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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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.
October 14, 2020
Now through the end of the year! Legacies is launching its annual high end jewelry event for our 26th Anniversary and we’re looking for consignors and donors of: • Gold • Silver • Gemstones (Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, etc.) • Collectable Costume (Coco Channel, Boucher, Miriam Haskell, Eisenberg, Weiss, etc.) • Designer Brands (Cartier, David […]
September 28, 2020
Since 1937, Hermès’ hand-hemmed, 65-gram silk scarves made from the cocoons of 250 mulberry moths have never gone out of style. Queen Elizabeth II, Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Audrey Hepburn made these gorgeous accessories must-haves, and today’s celebrities keep them just as popular. On their website, Hermès sells in-stock designs for between $195 to over […]
September 12, 2020
Are you in the market for a designer watch? Don’t let sticker shock or lack of options keep you from buying the watch of your dreams. Here’s a secret: you can find distinctive, name-brand watches at Legacies, the Upscale Resale shop in Hyde Park Plaza. And no one will guess you bought it secondhand. There are […]
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