2000 when a 1912 Titanic bear went up for auction by Chris- tie’s. Only 600 were produced as mourning bears after the Titanic sank. This specific example was in excellent condition and sold for a whopping $121,724. So as you shop those garage sales, estate sales, and flea markets, don’t just search for the sterling mislabeled as plated, or the undiscovered classic first edition book. Take a moment and stick your finger in the left ear of that dusty old teddy bear up on the shelf. You never know what you might find, and if nothing else, maybe you can warm a child’s heart with a gift of a cuddly teddy bear. ^
If you had to live in a previous decade, which would you choose and why? he said ^ he said
I think that if I had to live in a previous decade of American history
From a design perspective,
the 1950s would be an interest- ing decade to live. Furniture,
I would choose the Roaring Twenties.
art, ceram- ics—all of it took a new direction in style and form.
As anyone who attends our sales will know, I already have the wardrobe for it. From thin suits, to herringbone vests, to wide brimmed fedoras, I enjoy the 1920s look. You couldn’t be a man in that decade without a few good hats and I own seven fedo- ras and five flat caps. The 1920s was also a time when Jazz found its footing and gained national popularity, which as a KC native, I have to appreciate. All in all, the 1920s with its long, slick cars and speakeasy nights would have been a fun time to live.
Pioneers like the Eames’, Arne Jacob- sen, and Harry Bertoia capitalized on the materials and techniques developed during WWII to create new masterpieces like the LCW, the Swan Chair, and the Diamond Chair. Today we’re seeing a massive resurgence of interest and focus on these designers’ work. New pieces being produced today are inextricably influenced by the designs of that era. Having a front row seat to such innova- tions as they were happening would be pretty fascinating to witness.
Michael and James Fry are brothers and the owners of Brown Button Estate Sales.
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