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What’s a Fair Price for Lladró Figurines?

July 12, 2021

Lladró porcelain figurines are delicate, handmade statuettes created in Valencia, Spain between the 1950s and today. Bought new, the figurines cost anywhere from $100s to $1,000s. The highest price ever paid for a vintage Lladró was $130,000 at auction. Lladró designs illustrate life’s precious moments, which may account for the statuettes’ collectability. The company offers […]

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What’s the Difference Between Crystal and Glass?

June 28, 2021

Crystal is a subset of glass. There are three main criteria for crystal as established by the European Union in 1969: a lead content over 24%, a density of more than 2.90, and a reflective index of 1.545. John Kennedy, head of technical services at Waterford (the world’s foremost purveyor of high-end crystal based in […]

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Tax–and Other–Benefits of Donating to Legacies

June 14, 2021

You can save money on your taxes by donating property to Legacies Upscale Resale. Tax-deductible donations are contributions of money or goods to a tax-exempt charitable organization. These donations can substantially cut your taxable income, and at Legacies, they also help people struggling with cancer through Cancer Support Community (CSC). To claim tax deductible donations on your taxes, […]

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Collecting Vintage Glassware? What you Need to Know

May 31, 2021

A popular category at Legacies Upscale Resale is vintage glassware from Pyrex, Fire-King, Corning and other brands. Pyrex Around 1910, Bessie Littleton acquired a wet-cell battery jar made with a new type of glass her husband, Jesse, had told her about. A research physicist at Corning Glass Works, Jesse was testing temperature-resistant glass for industrial use. […]

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Still Popular 129 Years Later: Swarovski Jewelry

May 3, 2021

Swarovski jewelry was born in 1892 when Daniel Swarovski, the son of an Austrian glasscutter, patented a machine that could cut glass into crystals that were virtually indistinguishable from diamonds. To make a Swarovski crystal, quartz sand, potash, sodium carbonate and red lead are melted in a stew at high temperatures. The potash makes it […]

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What is Midcentury Modern? How Can You Tell? Why is It Popular?

April 5, 2021

“Midcentury modern” is a hot buzzword. So-called midcentury furniture and design are everywhere–on TV show sets, in fashion and hip restaurants. But what does midcentury modern really means? The word is used very loosely to describe furniture, architecture and graphic design from approximately 1933 to 1957 (experts disagree on the exact years). The time period […]

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Identifying Your China Maker, Pattern and Value

March 27, 2021

If you have acquired heirloom china or glassware, you are probably wondering the name of the manufacturer and the pattern name—along with whether your possessions are of particular value. Here are some clues: The Type There are three main kinds of porcelain, which we Westerners call “china.” Knowing the production process used to make your […]

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Jewelry Event at Legacies Starting March 20th!

March 18, 2021

Legacies invites you to stop in and check out our March Madness Jewelry Event starting March 20th and running until April 4th. We will be offering our largest selection of costume jewelry at our deepest discounts. Get ready for spring with a jewelry box refresh at prices you can afford!  

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Kitchenware Event Starts on March 2nd!

February 26, 2021

It’s that time again! Our annual Kitchenware event is here! Join us as we showcase a wide selection of new and gently used small kitchen appliances, modern and vintage cookware, table ware, and serving pieces. Some featured brands include Cuisinart, KitchenAid, Oster, Pyrex, Corning Ware, and Dansk. Event begins in store on Tuesday March 2, 2021.

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