Detroit Urban Artifacts was born out of Ryan’s ability to see beauty in things that others did not. Between his artistic eye, intriguing imagination and fascination with classic horror movies growing up, antiques and architectural salvage were bound to become his life. In keeping with his love of history, Ryan set up his shop in 2021 in the historic Russell Industrial Center in Detroit. With over 2400 square feet filled with architectural salvage, industrial lighting and workbenches, midcentury furniture and décor, old photos and art, miscellaneous oddities and of course lots of Detroit artifacts, there is something there for everyone.1600 Clay…
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After 24 amazing years in the historic downtown of Leesburg, VA, Black Shutter Antiques Center has moved to a new (permanent!) home at 5395 Main Street, Stephens City, VA with the new name of Black Shutter West. Originally built in the early 1900s as the People’s Bank of Stephens City, this gorgeous red brick and native stone building has served many functions for the community over the years, including as the Stephens City Post Office. We’re located in the Stephens City Historic District, which is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Come visit us to see our lovely…
Located in Severna Park, Maryland Cottonwood is your place for supplies and inspiration! Our shop features new and vintage fabric for quilting, clothing and more, fine arts and crafts supplies, new, vintage and antique quilts, furniture and decor, instructional classes, notions, and a comfortable maker’s space.548 Benfield RdSeverna Park, MD 21146-253https://cottonwoodinthepark.com/ Credit: Source link
The aquamarine gemstone has been a favourite in antique jewellery for centuries with its calming blue hues and positive symbolism of hope, health, fertility, harmony, courage, and communication. Long associated with the sea, its name is derived from the Latin ‘aqua marina’, meaning ‘sea water’. The Romans and Greeks believed it to be the sailor’s gem and that it would ensure a safe passage through rough tides. Here we’ll be sharing 5 beautiful examples of rings from our inventory featuring the sought-after stone, spanning centuries and varying in designs. Aquamarine’s Popularity in Antique Jewellery Aquamarines have a rich history,…
Cianne Fragione is known for her mixed-media works that often incorporate found objects and textiles into her oil paintings and collages. Over many years of developing and refining her artwork, Fragione has established herself as one of the key DMV artists and was one of the earliest artists that I selected for the Women Artists of the DMV show.In the selection process for this one, one of the landmines that I am hoping to avoid – and will probably be unable to avoid – is to “skip” an artist that by all logic of the focus of the show, should…
Start perfecting a high pony or bun, because you’re going to want to show off THEM EARS. Here’s a brief rundown on all those earrings you need. On runways, in fashion magazines and on the streets—a loaded ear, sparkling from lobe to upper helix—is the latest jewelry craze, and has everyone wanting more earrings. The current rage for brick and mortar jewelry stores has been hosting “piercing parties” where a professional piercer arrives with a slew of women waiting to get punctured, all in the name of a new earring. There are parts of ears that never knew the sight…
Sotheby’s workers hold one of the most widely known and influential texts in history: the oldest inscribed stone tablet of the Ten Commandments. Dating to the Late Byzantine period, this remarkable artifact is approximately 1,500 years old and is the only complete tablet of the Ten Commandments still extant from this early era.Timothy A. Clark/AFP via Getty Images Last November, Sotheby’s auction house announced the exhibition of the world’s oldest known tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments. The tablet, a 1,500-year-old marble slab about two feet tall and weighing 115 pounds, would be displayed at Sotheby’s New York showroom from…
In the world of collectibles, there were plenty of eye-popping prices, treasures hidden in plain sight, and just plain strange things sold at auction. Here are some of the best we saw last year.Top 5 Highest Record Prices at Auction Ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz.Courtesy Heritage Auctions Every year brings new records, leaving collectors astounded by what some items are worth—and what some people are willing to pay. Of course, these record prices are rarely for your run-of-the-mill collectibles; it takes something especially rare, or historically or culturally significant, to sell that high. Plenty of items that fit…
