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Welcome to the inaugural edition
of the Olde Good Things
newsletter--information on our latest
excavations and unique finds,
as well as tips and ideas from
our seasoned staff. Enjoy!
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Latest Excavations |
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The Morris House
- Baltimore,
Maryland
In 1921, Mr. Moses
Morris purchased
nine acres of land
on Slade Avenue and
commissioned popular
architect Mr.
Benjamin Frank to
design his house in
the suburb of
Pikesville, MD. The
Georgian exterior of
the mansion had few
alterations over the
years except for the
kitchen wing, which
originally was a
glassed-in sunroom.
The Morris family
lived in their home
until it was sold,
along with five
acres, in 1933 to
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart
Weiler. In 1957, Mr.
and Mrs. Edward
Halle purchased the
estate and lived
there until May of
1986, when it was
purchased by The
Harlan Company of
Maryland, Inc. at
well over 20 times
its original price.
The Building was
then used for the
11th Baltimore
Symphony Decorators
Show House prior to
it's demolition in
January of 2004.
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Riverside Hotel,
Philadelphia, PA:
The Riverside Hotel was built circa 1860. It was one of the
first hotels built in the Philadelphia area, and was located
right along side of the Delaware River in Bucks County, PA.
We retrieved from this site many 5-panel wooden doors with
hardware, eight wooden mantels with tile surrounds and
inserts, stairway and railings, an abundance of wooden
molding and much more to come!
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Lee Avenue Church, New
York:
We purchased the salvage rites to this late 1800s
church on Lee Avenue in Williamsburg Brooklyn. This
structure was heavily carved in the gothic style using
only the finest flamed mahogany and other hard woods.
The Architecturologists were able to salvage the
mahogany pews, wainscoting and altars, as well as the
heart pine quatrefoils from the high cathedral ceilings
with 8 to 12 foot carved brackets. This building was
ingeniously put together. Even the stained glass windows
were hand-painted – each ranging from 14 to 20 feet in
height. We carefully removed each window and dismantled
them to make smaller panels. Now these panels have been
reframed in reclaimed chestnut wood frames for much
easier installation into a home setting.
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Click
here to see more items from these excavations, and from
previous excavations. Olde Good Things has developed a wonderful reputation in
the salvage business. As a result, we have many new and
exciting excavations of choice estates on the horizon. Read
all about them in upcoming newsletters on our website.
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What’s Happening at Olde Good
Things |
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Since our last newsletter, we
have visited many antique
markets throughout the country -
including the famous and vast
Brimfield Antique Market...
Visit our 24th Street store to
see many of the unique antique
treasures we found for resale
there.
Our California division of Olde
Good Things is getting more and
more established! We now have a
warehouse open in Signal Hill
(Long Beach), California. You
can call us for an appointment
at (213) 210-7675. |
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Tip of the Month:
Antique Hardware |
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Antique hardware CAN be used on
new doors. Many people think
that if they have modern doors
with a large hole already cut
out for a doorknob that they
can’t use antique hardware.
However, doors can be easily
fitted with a latch purchased at
any hardware store (or on our
online store). This latch fits
into new doors and adapts the
olde hardware. Then all you need
is a backplate or large rosette
and the prefab hole is
camouflaged. These authentic
old-world details are wonderful
ways to add charm to any home,
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Related Links |
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Charles’ Antique Keys: The
Internet’s Premier Antique
Locksmith
http://www.charleslocksmith.com/
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Testimonials |
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Olde Good Things is a reliable
source for authentic antiques.
We have been working with eBay
for over 5 years and have a
99.5% positive feedback rating.
Here are just a few examples of
what our customers are saying:
"Excellent products, timely
correspondence, excellent
customer service! Thanks!! "
"Great seller!!!! Nothing but
praise for wonderful items!!!!
Will buy more!"
"Wonderful source for really
neat stuff, excellent to work
with!"
"SWEET glass from quality
inventory Thank you !!"
"A HONEST AND QUICK SHIPMENT.
GOOD FOR BUSINESS. AAAAA+++++" |
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About Us |
Olde Good Things is your one-stop source for authentic
architectural antiques. Visit us Online, in our 4-floor
NYC Showroom, or at our 135,000 sq. ft. Scranton, PA
Warehouse! 12,000 SF Showroom/Warehouse in LA,
California. You’ll find…
All varieties of Antique Wood Flooring to choose from,
including Heart-pine and Red or White Oak, expertly
milled and planed to precise specifications
Over 2,000 Interior and Exterior Doors IN STOCK!
Original Antique Hardware and Fixtures
Furniture and Lighting
Vast array of Iron Balconies and Gates
Marble and Wooden Fireplace Mantels
Garden Ornaments and Fountains
Tin Panels and Tin & Copper Mirrors
Terra Cotta and Ornamental Ceramics
Rare Handpicked Finds!!!
See our previous newsletter for more interesting
information.... |
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