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Melanie Carnation Thomas

Articles From This Author

Christina Aguilera
Jewelry

The History of the Engagement Ring

Jan 25, 2022
A Gibson Girl applying her hatpins.
Jewelry

Antique Hatpins: Stylish self-protection

Jul 11, 2019
Jay and Melanie Thomas
Collectibles

Semi-retirement reveals unexpected surprises

Dec 11, 2018
The regular population of the tiny town of Round Top, Texas, is 90. Photos courtesy Melanie Carnation Thomas
Antiques

Round Top: Enjoy the controlled chaos of this mega-antique fair

Nov 9, 2018
Collectibles

The Buck Stops Here: House hunting with downsizing in mind

Aug 14, 2018
The place where Melanie Carnation Thomas putting her picking efforts to the test.
Collectibles

To Pick or Not to Pick: That is the question

Apr 13, 2018
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Collectibles

Mishaps, misadventures and mayhem on the road

Dec 15, 2017
Jay and Melanie Thomas
Collectibles

Civil War dealer just can't stop dealing

Oct 12, 2017
Arsenal of the Alleghenys, the Gettysburg-based business Melanie Thomas runs with her husband, Jay.
Collectibles

Ups and downs of working with “The Man”

Mar 11, 2016
house rules
Antiques

Rules of the house rankle some customers

Oct 1, 2015
ornaments
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Decking the halls with Victorian ornaments

Dec 3, 2014
Collectibles

The Buck Stops Here: Stories of favorite customers have a familiar ring

Oct 2, 2014
Bohemian garnet set
Jewelry

Using Hallmarks to Determine the Value of Victorian Jewelry

Sep 2, 2020
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Antiques

Buck Stops Here: 'Wall of Shame' seems like a fair idea

May 30, 2014
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Antiques

The Buck Stops Here: Experience teaches to vet the venue, then book

Mar 6, 2014