September News from
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Greetings!
We have just brought in a couple of new lines of handcrafted jewelry. One of them, geometric, organic pewter jewelry, is our Featured Product for September. Plus, we've added more vintage crafting treasures and some nifty old sewing cases. Check it all out in this issue of our newsletter.
Just a reminder that I will be leading an interactive class on antiques and collectibles in Los Gatos this fall. Topics include silver, jewelry, porcelain and ephemera. The focus will be on collections and enjoying antiques.
Let us know what you think about our newsletter ... and our products as well. Give us ideas for content, ask questions and pass a copy along to a friend.
Bob & Susan Bortfeld
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Vintages on Vacation
Vintages will be closed for a short vacation from September 12th through September 18th. We will reopen to our normal schedule on Tuesday, September 19th. Sorry for any inconvenience.
When we get back we will be ready for the crush of the Holidays, with Halloween items in mid-late September, and Christmas decorations at the end of October.
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Vintage Crafting Treasures
Only at Vintages
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At Vintages we always have a large variety of treasures, special finds and doo-dads for crafters. These vintage craft items are one more way we distinguish ourselves from the ordinary craft stores and scrapbook shops. These are things you will not find anywhere else. The offerings change frequently, as these are always subject to the whims of our special finds.
Learn more about vintage craft supplies ...
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Collection: Duettes, Clip-Mates & Double Clips
 | | Duettes and Double Clips |
Double clips were first introduced by Cartier in the late 1920s. In the 1930s a number of other jewelers followed, with Coro Duettes, Trifari Clip-Mates, and double clips from both costume jewelers and high end designers such as Tiffany. These make a great collection, because, while they are not common, they are discoverable. Read more ...
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Antiques & Collectibles Class � Sept 27th to Nov 1st.
 We will be leading a class on Antiques and Collectibles at the Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center this Fall. It will be held on Tuesday nights, from 6:30 to 8:30, starting September 27th and continuing through November 1st. For more information see our blog announcement or the class catalog page. Set aside the dates and plan to join us. The class will be organized around antiques and vintage collections ... some popular, others a little bit more obscure, but just as interesting. In each class session we will discuss the history and timelines of the topic, to give us an understanding of styles and materials, as well as a basis to be able to decipher the age and provenance of an antique. Class themes will include jewelry, china, silver, ephemera and more. We will bring some samples of the antiques and collectibles into class (you are encouraged to bring in your own examples as well) and we will also view examples of the works of the important designers and artists who have created the masterworks. Each class will end with a chance for all attendees to show and tell their own antiques and collections. The class will be held at: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center
208 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Telephone: 408.207.4904
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Have a fun Labor Day weekend ... and we hope to see you at the class on the 27th .. or in the shop ... or online.
Remember, we will be closed from Sept 12th to Sept 18th.
Sincerely, Bob & Susan Bortfeld
Vintages of Los Gatos |
Vintages of Los Gatos
130C N. Santa Cruz Avenue � Los Gatos � CA � 95030
408-399-9090 � email: bob@vintageslg.com
HOURS:
Tue-Sat 10am - 6pm � Sun "by chance" � Mon Closed
Map & Directions
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Featured Product
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Each month we feature a special product at Vintages. This month we want to highlight a new line of handcrafted jewelry by Anju.
See more about our Featured Product.
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September's Birthstone:Sapphire
Sapphire is such a gorgeous gemstone. There is no more beautiful blue, than the captivating sapphire blue. Read more about September's birthstone... |
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Worth Reading
 This exhibit, A Child's View: 19th-Century Paper Theaters, was on display at the Bruce Museum, Greenich, CT, earlier this year. These are some pretty fantastic paper theaters. Worth a look.
You might also want to revisit an earlier post in our blog
Create Your Own Paris Theatre.
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Customer Service
At Vintages we want you to have a great shopping experience. Here are some of the services we offer:
� Free Gift Wrap
� Gift Certificates
� Layaway
� Packing and Shipping
� We buy antiques, too!
See details
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