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Some Unique Names For Antiques

There are many unfamiliar names for antiques and even vintage collectibles. What is a collectible ”dumb waiter,” a ”finger vase,” or a ”swift”? And what is a ”tazza” and how was it used? The tazza was originally a large basin for bathing. But the meaning changed and by the 17th century, maybe earlier, it became […]
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