Sunday, October 21, 2012
Ever wonder why the sound ‘Cha-ching!’ means money?
Necessity is the mother of invention! And when it is necessary to stop people from stealing from you, then you become an inventor. Thus is the story of saloon owner James Ritty of Dayton, Ohio—the inventor of the cash register. James Ritty was a saloon owner who was fed up with his employees taking money from him. So he did some research, tested some ideas, and finally patented a variation on the adding machine. His new machine registered all of the cash that came into his saloon and the cash register was born. The mechanism for the cash register was patented in 1883 and manufacturers like the National Cash Register Company got the machines to market shortly thereafter. To solve Ritty’s problem and that of many store owners in the late …
Sunday, February 5, 2012
There are many ways to say, "I love you."
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
The winter holiday of Valentine’s Day which falls on Feb. 14 honors Juno, the Roman Goddess of Marriage, and the Christian martyr, Saint Valentine. Persecuted by the Roman Emperor in 273 AD, Saint Valentine enjoys a legacy that has been carried on by lovers, young and old, for centuries. Children and adults alike annually honor Saint Valentine by gifting flowers, sharing symbols of love and sending romantic cards to loved ones. While St. Valentine presented the flowers from his garden to young lovers in an effort to promote the Catholic sacrament of matrimony, the February holiday that bears his name has sparked the exchange of various works of art and antiques. Furnishing Courtship In the late 19th Century, the Victorians brought the …
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Knowledge is power when building your antiques collection.
In my opinion, you will find some bargains and some bologna at every antique show. When I visit antiques markets, I wear my thickest skin since some of the antique dealers make it a point to tell me (using words that my mother would not approve of) that they don’t like it when I offer so much insider information to the public. Just as many folks show me their gratitude for educating people about the ins and outs of the antiques field. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion — even me. Let’s share the wealth! I share my years of experience and education with all of you regularly. Why? Because I know that when armed with information collectors make better choices and they remain committed to learning about antiques. I know that some …
Thursday, June 2, 2011
The Trading Post Depot recently relocated to 128 Main St. in Schwenksville. The new store is bigger and better. Every room is filled with antiques from auctions, trade shows, flea markets and any other place imaginable. Check out the new Trading Post Depot Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., or Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.thetradingpostdepot.com or call 610-287-4000.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
When you hit major life milestones, you need an outside opinion.
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
I know from experience that Americans enjoy appraisals. People like to tell and listen to the stories of family heirlooms, fine art, collectibles and antiques. I know this is the case because, worldwide, I conduct more than 100 public appraisal events annually where I simultaneously teach people about their heirlooms and provide art and antique appraisals. Between these events and in-home appraisal appointments, I review about 20,000 objects each year for clients who want to know what they have and what their stuff is really worth. While people are enjoying themselves attending appraisal events or watching appraisal shows on TV, many people never realize that at certain times in their lives, they, too, will need an appraisal. There are …
Thursday, February 10, 2011
You can be a time AND day tripper when you check out the various vintage and antique items for sale.
Perkiomen Valley residents can kick off the week by stopping at The Power House Antique and Flea Market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take a long walk through the aisles, and check out the photographs, periodicals, furniture, records, clothes, toys, china and records from yesteryear. Bring cash; you'll never know what you'll find.
