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By michelle c. at Judy'sBook August 14, 2010
We love to shop at Elegant Jewelers, Their staff is very professional, courteous and knowledgeable. They do every thing from watch battries, jewelry repairs to custom desinging. I would definetly recomend Elegant Jewelers to shop @. ...read more
Zales- Closed
By E W. at Judy'sBook December 18, 2006
Elegant Jewelers is a great store and I go there for all my jewelry. They are very friendly and reasonably priced! ...read more
Bassett Custom Audio/Video
By MA P. at Judy'sBook April 10, 2006
I went to Bassett looking for a TV because I had heard they're the best electronics dealer in Highlands County. I had no idea they sold so many types of TVs, stereos, sound systems, car alarms, antennas, VCRs, DVD players, satellite systems... ...read more
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Gouda Pottery
In the first half of the twentieth century Gouda was home to a flourishing earthenware industry which acquired a world-wide reputation. Many of the potteries recalled in this work began as small family-owned enterprises with their roots in tobacco pipe making. Gouda pottery designers, clay workers and artists made a huge economic impact on the town and left a legacy of art highly prized to this day. Ultimately their work has come to those enthusiasts who appreciate and value the wares. So, while it is nice to quietly sit back and consider the value of a collection or just a single item, it is well worth remembering that those who earned their daily bread in its making, only earned enough for a very thin sandwich. The company names of Ivora, Goedewaagen, Regina, Zuid-Holland and Zenith are still vivid in the memory of Gouda’s older inhabitants, while the new wave of residents scarcely seem to know of their existence or the heritage of the buildings in their street. Some small earthenware enterprises remain, but the heady days of international success have faded. Traces can still be found in Gouda’s museums, but even here literature in English about the exhibits is sadly lacking. Until now, dating Gouda styled pottery has been rather difficult for all but the most well-informed collectors, while for others the story of “Gouda” ceramics has a beginning, a muddle and an uncertain end. The result has been a good deal of confusion – decorative items that are often overvalued, or later pieces that are grossly underrated. ...read more
By Gouda's Garden - Gouda Pottery May 18, 2009
Gouda Pottery is visually distinctive
Gouda Pottery is visually distinctive, illustrated with colorful and highly decorated Art Nouveau or Art Deco designs. This beautiful Dutch Art Pottery has a worldwide reputation. Gouda Pottery gained worldwide fame in the late 19th and early 20th century and is highly prized by collectors. Dutch Gouda Art Pottery&Delftware comprise a legacy of highly prized art works. Brinan, LLC specializes in bringing Gouda Pottery to you through its online shopping mall. As well asGouda Pottery, Brinan, LLC is your source for other fine pottery, china and porcelain, such asRosenthal chinaandMeissen marks, including theMeissenWawel china pattern,antique Meissen porcelain, Meissen figurines and otherMeissen china. Shop with us to find remarkable examples ofdelft potteryand antiqueGerman Rosenthal china, including Rosenthal teapots and Rosenthal Continental Century White china. At one time Gouda was home to a flourishing earthenware industry comprised of family-owned enterprises that were hugely talented and successful. Today their work is highly sought after and collected as investment-quality art pottery. Companies such as Ivora, Goedewaagen, Regina, Zuid-Holland and Zenith created art pottery designs that are now considered as some of the finestArt Deco collectibles. Look no further than Brinan, LLC for yourGouda Pottery collectibles, including the following items that represent just a few of many art pottery pieces you will find when you shop with Brinan. ...read more
By Gouda's Garden - Gouda Pottery February 05, 2009