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When evaluating furniture, look at the finish of the wood to determine history. Up until around 1837, shellac was the only clear finish used. Lacquer and varnish were not developed until the Victorian era. Older pieces may also be finished with oil, milk, or wax paint.
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1:25th scale model cars were originally manufactured in the later 1940's by the company Banthrico for banks to give to new clients. The model cars had a slot in the bottom to hold spare change and the bank’s name and address painted on the roof. The cars were modeled after Buicks, Cadillacs, Lincolns, Packards, Desotos, Chryslers, Dodges, Chevrolets, and Fords.
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When dusting wood furniture use a damp cloth, furniture oil can damage the piece.
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Shadow boxes, (an enclosed case used in dioramas typically presented to members of the military upon retirement). According to a myth, sailors believed that it was bad luck for their shadow to reach land before their bodies, so shadow boxes were made to store their shadow until they reached land safely.
Example of a shadow box for a U.S. soldier who served during the Iraq War.
[Copyright holder has released this image into the public domain.]
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If you have an antique clock, clean and lubricate it every five years or so and if you don’t feel comfortable doing it yourself, take it to an expert.
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"Silver Thursday" (March 27, 1980) refers to the Nelson Bunker Hunt and Herbert Hunt of Texas, aka "The Hunt Brothers" and their attempt to corner the silver market between 1979 and 1980. In 1979, they earned around 2 to 4 billion dollars in silver speculation. But in the end they had to take out a $1.1 billion line of credit between multiple banks to pay back their losses.
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When people use the term provenance they are referring to the confirmation of time, place and/or person responsible for making the item and the previous ownership. When buying an antique piece you want to find out an item’s provenance before buying it to make sure that it is not a reproduction.
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The word "musket” is derived from a French word meaning “sparrow hawk.”
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Due to recurrent mental illness (possibly brought on by arsenic poisoning), between 1811 and 1820 King George III (George William Frederick; June 4, 1738–
January 29, 1820 [N.S.]) was seen unfit to rule England and the throne was given to his son the Prince Regent. This is known as the Regency period.
George III, portrait by Allan Ramsay, 1762
The Prince Regent, portrait
by Sir Thomas Lawrence, c. 1814
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If you are looking for an antique firearm, find a piece that was made before the beginning of the 20th century. Firearms manufactured after 1900 are not yet considered antiques—the Boer War is often used as a cut-off event, but opinion varies.
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The "hand cannon" was the first portable handgun and dates back to the late 13th century. They could weigh anywhere from approximately 3.31 pounds. to 33.1 pounds.
Hand cannon being fired from a stand,
Belli Fortis, manuscript,
by Konrad Kyeser, 1400.
Hand cannon from the Chinese
Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368).
[Image use permission granted under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation license.]
An Edge-runner mill used to
grind down gunpowder.
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In a general antique store a piece that is 50 years or older is considered an antique, but fine antique dealers say 100-150 years or older is a true antique item.
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Centralia
Centralia Country Antique Market
A wonderful collection of antiques, collectibles, garden decor, painted furniture and so much more. Over 35 dealers.
209 South Tower Street
Centralia, WA 98531
hours Monday–Saturday: 11am-5pm; Sunday 11am-4pm
tel 360.623.1058
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Centralia Square Antique Mall
Everything collectible, plus furniture and fixtures-no reproductions. Berry Fields Cafe, independent shops and more.
201 South Pearl Street
Centralia, WA 98531
hours Open 7 days a week: 10am-5pm
tel 360.736.6406
www myantiquemall.com
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EJ’s General Store
One mile east of I-5, Exit 82. Come see our new look and added vendors. Sterling jewelry, retro kitchens, and graniteware.
115 North Tower Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
hours Tuesday–Saturday 11am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm
tel 360.736.0846
email generalstore@localaccess.com
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Pacific Galleries Antique Malls & Auction Houses
Visit Centralia’s largest antique mall in charming and historic downtown Centralia. All three floors are filled with a choice variety of American oak furnishings, Arts & Crafts furniture, Depression-era glass, mid-century modern furnishings, Northwest art, rare books, textiles and more. Just 80 miles south of Seattle, take I-5 exit 82, or travel by train—we are located just one block from the station.
310 North Tower Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
hours Monday–Saturday: 10am-6pm; Thursday: 10am-8pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm
tel 360.736.1282
fax 360.736.4717
email centralia@pacgal.com
www pacgal.com
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You-nique Antique
Quality European antique furniture.
103 South Tower Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
hours Monday–Friday: 9am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday: 10am-6pm
tel 360.736.1297
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Chehalis
Robyn’s Nest
Antiques, resale and design. Exit 77, left after courthouse, two blocks down on the right.
330 NW Pacific Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532
hours Monday–Friday 10am-5:30pm in the Fall; Monday–Saturday 10am-5:30pm in the Spring
tel 360.740.0221
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Kalama
Heritage Square
Antiques and espresso—take the Kalama Exit off I-5.
176 North First Street
Kalama, WA 98625
hours Tuesday–Saturday: 10am-5pm(ish)
tel 360.673.3980
email heritagesqa@kalama.com
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Old Friends Antiques
Appraisals and sales-member CAGA-appraisals for estates, insurance and personal property.
Visit our new espresso stand.
297 North First Street
Kalama, WA 98625
hours Monday–Saturday: 9:30am-6pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm; Evenings by appointment
tel 360.673.3223
email aj@tdn.com
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Lacey
The Gift Gallery
Unique and hand-crafted gifts for all occasions.
5208 Lacey Blvd. SE, Suite C
Lacey, WA 98503
hours Tuesday–Saturday: 10am-6pm
tel 360.491.4917
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Lakewood
The Key Antiques
Quality antiques for the home and private collector.
11138 Gravilly Lake Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
hours Monday–Friday: 10am-5pm; Saturday: 10am-4pm
tel 253.588.0569
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Olympia
Antiques Olympia
Hunt for treasures; decorate your home; remember your childhood. Quality antiques,
art, collectibles and unique items. Open daily in downtown Olympia.
206 Fourth Avenue West
Olympia, WA 98501
hours Monday–Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 11am-4pm
tel 360.786.9234
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Brown Derby Antiques
Furniture, depression glass, silhouettes, prints, china, primitives, smalls, antique and vintage linens. Conveniently located on the corner of Capitol Way and 10th Street.
1001 Capital Way South
Olympia, WA 98501
hours Daily: 10am-6pm, and by appointment
tel 360.352.8787
email teralynnb@aol.com
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Courtyard Antique Mall & Bistro
Seventy fantastic dealers bring you the best in antiques, furniture, primitives, jewelry, ironwork and gifts. Lunch and lattes too.
705 Fourth Avenue East
Olympia, WA 98506
hours Open daily: 10am-6pm
tel 360.352.3864
email courtyardmall@aol.com
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Finders Keepers Antique Mall
Over 50 quality dealers. Something for every taste and budget. Your ultimate “green” store in Uptown Olympia.
501 Fourth Avenue East
Olympia, WA 98501
hours Monday–Saturday: 10:30am-6pm; Sunday: 12pm-5pm
tel 360.943.6454
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Lighthouse Antiques and Craft Mall
Over 80 dealers-antiques and craft gifts, conveniently located off I-5 Exit 107.
2921 Pacific Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501
tel 360.943.5194
fax 360.943.0585
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Mi SueÑo
Offering home décor, garden art and antiques.
5021 Mud Bay Road
Olympia, WA 98502
hours Monday–Thursday: 11am-6pm; Friday-Saturday: 10am-6pm; Sunday: 11am-4pm
tel 360.866.0493
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Orting
First Love Antiques & Collectibles
Five-thousand square foot mall featuring antiques, collectibles, jewelry, gifts, Fenton
Art Glass, and now clothing. Estate sale services available.
120 Corrin Avenue NW
Orting, WA 98360
hours Monday–Saturday: 10:30-5:30; Sunday: 1pm-5pm
tel 360.893.2806
email firstluv2007@yahoo.com
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Puyallup
3rd Street Antiques and Collectibles
Puyallup’s biggest antique mall—15,000 square feet, seventy vendors. Open daily.
201 Third Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
hours Monday–Thursday: 10am-6pm; Friday: 10am-8pm; Saturday: 10am-6pm; Sunday: 12pm-5pm
tel 253.445.1435
email greg@3rdstreetantiques.com
www 3rdstreetantiques.com
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A Victorian Stripper
Antique and new furniture restoration. Stripping, refinishing, rejuvenation and repair of most furniture.
11125 Valley Drive East
Puyallup, WA 98372
hours Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm
tel 253.840.0774
email RDShoe42@msn.com
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Horatio’s
A European style store featuring Renaissance ribbons, Midori and Hanah silk, upscale antique furniture, hand blown glass, chocolate candles from Chocolate Flower Farm and bunnies by the bay.
105 Second Street SW
Puyallup, WA 98371
hours Tuesday–Friday: 11am-6pm; Saturday: 11am-5pm
tel 253.389.8002
email horatios@peoplepc.com
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Kings Row Antiques
Specializing in smalls and a wide variety of interesting and unique items- not a mall, owner always available.
110 West Main
Puyallup, WA 98372
hours Monday–Saturday: 10am-6pm; Sunday: 11am-5pm
tel 253.770.6456
email torge2@earthlink.net
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Victoria Sells Mall
Thirty-five plus dealers in 10,000 square foot mall featuring upscale antique furniture, home décor, estate jewelry, black Americana, reproductions, Victorian lamp shades and
period lighting.
125 South Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371
hours Daily: 10am-6pm
tel 253.445.8330, 253.840.4032
email mshackbarth@aol.com
www antiquedistrict.net
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Rochester
Johnny’s Auction
Galleried estate and celebrity auctions. Global customer base. Live webcast auctions world wide.
19616 Pecan Street
Rochester, WA 98579
hours By Appointment Only
tel 360.791.6085
fax 360.236.8224
email JE.west@comcast.net
www johnnysauction.com
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Sumner
Alley on Main
Cooperative featuring a unique blend of vintage furniture, original artwork, decorative accessories and clothing.
1011 Main Street
Sumner, WA 98390
hours Monday–Saturday: 10am-6pm; Sunday: 12pm-4pm
tel 253.863.3159
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Anastacia’s
A charming little shop filled with country and other furniture styles, collectibles and antiques too.
1018 Main Street
Sumner, WA 98390
hours Monday–Saturday: 10am-5pm
tel 253.863.9649
email mipaloma2@wmconnect.com
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New England Saltbox
Country Décor–Antiques–Gifts–Primitives–Americana–Folk Art. Shop “The Pantry.”
1119 Main Street
Sumner, WA 98390
hours Monday–Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 11am-4pm
tel 253.826.3506
email info@newenglandsaltbox.com
www newenglandsaltbox.com
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Paper Muse
Fine art, vintage image rubber stamps, papers, embellishments, ribbon, cards, stationary and gifts.
1002 Main Street
Sumner, WA 98390
hours Tuesday–Saturday: 10am-6pm
tel 253.891.4021
email papermuse@earthlink.net
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Today’s Country Store Antiques & Accents
Come discover the past with farmhouse finds and vintage treasures. Where everything old is new again.
1008 Main Street
Sumner, WA 98390
hours Monday–Saturday: 10am-6pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm
tel 253.826.6646
email tcsantiques@aol.com
www todayscountrystore.com
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Whistle Stop Antique Mall
Check out our vintage lighting. Over 40 dealers offering antiques, vintage and collectibles.
1109 Main Street
Sumner, WA 98390
hours Monday–Saturday: 10am-6pm; Sunday: 11am-5pm; Monday during holidays: 10am-4pm
tel 253.863.3309
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Tacoma
Claudia Smith Antiques
China, silver, linens, children’s things and miscellaneous collectibles.
5101 North Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
hours Monday–Saturday: 12pm-5pm; Closed Sunday
tel 253.759.6052
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Curtright & Son Tribal Art
Buying and selling North American Indian cultural material, historic photos, Arts & Crafts, cowboy gear, Northwest studio pottery, paintings, historical Tacoma items, American folk art and regional art.
708 Market Street, Suite 408
Tacoma, WA 98402
hours Thursday–Saturday: 11am-4pm or by appointment
tel 253.383.2969, 360.349.7032
email tyeejack@yahoo.com
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Mandarin Antiques & Pianos
Oriental antiques, retail and wholesale. Pianos and Player Pianos bought, sold, repaired, and moved.
616 St. Helens Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
hours Monday–Saturday: 10am-5pm
tel 253.582.6655
email mandarinantiques@qwestoffice.net
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Now and Then Shop / Tina Wilmoth
We specialize in Art Déco, cocktail shakers, 30’s and 40’s vanities and also a full range of collectibles.
5113 North Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
hours Tuesday–Saturday: 12pm-5pm
tel 253.759.7206
email nowthenshop@aol.com
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Oak Brothers Curved Glass
Antiques and collectibles: venders and sellers of curved class for china cabinets, lamps, etc.
5104 North Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98107
hours Tuesday–Saturday: 12pm-5pm
tel 253.752.4055
fax 253.752.4055
email mcatdancers@hotmail.com
www oakbrothers.com
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Point Defiance Books
Used, rare and out-of-print books. Featuring quality collectible and working copies of books on American history for collectors, researchers and history buffs.
5704 “B” North Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
hours Tuesday–Saturday: 12pm-5pm
tel 253.759.6052
email americanmemory@msn.com
www primarysourcebooks.com
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Ruston Galleries
Specializing in jewelry, furniture, paintings and gardening treasures.
5101 North Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
hours Monday–Saturday: 11am-5pm
tel 253.759.2624
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Vancouver
Old Glory Antique Mall
Located in Uptown Village. Sixty dealers exhibiting 6,000 square feet of fine antiques and collectibles.
2000 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
hours Monday–Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 12pm-5pm
tel 360.906.8823
email foxantiks@aol.com
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Old Town Antique Market
Rare to retro—fine art to funky—22,000 square feet and 70-plus eclectic dealers. Located in downtown Vancouver. Directions online.
806-808 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
hours Daily: 11am-6pm
tel 360.750.9100
www oldtownantiquemarket.com
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Yelm
JZ Rose
The finest selection 16th-20th Century Antiques and Vintage Décor. Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Shabby Chic. For all things beautiful shop JZ Rose.
207 First Street South
Yelm, WA 98597
hours Monday–Saturday: 10am-6pm; Sunday: 11am-5pm
tel 877.458.4618
www jz-rose.com
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Winlock
Old Hatchery Antiques
“It’s like a first date... coming in here”
—D. Tietzel, Yelm WA
Three floors featuring fifteen unique vignettes located in historic Winlock. Just five minutes
off I-5, exit 63.
707 NE First
Winlock, WA 98596
hours Tuesday–Saturday: 10am-5(ish)
tel 360.785.9728
email oldhatchery@reachone.com
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