Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Busy, Busy, Busy
The sights in the shop yesterday during the sale.
Top pic is Donna Busy with some of the
sweetest customer that stopped in yesterday.
Bottom pic is Patty doing what Patty does best,
putting the icing on the sale.
What FABULOUS two days we have had buring our
5th Anniversary Sale & Open House,
but it's not over yet, you didn't miss it,
Stop in tomorrow to be apart of the best little
antique shop in town and save money doing it.
Sunday 11-5
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Can't wait to see you at the shop!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Happy Anniversary
~SALE~SALE~SALE~SALE~
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We are celebrating 5 years in business
So come on over to Valley Antiques & Uniques
this Friday, Saturday & Sunday
to help us celebrate,
by saving you money.
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Or dealers have been restocking and hanging their sale signs.
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5th Anniversary & Open House
Fri., Sat. & Sun,
Sept. 3, 4 & 5 2010
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5th Anniversary & Open House
Fri., Sat. & Sun,
Sept. 3, 4 & 5 2010
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See ya at the shop.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Majolica
Majolica
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Origin
The first Majolica pottery appeared in Baghdad in the ninth century.
The first Majolica pottery appeared in Baghdad in the ninth century.
During the next 200 to 300 years,
Majolica pottery migrated through northern Africa
to the island of Majorca off the coast of Spain.
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Majorca
In the 13th century, Majorca was a major port on the trade routes between Italy and Spain. Majolica pottery soon spread throughout the Mediterranean.
Majorca
In the 13th century, Majorca was a major port on the trade routes between Italy and Spain. Majolica pottery soon spread throughout the Mediterranean.
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Italian Majolica
During the Renaissance, Italian artists began creating their own pottery in the Majolica style.
Italian Majolica
During the Renaissance, Italian artists began creating their own pottery in the Majolica style.
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Imitating the Style
French, British and Dutch artists began copying Italian Majolica. In 1848, Joseph Arnoux of England's famous Minton pottery created a form of Majolica with a thicker body and brighter color palette.
Imitating the Style
French, British and Dutch artists began copying Italian Majolica. In 1848, Joseph Arnoux of England's famous Minton pottery created a form of Majolica with a thicker body and brighter color palette.
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Manufacturers
Other potteries that manufactured Majolica include Luneville, Sarreguemines, Wedgwood and Griffin, Smith and Hill.
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Characteristics
Majolica is a tin-glazed earthenware that is fired at a very low temperature. It is typically decorated to mimic natural motifs.
Manufacturers
Other potteries that manufactured Majolica include Luneville, Sarreguemines, Wedgwood and Griffin, Smith and Hill.
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Characteristics
Majolica is a tin-glazed earthenware that is fired at a very low temperature. It is typically decorated to mimic natural motifs.
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Now for where you can buy Majolica,
right here at you favorite antiques shop
Valley Antiques & Uniques
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See ya at the shop
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Free Rent
To new dealers taking space.
Stop in or call Patty to get the details.
We have lots of space available.
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You don't want to miss being apart of the best antique shop in the four state area.
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You might want to get in soon, to be apart of our
5th Anniversary Sale & Open House Sept 3-5
It's going to be BIG!
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See ya at the shop
Friday, August 20, 2010
We Have Space
Have you been thinking about renting a space in an antique shope for some extra cash or just to clean out your attic, or maybe buying vintage decor or antiques is your thing and you need an outlet to sell them.
Well then we have space for you, and not only is the monthly rent reasonabley priced you get your first months rent free, yes I said Free!!
You set up your space and you can go, we do all the work for you.
Stop in today to check us out, you'll like what you see.
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See ya at the shop.
Friday, August 13, 2010
5th Anniversary
It's hard to believe we are coming up on our 5th Anniversary
Sept. 1st 2010.
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5 years WOW,
I think this calls for a celebration,
there is nothing like having a BIG sale to celebrate.
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See you at the shop for our
5th Anniversary & Open House
Fri., Sat. & Sun,
Sept. 3, 4 & 5 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
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