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2 5 Y R S . I N T H E I N D U S T R YBud Haynes & Co.Auctioneers Ltd.

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Preview Sept. 10 9:00am to Sale Private Collection of David Anderson, St. Paul, AB, over 130 telephones, old frame switchboards, a rare 11 digit phone, lamps: such as Aladdin,

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Editor’s CommentWelcome to our July/August 2011 issue! I am so

excited about the enthusiastic response to the new feature Discovering Food. I had sent a copy of the last issue to my brother (ottawa) along with his birthday card; and even he mentioned that column specifically when I talked to him. I have received an email recommending a restaurant in the Columbia Valley in B.C.; which I will be following up on. If you know of an eatery with fabulous food, or accidentally come across just such a place, please let me know. Contact information for the magazine is always on page 5.

dan Thomson of Inglewood Antiques, Calgary; thank you so much for your regular contributions to Discovering ANTIQUES over the years! May you find happiness and success in your new endeavors. With the age of the internet, you can keep in contact; as well as do articles from wherever you are - should you choose to do so. Sincerest Best Wishes, dan.

As always, when visiting our advertisers, be sure to let them know that you saw their ad in Discovering ANTIQUES.

Jan Mather, Editor

Discovering ANTIQUES

VOLUME 13 - NO. 3 2011

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Table of CoNTENTS

July & August 2011 • 5

8 discoveringfood

10 chuckwagonracing

16 whatisit

18 shows&auctions

20 whenantiquestalk

24 whatmakesadollcollectible?

26 borrowedplumage

34 discoveringusnearyou


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The Stockade (Curling Rink)South Railroad Street

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Lamps • Coins • Vintage LinenDepression Glass & 30s, 40s, 50s Glass

Pins • Sports Cards • Toys and lots more!

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Dolls, Teddy Bears and ToysIncluding accessories, clothing, patterns, furniture

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by Susan Holme Manyluk, HolmeHus Antiques, Red Deer, AB

Visit our Teahouse for delicious home cooked farmhouse lunches, desserts, teas or co�ee.

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Other features include:- guided ‘bird’ tours- walking trails with wheelchair access- various gardens & orchards- interpretive education centre- gi� shop featuring “bugs ’n birds”

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The first Discovering Food article in the May/June issue of Discovering ANTIQUES, featuring the excellent lunch and dessert offerings at the Ellis Bird Farm Teahouse, met

with lots of enthusiasm and a great response from all who saw it. Comments ranged from “great idea” to “a very nice addition to our favourite antique magazine” to “finally! somewhere to have a home-cooked food experience” and then, “who’s the next write-up about?”

As a writer, it is always gratifying when the regular readers – and new ones too – feel that a “feature” has interest and merit. When these unique, but wide-spread locations offer fabulous food and a décor that has lots of antique, historical or collectible elements as well; it is indeed fun to sample, explore and exposé such places for this magazine.

May - June 2011 • 9

The Farm with the Good Food

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Selling:- fresh, free-range farm eggs- homegrown, pasture raised, custom

�nished & inspected Alberta beef- Danish rye and prairie breads- homemade Danish preserves- some seasonal fruits & vegetables- lots of foodie collectables & other

antiques in the shop

Summertime EXTRAS:- Tour the farmyard gardens and bird areas- visit the animals- picnic spots available - please call ahead

Blooming Fields is just such a place. I have been there a number of times over the last year or two, and have enjoyed each experience a great deal – because the fields really do bloom, and so does their teahouse. Located between olds and didsbury, Alberta, west of the 2A Hwy., just north of Bergen Road; they are open May 1st until Labour day, Thursdays to Mondays 10am – 5pm. As well, they host special occasions like weddings or anniversary parties. This beautiful spot is perfect for a special event; they can cater unusual and exciting menu requests, and can provide and professionally arrange, wonderful floral accents to suit the season and the occasion. on-site party planning with a European flair!

owners, Mary-Ann and Pim van oeveren both studied horticulture in their native Holland. Pim went on to train in landscaping, earning his Master Gardener status; while Mary-Ann majored in teaching fine arts and floral design. Their dutch heritage and European skills have been adapted to suit Western Canadian conditions, creating a hillside oasis that unfolds at your feet in shades of green and multi-coloured floral splendour.

Fruit trees, raspberries, various varieties of currants, cherries and saskatoons can be found in their orchard. As well, asparagus, many kinds of kitchen herbs, flowers and a wide assortment of vegetables are raised for the teahouse and those visitors hankering to “pick their own.” Their garden centre sells many of these varieties of trees, bushes and plants, while advice and information is dispensed with great charm by Pim. Situating plants in the right micro-environment on your personal real estate often makes the difference between success and failure, landscaping-wise.

Success or failure in a teahouse is determined by the calibre of the food. Mary-Ann is a superb cook who takes “home-cooking” to a new gourmet status. Many of the ingredients are grown on their own land, harvested that morning and served for lunch. The soups and salads are full of fresh flavour, seasoned to perfection and reflect the eclectic cooking expertise that Mary-Ann has refined for decades. Vegetarian soups are varied and satisfying; her turkey soup is loaded with slow-simmered, full-bodied flavour, lots of tender meat and lightly-cooked vegetables. These can be served with one of her interesting sandwich offerings. A microbrew beer or a glass of good wine can also enhance your luncheon experience.

desserts are another of Mary-Ann’s fortés. Her dutch

apple cake is so light, sweetened and spiced to perfection, it melts in your mouth. So do her scones, which are served with home-made black currant or saskatoon preserve and whipped cream. Yum!

one way to enjoy a variety of the teahouse specialties, is by ordering their full High Tea. This comes on lovely cake stands brimming with sweet morsels, tantalizing savoury dainties, cheeses, an assortment of crackers, and a fruit plate with a variety of fresh offerings, including some of their own seasonal produce. The children’s High Tea is very popular and gets “gobble-up” awards from parents and picky eaters alike. A very family-friendly food experience!

ANd, then there is the gift shopping aspect at The Blooming Fields Teahouse. They carry a lovely selection of shawls and scarves, some very interesting jewellery, and house and garden décor that is quite out of the ordinary. There is definitely a very European sense of style and good eating to be found at Blooming Fields. Find out more about that at www.bloomingfields.com, and about their upcoming Sustainable Living Festival, August 6 & 7, 2011, taking place during the Summertime Country drive Showcase event.


by Fred Hauck, Collector, Redcliff AB

ThE Calgary STampEdEChuckwagon racing: history and Collectables

A S I THINk ABoUT JULY ANd THE ANNUAL CALGARY STAMPEdE, I ALWAYS Look FoRWARd To FINdING A NEW SELECTIoN To items to add to my collection such as the 2011

Stampede poster, programs (rodeo and evening), pins, etc. I also look forward to seeing old friends that I may only get to visit with at the Stampede; friends like 1060 radio’s Jimmy Hughes along with Robin Cosgrave (another good friend) announce the Rangeland derby (chuckwagon races); and dan Butler who also has been a long time radio man and many others. It was through Jimmy Hughes that I met Robin Cosgrave who has a long family connection to the Calgary Stampede. Her grandfather, dick Cosgrave, was a chuckwagon driver from 1926 – 1946 and achieved 10 wins during that time; and from 1947 – 1971 he was the Arena director at the Infield of the Stampede. Robyn’s father, Bobby (dick’s son) was a chuckwagon driver as was his brother Richard Cosgrave who was a winner. Another brother, Ronald, races miniature chuckwagons; and finally (for now) a more recent generation, Colt Cosgrave, is also a driver in the “chucks.”


The story of Chuckwagon racing is a unique one which originated in Calgary at the 1919 Calgary Stampede (the second Stampede, the first was in 1912) with real range chuckwagons from working ranches competing. Its origins were told by dick Cosgrave in a 1958 interview. At the 1919 Calgary Stampede Senator Pat Burns’ (one of four founding fathers of the Calgary Stampede) birthday was being celebrated and two real chuckwagons were serving up barbeque buffalo meat sandwiches to the public at the grandstand. As dick Cosgrave said, they were “…two regular old chuckwagons.” After the celebration, the two outfits were tired after all their work and, just like in the old days, hitched up their teams and challenged each other to see who could get out of the infield the fastest; and they raced down the track to the “old Indian Grandstand.” This was the start of what would become one of the most popular events at the Calgary Stampede and is now known as the Rangeland derby. In 1923, the first official chuckwagon race took place. In this first year, authentic chuckwagons and roundup crews were convinced to participate. In that first race, not only did the chuckwagons race around the track; they pulled back into the infield, unhooked the team of horses and tied them to a wagon wheel; then pulled out the stove, and the winner was the team who first had smoke coming from their stove – not necessarily the fastest team. Each team had a driver and one ‘helper’ (now called an outrider). In the early years of the races, a late team entering the infield might make a lot of noise intentionally spooking the teams already there and sometimes resulted in a wagon with one horse pulling it, taking off down the track. Since that time, there have been significant changes including four outriders (starting in 2011, there will only be two outriders per wagon). Wagons are sponsored and more recently driver age limits have been added to the rules, and

as always the ever changing rules are designed to make the sport safer. Many well known chuckwagon families have added younger generations to the list of competitors. In addition to the Cosgrave family, already mentioned; is the dorchester family beginning with Tommy, then sons

dallas and Gary, and now Troy. Another notable name is the Glass family starting with Ronnie, then Tommy and now Jason. Ronnie first competed in 1931 (age 15). At that time a driver could race as many wagons as he wanted. At the 1947 Stampede, Ron Glass drove three rigs and won all three heats. The next night he did a repeat performance. The following year (1948) the rules stated that a driver could run only one rig; this thanks to some grumbling from other drivers.

Bob Cosgrave started outriding in 1955 and drove a wagon in 1956. Bob has had one unique honour bestowed

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Hank Willard 1950

Wilf Carter 1967


upon him – a song was written about him. “Bouncing Bobby” was written and performed by the legendary Wilf Carter and was recorded on his, “Hittin’ the Trail” album complete with a chuckwagon race photograph on the cover. Bob’s dad, dick, got him a job at the Stampede when he was only 9 years old!

There are many other great names associated with chuckwagon racing including (in no particular order) Hank Willard (5 wins), Jim Ross (4 wins), Peter Bowden (4 wins), Clem Gardner (1 win), Jonnie Phelan (3 wins), Ralph Vigen (3 wins), Merle Anderson (1 win), orvile Stranquist and kelly Sutherland (11 wins).

Another notable person from the racing circle was outrider and country singer Wilf Carter. Wilf started with the Merle Anderson outfit from Carbon, Alberta in the1920’s and was also an outrider for Jim Ross’ rig from Lousana, Alberta. Wilf would sing and play the guitar for the contestants behind the chutes before he became famous as a country and western singer in december 1933.

Now for information about the collectable-side of chuckwagon racing. A great many of the collectables featuring the Rangeland derby in my collection are paper-related. The Calgary Stampede has issue many, many programs, starting in 1950, with the chucks on the cover. As the years progressed, the Stampede decided to print two programs, one for the rodeo and one for the evening performances. This practice started in 1984. The 1998 Calgary Stampede poster featured a painting of Tommy Glass in the driver’s seat of his chuckwagon; and was the only


Calgary Stampede Postcard 1943

1966 Champion Chuckwagon Driver Award

Calgary Stampede Board Game 1950



time a solo driver was featured. This painting was also used on the cover of the evening program. Many brochures were to feature the chuckwagon races. If a picture was popular, it was likely to be used on more than one year’s publications. For example, the 1960 and 1961 brochures or the 1950 and 1953 program covers had the same pictures. Rule books of various types (rodeo, livestock, etc) have had the chucks grace the cover. Match books and ashtrays from the 1960’s and 1970’s, along with some spoons of various colours from Stampede concessions had either a chuckwagon or a scene from one of the races pictured on them. one of the earliest collectables is the Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Races board game. Although not dated, it appears to be 1950’s. In the 1950’s a chuckwagon driver, Johnnie Phelan owned two bars; one at olds, Alberta and the other in Red deer. Phelan had matches and beer glasses produced with chuckwagon racing images on them. Starting in 1963, the Calgary Stampede issued trade dollars which, for a specified time in Calgary were accepted at face value for

one dollar. In 1983, there was a four pack produced as a regular Stampede souvenir. In the four pack, each coin had different mint marks and featured the chuckwagon races on one side and dick Cosgrave likeness on the other side. This offering was a fitting tribute to a great driver. Images of the chuckwagon races could be found on Palliser Hotel menus in the 1940’s and 50’s. Sports programs had front and back covers showing the races. For example, in the 1950’s Calgary curling bonspiels had programs with chuckwagons featured and when the 1949 Calgary Stampeders won the Grey Cup, the souvenir song sheet had chuckwagons on the cover. These were original black and white images which had been hand-coloured by the photographer. The drivers also got into the collectable game with chuckwagon pins. These pins are shaped like a wagon complete with the driver’s name and sponsor. The pins are usually given away by the drivers. Chuckwagon pins have been around for quite a few years now.

For a great many years, the major sponsor of the Rangeland derby is General Motors Corporation. GMC produces and gives away chuckwagon driver trading cards. These are given away at the GMC tent and at select times during the day. Some of the cards are signed by the drivers. The General Motors representative who oversees the tent is a friend. When I arrive he usually hands me a sealed set of the cards for my collection.

once you get to be known as a collector, people will sometimes go out of their way to help further your collections. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly offer my thanks to those people. I would also like to thank Bernice Cosgrave for her very useful information; and may the Stampede and chuckwagon races go without incident this year.


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Farewell - Dan Thomson

As I write my last “What is It? What Is It Worth?” column, I have to reflect back to the humble beginnings of Discovering ANTIQUES magazine with the previous editor, whose name I have now forgotten; as I had supplied articles for them as well.

Along came Jan Mather (the present editor) who took over the magazine about 11 years ago? I asked if I could continue to write my column, and Jan agreed. When the previous author of this column passed away; I asked if I could continue it; and, again, Jan agreed. For this, Jan, I am truly grateful and thank you so very much. I have to say it has been a real blast, “deadlines, deadlines.” Where would the world be without them?

Yes, it is with great sadness that I will be closing the store and leaving the Calgary area. I will probably stay with the antique business but on a very much smaller scale.

To everyone who has sent in photographs, and/or asked for information; I have tried to supply the answers to your questions. For those whose questions I had problems with; I sent information to you as to where you might be able to find the answers. Hopefully, the information I sent to you was helpful in finding answers to your questions. Thank YOU (the reader) so much for your participation.

I would like to wish Jan “Good Luck” with the

magazine. A special “Thank You” to you, Jan, for your assistance and support; especially when we went to Australia.

And, to all the dealers; “A Hearty Farewell” and “Good Luck to All.” I leave you now with one final comment… I made this deadline (with difficulty, emotionally), Jan.

Thanks again, dan Thomson

WhaT is it? WhaT is it worth?

Farewell Dan

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Shows & auctions

Discover Rare Treasures

*July 8, 9 ��Altaglass Symposium

Esplanade & Medalta Site, Medicine Hat, AB

July 10 ��Historical Arms Collectors Society of

BC Trade Show

Operating Engineers Hall, Burnaby, BC

July 17 ��21st Century Flea Market

Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC

*July 23, 24 ��Springbank Antique, Arms & Collectors

Show & Sale

Park for All Seasons, Springbank, AB

July 30, 31��Super Run Outdoor Car Show,

Antique Sale and Swap Meet

Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK

*Aug� 5 ��Auction: Coin & Currency Auction

Scribner Auction Ltd�, Wainwright, AB

*Aug� 6 ��Auction: Antique Auction


Aug� 6, 7 ��Summertime Country Drive

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*Aug� 7 ��Auction: Antiques Western


*Aug� 20 ��Auction: Premier Firearms Auction

Bud Haynes & Co� Auctioneers, Red Deer, AB

Aug� 20, 21 ��Historical Arms Collectors Society of

BC Trade Show

Operating Engineers Hall, Burnaby, BC

*Aug� 27 ��Antique Show & Sale

Vancouver Flea Market, Vancouver, BC

*Aug� 27, 28 ��Auction: Antiques & Collectibles

One Person’s Collection

Grunow Auction, Wainwright, AB

*Sept� 3, 4 ��Kerrisdale Antiques Fair

Kerrisdale Arena, Vancouver, BC

*Sept� 10 ��Auction: Antique AuctionBud Haynes & Co� Auctioneers, Red Deer, AB

Sept� 13 ��Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC Trade ShowOperating Engineers Hall, Burnaby, BC

*Sept� 17, 18 ��9th Annual Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture & Toys ShowThe Stockade (Kinetic Park), Saskatoon, SK

Sept� 18 ��21st Century Flea MarketCroatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC

*Oct� 1 ��Antique Show & SaleVancouver Flea Market, Vancouver, BC

Oct� 1 ��First Canadian Collectors Club Antique & Collectibles Show & SaleThorncliff-Greenview Community Hall, Calgary, AB

Oct� 1,2 ��Harvest Country Drivewww�countrydrive�ca

*Oct� 2 ��Antique & Collectible Sale of Dolls, Teddy Bears & ToysAlberta Aviation Museum, Edmonton, AB

Oct� 16 ��Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC Trade ShowOperating Engineers Hall, Burnaby, B

Oct� 16 ��Retro Design & Antiques FairCroatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC

Nov� 5, 6 ��Antique Expo at TradexTradex Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford, BC

Nov� 13 ��21st Century Flea MarketCroatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC

Nov� 19, 20 ��21st Annual Christmas Antique Show & SaleWesterner Exposition Grounds, Red Deer, AB

Nov� 18-20 ��Lloydminster Christmas Craft Fair Inc.Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster, SK

Nov� 20, 21 ��Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC Trade ShowOperating Engineers Hall, Burnaby, B

*Indicates ad in this issue. Discovering Shows is a complimentary listing. Contact us regarding your event at: Toll frEE: 1-888-705-8978 or (403) 281-0413, fax: (403) 238-6923, email: [email protected].

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Flea Market is open EVERY Weekend & Holidays

9:00am - 4:30pm365 Tables of Antique, New & Used Items

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Springbank Antique, Arms & CollectorsShow & SaleJuly 23rd – 24th

Furniture, China, Glassware, Watches, Jewellery, Pottery, Ceramics, Guns, Military, Western & Native Artifacts and many more Treasures too numerous to list.

Location: Springbank Park All Seasons Recreational Facility 32224 Springbank Rd. Travel west from Calgary on HWY 1 take the Calaway Park exit, Range road 33 then head south for almost 3K.

Show Times:Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pmSunday: 10:00am –3:00pm

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Altaglass Symposium

▪ Buy, sell & trade at the Altaglass Fair▪ Share research and information at the Altaglass Forum▪ Collect vintage pieces at the Altaglass Auction▪ View Altaglass Collections & Exhibitions at the

Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre and the Historic Clay District (Medalta Centre)

▪ Attend an artists reception and exhibition of Contemporary Canadian & Alberta Artglass

For programme itinerary and details contact:Allan Jensen (Project Coordinator) 403-502-9006

The Altaglass Project is a cooperative effort of the Historical Society of Medicine Hat and the Friends of the Medalta Society.

Medicine Hat July 8 & 9, 2011


daguerreotypes, ambrotypes & Tintypes

When Antiques Talk

by Henry Stel, Collector, Barrhead, AB

Figure A. This is a daguerreotype. Notice that the picture is highly detailed, but

that it has a mirror-like appearance making it hard to see from certain angles.

Figure B. This is an example of a tintype. Note that it doesn’t have a mirror-like appearance.

daguerreotypes, the first photographs that were made, were only produced for twenty one years, from 1839 to 1860. Because of the fact that daguerreotypes were difficult to make, and because they were very fragile, another form of photography, namely Tintypes began to be produced in 1856 and remained in production till the early 1900s. Tintypes were much less expensive to produce, and far less fragile.

A third type of photograph is known as the ambrotype. This form of photography was first developed in the early 1850s. In this process one side of a very clean glass plate was covered with a thin layer of collodion, which was a syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in a mixture of alcohol and ether, and then it was dipped in a sliver nitrate solution. While the IN MY LAST ARTICLE WHICH WAS

PUBLISHEd IN oCToBER, 2010, I dESCRIBEd HoW THE FIRST photographic image was produced

in 1826 by the French inventor Joseph Niepce (pronounced Neep-sea), and how a year later he got together with Louis daguerre (pronounced dagair) to further develop and perfect the process Niepce had invented. This process, rather than being named after Niepce, became known as the daguerreotype.


plate was still wet it was exposed to the subject anywhere from five to sixty seconds. When it was developed a positive image appeared where the clear areas look black and the exposed areas look light. This was done by coating the blank side of the glass with black varnish. Ambrotypes were often tinted by hand giving the cheeks of children and ladies, for example, a rose colour.

I have been dabbling in antiques for many years, and yet it was not that long ago that I learned more about this. I happened to be working on the displays in my booth at the Strathcona Antique Mall when a gentleman happened by. I had several of my cased daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and tintypes out, and attached to them were price tags which also identified them as daguerreotypes. This gentleman had a look at them and politely informed me that some of them were incorrectly identified. He told me that some were daguerreotypes while others were ambrotypes or tintypes. Together we had a closer look at them and decided which were which. This just goes to show how much there is to learn in the world of antiques!

So how does one tell the difference between a tintype and a daguerreotype? There are several things that have to be taken into consideration. Firstly, if possible try to establish how old the photograph is. If you can somehow establish that your photograph was produced between 1839 and 1860 it will in all probability be a daguerreotype.

Secondly, have a good look at the photo. Gently remove it from its case. Be sure not to force anything or damage it. once the photo is out of the case examine it. Is the photo sealed into a glass image packet? If it is you likely have a daguerreotype. daguerreotypes are very fragile. The copper plate on which the image is can very easily be damaged. For that reason they were always sealed in a glass image packet. Without such an image packet the photo would likely not have survived. Just a word of warning; don’t break the seal and open it. You’re bound to regret it.

Thirdly, if the image you have is a daguerreotype it will have a reflective, mirror-like appearance. (see figure a) Because of this the image can only be seen from certain angles. If at certain angles you cannot see the image you probably have a daguerreotype. Another thing you can do is hold a piece of paper with writing on it in front of the image. If the writing is reflected on the light parts of the image, you have a daguerreotype.

Next, have a good look at the image before you very carefully. daguerreotypes always have far more detail than tintypes being very clear. Tintypes, though they became very popular and replaced daguerreotypes, did not have the same clarity and quality as daguerreotypes. Tintypes were made on a light-weight iron plates that were finished

Figure C. This is an example of an ambrotype.



with varnish. If you compare a known tintype with a daguerreotype you will quite easily see the difference in that the image on the tintype will not be as clear as that of the daguerreotype. (see figure b)

Finally, there is one sure-fire way to tell if you have a tintype or not. Take a small fridge magnet and hold it to the photograph. With tintypes having been made on thin sheets of iron they will attract the magnet. If so, your photo is certainly not a daguerreotype.

So, there you have it. If you have a photo on glass it is either a daguerreotype or ambrotype. To tell the difference, look at the image carefully. If it has a mirror-like finish and the image can only be seen from certain angles, it is a daguerreotype. otherwise it is an ambrotype. Also the ambrotypes are not as clear as daguerreotypes are. (see figures c and d)

Be careful when you’re buying. Because of their rarity and because they were an earlier form of photography daguerreotypes are of more value than ambrotypes, and they in turn are worth more than tintypes. In order to protect the glass daguerreotypes and ambrotypes the

maker placed them in cases that were constructed of milled wood which were made in factories (see my article in the September/October 2010 issue of Discovering Antiques). These cases were usually covered with decorated leather that was embossed with a variety of interesting designs. The interiors were usually decorated with embossed velvet and a beautiful brass frame over the picture. At time inexpensive tintypes were sometimes placed in cases to give them the appearance of the more expensive daguerreotypes and ambrotypes.

Many people love to collect things. I have known people who have collected things from watch fobs to phonographs. Space is often an issue when it comes to collecting. Collecting phonographs requires a tremendous amount of space while collecting watch fobs takes up very little. one of the most interesting things a person can collect, which takes up very little space, is photographs. They are wonderful items to collect. The cases are very interesting, and so are the photographs. They are wonderful antiques that talk of eras long past. HAPPY COLLECTIng!

Figure D. This is the ambrotype pictured in figure C. it has been removed from its case. Notice that the image is directly on the glass, but that it doesn’t have the mirror-like appearance.


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THE doLL CLUB oF EdMoNToN oFTEN RECEIVES CALLS FRoM PEoPLE WANTING To SELL THE doLL CoLLECTIoN THAT belonged to their grandmother, mother or

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The one thing to always keep in mind is that whether a doll is collectible or not is a subjective determination of the individual collector – in other words, everyone has their own opinion. I never discourage anyone from collecting what they love because I believe that is the mark of a true collector. However, some collectors believe that their collection should also serve as an investment. If that is the case, you must be mindful not just of whether you feel a doll is collectible but also whether other people feel the same way.

While there are really no hard and fast rules, there are some common sense factors that you need to consider: quality, rarity, condition and demand.

There are usually differences in quality, and by that I mean materials, workmanship, detail and design, between modern dolls that are manufactured and intended to be sold to children as opposed to those designed for the adult collector. If the doll is intended to be played with, it’s important that the hair be well rooted so as not to pull out, that the eyes are safety ones and cannot be pushed in or pulled out and then swallowed thereby creating a choking hazard. If the doll was made for the collector market, the manufacturer will not be worrying as much about how

securely the hair is rooted but about whether a collector would prefer the hair be made from mohair or synthetic fibers.

While a “play” doll just might become collectible, it is likely that any investment value it has will not appear until the doll is very old.

Certain manufacturers, both modern and vintage, are often noted for producing especially high quality dolls. Vintage collectors know that Bru, Jumeau, Steiner and Heubach produced very high-quality dolls that would have been too pricey for any but children of the upper class in their day. Armand Marseille, on the other hand, produced dolls of varying quality including many that would have been much more reasonably priced and available to families of more modest means. The difference is apparent when you look at the price of the average Armand Marseille as opposed to that of a Bru or Jumeau.

Rarity is always an important determining factor in collectability. For a vintage doll, rarity is not only determined by how many were made, but also by how many survived. While dolls of lower quality and value may have been produced in larger numbers, the lesser quality materials and potential for rougher treatment means that there is also a better chance that they didn’t survive.


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Our Fascination with FeathersIT LAY LIkE A JEWEL IN THE BRILLIANT SPRING

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It had rained earlier and now, caught in a ray of morning sunshine, droplets of rainwater glittered

like crystals against the warm cream and rich russet colours.

The tail feather was from a Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), discarded in a moment of pre-rainfall preening while the owner was perched on a convenient fence post at the edge of the open meadow. What a marvel of structural engineering and sheer artistic beauty it was. It felt silky smooth to the touch, still perfect, though its usefulness to the bird was finished.


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In that moment of discovery, I fully understood the covetousness that feathers have created in humans throughout history. Not a proud history, for in many cases it led to the demise, if not the extinction, of certain species of birds.

Without a doubt, primitive man would often have found a single perfect feather as he went about his daily routine. Adornment probably came before clothing – at least in warm climates, and what more unique and colourful decorative item than a feather or two. Embedded in his snarl of hair, or knotted on a bit of sinew or a strand of fibre, it became an armband or necklace. It set him apart from his fellows, it made him feel special and privileged, it imbued him with the magic of flight and the freedom of a bird.



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Before the arrival of the Europeans, the Aztecs and Mayans had made elaborate capes and headpieces for their god-like leaders, from the feathers of certain parrots. Likewise, the Hawaiian kings were crowned while wearing a magnificent floor-length cloak of bright sulphur-yellow feathers. A small patch of wing feathers was all that was taken and used for the royal robe. Thousands of birds were sacrificed to this end and they are now extinct. They were easily netted since they lived in colonies, and became victims of the fickleness of fashion.

“Fashion” has always been the greatest influence on the sustainability of certain birds. Those with the most

beautiful plumage either adapted to domestication and became a link in the chain of demand; or they did not, and often became a victim of human harvesting. The Great White and Snowy Egrets were both hunted extensively for their plumes, almost to the point of extinction, but are now protected and making a comeback. Late Victorian-era ladies of means, favoured elaborate hairstyles graced


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Theatre and ballet have always had a love for bird-like attire. Somehow Swan Lake could never be as moving if danced only in spandex. And the showgirls of the Moulin Rouge or the Follies gained further glamour from their extravagant feathered costumes. For fun, on a rainy weekend, rent the old movie Funny Girl starring Barbara Streisand and enjoy a great story, great music and great frou-frou.

The latest feather frenzy is “hackles”, long slender feathers from the tails of certain cocks, raised for use by fly-tying fishermen. These are now bringing hundreds of dollars on eBay, snapped up by hair stylists for insertion into long locks of hair, (male– or female–owned,) in order to give them the trend-setting edge they obviously desire so ardently. Check out the new judge on American Idol if you doubt this!

To soar like an eagle, to swoop like a falcon, to hover like a hummingbird, to sing like a lark…how many phrases have we humans concocted to describe our awe at the world of birds. We have indeed been proud as peacocks in our borrowed plumage down through the centuries.

Gather ye feathers while ye may; admire them, collect them, sketch and paint them, sing about them, marvel and enjoy their colour and brilliance. Visit the woods and meadows, stroll the trails at places like Ellis Bird Farm where birds abound. Feast on the flash of azure Bluebirds, metallic Purple Martins, sulphur-yellow Finches; and keep your eyes open for a discarded jewel in the grass.

Next issue, we will take a look at other collectibles that “borrow” the feather motif in art, ceramics, glass and jewellery.


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