Happy Holidays Tech Fans! Dec 30, 2008
Got a pewter wine cork with Buzz on top, new sweatshirt and GT gardening gloves. Getting new flags for car today since I rolled the window down and lost mine a few weeks ago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Woman's club announces house tour in Woodbury Dec 11, 2008
The dining room's 1840s black-walnut table under a Waterford crystal chandelier will feature a holiday table setting including Lenox Landmark china, accent dishes from Wedgwood, pewter chargers from Woodbury Pewter, Waterford crystal glasses and Tiffany's first silverware pattern ... The kitchen displays a wealth of items handed down from the owners' families, including Polly Yarhouse's father's Pinnochio bank, her great-aunt's doll from the late 1800s, her grandmother's rolling pin, her... (Town Times, CT)
From Ireland to the Granite State: Downtown shop sells mix of goods Nov 28, 2008
"We have faeries made in Ireland, complete with the hidden doors."One woman bought the doors to hide a mouse hole in her house," she said.The Codds also carry Mullinger pewter and loving cups from Scotland."I think people come here to buy memories of past times in Ireland or Wales and Scotland, or to make memories," said Codd. "Much of what we sell is handed down through the generations. "There are also scents from Ireland: Inis for both sexes and Patrick for men.Bagpipes, Rhuana shawls and... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
Sonoma Tabletop sells wine accessories, decorative glassware from Romania, martini glasses, wine chillers, decorative pewter stoppers, ceramic tableware, holiday linens (tablecloths, runners, napkins and placemats) and more at its manufacturer's outlet every day at 50 to 70 percent off retail ... Highlights: Flutes $5 (retail $20); martini glasses $5 (retail $20); wine chillers $9 (retail $50); decorative pewter stoppers - limited-edition Santas $2 (retail $17) and assorted stoppers at $3... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Around Town -- Shop for the COA's drama group Saturday Nov 6, 2008
Items include rocking chairs, linens, pewter, a harvest table, trucks/toys, bird carvings, mirrors, kitchen items, vintage clothing and books. Sandwiches, a bake table and two craft tables also will be available. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Fall home trends: natural wood, plum, mustard and warm Oct 24, 2008
"We're seeing a lot of champagne bronze and a lot of pewter and burnished silver as opposed to shiny nickel. It's a more amber finish versus chrome-y finish.". The dominant new trend, area designers say, is raw wood in natural finishes and organic shapes. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Store fans sports passions Sep 4, 2008
"Mine's got a pewter Eagles logo on it. I've probably used it for 15 concerts and 20 games. It's got a lot of mileage on it." The logo is hand-painted, and Rieck added, "It's a $75 option, but it looks really cool." The grill is outfitted for mini-gas containers, but a rabid tailgater can buy an adapter to hook it up to a regular-sized propane container. For $69, fans can purchase the Sizzle-Q, a large metal skillet with drip catcher that makes complying omelets and cheesesteaks a breeze. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
25th annual 'Antiques in August' to benefit helpline Aug 7, 2008
Primitive and country dealers from throughout the East Coast will sell furniture, stoneware kitchen accessories, quilts, pottery, brass, iron, dolls, pewter, and copper items found in homes, general stores and farms of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The show, which has a $7 admission fee, is located 1 1/2 miles south of the intersection of routes 78 and 31. (NJ.com -- Times)
Visitors flock to antiques show at Fairgrounds Jul 31, 2008
Touted as one of the best displayed antiques shows anywhere, it featured both formal and country furniture, decorative accessories as well as paintings, prints, books, pewter, porcelain, blanket chests, and cabinets for housing even more antique treasures. Visitors from all over the tri-state area feasted their eyes and emptied their pocketbooks on artistically staged displays of folk art, vintage posters, hooked rugs, quilts, vintage clothing and jewelry. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Hawken School Hosts 23rd Annual White House Antiques Show May 3, 2008
Antique dealers will feature such items as period 18th through 20th Century European and American furniture, as well as silver, pewter, clocks, paintings, prints, quilts, jewelry, books, lamps, porcelain, china, glass, carpets and more. Admission is $8 per person, $6 if purchased in advance. (PR Newswire)
Marietta store a global marketplace of gifts and furnishings May 2, 2008
In Welch's space, the focus is on unusual accent pieces such as Italian pewter and painted plates from Zimbabwe ... Arte Italica pieces from Italy include a pewter vase ($139 ... 50), an oil and vinegar set with ceramic cruets, and a ceramic salt and pepper shaker set in a pewter holder. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Xi Beta Phi Tour of Homes set for Saturday Apr 17, 2008
The family has antique pewter dishes displayed in a hutch in the dining area. The remodeled family room's focal point is a large birdhouse, which is set on top of an old pillar from a front porch. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Presidential Collectibles Jan 18, 2008
Hail to the Chief in Plastic, Pottery, Pewter and More. Campaign buttons are just the tip of the presidential collectible iceberg-U.S. Presidents have appeared on everything from suspender clips to shirt hangers. (Suite101.com)
Message of the menorah Dec 4, 2007
(She escaped Nazi Germany and brought the pewter menorah, which dates back to the 17th century, with her to America. . (The Palm Beach Post)
Still got some Hanukkah shopping to do? The Jewish holiday begins Dec. 4. Nov 24, 2007
Other menorahs include stained glass, pewter and hand-painted ceramic versions. Games: The shop features games children can play year-round: Mitzvah Math, Dreidel Roulette and Aleph Bet Bingo. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Candleholders create holiday sizzle Nov 21, 2007
Depending on the style, candleholders can be grouped in multiples, preferably in odd numbers of a like collection of glass, crystal, brass, bronze, pewter, iron, stainless steel, ceramic, wood or painted candlesticks of varying heights. More than one type can be used in a room on tabletops, sideboards and mantels. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Road leads to new board Nov 21, 2007
Automatic, Fuel Injected, PEWTER, Power St.. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, BLUE, Miles: 51,339, Price. (The Daily Reflector)
Things to do Nov 17, 2007
Automatic, Fuel Injected, PEWTER, Power St.. 2006 Cadillac DTS, TAN, Miles: 28,842, Price. (The Daily Reflector)
Hot dish: StarLight Café expansion complete Oct 17, 2007
Automatic, Fuel Injected, PEWTER, Power St.. Ford Explorer XLT 2006. (The Daily Reflector)
2007 holiday bazaars Sep 28, 2007
Alaska Bead and Gem Show, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Oct. 13-14, Hawthorn Suites, 1110 W. Eighth Ave. Vendors from around Alaska and across the U.S. offer an amazing selection of beads and jewelry supplies including blown glass, furnace glass, vintage German glass, Swarovski crystal, pearls, semiprecious gemstones, polymer clay, ceramic, raku, Indian lampwork, pewter, stringing materials, tools, millefiori, fiber art, kazuri beads, kumihimo kits, seed beads, porcelain, kits, hand-dyed silk cord, Czech... (Anchorage Daily News)
Fair Creative Arts entry deadline nears Sep 26, 2007
Class 1, Glass/crystal Class 2, China Class 3, Ironstone, pottery, crockery Class 4, Photographs, drawings, paintings Class 5, Jewelry Class 6, Silver, pewter, misc. metals Class 7, Children's toys Class 8, Primitive articles Class 9, Books/paper items Class 10, Furniture and furnishings Class 11, Antique collections (4 or more) Class 12, Clothing Class 13, Wooden items Class 14, Miscellaneous. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Pewter ice cream molds fit kitchen collectibles trend Sep 24, 2007
These pewter molds were gifts to me from a woman who owned a successful catering business in New York City. Some of the molds are marked "E . Y." Any information would be appreciated. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Kitchen collectibles grow in popularity Sep 22, 2007
They say to look for molds in copper, tin, pewter, china and glass ... Pewter molds contain lead and should be saved for display. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A National Treasure: 30 Years of Antiques Roadshow Sep 1, 2007
Porcelain, paintings and pewter goblets may not be the most obvious ingredients for a hit TV series. But this weekend,'Antiques Roadshow' will celebrate 30 years of quintessentially British broadcasting. (Independent)
Wine and gifts: THE Clown offers unique selections Aug 15, 2007
Wolfe also has an unusual mix of European and local artisan gifts, including hand-painted ceramics from Italy and France, Italian and Belgian pewter, and English glass. So far, business has been good, said Wolfe, as she hopes once her sign goes up more people will visit her store. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
How much is that really worth? Jul 29, 2007
He also appraises real antiques baskets, quilts, rugs, pewter, clocks, military items and guns. And this is just a partial list, so bring whatever you want to have appraised. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Open class antiques (A19) results: Jul 13, 2007
Updated Jul 12, 2007 - 08:59:15 am CDT. in print and online, 24/7. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
An eclectic collection: Hewitt's Store has candy, charm Jul 7, 2007
2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Pewter, 5. 3L V8 16V, Automatic, Price. (The Daily Reflector)
Sports Fans Make One Company's 'Dreams' Come True Apr 23, 2007
One of the most expensive items they sell is a 15-thousand dollar-plus pewter helmet signed by every Super Bowl M-V-P. Only 40 were made. Other common items include autographed baseballs and signed jerseys. (WFOR.com, FL)
S. Fla. sports memorabilia company turns milestones into money Apr 20, 2007
One of the most expensive items at $15,000 or more is a pewter helmet signed by every Super Bowl MVP. Only 40 were made. At one Field of Dreams store, Duke Snider autographed baseballs go for $399. (The Ledger)
Talk about multiplying like rabbits Apr 8, 2007
"I have music boxes with bunnies, Easter trees that hold miniature bunnies, a pewter necklace with a bunny, a bunny made out of dried pineapple then painted pink and one carved by some Indians out in Arizona that is made from an animal's bone," said Zimmerman. She said she also has miniature villages inhabited by bunnies only and a teacher bunny in a classroom for bunnies only. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
5 New England Ski Shopping Meccas Mar 23, 2007
Count Danforth Pewter, Boutiliers Art Center and Queen Anne's Lace among the specialty shops. CSM is festively lit, and hosts events like the Santa Claus Parade and Holiday Lighting Ceremony (Nov. (Suite101.com)
Dyna Group earnings impacted by decrease in NASCAR merchandise Mar 12, 2007
Great American manufactures pewter collectibles through license agreements with the NFL, Major League Baseball, the NBA, NHL and NASCAR. The company also distributes a line of glass, ceramic and steel drinkware featuring the logos of favorite sports teams. The company also sells a line of pewter belt buckles ... Profits were also affected by the rising cost of pewter, which averaged $4. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Willo Home Tour Feb 10, 2007
The painting adds color to the traditionally styled room, which also features a collection of crosses, most of which are of Mexican pewter, and a dark wood table elegantly set with black-and-white toile dinnerware and Mexican stemware. Black and white and bright colors characterize the family room, which previously sported a nondescript tile floor. (AZCentral -- Home)
Homeless Man Sued for $1M Shocks Ex-Wife Jan 22, 2007
2003 GMC Yukon, PEWTER, Miles: 47,957, Price. CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC 2004. (The Daily Reflector)
