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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;KingofThings, post: 45535, member: 468&quot;]Hello all! I&#039;m pleased to be here so thank you Peter for asking that I write something about me and my interests.</p><p>As far as &#039;antiques&#039; go I just love old stuff! Some things that I see around or own make me wonder what experiences that object has witnessed, not that an an inanimate object can do this I know but...I wonder.</p><p>I have also produced &#039;found object&#039; artwork in which I pull things together, that seem to wish to be together, to tell a story usually based on an old photograph I have found. These objects are nested within and sometimes on the outside of old furniture drawers, old boxes and old small suitcases. I have been in art shows with these and invited to shows as well. I love doing these pieces. </p><p>When I put them together I do my best to not interfere with the object itself in regard to mounting it.</p><p>Many things that show wear and tear interest me more for this reason. I am more apt to save them from further destruction than others might. US flags fall under this category and if they are in good shape I buy and keep them for my own use, or to give away, and if not I see to it they are properly disposed of. Did you know that dry cleaners used to clean flags for free? Few, if any, do today. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie96" alt=":wacky:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>Many things catch my attention in person or on eBay/Etsy mostly, but it&#039;s all about cost 99.9% of the time. If it&#039;s something I just shouldn&#039;t pass up and I can afford then I get it for I know it will haunt me. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie66" alt=":nailbiting:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> You all know of this I bet... </p><p>This just happened with an old wooden British Navy cruiser model I bought. It is in fairly good salvageable shape. The antique store and seller agreed to my offer and I&#039;m very happy to have it.</p><p>I&#039;ll shorten this up by sharing the things I most look for. Since I served in our surface Navy, and my youngest son a submariner, I like US Navy ship and sailor photos including women and children in navy uniforms. I also look for: books, &#039;Yard Long&#039; photos of all sizes, Charles Lindbergh info/items, drag racing items, Statue of Liberty items, Jersey City NJ and some New Jersey items in general.</p><p>I think that&#039;s enough but ask if you wish to know more.</p><p>Thank you for you time, Milt[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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