Armour-Stiner Octagon House

October 31, 2010
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Be sure to stop by my other blog, Old House Tours, for the latest installment of the Armour-Stiner House in Irvington, NY.  I’ve posted almost 50 images of the interior and exterior of this important property. Also, If anyone has some ideas on other properties that I can tour and photograph for the site in [...]

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“Jos. Stiner” Chair Lands At Armour-Stiner House

October 28, 2010
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Continuing from where I left off with my Victorian cliff-hanger – I was about to unveil the name written under the upholstery of one of my Egyptian Revival chairs. I was pretty excited when John Hutchinson of Rose Valley Restorations called me and told me that under the upholstery were several areas of markings on [...]

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Pottier & Stymus Egyptian Revival Restoration

October 27, 2010
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A few years ago, I purchased a three-piece Pottier & Stymus Egyptian Revival set.  There was strong evidence to back up the attribution that I had made – the set was pictured in many of the reference books and labeled as so.  More importantly, almost all the hardware was marked on the back with P&S, [...]

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Aesthetic Movement Spiderweb Chair

October 16, 2010
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Here is a really unique Aesthetic Movement chair for sale incorporating a spiderweb, spider and butterfly caught in the web.  The design of the back also includes a pair of what appear to be palm fronds, a wreath, a ribbon and hand fan.  Quite an eclectic combination of motifs.  The wood appears to be mahogany [...]

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Contents of Historic Conewago Manor Inn To Be Sold October 23rd

October 14, 2010
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(ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa.) – The contents of the Conewago Manor Inn – an historic structure dating back to an original 1742 grant from the William Penn family, founders of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – will be sold without reserve (everything goes, regardless of price) in an on-site auction slated for Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Inn [...]

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