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CHEVALIER CESSPOOL CLEANERS: Cesspools and septic tanks pumped. New systems installed. Sewer connections. 736-8313.
ELECTRICAL
JADE ELECTRIC: Wiring, emergencies. Prompt and courteous. 8285908, 738-7835. Lic.# A1538. Insured.
RICHARD J. PIZZI Electrical Contractor: 550 Providence Street, West Warwick. Residential Wiring (home repairs). No job too small. A145, insured. 580-8803.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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GARAGE DOORS
CARR’S OVERHEAD DOOR, INC.: Residential and commercial garage doors & openers. Best prices, quality materials, factory authorized Lift Master and Wayne Dalton Dealers. Reg. #13612. 332 Nooseneck Hill Road, Exeter, RI (401) 397-6015.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS _____________________
LEWIS & CLARKE ENTERPRISES, INC.: New homes, additions, garages, kitchens, bathrooms, family rooms, roofs, and repairs. 3453227. RI Reg. #5646.
BILL’S REMODELING: Additions, Formica, finish work, custom built vanities, siding. No job too small. Bill Langlais 397-9256 after 5pm. RI
Registration #648.
LAUNDRY SERVICE _________________________
Let us wash, dry and fold your laundry. Pick up and delivery available. THORPE’S LAUNDROMAT AND DRY CLEANING. 401-826-7158. 560 Providence Street, West Warwick.
PEST CONTROL _____________________________
WINFIELD TERMITE & PEST CONTROL: All your pest needs. 8217800.
KENT COUNTY PEST CONTROL, LLC: Residential and Commercial. Certified in Industrial, Structural and Health Related Pest Control. 100% Guaranteed. 401-569-0212.
PLUMBING & HEATING
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JOHN P. KEOGH PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING: Electric sewer rooter service. Master Plumber Lic. #1881. 401-862-8810.
A GOOD PLUMBER: Plumbing, heating, drain cleaning. 8082284. RI Lic. #MP002399. MA Lic. #30436.
POWER WASHING __________________________
THOR’S PRESSURE & SOFT WASH: Commercial & Residential. Roof & Exterior Cleaning. Fully licensed and insured. RI Registration GC-46062. Free Estimates. Call Thor, 401-441-8672. facebook.com/ ThorsHouseWash
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INSTALLATION & REPAIRS: Also gutters cleaned and leaf guards installed. Call 397-8729 or 749-1315 for a free estimate.
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VICTOR MOFFITT & CO., INC.: Bookkeeping, Tax Services for individuals and businesses, 40 years experience. 1260 Main St.
117), Coventry. 828-2155. www.victormoffittandco.com
ELECTRICIAN: No job too small. Free estimates. RI #A4602. Insured. Jay, 8262826.
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KOVELS ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING
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FOR RELEASE FEB. 27, 2023
By Terry and Kim Kovel
PHOTO CREDIT: Kovels.com
PHOTO CAPTION: This combination desk and chair sold for $1,586 at Neal Auction in New Orleans. It is attributed to Stephen Hedges, who patented the design in 1854.
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Mike Difranco
Convertible furniture
The 19th century was a time of innovation in wooden furniture. New inventions, such as the jigsaw, and construction methods, such as mass production, opened up previously unheard-of possibilities for architects and designers.
One such designer was Stephen Hedges of New York, whose patent for a “combined table and chair,” filed in April 1854, can be viewed online in Google Patents. His invention appears to be a small round table, but, with half the hinged tabletop folded back, opens into a desk joined to a semicircular chair. One example made of mahogany with leather upholstery and attributed to Hedges sold at Neal Auction in New Orleans for $1,586.
This style of convertible desk and chair is sometimes known as an “Aaron Burr desk” after the third vice president of the United States. As often happens when a style is associated with a historical figure, it isn’t based on a true story. An article published in 1911 claimed that not only did Burr own a desk like this, but it had also been designed specifically for him to accommodate his short height. That article apparently did not account for the fact Burr died nearly 20 years before Hedges filed his patent!
Q:I’venoticed that Waterford crystal vases, candlesticks and clocks seem to be selling for very low prices on internet marketplaces. I seem to be getting bargains. I recently bought a small Waterford clock for $25. But why is this happening?
A:Waterford crystal was first made in 1783 in the Irish city of Waterford. In 1986, Waterford bought Wedgwood and formed the Waterford Wedgwood Group. It became part of WWRD Holdings in 2009. WWRD was bought by Fiskars in 2015. Waterford and Wedgwood are now brands owned by Fiskars. What you are witnessing is the normal ebb and flow of collecting. Many items that used to sell for high prices — like Bakelite jewelry 15 years ago — are now selling for a lot less. Waterford is at a low ebb. But remember what we say about collecting: You should collect what you love. Don’t collect things to predict the future and expect to make money.
This combination desk and chair sold for $1,586 at Neal Auction in New Orleans. It is attributed to Stephen Hedges, who patented the design in 1854.
TIP: Experts say you should keep your wooden furniture clean and dust free. Wax or polish it once a year and don’t let it dry out.
Current Prices
Doll, Kenner, Strawberry Shortcake, Almond Tea, purple wig, painted face, purple eyes, yellow and purple outfit, yellow petal hat, Marza Panda pet, box, 1982, 7 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches, $45.
Art glass vase, violet, molded, amber rim and circular foot, labels, Hank Adams, Blenko, 13 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, pair, $90.
Sports card, baseball, World Series Batting Foes, Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Topps, No. 418, 1958, $235. Pottery dish, Santa Clara, blackware, carved interior, Avanyu water serpent figure around rim, signed, Severa Tafoya, 8 3/4 inches, $705.
For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit www.Kovels.com
© 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Make Tidying
Your House Easier
(NAPS)—“Today is the day I will clean all the things!” We’ve all been there. We wake up with boundless energy and enthusiasm, ready to tackle the never-ending cleaning and organizing to-do list. But let’s face it, this motivation dwindles quickly because the list is daunting. Keep your home in order with these easy tasks.
Bedrooms
• Make the beds every morning to brighten up a room and make it look pulled together.
• Put away clean clothes in closets and drawers right after washing.
• Pick up the miscellaneous items left on nightstands every day.
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WINTER CLEAN-
UP: Yards raked, lawns mowed, shrubs trimmed, trees cut down, brush hauled away, debris hauled away. Quality work. Excellent rates. Doug, 826-3444.
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Make Tidying Your House Easier!
Make Tidying
Your House Easier
(NAPS)—“Today is the day I will clean all the things!” We’ve all been there. We wake up with boundless energy and enthusiasm, ready to tackle the never-ending cleaning and organizing to-do list. But let’s face it, this motivation dwindles quickly because the list is daunting. Keep your home in order with these easy tasks.
Bedrooms
• Make the beds every morning to brighten up a room and make it look pulled together.
• Put away clean clothes in closets and drawers right after washing.
• Pick up the miscellaneous items left on nightstands every day.
Did You Know?
Getting rid of food and other stains on carpeting can be easier than many people realize.
You can eliminate stains from rugs and carpets with Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover. It easily and quickly removes food, drink, dirt and pet stains, old or new. Learn more at www.SpotShot.com.
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Getting
Living Room
• When the central room of your home is organized, it does wonders for the rest of the house. Fold blankets, fluff pillows and stack magazines. Hide the remaining clutter in baskets—they look decorative but hide clutter.
• Dust furniture every week to add a shine to the room.
Floors
• Vacuum hard floors and carpets weekly.
• Eliminate stains from rugs and carpets with Spot Shot® Instant Carpet Stain Remover. Whether you spilled your morning coffee or found a month-old spaghetti stain, Spot Shot easily and quickly removes food, drink, dirt and pet stains.
• Remove scuff marks from hardwood floors by rubbing the mark with a clean tennis ball until it disappears.
Kitchen
• Put dirty dishes into the dishwasher immediately after a meal.
• Clean countertops with a mix of equal parts water and apple cider vinegar every evening.
• Place a lemon peel in your garbage disposal and run it for a fresh scent.
Bathrooms
• Wipe down sinks, mirrors, shower doors and counters for an instant upgrade every week.
• Cover the showerhead and faucets with a plastic bag filled with vinegar to remove mineral deposits as needed. Learn more about Spot Shot® Instant Carpet Stain Remover at SpotShot.com and pick up a can at Walmart.
Living Room
• When the central room of your home is organized, it does wonders for the rest of the house. Fold blankets, fluff pillows and stack magazines. Hide the remaining clutter in baskets—they look decorative but hide clutter.
You can eliminate stains from rugs and carpets with Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover. It easily and quickly removes food, drink, dirt and pet stains, old or new. Learn more at www.SpotShot.com.
• Dust furniture every week to add a shine to the room.
Floors
• Vacuum hard floors and carpets weekly.
Lead-in copy for online posting Easy ways to keep your home in order. /// Make Tidying Your House Easier
• Eliminate stains from rugs and carpets with Spot Shot® Instant Carpet Stain Remover. Whether you spilled your morning coffee or found a month-old spaghetti stain, Spot Shot easily and quickly removes food, drink, dirt and pet stains.
• Remove scuff marks from hardwood floors by rubbing the mark with a clean tennis ball until it disappears.
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Kitchen
• Put dirty dishes into the dishwasher immediately after a meal.
#Cleaning #carpeting of #food, #drink, #dirt and #pet #stains, old or new, can be #easier than many people realize. #rug #home #spills #tidy
• Clean countertops with a mix of equal parts water and apple cider vinegar every evening.
• Place a lemon peel in your garbage disposal and run it for a fresh scent.
Bathrooms
• Wipe down sinks, mirrors, shower doors and counters for an instant upgrade every week.
• Cover the showerhead and faucets with a plastic bag filled with vinegar to remove mineral deposits as needed. Learn more about Spot Shot® Instant Carpet Stain Remover at SpotShot.com and pick up a can at Walmart.
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