THE LOVE OF ANTIQUES

Bio/Intro:
My name is Marra-Marie Magsakay and I am currently attending Ohlone College. I hope to transfer to SFSU or SJSU to become a journalist/reporter in the near future then possibly succeed in becoming a magazine editor. My mother is in love with antiques. She brought me along with her (for the first time) to Niles in early August of 2011. Since that visit, I've fell in love with antiques and music from the 50's, 60's, and 70's.

THANK YOU MARRA SO VERY MUCH FOR THE BEAUTIFUL PICTURES YOU TOOK IN OUR SHOP! PLEASE DOUBLE CLICK PICTURES FOR A LARGER VIEW

ROYAL WORCESTER PORCELAIN

Early history
Dr John Wall, a physician, and William Davis, an apothecary, developed a unique method for producing porcelain and, in 1751, persuaded a group of 15 businessmen to invest in a new factory at Warmstry House, Worcester, England, on the banks of the River Severn. Dr Wall secured the sum of £4500 from the partners to establish the factory, known then as "The Worcester Tonquin Manufactory" - the original partnership deeds are still housed in the Museum of Worcester Porcelain.[1][2]

ARTS AND CRAFTS

The Arts and Crafts Movement was an international design movement that originated in England[1] and flourished between 1880 and 1910, continuing its influence up to the 1930s.[2] Instigated by the artist and writer William Morris (1834–1896) in the 1860s[1] and inspired by the writings of John Ruskin (1819–1900), it had its earliest and fullest development in the British Isles[2] but spread to Europe and North America[3] as a reaction against the impoverished state of the decorative arts and the conditions under which they were produced.[4] The movement advocated truth to materials and traditional craftsmanship using simple forms and often medieval, romantic or folk styles of decoration. It also proposed economic and social reform and has been seen as essentially anti-industrial.[4][5]

MORE FABULOUS VICTORIAN EPERGNE'S

I AM ALWAYS HAPPY WHEN THESE BEAUTIFUL PIECES OF GLASS SURVIVE MANY MANY YEARS OF USE. MY PICTURES DO NOT DO JUSTICE TO THE WONDERFUL ART GLASS , PLEASE COME IN AND SEE HOW TRULY WONDERFUL THEY ARE.

SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

Saint Patrick's Day, commemorating the life of the great apostle of Ireland, has become a day of celebration for both Catholics and non-Catholics. CORNBEEF AND CABBAGE IS THE BEST !

LOETZ ART GLASS

LOETZ. IRIDESCENT GLASS SOME OF IT RESEMBLING THAT OF TIFFANY. IT WAS PRODUCED BY THE BOHEMIAN FIRM OF J. LOETZ WITURE . MOST PIECES ARE NOT SIGNED. LOETZ was the premier Bohemian art glass manufacturer during the Art Nouveau period (or Jugendstil, as it was called in German-speaking countries) from roughly 1890 to 1920. Founded in 1840 by Johann Loetz in what is now the Czech Republic, the company became known for its innovative techniques, organic forms, and bold use of color.

NEW ADDITIONS

THIS FABULOUS VIRNI MARTIN STYLE VITRINE DATES 1880, HAS SERPENTINE GLASS AND IS HAND PAINTED ON ALL 3 SIDES WITH CHARMING SCENES AND FLOWERS GRACED WITH ORMOLU MOUNTS .

THIS IS ONLY THE SECOND ROUND VITRINE WE HAVE HAD IN 34 YEARS OF BUSINESS, THIS PIECE DATES 1880 AND IS ADORNED WITH ORMOLU ESCUTCHEONS AND A ROUGE MARBLE TOP AND DATES 1880.

WELLER ART POTTERY

A LOVELY ANTIQUE ( CIRCA LATE 1800's, VERY EARLY 1900 ) VICTORIAN JARDINIERE AND PEDESTAL THE SET FEATURES A WONDERFUL GLAZE IN EARTH TONE COLORS. ABOUT WELLER:
CLICK HERE http://www.justartpottery.com/collectors_pottery/weller_pottery_history.htm