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The wing chair remains a good idea; CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antique shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions. Apple peeler: cast-iron, signed, Hudson Parer Co., patented 1882: $65. License plates: Pennsylvania, 1915, porcelain, blue and white, with shields, 14 inches: $70. Candy container: Pez, Uncle Sam: $75. Sheet music: "Klondike Annie," Mae West on cover, 1936: $100. Napkin ring: silver-plated, figural chick and wishbone, Derby Silver Co.: $120. Toy: Union Pacific diesel engine, O-gauge scale, No. 1475A, original box, Atlas Tool Co.: $125. Pillow shams: red embroidered turkey in wreath, red floral edge, 27 x 30 inches, 1940s, pair: $240. Schroeder's bitters bottle: Louisville and Cincinnati, lady's leg neck, tooled lip, amber, 5 3 16 inches: $330. Doll: Madame Alexander Princess Elizabeth, composition, marked, 17 inches: $425. Irish Belleek vase: hand-painted, white and mulberry orchids, spiked dark green leaves, marked, 30 inches: $660.

In the late 1600s, winged "sleeping chairs" were the last word in comfort for the well-to- do. Hard benches and wooden chair seats were customary. The idea of soft upholstery did not become commonplace until the 1700s. The winged easy chair made sense. It usually was kept in the bedroom. The high

Publication: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wing chairs make sitting a little easier

Wing chairs make sitting a little easier By FRANCES INGRAHAM HEINS New York Times News Service Sunday, February 10, 2002 Before recliners were standard in homes, the wing chair held a prominent spot by the fireside. The side wings and high back kept out side drafts and captured the heat. Inventory

Publication: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

CHANNAHON CHURCH BRINGS ANTIQUES FAIR BACK TO TOWN

CHANNAHON -- The Channahon United Methodist Church will host its second Antiques Fair Friday and Saturday. People looking for a special old item may find just the right thing while browsing through the displays. The church is at 24751 W. Eames St. The hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m Friday and 10 a.m-5

Publication: Herald-News (Joliet, IL)

Antiques and collecting: History lying behind a screen; The North wind doth blow And we shall have snow, And what will the robin do then, poor thing? He'll sit in the barn, to keep himself warm, And hide his head under his wing, poor thing.(Features)

Byline: Richard Edmonds The poor robin might well have hidden himself behind a screen when the wintry blasts began to blow, since for hundreds of years that is exactly what people did to relieve themselves from the gusts blowing under the door or through badly-fitting windows. Today's central

Publication: The Birmingham Post (England)

Senate sports antique chairs. (senior moderate Republicans control several Senate committees)

Conservatives swept the 1994 elections, but GOP moderates retain power on many Senate committees. In the U.S. Senate the Old Guard neither dies nor surrenders but remains to chair committees. One result is that the dwindling remnant of a once-powerful breed of moderate Republicans holds a

Publication: Insight on the News

Antique abodes Neighborhood house walk a tour back in time.(Neighbor)

Byline: Jennifer Patterson Daily Herald Staff Writer Ask Paul Bednar which of the locations on Elgin's upcoming Historic House Tour is a must-see. He'll probably pause. Well Bednar, who is handling publicity for the event this year, will likely note the landscaping at one location, a front porch

Publication: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)

ANTIQUES; BELTER FURNISHES A MARRIAGE - New York Times

LEAD: GLORIA AND RICHARD Manney began collecting American antique furniture 23 years ago, when Mrs. Manney made their first purchase - a vehemently Victorian chair she saw in the window of an upholstery store. That acquisition started the couple on a 15-year pursuit of 19th-century rococo revival

Publication: The New York Times

Kenosha Model Has Antique Grace on a Modern Budget

WhiteCaps Wisconsin 50, 1 mile west of Interstate 94, Kenosha 3 and 4 bedroom homes, $111,900 to $143,900 Zale Group, (800) 233-0891 Shelly Barrad Designs, (312) 348-1998 The Franklin reflects 18th century grace on a 20th century budget. Little touches that can be duplicated inexpensively give this

Publication: Chicago Sun-Times