Treasured chests: Elegant, decorative and useful
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Obtainable antique boxes vary widely on several points such as quality of craftsmanship, the use of rare, exotic, or common woods, size, shape, and use, and eye appealing aesthetics of design. Several types of boxes or containers that include sewer's utility boxes, furniture-shaped boxes and writing desk boxes with reference to their features are presented.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2005
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An American art pottery primer
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The first period of American art pottery movement, known as the Cincinnati Faience period, began in 1878 and lasted until 1889. The potteries were utilitarian and used in daily life and a brief description on the different types of potteries is presented.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2005
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Let there be (decorative) light
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The discovery of electric bulb paved the way for the creation of decorative lamps. By employing attractive colors and laying out rare designs, manufacturers were able to produce attractive lighting fixtures made of metals or wood.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1998
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