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What is a tondo?
Tondo (Italian): The central part of a dish. Cavetto (Italian): The area between the tondo and the rim on a dish.
Antiques Appraiser Vocabulary
More French and Italian terms Refraichessoire (French): A tiered stand on casters with a full or half marble top holding inset buckets for ice in order that the occupants of a room may self-serve themselves libations without outside interruption. Secrétaire à Abattant (French): A writing desk with a fall-front that swings toward one to reveal a fitted [… read more]
The Scalp Level School of Painting
The Scalp Level School of Painting. I discovered this School while researching a painter for an assignment in MAY 2012. The name intrigued me and at first I couldn’t find anything out about it until I discovered Wolf’s Fine Art collection of biographical information. Wow! Check it out. And here’s an excerpt explaining what it [… read more]
BRITISH HISTORICAL PERIODS
ENGLISH HISTORICAL PERIODS Anglo-Saxon period (927–1066) Norman period (1066–1154) Plantagenet period (1154–1485) Tudor period (1485–1603) Elizabethan era (1558–1603) Stuart period (1603–1714) Jacobean era (1603–1625) Caroline era (1625–1649) The Interregnum (1649–1660) Restoration era (1660–1800) Georgian era (1714–1830) Victorian era (1837–1901) Edwardian era (1901–1910) World War I (1914–1918) Interwar Period (1918–1939) World War II (1939–1945) Modern Britain 1945-Present Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/english-regency#ixzz1sy6mKynA
The Sears Initiative: Vincent Price Collection – Dali sold by Sears?
THE SEARS INITIATIVE. I had never heard of this until today. It so stunned me that I just had to pass it on to you. Here it is directly from the Sears Archives with links where credit is due: “Vincent Price Collection of Fine Art. … In 1962, art was not really new to [… read more]
Is a Taxmageddon tsunami coming?
Is a Taxmageddon tsunami coming? Unless Congress does something before the end of this year, YES! And it will be an actual out of pocket cost to all Americans totaling $500 billion. If you think money is tight now…. You ain’t seen nuthin’ yet. Higher taxes are coming to your neighborhood, soon! So, do we really [… read more]
Watch this short film that went viral: Caine’s Arcade
Ever wonder how some people get rich? Ever wonder if there is hope for the youngest generations? I found my hope. Watch this short film: Caine’s Arcade.
Book Condition
Grading the Condition of Collectible Books: As New: A book that appears just as it came from the publisher, without blemish or flaw. The dust jacket (DJ) if issued with the book is perfect, without blemish or flaw. “As New” books has never been read. Fine: Book approaches “As New” but is not as crisp and tight [… read more]
Book Sizes
The Size Nomenclature of Books: 4to - A book that is up to 12″ tall. See Quarto. 8vo - A book that is up to 9 ¾” tall. See Octavo. 12mo - A book that is up to 7 ¾” tall. See Duodecimo. 16mo - A book that is up to 6 ¾” tall. See Sextodecimo. 24mo - A book [… read more]
DEADBEATS: Virginia Small Claims Court
Small Claim Court Procedures in Virginia. JAN 16th 2012, RE: http://www.courts.state.va.us/resources/small_claims_court_procedures.pdf . Don’t let deadbeats get away with thievery. No matter how small the amount, a thief is a thief. Go after them. Make them pay what is owed plus legal fees, Court costs, interest, their time, and public embarrassment.