’t silence piano player’s big sound
Posted in collectibles, and Music
The piano player in the auction house photo was singing his heart out. His scarlet lips and wide open mouth were a little off-putting to me, but I could feel the exuberance of his performance. He wasn’t a…
Readers ask about straightening combs, ice cream maker & toilet chair
Posted in Beauty Products, food, and Home
Friday at Auction Finds is readers’ questions day. I try to guide readers to resources for them to determine the value of their items. I’m not able to appraise their treasures, but I can do…
Friday at Auction Finds is readers’ questions day. I try to guide readers to resources for them to determine the value of their items. I’m not able to appraise their treasures, but I can do…
Falling hard for the Temptations’ “Silent Night”
Posted in Music, Performers, and Records
I first fell for the Temptations’ “Silent Night” like a woman in love. I couldn’t get enough of hearing Dennis Edward’s stirring lyrics and Melvin Franklin’s deep barrel of a voice. And who was that…