crystal clear mantel clocks

Paradise in Potomac: Every inch of couple's estate built for living lavishly

Inside, guests are welcomed into a breathtaking foyer with an ivory marble floor set with diamonds of multi-hewed marble and, overhead, a colorful two-story crystal chandelier hand-carried home from Venice. “We've had some great parties in this house ...

The Rebels Are Our Countrymen Again: Grant and Lee Meet at Appomattox

By then it was close to 1 o'clock. Within half an hour Grant arrived from the southeast to find [Gen. Philip] Sheridan waiting for him on the outskirts of town, still eager, as he said later, “to end the business by going in and forcing an absolute ...

From the pub to the barn, Maryland estate is lavish

The home has 11 fireplaces, all but one wood-burning; four kitchens; and so many crystal chandeliers that the Brunos have lost count. Gathering the sculptures, sconces and swag for the dozens of rooms in the Bruno home generated years of happy ...

Martha Stewart's spring cleaning tips

But we've spotlighted and demystified the key steps to cleaning trouble spots, named some of our favorite supplies and identified the “Speedy Three” — the trio of tricks that make well-trafficked rooms look neat and tidy when you're racing against the ...

Painting by legendary Florida Highwayman Albert (Beanie) Backus will be part ...

Asian objects will include a late 18th century Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) six-piece tea set comprising a lidded “Kyusu” (teapot) with side handle and five matching “Chawan” (tea bowls), each item having a clear blue glaze; and a circa 10th century ...

Tips, links and suggestions: what are you reading this week?

A reader shared their multi-lingual read of Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse, in English and Estonian, a few months back. Photograph: triinu/GuardianWitness · Contribute with Guardian Witness · Guardian readers and Marta Bausells. Monday 20 October ...

An 80-year collection of antiques and collectibles will be sold at auction Jan ...

The auction will feature a broad and eclectic mix of merchandise, to include a pair of late 19th century blue cut to clear Bohemian cobalt lusters, a French antique provincial grandfather clock, a French vitrine (ornately decorated display cabinet ...

Collectibles: Angle lamp, Chinese cabinet and screen, Ingraham mantel clock, Victorian epergne

Ingraham Company, an important clock and watch manufacturer ... In the Victorian era, clear glass was more common, since most purchasers wanted pieces that looked like crystal. As a result, colored glass is more rare and collectible today.

Art Deco 5-Light Candelabra, Clear

Its features include clear crystal, straight lines and a square base. Display this candle holder individually as a table centerpiece or set it on a mantel as a pair for an elegant, eye-catching look.

Is the eviction clock ticking for Occupy LA?

But it's become crystal clear [...] that it wasn't sustainable to be there indefinitely," said L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa – who has shown some measure of public support for the protestors in the past. For now, the encampment remains.