Author: Joyce

Louis Comfort Tiffany: Celebrating Innovation

Written on February 18, 2015.

Louis Comfort Tiffany favrile art glass vase

On this day in 1848, Louis Comfort Tiffany was born in New York City to Charles Lewis Tiffany, the founder of the renowned Tiffany & Co. Louis Comfort Tiffany forged his own artistic path, separate from the diamond jewelry legacy of his father, and became one of the most notable America designers in the Art Nouveau and Aesthetic movements. Tiffany began his artistic career as a painter but...

Oil Painting Restoration and Cleaning

Written on February 12, 2015.

Alfred Thompson Bricher Before & After Painting Restoration

We offer professional conservatorial quality oil painting restoration and cleaning services. Oil painting restoration can bring a prized family heirloom back to its original beauty, or prepare a painting to be sold. A painting’s surface can be dimmed by environmental factors like water damage and smoke or dirt buildup and our skilled conservators can also expertly tackle more significant damage...

Antique Cast Iron Doorstops

Written on January 26, 2015.

Antique Thoroughbred Horse Cast Iron Doorstop

We always enjoy seeing antique cast iron doorstops come in– there is a very wide variety of motifs, which makes for decorative and useful addition to any home. Cast iron doorstops are heavy, hard-wearing, and often very charming. The casting process allowed the master craftsmen to create an array of whimsical, varied designs. Some are delightfully realistic, like this English bulldog with...

Rare Revolutionary War Document Sells at Auction

Written on December 1, 2014.

Have you ever dreamed about finding a piece of history? This 238 year old history-making pamphlet was saved from the trash by one very lucky Albany family; this rare copy of Thomas Paine’s iconic Revolutionary War pamphlet “The American Crisis” sold at auction for $100,000 on November 25th. This important document was the headlining lot at Swann Galleries Printed and Manuscript...

Rare Thomas Paine Document at Auction Today

Written on November 25, 2014.

Today is the big day for the lucky Albany family – the Revolutionary War pamphlet that they almost threw in the dumpster hits the auction block this afternoon in New York City. Thomas Paine’s “The American Crisis” which begins with the words “These are the times that try men’s souls..” provided the inspiration to the demoralized Continental Army in the winter...

Cash for the Holidays Buying Event to Benefit the Century Club of Amsterdam – Nov. 1st

Written on October 29, 2014.

Cash for the Holidays Buying Event – Get Paid Top Professional Prices for Antiques, Fine Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Coins & Currency, Paintings, Sculpture, Historical Memorabilia, Autographs, Books, Swords, Old Toys, Diamonds, Scrap Gold, Watches, Art Glass, and Costume Jewelry! Held Saturday November 1st, 2014 to Benefit the Century Club of Amsterdam.

Mark Lawson Antiques announces the discovery of a rare and important American Revolutionary War Document

Written on October 8, 2014.

The American Crisis by Thomas Paine Upstate New York antiques specialist, Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques Inc. has identified a recently found original publication by American patriot Thomas Paine. The rare bound pamphlet of three essays was rescued from the dumpster by a local family cleaning out their late father’s estate. The bound group of 3 essays titled The American Crisis was published...

Antique Appraisal Event Fundraiser for the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company 2/18/14

Written on January 29, 2014.

Antique Appraisal Event to be held at Hilton Hotel, Hoosick Street, Troy MARK LAWSON WILL BE EVALUATING WITH COLLEAGUES, DENNIS HOLZMAN AND NANCY TOOMER Fundraising Event on February 8 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The public can attend without or without reservations to have antiques, unique items, gold and precious metals appraised by local experts, Mark Lawson from Mark Lawson Antiques,...

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