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Hatpins, Fashionable Weapons
Did you know that in 1903 an English judge ordered a group of women to remove their hatpins and hats because he feared they may use them as weapons? The women were on trial for campaigning for the right to … Continue reading
Add new life to your old china!
Freshen up your old china set by combining your patterned pieces with solid color pieces. Our staff took several different china sets from around the mall and combined them with different colors of Fiesta ware. Fiesta ware is perfect for … Continue reading
Easter Collectibles
No matter your age it is hard to resist soft fluffy bunnies, sweet little chicks and brightly decorated eggs in the springtime. When it comes to whimsical and colorful Easter collectibles most items are from the more secular celebrations that … Continue reading
Fun At The Pink Ribbon Tea
Albany Antique Mall sponsored a table at the annual Pink Ribbon Tea at the Albany Senior Center. We took our team of girls and left the guys to run the shop. We had a fabulous time. Our table was elegant … Continue reading
Collecting Belleek, A Bit of Ireland
“If a newly married couple receives a piece of Belleek, their marriage will be blessed with lasting happiness.” (Old Irish saying.) Belleek porcelain was first produced on the shore of the Elbe River, just outside of Belleek, Ireland. The story … Continue reading