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Antique Chinese Cabinet
Aly & Bruce in Oregon sent photos of an antique Chinese cabinet they bought from us, and there is a very sweet story behind the purchase too! Aly found the unusual Late Qing Dynasty antique Chinese cabinet on our website and showed it to Bruce. He decided to surprise her and ordered it on the sly. She was thrilled! "My...
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The Story of Blue Willow
If you have been antiquing for very long, it is a great possibility you have seen the Willow pattern in your shopping travels. Thomas Minton designed the pattern around 1790 and for more than 200 years, various manufacturers have used this beautiful, storied transferware pattern. Born in 1765, Thomas Minton was an English potter. He founded Thomas Minton and Sons...
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Symbolism and Antique Chinese Furniture
One of my favorite aspects of Chinese Antique Furniture is the use of symbols to convey specific meanings for the owner. Symbolism has long been an important part of Chinese culture with particular animals, plants, and even geometric patterns representing ideas or concepts. Dragons are a powerful symbol in Chinese mythology and symbolize power, authority, male vigor and fertility. They...
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