Early California Antiques

HOLIDAY SALE OF SALES STARTS DECEMBER 5TH

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:40:00 +0000

30% OFF ALL BAUER..20% OFF ALL CATALINA...20-40% OFF ALL MONTEREY AND FURNITURE. 30% OFF ALL OTHER POTTERY. 20% OFF ALL LIGHTING.. 20-40% OFF ALL ADDITIONAL MERCHANDISE AND PAINTINGS... NOW THROUGH JANUARY... I HAVE NEVER HAD SO MANY SPECIAL ITEMS AT ONE TIME.. Gotta make room for The New Year... December 5th 10-9pm.. 5-9pm special Drinks and goodies will be served.. December 6th sunday 11-7pm.. Then new store hours open wednesday through saturday 10-7pm. Sunday 12-5pm.

We will be closes Xmas and New years... Any questions call 323-953-8330..

Golden California Show October 10th,11th a SUCESS!!

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:28:00 +0000

Once again to everyones surprise the Golden California Show brought together Buyers, Sellers and the curious for this special once a year show at the Glendale Civic Auditorium. The Brain child of Eric Berg . The show Administered by the dynamic duo of Roadside America, Ted Birbilus and Sandy Rolston. Over 40 vendors many new to the show this year. There was a great balance of California made items as usual pre world war 2 and Mexican, American indian and Spanish Colonial/Revival. Simple table lamps to Board Room Tables by Hunt. Juan Duran Tinocho Paintings to works by such noted artists as Sam Hyde harris, Orrin White, Paul Grimm, Edgar Payne and many others...Thanks to everyone who made it out this year. Our Numbers held very well and opening day we had a line around the building... See you all next year...

WE ARE NOW REPRESENTED BY VANDM.COM

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:02:00 +0000

CHECK OUT THIS GREAT NEW SITE THAT HAS AMAZING ITEMS FROM OVER A 100 DEALERS.. VANDM.COM

Monterey Values, Restoration and Desirability

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:22:00 +0000

Dear Friends of Monterey furniture. Its come to my attention that many people that own Monterey or have found pieces need a little guidance when it comes to When certain pieces were made, Keeping them in tip top shape and values.

First lets get to values. Most of the big money pieces that I have on my site are rare early Period pieces that were made during the Classic period . Are not Very common and are in nice original un-refinished condition unless stated otherwise. Later period pieces often look like there earlier Classic period cousins but are Smaller in size. Board thickness of the oregon Alder will be not as thick and the hardware less substantial Which makes them worth far less than there earlier classic period cousins. Why? Because the later pieces are more common. Monterey by 1935 became really popular with large department stores throughout the country, Road side Motels throughout the west and midwest. Mason manufacturing kept up with all demand but had to cut corners and therefore the later pieces are not as hand made as the previous periods.

Values. Again original finish is key and early colors such as Red, Blue, Old Wood and Green are the most popular. Smokey Maple one of my favorite finishes is probably the most common to find today. Often this finish has been enhanced over the period or really worn down. These contribute to the decline in the value of the piece.

I found a piece of Monterey but someone painted it. What do I do. First it has to be worth stripping and refinishing. If its a rare Classic piece its worth doing. Later pieces are worth doing only if you bought it right and want it for yourself. .

Restoration- I promote wax over refinishing. Often you can find colored waxes at your local High end hardware store that can enhance a beat up piece of Monterey without trying to refinish it and change its character. Also Clear paste wax is my recommended way of taking care of the painted surfaces of floral pieces..

I hope this helps. I am always open to discussion and i have only hit on a few points of value and would be glad to blog further.

Also I gotta tell everyone that I have a shop in Los Angles which is one of the most expensive places to do business. Therefore the prices quoted have to absorb my overhead. I have actually lowered prices of Monterey and other pieces to counter our economy. But can only Discount so much. My best and I hope this little rant clears some questions up.

CLOSED 4TH OF JULY..OPEN THE 5TH 1-5 SUNDAY

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:49:00 +0000

Juan Intinocho bar and Paintings price reduced

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:16:00 +0000

Bar is now priced to sell at 12,000.00... the Juans are greatly reduced and its never been a better time to buy. Check the website for summer sales and reduced prices on major pieces.

June 27th Maya Olive Oil & wine tasting @ Early California Antiques

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:18:00 +0000

Come Join Us The Last saturday of June for a chance to taste over 15 Fantastic Varieties of Olive oil Brought in to California By the Maya Trade Corporation. We will be sampling the oils during a mid year sidewalk sale with store wide savings. Best time to Come see my new digs and sample some Great wines of California As well. June 27th @ Early California Antiques located at 4302 Melrose ave. East of the Hollywood Freeway. Sidewalk sale begins at 10am till closing. Olive oil tasting 1pm till 7pm. Please call for additional information. 310-989-1877

Santa Monica Heritage Museum Tile show. Great weekend.

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:02:00 +0000

Once again it was that time of year for the 9th annual California Heritage tile show and sale. Featuring authentic Vintage Malibu and Other California tiles spread along the lawn of the Museum in Santa monica. Also on feature were many dealers selling Early California wares from Monterey & other California Furniture makers to Catalina & Gladding McBean Oil Jars. Also on hand were many new makers of tile for more specialized larger Home projects.

ADDITIONAL HOURS CHANGED..PLEASE NOTE

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:41:00 +0000

Hey everyone. As I get my Bearings and figure out a schedule that really works for both my customers, this crazy economy and my work schedule, heres the latest. Tuesday through Saturday

10am to 6pm. You will find us unofficially working till 7pm or later. So if your in the area and are thinking of swinging by in the afterhours please feel free to call us at the shop.. 323-953-8330. We are now open on Sunday as well. 1pm to 5pm. If you wish to meet earlier or want to swing by later. Again feel free to call my cell. #310-989-1877.. I live very close to the shop and its really not a big deal. The shop has never been fuller.. Also if your looking for a great guilty pleasure to indulge in theres the famous Scoops Icecream shop around the corner. People I am finding come from all over to taste there famous mix of flavors not seen anywhere. I just I had a neat couple from Yucaipa, Ca Come all the way in to taste there treats and once in the area discover my shop.

So Hours again are tuesday to saturday.10-6pm/Sunday 1-5pm. closed monday unless by appointment.

NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 1-5PM

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:11:00 +0000

BY POPULAR DEMAND I AM NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 1-5PM. Free street parking all day. Visit Scoops around the corner on Heliotrope. Take in a play at Sacred Fools and check out the amazing bike shop 20th Century Orange on the corner.. If your hungry theres always Pizza Pauls for Italian cuisine.

Lost California Photo Show is still on Exhibit through the Summer

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Wed, 06 May 2009 00:18:00 +0000

The lost California Photo show will be on going through the summer. With many new images added as the summer progresses. Thanks to everyone who came and made the show a success.

Del Mar Show San Diego

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:41:00 +0000

Del Mar was alot of fun and alot of work. Though I feel its worth it as I picked up a few new customers and had a good time with some old customers. Its always great seeing familar faces were you would not expect them to be found. Picked up some unusual pieces of Monterey From A Jackson Hole , Wyoming Dealer. These pieces were bought new from Barker brothers and were for there Ranch Called Highland Ranch on Jenny Lake. I was told by show goers that some identical pieces are being restored in the Leo Carillo Ranch located in Oceanside, California. As for whats Hot!!.

Vintage navajo's, Authentic Vintage Mexican Serape's and chimayo's were flying off the table if the price was right. Cowboy deco seemed to be strong as well.

New Hours, New Store, New Show,.

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:45:00 +0000

Welcome to early California Antiques. My new store hours are 11-7pm tuesday to saturday. And gladly By appointment Sunday-monday.I recently moved from My digs in A coep in Pasadena after 6 years. I had no plans to open a new store until I fell in love with the building I currently reside in. I currently have over 1700 sqare feet over 3 floors. My specialty obviously is items found and or made in California /Mexico pre world war 2. I stock mostly original pieces. We are adding items weekly from the inventory to the website. So if you don't see it listed i may still have not put on the website. I stock many vintage mexican/ vintage camp blankets/navajo and other vintage textiles. I also stock a huge selection of authentic American Spanish Revival,Monterey and Monterey style light fixtures. I have a remarkable selection of Mostly California made pottery from Catalina island and los angeles. I have also many Industrial items that blend well with the Monterey and arts and crafts looks to give your interior that Edge. I also stock many Pieces of art, from oils to wood sculpture.

I will have special gallery nights 4 times a year that will focus on different elements of California and art Genres. My first gallery evening was FROM THE ESTATE- SAM HYDE HARRIS. Over 40 original pieces. Ranging from Marquettes to Oils. My next show '' LOST CALIFORNIA'' will feature original black and white photos from California's silient movie age. As well as camping expeditions in the sequoia National Parks, As well as candid shots of Will Rogers On location. Never before images that are all 4 sale.

Los Angeles Magazine Store Feature

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:44:00 +0000

Hey Los Angeles Magazines feature review of my new store on Melrose Ave.\

Click here to see Laurie Pikes story.

Welcome to my Blogg ..Get up to date inventory, history etc..

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:27:00 +0000

Hi this is eric and welcome to my Early California Antiques blogg.

www.goldencaliforniashow.com

Lost California: an exhibit of black and white photographs.

noreply@blogger.com (Early California Antiques) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:24:00 +0000

Marcel Picard and Will Rogers

Long Beach Racetrack circa 1922

Oil

California Crash

Catalina Island Baseball

Chilis

Collage