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100 and Healthy by Shaffer Fox 19.99

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Finalist for Health Book of the Year:

100 and Healthy, by Shaffer Fox, has been named a finalist for BOOK OF THE YEAR in the category of health.
Anyone who has had the privilege of meeting Shaffer, and listened to his passionate description of his work, knows what a well deserved honor this is for him.

Using modern research methods, author Shaffer Fox thoroughly describes traditional Georgian lifestyle, diet, and the unique and powerful medicinal plants that protected Georgians from cardiovascular diseases, high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, gout, brain degenerative disorders, digestive disorders, anxiety, depression, overweight and obesity, glaucoma, and other adverse health conditions.
This highly endorsed book includes photos, is well written, easy to read, extremely interesting, and the information it presents is meticulously documented with over 850 in text references.

100 and Healthy provides the first detailed description of the ancient Georgian art of living a longer, healthier and more youthful life. 100 and Healthy is a must read for anyone interested in slowing the clock on aging.

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For features, specifications, fact/ingredients and lots more info log onto www.cellperfect.com/marc or call Victoria 941 575 8600 or 866 369 4184

1813 Plantation Desk 424.99

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1813 Plantation Desk

This is a wonderful, very old, handmade Plantation Desk [we think that`s what it is] has a date inside of 1813. Has 3 letters ``gOD``. Everyone thinks this says God, but because of the small ``g`` it would mean they are initials. Back in the early 1800`s they would never disrespect God by spelling with a small ``G``. Also has some other letters, but they are very scrolly, and I can`t tell what they say. If your interested email me, and I can send more pictures.
It looks like it was painted at one time, then striped. There is old white paint in the cracks on some parts of hinges. Looks like hinges are hand made, still has some original ...I don`t know what to call them, they are not screws, but metal pegs that are melted, and pounded down. There are some old screws in some of them too.
The inside has a handmade piece that is shaped like an arrow, and would fit into lock. These also are attached by handmade pegs, but these have the tops coming threw the top, and are about 1/2`` diameter. Sides are dovetailed, and does have a brass plate where lock would be, but this isn`t as old as other hardware.
I have been told by a primitives dealer that this is a very fine primitive.
It is so neat the way it was handmade.
A real collectors item.
about 8 1/2`H X 37 1/2``L X 24``W
dollarsignr424.99

5 Shade Chandelier 294.99

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5 Shade Chandelier

Great old metal 5 shade Chandelier with white paint which has lots of great nicks and scratches on the paint. The wonderfully shaped globes are cream color with removeable wire tops. The shaft of the Chandelier has 3 areas made of crystal. Works and plugs into outlet. Globes are in very good condition except of few tiny chips, but you can`t see them, they are at bottom under where light bulbs are.
This is an old Chandelier and looks wonderful when lit.
18`` diameter X 15``L
only dollarsignr294.99

6 Drawer Man`s Oak Dresser 949.99

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Unique 6 drawer golden oak dresser is perfect if you need lots of storage. Even has room for a man`s hat. All old hardware except 2 knobs on small drawers.
Hat door has a fancy design on it. Can be used in bedroom (of coarse), but also in bathroom and dinning room for towels and linens, foyer even office. Top has gentle scallop for that elegant look. One of my favorites. Hurry this won`t last long. In great condition for it`s age. 49``H x 41 1/2W x 21``D dollarsignr949.99

Antiques Help Stop Carbon Footprinting 00

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Antiques Help Stop Carbon Footprinting

I'm hearing more and more about Carbon Footprinting on the news almost everyday. This is the term used for all the natural resources we use on a daily basis, which includes gas, electricity, water, trees, you name it. There are actually companies you can give money too who supposedly will give your money to another company that will help save the environment. There is a much easier way to slow down your Carbon Footprinting. BUY ANTIQUES. Antiques last for hundreds of years but new items won't. When you buy an antique you are cutting down on your Carbon Footprinting. For example; if you buy a one hundred year old table you can figure it will last another one hundred years which will save many, many trees. There will be less stain and varnish used to make all these tables which means less will end up in the water supply. Think of all the electricity and oil that won't have to be used to make all the new tables which only last 2 to 5 years, and would end up in the landfills. The list can go on and on. That's a lot of tables saved in a two hundred year period. If something would happen to your antique furniture and for whatever reason you can't refinish it you can always give it a new life by painting it. If your glassware breaks you can reuse it in a mosaic table which will keep the broken glass out of landfills. If you never heard of Carbon Footprinting or if this is too much to handle after a hard day at work, than just remember this. BUY ANTIQUES AND SAVE THE ENVIROMENT.

Written by
Marc Washicheck
Cherry Hill Antiques
120 West Oak Street
Arcadia, Florida 34266
863 993 2344
www.CherryHillAntiques.com

Beautiful Rose Dish Set 98.99 set

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These beautiful rose dishes are perfect for any home, especially Shabby Chic.
Dishes have gold accent around edge and middle of dish, large pink/red rose in middle, and lots of smaller roses around rim. This set includes 4 place settings of 4. Each pace settings include dinner plate, bread and butter plate, cup and saucer, which makes this set 4 dinner plates, 4 bread and butter, 4 cup and 4 sauces. This beautiful set has mark on bottom of dishes ``Fine China, Royal Court, Japen, Du Barry copyrighted, (there is also a crown)``
You will be very proud to use these dishes. Dinner plate 10 1/2 D dollarsignr99.00 set of 16

Beige Enamelware Collander 29.99

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The classic style of this very old Granitware Collender is a must for a collector of neat stuff. This Collander has much history behind it. It is very used. Has a wonderful aged look. Bottom stand is rusted, and bent, and rest of Collander has lots of neat wear marks. I only buy Granitware with wear marks. Wear marks document the history of an item. Has dark green band around rim, and stand, and dark green handles.
Use on counter for fruit, display a bunch of old childs blocks as I did collection of balls, or even a silk plant.
Wonderful look especially in Shabby Chic Home or Cottage Style. Has just the right colors.
about 4 1/2``H X 10 1/2 Diameter
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Blue Primitive Table 494.99

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Blue Primitive Table

This is a very special, very different table. The apron is made from 8 inch wood which is made in an hourglass form with shelves on each end. I have never seen an hourglass apron before. Very unique. A must for any primitives home.

Has very worn blue paint, and a great look. Has L brackets on bottom, but can`t see them.

about 28``H X 37``L X 23 1/2``D

dollarsignr494.99

Bow Front China Cabinet 994.99

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Bow Front China Cabinet

Beautiful china cabinet is a mahogany color and I think mahogany wood. I think it is but can`t say for sure but many of this period are mohagany. The door has very old curved glass which has bubbles and is very wavy. It is in excellent conditon and is a real find. The china cabinet has 3 shelves and the bottom and much detail including a top piece on back and two small carved pieces on front bottom of each side.

This piece is from my home and in great condition.

about 45 1/2``L X 65``H X 16``W

dollarsignr994.99

BUYING ANTIQUES IS BUYING AMERICAN HISTORY 00

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Buying Antiques Is Buying American History

Written by Marc Washicheck

In this day and age where everything is made in China, and even Customer Service of many companies takes place in India, we want to see something warm and familiar. Nothing is more familiar than an antique dresser from your grandfather, a quilt from your mother, or a cross stitched pillow from your grandmother. These quality American antiques, which were made from 1700's to early 1900's, add warmth and love to a home China could never match.

Furniture from the early years of our country were handmade by parents, grandparents, other members of the family, or even friends, and literally included their blood, sweat and tears. Back when furniture was handmade, they were made for a person and or occasion, such as a crib for new infant, bed for a child, or a farm table for a newly married couple. Only half the United States had electricity in 1932 which was mostly cities, and this meant furniture was made by hand without any help from electricity. Nails were expensive and had to be purchased from a blacksmith until around the turn of the 19th century, so craftsman's spent hundreds of hours making dovetail. Old fashion American antique furniture was made out of real wood such as Black Walnut, Oak, Cherry, Chestnut, and Elm, some of which are extinct now. The majority of new furniture is made with fiber board and veneer, the wood grain is photographed on to the veneer so it won't last long, and doesn't have the warmth or depth as real wood has. Antique furniture has lasted over a hundred years and will last a hundred more without much care.

Sewing was also completed by hand with light from a candle or kerosene lamp. If the women didn't sew it, they didn't have it, and this included quilts, clothing, and bed linens. All little girls learned to sew at an early age and used this craft for the rest of her life.

Quilts were often made by quilting bee's and were always made to use, very seldom just for display. Cloth was expensive so most quilts of the time were made from scraps of old family clothing. Rugs were very often made by braiding scrapes of clothing too. Almost all handmade quilts have some tiny blood marks which are caused by quilters pricking their fingers. If you're lucky, you might find an antique quilt that is signed, dated by the quilters and even the name of who it was made for. Each quilt is a true work of art and is a one of a kind treasure.

Pillowcases and bed linens were also handmade by candlelight. They were made by mothers and grandmothers for the precious children's heads to rest upon. These wonderful women would spent hundreds of hours crocheting, cross stitching, or tatting to make these one of a kind gifts of love. If they didn't have these treasures for their beds they would have to sleep on flour or feed sacks.

Most clothing was also made by hand. In the later years clothing could be bought in stores but the cost was much too high for all but the upper class. Fabric was expensive so mothers would make one good dress for there daughters which would be worn for Church, and they would wear underwear and dresses made from flour sacks for everyday. Remember, even their towels were made from flour sacks. Of coarse every mother would try to embellish the plain cloth with cross stitch, tatting or even ruffles. Flour sack towels complete with hand embroidery are treasured today.

Glassware was one of the only items that was not made at home. Glass was still hand blown but in very hot factories, many without electricity. These factories used hazardous chemicals such as Cobalt, which was banned in the U.S. in the early 20th century. These factories used very hot molten glass which caused serious burns, and also caused many lung problems. Antique glassware or pottery are treasures because they have better deeper coloring, usually last longer due to the high quality, and they also have wonderful histories behind them. The color will wash off on much of the modern colored glass. Many of their relatives worked in these factories with horrible working conditions and generations later are still working in them. There are still some glass factories in business today such as Fenton, and conditions have gotten better.

Toys were mostly made by hand, with no electricity, power tools and many times no supplies. Fathers and grandfathers made toys with old scraps of wood, leather, cloth, metal, paint and love. There wasn't money to buy expensive wood, cloth or metal so they had to be very creative. My grandfather made me a little step stool in the shape of a duck with a top hat so I could reach the sink to wash my hands. My grandmother was furious since he cut up her good Maple table to make this stool, but that's all he had at the time. Today's toys are mostly all made out of plastic or are electronic, and just aren't the same. Many things purchased today are of the throw away society.

Each antique piece you have has a history of its own. Think of all the people, problems, special events and happy times your antiques has seen. If antiques could only talk. Remember, you never own antiques; you are just a caretaker who is adding your own history to that piece. Many people now are writing on back of furniture or on bottom of glassware etc, their history. Year received, why received, for whom and how much paid is the information to be preserved. There isn't anything made today that compares with the quality, value, patina, history and investment antiques have. These antiques were made when workers loved their craft, and worked with pride. Antiques will add many generations of history, love and warmth the Chinese can never duplicate. Open your home to real American history, buy antiques.

Marc Washicheck owns Cherry Hill Antiques, located at 120 W. Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266. Feel free to contact him for more info or comments at 863 993 2344 or www.CherryHillAntiques.com

Caring for Wood and Other Materials 00

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Caring for Wood and Other Materials

Beautiful old woods glow with a warmth that is very special. The beauty of antique boxes that have been waxed and tended carefully reflects loving care by many people over the years. Here are some tips for keeping your wood antiques in the best possible condition.

Boxes and other little wood antiques shoud be dusted very lightly with a soft, dry brush or small dust rag. I prefer not to use a dust rag, since loose threads can catch on pieces of veneer or marquetry, pulling them off. Be very careful if you do.

Never use anything that has a rough texture to it it might actually scratch the wood you are trying to preserve. And that means avoid feather dusters too. Broken feathers are like little scratchy sticks that will mar the surface.

Remember to take the dust off the piece entirely. This may sound silly, but a lot of times, when an object has wax on it, you just move the dust around.

Always use a good quality paste wax to wax the wood. I like to use beeswax from Scotland or England. Just apply a little at a time, rubbing softly following th grain of the wood, to build up the deep layered finish your wood deserves. The patina on a wood object or piece of furniture is very important and must be nurtured.

Be very gentle when waxing. If a piece of veneer or inlay comes loose, save it. Such pieces are irreplaceable; substitutes are impossible to find. The pieces should be tucked away in a safe place, than brought to a furniture or wood expert to restore. Don`t attempt to glue them back or to make the repairs yourself.

Many wood antiques have some kind of metal ornamentation brass keyholes or knobs, ormolu, or other decoration. These bits of metal should not be polished with any metal cleaning product. By polishing the metal, you take a chance on damaging the wood underneath. Instead you should just dust them carefully several times a year.

If your house or apartment is especially dry in winter, you should use a humidifier. Wood responds to changes in temperature and humidity. It swells or shrinks and can warp or split. So try to avoid extremes in temperature and make sure that your wood objects do not dry out or become too damp. In the old days, dealers who brought a shipment in from Britain or Europe put their new stock in a warehouse for a year to let it get used to our drier climate. Nowadays, economics preclude this and pieces go right to the showroom, so in most cases a humidifier is a must.

In the case of spills, stains, or serious scratches, I prefer not to use homemade remedies, and instead always call a good wood restored to assess and repair the damage.

Jade, ivory, horn and marble should be lighly dusted with a soft brush or day, soft cloth. Keep these objects out of direct sunlight, since they may dry out and become brittle. Alsways handle these objects with care when moving them.

This article was taken fromthe book by Barbara Milo Ohrbach tittled Antqiues At Home

Childs Dresser 299.99

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This great piece is stained the dark oak color, and is good condiiton. Top has some scratches, and spots, but could be refinshed, and some wear marks around drawer pulls from the fingers. Mirror is in great condition, except for one small spot on top of mirror. Most people want a preloved look so you can tell it is not a reproduction.
There is carving going down each side on front, on each arm holding mirror, and bottom of mirror bracket (the piece of wood that holds the arms on). Two drawers have a dangling tear drop style drawer pulls that are very unique. There are holes in middle of tear drops.
Would look great in foyer, hall or childs room.
58``H X 36``L X 16 1/2``D
dollarsignr395.99 SALE dollarsignr294.99

Childs Wood Chair 109.99

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This unique old wood childs chair has a bent piece of wood which starts as the arm than bends and makes the leg. All in one piece. In very good shape for the age, but the 1/4` bent piece of wood is starting to split at the bottom of the bend. Would not use to sit, but would be great to put on shelf, above cabinet, as plant stand, best of all sit doll on it. Would be adorable.
19 1/2``H X 14 1/2``W X 15``D dollarsignr109.99

Decoys Out of The Water Into The Home 00

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DECOYS OUT OF THE WATER INTO THE HOME

Decoys weren't noticed much until the 1970's, but in reality were around from 200 A.D. when a Native American Tribe made them from reeds. In the late 1700's fragile reeds were replaced by pine or cedar, were hand carved, and some with hand painted plumage. By the early 1800's carvers created two types of wood decoys floating, and stick up decoys. The floating decoys were waterfowl such as ducks, geese, swans, and the stick up decoys were curlews, peepers and plovers. Stick up decoys were mounted on sticks so the decoy seemed to be standing.

By the mid 1800's, waterfowl demand skyrocketed with the dinning elite at restaurants. With such a great demand, hunters would use 100 400 decoys at a time, and wood decoy carvers emerged by the flock. The demand for these birds became so great that many became extinct. In 1918, the Migratory Bird Treaty was passed with the help of Theodore Roosevelt which ended commercial hunting and limited the amount killed each year.

Hundreds of carvers tried to meet the demand, but some of the most famous were; Albert Laing first attached the body to head with copper nails which wouldn't rust, Harry Shourds one of the most realistic painters, and Anthony Elmer Crowell thought to be the best and most sought after of all the carvers. In the mid to late 19th century, a few factories sprang up to help satisfy the demand for decoys which were made by a reproducing lathe with the heads and tails done by hand.

There are a few ways to help tell if a decoy is a reproduction or not. Contemporary carvers usually painted realistic feathers, but old decoys are usually mostly solid color. The oldest decoys have metal or tack eyes, carved eyes or painted eyes, but later glass eyes from taxidermist were used. Look for tool marks since before the early 1800's the main tools were hand ax, draw knife or rasp. Around the mid 1800's, some wood decoys were made hollow, in 2 or 3 sections, and Shadow Decoys or stick ups appeared which were wood silhouettes.

Prices of decoys depend on who made them, year made, quality, how much restored, and type of bird. The shorebirds and Swans are most sought after. Their prices have soared since the 1970's which is when collectors discovered these pieces of Folk Art. Some collectors call decoys ''Hunter's Art''. One decoy sold in the early 1970's for dollarsignr10.000 and the same decoy sold in 2001 for dollarsignr450.00. Nice hand carved decoys can still be found for as low as dollarsignr25.00 or as high as dollarsignr950.00.

Be careful buying wood decoys from the internet. Make sure you ask a lot of questions. It is very hard to tell reproductions, and even harder from a picture. Decoys are very habit forming and can run up into major money so always buy from a reputable dealer and do your homework. Buy many books, study them, attend auctions, shop Antique stores, attend Decoy shows, and ask many, many questions.

If you're a beginning collector or just a dedicated browser, and you love a reproduction decoy you found, or it is all you can afford, buy it. It is a wonderful start. If you see an Antique decoy you're interested in, buy it. It won't be there next time. Remember all decoys are a one of a kind piece of History, and Folk Art.

Decoys Out of The Water Into The Home 00

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DECOYS OUT OF THE WATER INTO THE HOME

Decoys weren't noticed much until the 1970's, but in reality were around from 200 A.D. when a Native American Tribe made them from reeds. In the late 1700's fragile reeds were replaced by pine or cedar, were hand carved, and some with hand painted plumage. By the early 1800's carvers created two types of wood decoys floating, and stick up decoys. The floating decoys were waterfowl such as ducks, geese, swans, and the stick up decoys were curlews, peepers and plovers. Stick up decoys were mounted on sticks so the decoy seemed to be standing.

By the mid 1800's, waterfowl demand skyrocketed with the dinning elite at restaurants. With such a great demand, hunters would use 100 400 decoys at a time, and wood decoy carvers emerged by the flock. The demand for these birds became so great that many became extinct. In 1918, the Migratory Bird Treaty was passed with the help of Theodore Roosevelt which ended commercial hunting and limited the amount killed each year.

Hundreds of carvers tried to meet the demand, but some of the most famous were; Albert Laing first attached the body to head with copper nails which wouldn't rust, Harry Shourds one of the most realistic painters, and Anthony Elmer Crowell thought to be the best and most sought after of all the carvers. In the mid to late 19th century, a few factories sprang up to help satisfy the demand for decoys which were made by a reproducing lathe with the heads and tails done by hand.

There are a few ways to help tell if a decoy is a reproduction or not. Contemporary carvers usually painted realistic feathers, but old decoys are usually mostly solid color. The oldest decoys have metal or tack eyes, carved eyes or painted eyes, but later glass eyes from taxidermist were used. Look for tool marks since before the early 1800's the main tools were hand ax, draw knife or rasp. Around the mid 1800's, some wood decoys were made hollow, in 2 or 3 sections, and Shadow Decoys or stick ups appeared which were wood silhouettes.

Prices of decoys depend on who made them, year made, quality, how much restored, and type of bird. The shorebirds and Swans are most sought after. Their prices have soared since the 1970's which is when collectors discovered these pieces of Folk Art. Some collectors call decoys ''Hunter's Art''. One decoy sold in the early 1970's for dollarsignr10.000 and the same decoy sold in 2001 for dollarsignr450.00. Nice hand carved decoys can still be found for as low as dollarsignr25.00 or as high as dollarsignr950.00.

Be careful buying wood decoys from the internet. Make sure you ask a lot of questions. It is very hard to tell reproductions, and even harder from a picture. Decoys are very habit forming and can run up into major money so always buy from a reputable dealer and do your homework. Buy many books, study them, attend auctions, shop Antique stores, attend Decoy shows, and ask many, many questions.

If you're a beginning collector or just a dedicated browser, and you love a reproduction decoy you found, or it is all you can afford, buy it. It is a wonderful start. If you see an Antique decoy you're interested in, buy it. It won't be there next time. Remember all decoys are a one of a kind piece of History, and Folk Art.