Brookfield/Elm Grove Monthly
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MAY 2013 Page 6A • Freeman Brookfield & Elm Grove Iron coat rack retains value Q. I was given this very heavy coat rack from a friend and would like to know more about it. – T.B., Eagle BARBARA EASH A. The iron-masters and the blacksmiths were two of the most important artisans during the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. With inexpensive carbon resources, foundries called "furnace plantations" numbered over 1,600. No matter what it was, they tried to make it of cast iron. Furniture for the general public had always been made of wood, but during this era the Victorians couldn't get enough fanciful castings. This kind of outdoor-worthy furniture was bolted together with interchangeable pattern parts. Imitating architectural and furniture designs, cast iron was no longer just for cook stoves, church bells, boot jacks or sewer covers. Items could be selected from catalogs extolling its ruggedness. Once purchased, transportation was by rail freight (not by weight). Your weathered hall tree is missing the central mirror from the arched top but all six original, double-arm hooks are intact. Rain water shedding from umbrellas and canes could drip into the shallow basin below. Definitely a silent butler that greets guests. Estimated value: $325. P.S.: Cast iron is formed in a mold and can be mass produced. Wrought iron is worked with tools and requires labor-intensive handiwork. Antiques Appraised Should antique china be insured? Q. We have inherited this Minton dinnerware that has 77 pieces. Some of the markings say it was founded in 1793. Should we have it insured? – J.F., New Berlin A. Buyers today want tableware that is dishwasher safe. Past sentimental importance and frequency of large, formal gatherings has faded. Coming from china cupboards, attics, storage units and closets, dinnerware is flooding the market for resale. By the 20th century, the English china maker Minton introduced patterns that made its dinnerware more attractive and affordable, especially for export. Your contemporary, "'Cheviot-Blue" pattern was manufactured from 1940 to 1970. The bright white # S41 pattern is the blue-enameled laurel version, a ribbed design with gilded scalloped rim. Check with your personal insurance car- rier, as most existing homeowner's insurance covers dinnerware loss. Full set value is $475. P.S.: Some antique china and decorative gilding contains lead. Never use pieces that have damage including tiny cracks, marring, discoloration or crazing. Have an item for appraisal? If you have an item you'd like to be appraised, mail entries to Waukesha Antique Shop, 1427 E. Racine Ave., Unit E-2, Waukesha, WI 53186. Your entry could be selected. Send sharp, well-lit photos of front, back and underside of your item, and measurements are important. List any known history or even hearsay length of ownership and all markings, , even partial ones. Include your name, address and phone number. No photos can be returned and no purchase of antiques will occur. (Barbara Eash is a member of the Certified Appraisers Guild of America, specializing in appraisals of antiques and collectibles and has extensive experience writing and speaking about antiques.) Submitted photo Chamber After 5 event Attendees enjoy the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce's Business After 5 event.The monthly social networking activity is the chamber's signature event and typically has 90 to 120 members and guests. First Bank Financial Centre and Pellmann, Drellos & Associates, S.C. sponsored the March 28 event, held at First Bank Financial Centre. Left to right are Charles Maris, Davis & Kuelthau, S.C.; Gjeret Stein, Sensible Gurus; and Robert Suycott,Tailor Made Benefit Solutions.The next Business After 5 event is June 20, at Residence Inn by Marriott, 950 South Pinehurst Ct., in Brookfield. Go to www.brookfieldchamber.com for more info. G.M. & The Coach 414-350-8345 www.lynneandjim.com lynne.knurr@cbexchange.com The Title Boxing Club held a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 14. Lori and Steve Anacker, co-owners of this family-run franchise, also celebrated with their son and general manager, Matt Anacker, at their grand opening on March 16.Title Boxing Club is a fitness center offering a combination of boxing and kickboxing classes, with various locations across the U.S.The Brookfield Title Boxing Club fitness center is at 17115 W. Bluemound Drive, in Brookfield. In the front row from left to right are Jackie Ruppel, Johnson Bank; Judi Murphy, Murphy Associates; Carol White, Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce; Steve Anacker, Co-Owner of Title Boxing Club; Lori Anacker, owner and president of Title Boxing Club; Matt Anacker, general manager of Title Boxing Club; Lindsay Anacker; Steve Ponto, Brookfield mayor; Tony Rink, Renovations Group; and Bob Suycott,Tailor Made Benefit Solutions. 20860 Saxon Ct, Brookfield - $649,900 It's Bartlett Manor w/tree lined streets, lamp post drives, & winding roads, perfect setting for this 3,121sqft+/- three level colonial offering 10 Rms, 5BRs, 3 1/2BAs, 3 car GA, w/a park like yard on a charming cul-du-sac waiting for you to arrive. Cobblestone walkway leads to the entry & foyer where gleaming HWFs, & spiraling staircase welcome you in. The traditional windowed DR for family gatherings, & the windowed den/study w/inviting FP flanks the entry while French Doors from the study open to beamed FR with 2nd FP & a wall of windows overlooking wooded backdrop. The beamed open KT ties it all together & is filled with: custom cabinetry, center island & a gourmet cook's area perfect for any meal plan, plus butler's pantry makes holiday meals easy & fun. Right off the KT is just the best set of doors: one leads from walkway to the entry into the children's cubbies & crafts & the other entry leads to the outdoor knotty pine tiled sunroom just waiting for outdoor meals, catching up on a book or enjoying wooded backdrop. A new deck affords access from the KT & sunroom making summer days just so much fun. Back inside the winding staircase off the entry opens to BRs filled w/sunlight, baths & your own master suite, complete w/backdrop & when it's time to have fun it's happening in the sunlight windowed lower w/3rd FP, Living/Family Room, game area & bar covering any event. If Bartlett Manor is your place….. then Saxon Court is where you need to be. MLS #1283278 See all listings and virtual tours at lynneandjim.com Dr. Mark R. Crego, D.D.S., S.C. Dr. Laura Russell, D.D.S. Dr. AnnMarie Hoyme, D.D.S. DDS Practicing general dentistry in Wauwatosa for 17 years. Services Include: • Invisalign Orthodontics • Cosmetic Dentistry • Implants 8726 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa 414.258.5351 230127005 #2 Agent 2010 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, WI 231349002 Lynne & Jim Knurr Submitted photo Title Boxing Club opens in Brookfield visit our website: markcregodds.com "Our patients look and feel their best." We're Waiting for Spring at Heritage Place Our Family Welcomes Your Family! Heritage Place is an elegant and warm apartment complex located in beautiful Brookfield which embraces the quality of senior living at its finest. Our newly decorated public rooms feature entertainment, theme dinners, and holiday parties. Enjoy our beauty salon, chapel, and wonderful dining with our own Chef Nick. Ride our bus to luncheons, theater and events! Whatever your pleasure, our caring staff will help you enjoy your life with respect and security. Heritage is family owned and operated! Call Barb for a tour of spacious and inviting apartments highlighting various floor plans! 262-782-1948 17560 West North Avenue • Brookfield www.heritageplacebrookfield.com 230341001 Currently full, but welcoming waiting list applicants. Our staff thanks all the friends & families who have recommended us! 231447002