I bought this terrific little carved dog plaque at the Round Lake Antique Show a couple of years ago. I saw him in the showcase of a dealer that I know – a really nice guy who always has an interesting, high-quality small items. I spotted him on Friday, as we were all [...]

Once again, Steve took the camera to the shop last week, and took a bunch of pictures for you.  He snapped Tandem discoveries as well as great stuff from our shop partners Tom Jardas, New Scotland Antiques and Metropolis.  It’s a random assortment, and (as always) not representative of everything there is to see at [...]

What exactly is it about letters, type, font that is so fascinating?  I can’t quite put my finger on it – the pull I feel towards typography. It’s not about words, although I love words.  It applies equally to characters printed on a page, painted on a sign, created out of wood or metal as [...]

As we prepare for the Schoharie Antique show, and the kick-off of our 2010 show season, I want to rerun a post from a year ago.  Following are my tips for enjoying an antique show, whether you are a seasoned antiquer or a newbie to the game .
1.  Bring cash.
Many antique show dealers do not [...]

I have finally gotten the lot of vintage CathrineHolm enamel kitchenware listed on ebay.  I promised to do so when I blogged about it here, and I can’t believe it has taken me this long.  But at any rate, it’s up and you can find it here.  Get on over there and bid, and get [...]

Did you know that the days of the month in 1915 and 2010 are the same?  See – today is Sunday Feb. 28, and the 28th of Feb. in 1915 was Sunday too.  It’s the little things that make me happy.

Last year Steven’s dad bought a bunch of great old paper (early automobile advertising, catalogs, [...]

This little guy used to be part of a lovely, fancy, high end collection.  Now he lives in our house, but if he considers it a come-down he doesn’t make a fuss about it.  Several years ago there was an on-site auction just a mile or so from Steven’s family home.  This is noteworthy because [...]

Steven spent yesterday in the shop, and remembered to take the camera with him!  Yay!  As always, this is in no way meant to represent our entire inventory.  Its just the things that took his fancy as he walked around.  Some of these items are ours and some belong to our partners in the shop.  [...]

This is a story about a pitcher, a vase, and how Steven and I learn new things.
Years ago – 7 or 8 I think – we picked up this funky blue ceramic pitcher.  We thought it was kind of cool, and kind of gross, and probably damaged (had it been in a fire? we wondered)  [...]

I know, I’m a few days late.  Story of my life.  But I am  excited to start the new year, and invite you to come along with us as we find out what 2010 has in store for the Tandem crew.  And no, the above photo is not one of my kids or anyone I [...]