The God of Love in Love: The Myth of Cupid and Psyche February 14, 2014 Alisha Alisha Alexander's Antiques, Antiques, Art History, Porcelains No comments yet It’s Cupid’s busiest day. The chubby cherub is now the ubiquitous symbol of Valentine’s Day, but in the Hellenistic period, […] Read more
Hearts and Kisses: 23 Exquisite Vintage Gifts for Valentine's Day February 11, 2014 Alisha Alisha Antiques, Art, Holiday, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center No comments yet The hardest part of finding a Valentine’s Day gift at The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is narrowing it down. […] Read more
Racing into the Year of the Horse: Chinese New Year 2014 January 31, 2014 Alisha Alisha Antiques, Art, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center No comments yet Today, January 31, marks the beginning of the New Year according to the Chinese calendar. 2014 is the Year of […] Read more
The Winter Antiques Show 2014 January 27, 2014 Alisha Alisha Antique News, Antique Shows, Antiques, Art, The New York Times Antiques No comments yet The Winter Antiques Show marks its 60th year at the Park Avenue Armory. As ever, the Show displays varied and […] Read more
Lighting The Way: January Birthstone Spotlight On the Garnet January 14, 2014 Alisha Alisha Antique History, Antiques, Art History, Botier, Brooch, Clifford Baron, Intertrus, Leah Gordon Gallery, Necklace, Rings, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center No comments yet The perfect stone for embarking on a new year, garnet, the January birthstone, has long been associated with journeys. Derived […] Read more
A Thanksgiving Bird For All! November 27, 2013 Alisha Alisha AAA Silver, Angela & J. Gallery, Antiques, Blum Antiques, Bronze, Furniture (General), General Antique Store, Holiday, Lev Tov Antiques, Porcelains, Robin's Antiques, Silver, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center No comments yet Very rare painted metal inkwell of a burlesque man intently carving up a turkey, English, 1790s. Height: 7″ Width: 7 […] Read more
29 Antiques to Show off Your Thanksgiving Feast November 23, 2013 Alisha Alisha AAA Silver, Antiques, Art Deco, Bella Antiques, Blum Antiques, Burke's Antiques, Estate Silver, F & P Associates, Furniture (General), General Antique Store, Glass, Hemingway African Gallery, Hoffman-Gampetro, Holiday, Iris Rosenthal, Lev Tov Antiques, Porcelains, Portrait Miniatures, Robert Lloyd, Rosalie Clauson Antiques, Silver, Sooky Goodfriend, Suchow & Seigel Antiques, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center, Vintage No comments yet Large oval Turkey/Venison dish and cover featuring a hot water compartment in the base, Sheffield silver plate, England, c. 1920. […] Read more
The Fashion of Antique Cigarette Cases July 11, 2013 Alisha Alisha Alter Silver, Antiques, Art History, Boxes, General Antique Store, Iris Rosenthal, Lev Tov Antiques, Objects of Art, Rosalie Clauson Antiques, Samuel Saidan & Sons, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center, Vintage No comments yet Enamel on Silver Cigarette Case, Continental, 1890. Dimensions: 3″ x 4″ Lev Tov Antiques. There’s a reason several of James […] Read more
June Weddings & Bridal Ornaments June 17, 2013 Alisha Alisha Antiques, Art History, Brooch, Jewelry, Melody Rodgers, Rosalie Clauson Antiques, Silver, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center No comments yet Tiffany & Co bride basket and liner, sterling silver, American, circa 1920, Rosalie Clauson Gallery. Still the most popular month […] Read more
Six Questions for New Gallery, Burke's Antiques June 7, 2013 Alisha Alisha Antique News, Antiques, Brass, Burke's Antiques, Furniture (General), Objects of Art, Porcelains No comments yet We recently welcomed Burke’s Antiques to the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center. Located on the First Concourse (street level) of […] Read more