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Antique Attributions Murky Part I

November 14, 2009

A recent Rare Victorian site visitor, Jim, asked the following fair question and rather than get the discussion lost in the comment section of the post that triggered his question, I thought I’d address it in detail as a posting. Q: I am confused. how do you know these are variants by the same manufacturer [...]

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Magazine Antiques – August 1978

November 29, 2008

This is a fine copy of the very desirable August 1978 issue of The Magazine Antiques. The reason for it’s desirability is it’s extensive article on Powder Horns of French & Indian War, 1755-1763. $30 Two copies available

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The Magazine Antiques Back-Issues

November 24, 2008

The Magazine Antiques provides some of the richest and well-researched material covering any collector’s favorite items, era, region, or maker. I’ve assembled a list of Victorian-oriented issues below and in some cases I have extra copies available for sale. We also have hundreds of other issues of The Magazine Antiques going back to the 1920s. [...]

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Rare Victorian Giveaway – Moorish Fretwork Issue Magazine Antiques

November 23, 2008

One of my favorite issues of the Magazine Antiques (and I have hundreds dating back as far as the 1930s) is the May 2005 issue with an article by Paul Tucker on Moorish Fretwork. As some of you may know, Paul is a regular around here on Rare Victorian and I thank him for his [...]

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Possible Alexander Roux Rosewood Sofa

September 13, 2008

I had a late night delivery of my most recent purchase a few nights ago. No, it wasn’t an Alexander Roux sofa ca. 1853 as is shown above. Picture six heavily-laden cardboard boxes being shuffled into the basement under cover of night through the bilco door, an exchange of cash, and a vehicle driving away. [...]

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