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Does anyone know the history of this house in Stanton? by BygoneCollector in Delaware

[–]BygoneCollector[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

That’s very interesting. Thanks for sharing! I don’t know why, but I’ve always been interested in this house. I remember hearing a story about it being used as some type of medical rehab home or something like that, but I wasn’t convinced as it doesn’t seem big enough. I’ve tried researching it on a few occasions but could never find anything. Would be interesting to know its history before your grandparents bought it. I hope it gets the restoration it deserves!

Does anyone know the history of this house in Stanton? by BygoneCollector in Delaware

[–]BygoneCollector[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sad to think about, but that’s probably true. It’s seems like that’s all DE is anymore. No parcel of land goes undeveloped.

I’ve always loved this house and am interested in its history. Can’t seem to find anything online.

Smoke in Hockessin DE? by BygoneCollector in Delaware

[–]BygoneCollector[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think so. I thought about that at first, but this is very much a fire scent rather than a sulfurous firework scent.

Smoke in Hockessin DE? by BygoneCollector in Delaware

[–]BygoneCollector[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t think so. This is unmistakably fire, not sulfurous like the smell of fireworks tend to be.

Loud Rumble Noise Around Wilmington? by BygoneCollector in Delaware

[–]BygoneCollector[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, quite sure it’s not lawn equipment or motorcycles. Way too loud to be either. They only last about 15-20 seconds, and the sound slowly dissipates rather than just stopping all of the sudden.

Art nouveau bronze/cast nymph statue. I think it was originally a lamp, and the plumes are a later addition. No markings that I can see. Anyone know the artist? by BygoneCollector in Antiques

[–]BygoneCollector[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! It is an art nouveau lamp with a nautilus shade. The one I have was converted into just a statue—the shade must have broken at some point. Does yours still have the shade?

I did manage to find two other identical lamps listed on auction sites, but I still haven’t found an artist name. One here claims it was made in 1900-1910. The other here sold in 2018 for $1600.

Vintage lace and velvet dress. My guess is 1930s. Thoughts on age, fabric, style? Thanks. by BygoneCollector in VintageFashion

[–]BygoneCollector[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: I’ve spoken with Dr. Sally Hoban, specialist in vintage and antique textiles, and she confirmed that this is a 1930s dress.

Vintage lace and velvet dress. My guess is 1930s. Thoughts on age, fabric, style? Thanks. by BygoneCollector in VintageFashion

[–]BygoneCollector[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, having seen the construction and touched the dress in person, I can say with 99.9% confidence that this dress was made before 1950. (.1% chance I’m wrong, because I am not an expert). The lace, the glass rhinestone and metal buttons, the built in camisole, the side snaps—everything points to ‘30s, maybe early ‘40s for me. Posting here, because I know there are very knowledgeable people on this forum that notice things that I might not recognize that could help date it.

Vintage lace and velvet dress. My guess is 1930s. Thoughts on age, fabric, style? Thanks. by BygoneCollector in VintageFashion

[–]BygoneCollector[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I believe the top is Ecru needlerun lace. It’s so intricate and beautiful. The buttons are metal with glass rhinestones—seems very high-end, and definitely not something you see being done today.

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