Wednesday, December 13, 2017

WE HAVE MOVED OUR ANTIQUE SHOP BUSINESS DIRECTORY

We have moved our Antique Shop Business Directory to our own Domain.
Please click this link to follow over to http://LasVegasAntiqueShops.com
Once you have landed on the new and improved website please bookmark it for future reference.

Eventually this old site and contents will be deleted and no longer accessible.


Saturday, November 25, 2017

POTTERY PROJECTS



Some of our re-purposing projects are more personal in nature. We like using odd pottery found at garage sales for $5 or less. These become a focal point in our outdoor garden. Many of these pots were not originally made with a drain hole for use with live plants. We use a modification.

Shown here are two different finds that were used to enhance the Asian theme we have going in a section of our garden.

Both pottery pieces had a Dragon theme. We wet drilled a 1 inch drain hole through the pot using a diamond hole saw.

We have found several versions of small growing, or low growing evergreens to serve as our live tree. You will have to use something that is adaptable to your local climate. You might have to cruise your local nursery.  Be aware some species are not available all times of the year.

We have found it best to transplant your live tree and let it establish itself before you start shaping and trimming to get the visual effect you are after. Bare copper #14 or #14 wire can be used to train or bend the branches (or roots) to obtain your desired look.



Tuesday, October 10, 2017

CAR SHOW October 14, 2017

Add this event to your Facebook Event Calendar.  Don't miss the upcoming Car Show.  Combine that with some of the best Antique Shopping in Las Vegas.  Sponsored by Laura's Treasures. 

Mid October weather in Las Vegas is normally the best you can find.  A perfect time of year to browse cars in the parking lot, then hit several shops in the immediate area.

This is just north of Arizona Charlies.  South-West of the intersection of Alta and Decatur.




Sunday, September 24, 2017

SLAB STONE PAINTING

The is a beautiful high quality piece of art.  Painted on a slab of natural stone we are fairly certain is brown and cream colored Onyx.  The painted slab then fits into a grooved base of the same natural material.

Measures approximately 8 inches by  8 inches when set up.

This one is going in the shop today (9/24/2017)




Image of Signature/Date - Bottom Left of painted slab.


Vendor #24  Charleston Antique Mall
Charleston Antique Mall
560 S. Decatur Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada   89107
702 228-4783 
 Click for Map to street address 
 Glass 6ft case just inside the main entrance
Early 2016 we expanded into a Booth area too - Ask front desk for both of our locations
Gemstone lapidary specimens finished and Raw
Amethyst Geodes cut and polished
Carved Stone Asian figures - Amethyst, Fluorite, Jade, etc
High end collectibles, Lalique, Baccarat, Crystal, Purses
Sterling & Costume Jewelry
Art & Unique Collectibles

Collects - Sells - Buys
High End used-opened Merchandise and Merchandising products

Monday, August 28, 2017

FAIRY LAMP


This was a piece that would have otherwise been discarded. 

The original 110V electrical wiring was in disrepair.  This was "Picked" to be used outdoors in our "Fairy Garden" area.

The old wiring was completely removed along with the lamp socket.  New 12V landscape wiring was pulled through the lamp.  A T10  light socket lamp base pigtail was soldered on to the new wiring.  The soldered connections were covered with "heat shrink"

This was connected to our existing 12V landscape system.  A bulb plugged in and there was light.  It is tucked in among some potted spice plants on one of our bakers racks.

Re-purposing at its finest!









BLOWN GLASS OIL LAMP


This is a beautiful hand blown glass oil lamp.  It is lighter white, than shown in the image.  More of a pearl look to it.  The exterior finish has a iridescent sheen.


This is a great "as is" piece.  It also has the potential for uses in "re- purposing" projects such as glass flowers, lamp base, decorative lighting, or specialty yard landscape lighting.





Vendor #24  Charleston Antique Mall
Charleston Antique Mall
560 S. Decatur Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada   89107
702 228-4783 
 Click for Map to street address 
 Glass 6ft case just inside the main entrance
Early 2016 we expanded into a Booth area too - Ask front desk for both of our locations
Gemstone lapidary specimens finished and Raw
Amethyst Geodes cut and polished
Carved Stone Asian figures - Amethyst, Fluorite, Jade, etc
High end collectibles, Lalique, Baccarat, Crystal, Purses
Sterling & Costume Jewelry
Art & Unique Collectibles

Collects - Sells - Buys
High End used-opened Merchandise and Merchandising products