As we work towards selling as much as possible so we can retire, we are continuing to consider all serious offers. For now, I've set up the Sale page to add items that haven't been on website but are photographed. They are short descriptions so ask any questions.
You Can't Win If You Don't Play!
Please note everything is being sold as clearance and there are NO RETURNS, just like we used to do with the Summer Sales. ×
  • Portraits
  • Silhouettes
  • Folk Art
  • Sentimental & Mourning Jewelry
  • Early Lighting
  • Paint Decoration
  • Textiles
  • Not Miscellaneous!
  • Pewter
  • Just for Fun
  • Advertising Previews, Current & Past Ads
  • Reference Books

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We are Peggy McClard and Randy Segotta, passionate enthusiasts of folk art and Americana who love to learn as much as possible about the items that pass through our care.  And we enjoy sharing what we learn with potential clients and fellow enthusiasts.  Occasionally we publicly share our learnings through a growing number of educational pages on this website:  History of Silhouette, Silhouettist Bios, Folk Portrait Artists, Stewardship of Antiques, Why Collect Likenesses?, Scherenschnitte, The Art of Papercutting, Theorem Painting in America, Tokens of Love & Friendship, Antique and Vintage Purses, Valuation Considerations of Antique Artwork, Hiding In Plain Sight, Early Mourning Rituals, History of Christening or Birth Pillows, History of Hooked Rugs, History of Footstools.

And check out Our Wants to see what Peggy and Randy are looking to buy right now!

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PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT MONEY ORDERS OF ANY KIND.  BANKS HOLD MONEY ORDERS FOR 6-8 WEEKS AS A RESULT OF AN INCREASE IN FRAUDULENT MONEY ORDERS.  THIS INCLUDES USPS MONEY ORDERS.   THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. EMAIL OR CALL FOR ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT METHODS.