vintage brass mantel clocks

Massive gift keeps nation's last clock school ticking

Inmate Karl Schneidau, a student for the past year, waved his hand over eight nautical clocks made from brass and nickel. “You would find these on the bridge of a ship,” he said. Among the dozens of clocks placed around the room were vintage cuckoo ...

Big donation keeps clock school in Oregon prison ticking

Inmate Karl Schneidau, a student for the past year, waved his hand over eight nautical clocks made from brass and nickel. "You would find these on the bridge of a ship," he said. Among the dozens of clocks placed around the room were vintage cuckoo ...

Maryland governor's mansion decking the halls for visitors

In the blue Empire Room, adjacent to The Conservatory, is a tall wood and brass grandfather clock. Tucked inside its glass front case is a vintage ceramic sculpture depicting a green-garbed Santa on a steed, guided by two bunnies. It was donated to ...

Berghold Estate Winery owner blends historical art with business

Kathy Selsor of Linden, center, pets Petit Syrah, the Berghold's dog, held by employee Sylvia Herrera, right, at Berghold Estate Winery as Ellen Brown watches on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. The Eastlake mahogany bar they are standing at is originally ...

Newish house, repurposed antiques inside

Off the kitchen, a former ice chest serves as a pantry, and an old factory time clock keeps ticking away. They've The guest bedroom headboard was created from a vintage fireplace mantel, and the nightstands started their lives as antique garden carts....

From Dairy Barn to Country Manor

The island is colored turquoise, a hue inspired by vintage milk paint. Such expansive proportions call for a bold statement, which the Brehmans found in a clock face that stands eight feet tall, salvaged from a tower in Europe. Murals of ...

Wade House hosts antiques, collectibles appraisal

Formerly senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., he has also been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City ...