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 Wednesday, August 18, 2010
17th annual Folk Fest this weekend, Aug. 20-22
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
NORCROSS, Ga. – Folk Fest – billed as “The World’s Greatest Self-Taught Art Show and Sale” – will celebrate 17 years in Atlanta with a three-day show slated for Aug. 20-22 at the North Atlanta Trade Center in Norcross. Nearly 100 galleries and dealers will exhibit at the air conditioned, 85,000-square-foot venue. Norcross is located north of Atlanta, off exit 101 of I-85.
Visitors will pour into Georgia from all around the country to see what’s hot in the world of folk art. Folk Fest is where museums, prominent galleries, serious collectors and major art publications make their new discoveries. Attendees will find items priced from a $5 starter piece to a $50,000 museum masterpiece.
Jumping on Grandma's Bed by Woodie Long.
Since its inception in 1994, Folk Fest has become the largest and most important event in the rapidly burgeoning folk art genre. Prestigious galleries and dealers from across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe – all specializing in self-taught art, outsider art, Southern folk pottery, antique folk art and anonymous works – have regularly attracted 12,000 people or more.
As with previous Folk Fests, this year’s show will kick off with a Friday night meet and greet with the artists. Attendees of past events have mixed and mingled with some of the biggest names in folk art: Woodie Long, Charles Lucas, Cornbread, Michael Banks, Chris Clark, Willie Jinks, Mary Proctor, Ruby Williams, Michael Crocker, the Meaders family and many others.
Double face jug by the late renowned folk artist Lanier Meaders.
Folk Fest has been staged from the start by Steve and Amy Slotin, owners of Slotin Folk Art, based in Gainesville, Ga. The couple regularly holds folk art auctions in Buford, a bit further north from Norcross, in addition to Folk Fest. It was Steve who got the folk art bug first, when he ran across an ugly Lanier Meaders face jug near his childhood summer camp in Cleveland, Ga.
“I discovered there were primitive forms of pottery and art all over the South,” Steve remarked. “These incredible pieces were created by housekeepers, janitors, factory workers, farmers and house painters. They created art, but had very little formal education at all. They used found materials – rusty metal, stray sticks, discarded objects, leftover house paint, mud.”
The art was pure and honest, beautiful in its simplicity and embodying the best the South had to offer. Slotin knew he’d found a treasure in his own back yard the day he saw that first face jug. He created Folk Fest to share it with the world. He advertised the very first event in a prominent folk art magazine, without a show date, a venue or even a single exhibitor signed up.
“I took this enormous leap of faith,” he said, “believing that if I could just share this primitive art, this local treasure with others, they would appreciate it as much as I did.” His gamble paid off. Exhibitors signed up and on opening night 6,000 enthusiastic people packed the auditorium. Over the course of its 16-year history, Folk Fest has doubled in size and attendance.
Guinea Fowl by the artist Cornbread.
Slotin said that, despite folk art’s emergence as a legitimate and popular art form (it’s regularly displayed at the prestigious High Museum in Atlanta), he still finds himself having to explain to people exactly what folk art is. Generally, folk art (also referred to as self-taught art or outsider art) includes paintings, sculptures and Southern pottery – some of it anonymous works.
“For a long time this art has been kept outside the mainstream art community,” Slotin explained. “Self-taught art is the most important visual culture America has ever produced. And it’s not country crafts, duck decoys or split-cane baskets. It is highly personal art. It’s religiously inspired paintings, crude tin cutouts, wood-relief carvings and environmental sculpture gardens.”
And it’s usually created from refuse and other found objects. “Self-taught artists don’t seek out the art world,” Slotin observed. “The art world, collectors and dealers passionately seek them out. Their art is done by untrained people who draw on their culture and experiences in an isolated world. It’s made with a true, untutored, creative passion, raw and totally original.”
Artistically acclaimed acceptance has caused the folk art genre to blossom. But, ironically, its very existence is threatened by the inevitable urbanization and population of the onetime habitat of self-taught artists: rural areas. The purpose of Folk Fest, Slotin said, is to celebrate these artists and share with the public an art culture whose roots may soon disappear.
Sadly, over the years Folk Fest has had to say good-bye to many of folk art’s more celebrated masters, legends like Howard Finster, Leroy Almon, Mose Tolliver, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, R.A. Miller and Steve Slotin’s first find, Lanier Meaders. But the enthusiasm for folk art continues to strengthen, as visitors pour into Atlanta to add unique pieces to their collections.
Folk Fest will begin on Friday, Aug. 20, with the Meet-the-Artists Party & Show Opening, from 5-10 p.m. ($15 includes readmission). The Aug. 21-22 show hours are 10-7 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday. Admission is $7 both days. Children 16 and under are free. The North Atlanta Trade Center is located at 1700 Jeurgens Court in Norcross, off exit 101 of I-85.
For more information, you may call Slotin Folk Art at 770-532-1115 or visit www.slotinfolkart.com.
Photos courtesy Slotin Folk Art
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:44:04 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00) 
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Vintage costume jewelry in North Jersey
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The NJ/METRO chapter of VFCJ (Vintage Fashion Costume Jewelry) will host the club member’s semi-annual Mini Convention, show and sale on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. This jewelry show, open to the public at no fee, will take place at the Lake Mohawk Country Club in Sparta, N.J., in the Mohawk Room.
Everything related to costume jewelry - vintage rings, brooches, pendants, necklaces, bracelets and earrings from bygone days will be on display and offered for sale. Lots of reasonable, authentic, retro treasures will be available. Exhibitors and collectors of vintage costume jewelry from the tri-state and regional area will be present.
There will be a showcase of rhinestone jewelry from the late 1940s, predominantly from the manufacturers DeLizza & Elster (D & E), the designers of costume jewelry under the tag labels of Juliana, Tara and Gloria.
A wealth of information about the hobby of collecting costume jewelry can be obtained as well.
For more information contact Joyce Simmons, coordinator for the NJ/METRO chapter at 973-729-3341 or simmonsjo@yahoo.com.
Calendar of Events
Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Vintage Costume Jewelry Club Show,
Lake Mohawk Country Club,
Mohawk Room,
21 The Boardwalk,
Sparta, NJ 07871.
Open to the Public – no fee
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• Warman's Jewelry explores the passion of personal decoration
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• Baubles, bangles and jewels of Southern belles and Northern beauties
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Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Casino chip collecting club wraps another successful convention
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club, Inc. wrapped their 18th annual convention on June 26, 2010, held at the Southpoint Spa Hotel & Casino. The club reported almost 1,000 walk-in visitors despite the economy - a startling turnout.
 Among the highlights were the banquet speaker, former Aladdin part owner and former Nevada Gaming Investigator Bill Zender. Also presenting at the educational seminars were Howard Herz, Charles Kaplan, Terry Shaffer and Al Moe. The presenters spoke on a number of exciting issues as pertaining to casino collectibles.
The showroom floor was crammed with dealers and collectors for most of the three days the showroom floor was open and many, many purchases were made. Next year’s convention is June 22-25, 2011 again at the Southpoint Spa Hotel & Casino.
More information is available at www.ccgtcc.com. ■
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Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Can I help you find anything today?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The weather has turned warm (yes, sometimes too warm), and the summer show season is in full swing, which prompts this week's Question of the Week:
What are some of the items you specifically seek at outdoor shows? Garden furniture? Architectural antiques? Smalls?
Send replies to Letters to the Editor, c/o Antique Trader, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990 or to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Star of the North Show this weekend at the Minn. State Fairgrounds
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Townsend Promotions, Inc., is pleased to announce the Star of the North Antique Show will be returning this weekend (June 25-27) to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Townsend promoters hear many, many positive comments from customers and exhibitors about the show as well as the location and, of course, the free parking.
The Star of the North has something to offer for every collector from beginning to advanced. You will see an exciting array of antiques in every category from Civil War, historical, political, advertising, coins, vintage toys, fine art glass, fine porcelains, flow blue china, paintings, Moser glass, jewelry, sterling silver matching service, art pottery, holiday collectibles, prints, decorative antiques, carnival glass, cut glass, Fenton glass, Cambridge, Royal Bayreuth, Royal Doulton, Nippon, hatpins, napkin rings, match safes, bookends, door stops, notary seals, postcards, ephemera, furniture, primitives, old books and much more.
New to the show – verbal jewelry appraisal services available at the show daily from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. This is in conjunction with a Vintage Clothing Show held in the Fine Arts Building and a Book Fair in
the Progress Building.
The show will again be held in the Education Building which is located
near the entrance of the fairgrounds and free parking. Hours of the show will be: Friday: 10 am – 6 pm; Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm and Sunday 11 am – 4 pm.
Admission is $6 and is good all three days of the show – mention this news release on the Antique Trader blog and receive $1 off one admission at the door.
For show information, call 641-832-2700 or 507-269-1473 or email us at Townsend Promotions.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 2:09:06 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, June 03, 2010
Hampshire vase stolen in Brimfield
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 BRIMFIELD, Mass. – Subscriber Faye D. Richards reports someone stole her blue Hampshire Pottery vase during the May 14 J&J Promotions show during the Brimfield spring antiques market. The vase was taken at approximately 1:30 p.m. while Richards assisted a customer.
The vase is a signed piece by Emma Robertson, circa 1904–10, Keene, N.H. Measuring 8 1/2 to 9 inches tall with a bulbous body, the vase is decorated in a blue glaze matte design and mottled texture. Artist’s markings on the bottom of the vase are a uppercase “M” and lowercase “A.”
The resale price was estimated to be between $700 and $1,200. Anyone having information about this item is asked to contact Richards at 860-485-1713 or 170 Scoville Hill Rd., Harwinton, Conn. A theft case, number 10-36-OF, has been opened by the Brimfield Police Department, which may be reached at 413-245-3442.
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Thursday, June 03, 2010 6:28:40 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, May 28, 2010
This issue made it all worthwhile
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
It has been a crazy-busy week this week.
We've had two publication deadlines: the June 16 edition of Antique Trader and the Summer edition of the Antique Trader Traveler. The Traveler will be available soon as a free PDF download, so you'll want to watch for that. We'll announce when it's ready and where you can get it.
 And, of course, we had the Auction Extra on Tuesday, and our regular e-newsletter that went out today. Plus, we had to produce next Tuesday's Auction Exra early because of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday. [You can sign up to receive your free Antique Trader e-newsletters at www.antiquetrader.com.]
Also, the office has been abuzz with preparations for the Randolph St. Market's Chicago Antique Market. Editor Eric Bradley will be out the door shortly to hop on down to Chicago and make final preparations there.
Whew! That's a lot of commotion!
But, I tell you what: Seeing this week's issue come together really made it all worthwhile. This may be our best issue yet! Here's a look at the cover. We've got a really fascinating piece on industrial antiques as our cover feature, and Eric had the chance to speak with American Pickers' Frank Wolfe on just that, industrial antiques.
I have to admit, when Eric told me about the industrial antiques feature, I had my doubts. But I have been completely won over.
We here at Antique Trader wish all of you a wonderful and safe holiday weekend. We're planning on sharing our weekend antiquing experiences with you — and we hope you'll do the same.
... and if you're in the area, drop by the Chicago Antique Market and experience the excitement! Eric will be at the Antique Trader Appraisal Fair.
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Friday, May 28, 2010 3:08:18 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Antique Trader is giving a free antique appraisal to attendees of the Chicago Antique Market
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Own an antique or collectible?
Of course you do!
Want to know its value?
Absolutely!
 Come meet Antique Trader at Chicago's largest antiques and collectibles
festival May 29-30! Every attendee to the Chicago Antique Market at the Randolph Street Market Festival will giving free antique appraisals at the inaugural Antique Trader Appraisal Fair. After shopping from aisles and aisles of more than 300 vendors inside and outside Chicago’s historic Plumbers Hall, regional and nationally-known antiques experts will answer your questions on family heirlooms and rare items from your collection.
Situated under the big top tent, every attendee is eligible for a free appraisal of an antique or collectible with additional appraisals (as time allows) available at $10 each. Appraisal fair hours are limited to 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 29 and from 11 to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 30.
Among the experts scheduled to appear:
* Mark Moran, appraiser and senior editor of Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2011 Price Guide, 44th Edition antiques and collectibles books for Krause Publications and an appraiser for PBS’s “Antiques Roadshow.”
* Brett Benson owner of Jewel Sphinx Extraordinary Objects and Jewels
* Daryle Lambert, founder of the 31 Corp., and author of the book 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques and Collectibles.
Among the unique “show within a show” features at the Chicago Antique Market include:
* The Indie Designer Market, the lower level of Plumber’s Hall, features the hottest young designers creating avant garde and one-of-a-kind fashion, art and jewelry.
* The Vinyl Swap Meet, where thousands of collectible records from 45’s to LP’s, jazz to rock and show tunes are availabel to buy, swap or sell.
* The Fancy Food Market, offering all types of chocolates, cakes, breads, spices, olive oils, salsa to bring home or enjoy during the event.
More Info:
Chicago Antique Market at the Randolph Street Market Festival Saturday & Sunday, May 29-30, 2010
1350 Block W. Randolph Street & inside Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington Street, Chicago.
Free pickup and drop off from Water Tower Place, 835 N Michigan Ave.
Show hours
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 29
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, May 30
Antique Appraisal Fair Hours
1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 29
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 30
Tickets
$10, available at the gate or in advance online
Chicago Antique Market
312-666-1200
info@chicagoantiquemarket.com
www.chicagoantiquemarket.com
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010 11:59:13 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
Blue & White Pottery Club to convene in June
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Blue & White Pottery Club was founded in 1981 by a handful of Blue & White Stoneware pottery enthusiasts and collectors, principally in the Midwest. The Blue & White pottery interests include Blue & White, Uhl, Blue & Gray (Utica/Flemish), Sleepy Eye, Spongeware, Red Wing, and other stoneware. The Blue & White Pottery Club now has more than 300 members reaching from coast to coast and border to border.
 The principal goals of the Blue & White Pottery Club are to share information, encourage learning, and foster an appreciation of the distinct history, wide variety, and increasing collectability of Blue & White Stoneware pottery. Equally important goals are the promotion and nurturing of friendships with fellow collectors and to further the equal opportunity for all to participate in new discoveries and exciting information about Blue & White pottery.
Attending the Club’s annual convention each June is a highlight of membership; this year it will be held June 10-12, 2010, at the Cedar Rapids Marriott in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. One of the highlights of the convention is the Club Consignment Auction consisting of approximately 120 pieces of premium stoneware including Blue & White, Sleepy Eye, Red Wing, Western, Whites Utica as well as others.
To join the Blue & White Pottery Club, a membership form can be found on their website at www.blueandwhitepottery.org and you will also find this years convention agenda along with more information about convention and the Blue & White Pottery Club.
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Thursday, May 13, 2010 12:49:03 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Annual Antiques & Gardening at Bryn Du opens May 14
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
GRANVILLE, Ohio — Antiques & Gardening at Bryn Du will open its doors for the fourth annual event this Friday, May 14 at the historic Granville Mansion. Proceeds from the event help support the Bryn Du's restoration and preservation as a National Register of Historic Places landmark.
During the event Bryn Du Mansion's porches, walkways and lawn will be highlighted by a variety of garden art, statuary and plants. In addition, the Mansion, Carriage House and adjacent Field House will host antique dealers from more than a dozen states, according to Bryn Du Mansion Executive Director Bruce Cramer.
Photo courtesy Eric Miller.
It’s an event well suited for the historic property.
The 19th-century Federal-style estate has served as a community venue for educational and cultural meetings and antique and art shows, athletic and social gatherings, weddings, and polo matches since its creation in 2002.
A preview brunch is set for Friday, May 14 to open the show. General admission to Antiques & Gardening at Bryn Du begins Friday at noon and continues until 6 p.m. Saturday, hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Preview brunch admission is $20 and includes re-admission to the show throughout the weekend. General admission tickets are $8 and are also good for the duration of the event.
A short drive east from downtown Columbus, Bryn Du is located east of the Village of Granville at 537 Jones Road.
The Antiques Show (managed by Melrose & Duddy) bring 25 years of antiques show experience to Antiques & Gardening at Bryn Du and has successfully managed antiques shows since 2007. More information on The Antiques Show is available at www.theantiquesshow.com. More information on Antiques & Gardening at Bryn Du and Bryn Du Mansion is available at www.brynduantiques.com.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010 10:18:25 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Antique Trader Question of the Week: New, imported items
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
We at Antique Trader would like to know your opinion on the following:
What do you think about antique dealers selling new items at shows that are imported from overseas?
Send your replies to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com or Letters to the Editor, c/o Antique Trader, 700 E State St., Iola, WI 54990.
Or, feel free to post a reply right here on the Antique Trader blog.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010 9:14:08 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
IVPDA online poster show a tour around the world
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Who is The International Vintage Poster Dealer Association (IVPDA)?
 According to their website, the IVPDA is a
non-profit association that was founded in 1996 by a group of highly
respected poster dealers from North America and Europe. It
was created to inform and educate the public, collectors and other
buyers and to help promote the appreciation of the wide variety of
vintage posters from around the globe.
Why is the IVPDA is important? The Association, with more than 80 members, provides strict guidelines
to ensure the authenticity of the posters they offer for sale and to
promote ethical and fair business practices.
Buyers who do business (pleasure) with IVPDA dealers can do so with confidence.
But I digress ... the IVPDA is great and all, but I really wanted to tout their spring online show titled “Life is Beautiful,” which is part of a series of ongoing online exhibitions.
When you click through and visit their show (which can be viewed by clicking HERE or on the poster image above) be prepared to spend some time perusing and appreciating all the wonderful vintage posters on exhibit.
Many are beautiful, many are intriguing and thought-provoking ... take your time.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:46:31 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Fashion world icon leaves retirement to mentor vintage merchants and independent designers
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
CHICAGO — Recently retired from a long and distinguished career at Saks Fifth Avenue and not one to rest, industry icon Nena Ivon has taken on a new role in the world of independent design and vintage fashion. Ivon will serve as Fashion Director of Randolph Street Market. Her first task — helping independent designers and vintage merchants succeed at Randolph Street Market’s (RSM) Modern Vintage Chicago April 17-18, 2010.
 “Today people are interested in buying things that are different and in being more individual in how they are dressing,” Ivon says describing the brilliance of bringing together independent designers and vintage dealers for the event. “The result is a uniqueness that can’t be found anywhere else — and everyone wants something they can’t get somewhere else. I’m here to help those who provide it.”
From New York to Santa Monica, vintage and independent designer markets are known as the best place to find the unique, and Ivon wants to help make Chicago’s vintage market the best. With a sizable industry already in place, positioning the RSM as a fashion destination with the city’s independent designers at the center of this push, doesn’t seem like too tall an order.
“I’m proud of Chicago, and I like to think of it as not only the heart of America but also the heart of America's fashion industry,” Ivon says noting that fashion tourists from around the world already frequently make their way to the city. “I’m in this position because I made it known that going to the Randolph Street Market is one of my favorite things to do in Chicago — and I want to share my enthusiasm.”
The longest-serving employee of Saks Fifth Avenue, Ivon has worked with dozens of top-name designers in the role of fashion director and manager of special events for the company. She also teaches three courses at Columbia College in Chicago including a history of modern fashion and fashion show production. That, combined with her new role as fashion director for Randolph Street Market, may seem like a lot to do in retirement, but taking on extra work is something Ivon is accustomed to.
“It’s just who I am,” Ivon says, happy she can turn her attention to independent design. “My goal is increased visibility for the clothing designers, to help them sell more.”
That help will come in the form of merchandising and promotion, and in reinforcing the show as a destination for unique design. To help accomplish that, Ivon says she’ll be working to leverage the city’s educational resources and even bring in top designers who can also benefit from the visibility at the market.
To some, the worlds of vintage fashion and new design might seem to be at odds, but Ivon says they make a perfect mix.
“A lot of people think you have to dress in vintage head to toe — you don’t,” she says explaining that the independent designers often cull vintage fashion.” Fashions always come back in new designs, she says, but come back in different ways. “Sometimes vintage can look dated, but the best stuff always looks good. Chances are if it looks dated, it wasn’t great design to begin with.”
Ivon says she’s been impressed by the quality at the Randolph Street Market but adds that sometimes good design isn’t all that’s needed to succeed. Part of her work is to instill the art of personal promotion.
“Designers can expect people to come to them — they usually won’t. Even established designers have to make the effort to promote themselves,” Ivon says. “Being visible and consciously promoting is what it’s all about…
“That, plus having fun, is why I’m here.”
About Randolph Street Market Festival
The Randolph Street Market Festival is home to the world-renowned Chicago Antique Market & Indie Designer Market and is the favorite destination for Hollywood set designers, as well as merchandisers, decorators, fashionistas and style setters from around the globe. This European-style indoor-outdoor market in the historic West Loop neighborhood features 200 select purveyors of high quality, beautifully-priced “finds” offering unlimited creative inspiration and hours of fun. For more information visit www.randolphstreetmarket.com or phone 312-666-1200.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
What's with all the million dollar comics?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
It's enough to make Clark Kent smell a bigger story.
 Yesterday a copy of Action Comics No. 1 sold to a private collector for $1.5 million at the auction website ComicConnect. This edition of Action Comics No. 1 is considered the Holy Grail among collectors because it features the first appearance of Superman and because it is one of the few remaining in such excellent condition.
The sale comes just two short weeks after two back to back comics sales rocked the collectibles world. In February, ComicsConnect sold a lesser quality version of Action No. 1 for $1 million. Three days later Heritage Auctions sold a copy of Detective Comics No. 27 for $1.075 million. That issue features the first appearance of Batman.
Until these sales, the highest amount paid for a comics was $317,000 for a copy of Action Comics No. 1.
So what's driving these high-flying prices? On the surface it looks like comics fans have decided to up the ante and put big money behind the best books out there.
It also looks like there's a bit of competition between auction houses to see who can lay claim as the seller of history's most valuable comic.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010 3:35:59 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Caskey-Lees cancels New York International Tribal & Textile Arts Show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Show promoters Caskey & Lees are citing rising rents and a lack of dealers as the reason behind canceling the New York International Tribal & Textile Arts Show which was scheduled for late May. The show is held in conjunction with major tribal and ethnographic auctions held every spring.
Founded in 1995, the New York show was an offshoot of San Francisco's famous Tribal and Textile Arts Show; the most recent of which was very well received when it was held in February.
The New York show was to be held in the Park Avenue Armory however by early March the show had but 24 dealers signed to its roster. In a letter to exhibitors, promoters Bill Caskey and Elizabeth Lees said they faced exorbitant rents set by the new ownership of the Park Avenue Armory.
"This was a an exceptionally difficult decision for us both, Caskey said in a news release to Antique Trader, "because we are serious supporters of the ethnographic and textile fields, have collected for decades, and have, over the past two years, re-designed and re-prices all our specialty shows to help delaers and collectors through this difficult economy."
The long term future of the New York show is unknown.
Other Caskey-Lees fairs planned this year include New York Arts of Pacific Asia, which opens March 24 on West 34th Street and the Los Angeles Asian and Tribal Arts Show in November.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Unusual antique and vintage table lamps - Separated at birth?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 Those of you who visit this blog may get a little tired of me chatting about cool vintage lighting. Well, here's one more post on vintage table lamps you'll have to suffer through.
On my morning run around the Internet, I came across this neat little rusty vintage lamp. It's one of those odd items that makes you wonder about its original use.
The vintage metal table lamp features a scroll design and a pivoting bowl
shade. It would look perfect in an industrial modern office, juxtaposed next to a sleek, chrome laptop.
In fact, this morning's little discovery reminded me of a French Art
Deco lamp sold in January. I still haven't gotten enough of the vintage lighting offered at a recent 20th century decorative arts auction.
Although the rusty noggin found at Goodwill will probably end up selling for around $50, this gorgeous French nickeled brass and shagreen version brought brought $1,586 at Rago Auction.
Seeing them side-by-side it still makes me wonder: Separated at birth?
-posted by Eric Bradley
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 11:23:30 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Chattanooga antiques market sees some promise
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I had the fortune to be interviewed by the Chattanooga
Times Free Press last week for an article on the region's antiques trade. You can see the full article here. There is even a little audio on the definition of an antique.
The reporter, Tamara Best, did a great job in summarizing the businesses' ups and downs and even went the extra mile to add a few helpful hints from local shop owners and auctioneers. Some of the hints:
- antique silver and oriental rugs are selling particularly well
- utilize the Internet to sell
- capitalize on social media
- enhance their
customer service, and
- have a moderate rate of turnover
Each week I see more and more shop owners pop up on Facebook. This is a great way to generate some free publicity for your business.
What are some of the methods you are using to generate traffic, virtual or otherwise, into your shop? Feel free to share below.
-posted by Eric Bradley
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Monday, February 22, 2010 11:10:56 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Reward offered for trailer of antique furniture stolen in St Paul, Minn.
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Police are still searching for a 14-foot Pace trailer full of antique furniture that was stolen Dec 10 from the parking lot of J & E Antiques in St Paul, Minn.
The trailer held two reproduction mahogany Morris chairs decorated with full standing lions, two oak hall trees with bench seats, many Empire-style oak library tables, a library table with caning decoration and several display tables used for setting up at shows. The trailer also contained two sets of chairs, fishing tackle and an outboard motor.
A reward is offered and anyone with knowledge of the theft is asked to call 612-961-3401 or 612-708-3946. The theft is documented under St Paul Police Case #09-261-474; the trailer's license number is (Minn) CTA 2945.
-posted by Eric Bradley
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Monday, January 11, 2010 10:44:41 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, January 01, 2010
Antique shows in the New Year
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Did I make the same resolution last year? To get out and do more antique shop-hopping and attend more shows? I believe I did.
Seems like a good resolution to make, so I'll stick with that again this year.
Need to "scratch" that "antique show itch"? Check out these articles:
20-30-40 Glass Society of Illinois holding Depression Glass event
Spotlight to shine on vintage fashion at Arizona show
Boxborough paper show under new management
Indiana to host 17th annual Collectors Carnival
Iowa’s Antique Spectacular planned Feb. 12-14
Dealers from 12 states to attend Antiques in Charlottesville
Art Deco and Modernism light up San Francisco
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Friday, December 18, 2009 Thursday, December 10, 2009
Suspect found in theft of antique whiskey bottle
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Suspect found in theft of rare Ferguson Whiskey flask
SANTA ROSA – When a rare Ferguson Whiskey flask was stolen last April at the Santa Rosa Bottle Show, collectors were left frustrated and dismayed.
American Bottle Auctions had brought many of their rarest and most desirable bottles coming up for their spring auction for public display and soon after set-up, a rare coffin flask was missing. Collectors and dealers alike were left feeling that even a bottle show was now unsafe to present items for sale and for auction. That a person could just walk into a bottle show and steal something right off the table of unsuspecting victims left both the organizers of the show and participants with a feeling of dread.
Soon after the show, the same bottle (valued between $1,500-$2,000), right down to three very distinctive bubbles appeared on ebay, a well-known international auction site. It wasn’t long before various people began calling American Bottle Auctions informing them of a very similar bottle to the one stolen in Santa Rosa being sold on ebay. After contacting authorities in the Vallejo, Calif., police department, the seller of the flask was contacted.
Police have issued an arrest warrant for the suspect who is now awaiting an appearance before Vallejo County judges.
According to American Bottle Auctions, the theft at bottle shows is not a new thing; bottles have been missing from shows for years. A couple years ago at a show in Lodi, American Bottle Auctions lost a rare M.R. Sacramento soda bottle, which was never recovered. This time was different as a number of individuals came forward and helped the police in uncovering evidence that helped them find the right person.
This last weekend at the Auburn Bottle Show, a number of bottles were missing from tables. When presenting bottles at a show, make sure you keep an eye on your bottles at all times.
American Bottle Auctions set up a camera connected to a computer that records any movement at its table. This was most likely enough to fend off any would be thieves and it might be something to think about. Needless the company did not experience any thefts during the Auburn show.
The auction house is advising bottle dealers and sellers to pay more attention to their tables during events and looking out for our neighbor’s table. All it takes is a little extra precaution.
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Thursday, December 10, 2009 5:20:11 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Santa Fe flea market launches Christmas Market
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
SANTA FE, N.M. — The Santa
Fe Traditional Flea Market, which ended its first summer season at Oshara
Village with the snows of mid-November is launching a two-weekend indoor
Christmas Market at El Museo Cultural, 1615 Paseo de Peralta on the Rail Yard.
The first weekend will be held Dec. 12-13; the second weekend of the Christmas
Market will be held Dec. 19-20.
The Christmas Market will feature gift-quality
affordable antiques of all sorts including jewelry, furniture, textiles,
clothing, and works of art, as well as traditional flea from grandma’s attic.
The hours of the
Traditional Flea Christmas Market at El Museo will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Upwards of 70 vendors are expected to participate. Parking is free at the Rail
Yard Underground Garage during this period, and the market is also free to the
public.
“We reached an agreement
with the El Museo Board at the beginning of the weekend,” Walt Borton said,
“and notified our regular vendors by e-mail, and updated our Web site Sunday
morning.”
“We started taking
reservations for space at 6 p.m. Sunday night,” he continued, “and by 9, after
more than 40 phone calls, vendors from Denver, Albuquerque, Mountainair, Taos,
as well as many of our Santa Fe regulars had booked.”
Just a few of the vendors
already committed to the Christmas market in the first few hours are Santa Fe
area Native American specialist Bud Callahan; jewelry designer Tom Dewitt; and
antiques dealers Bill Hawn, Mary Kirst and Clarence Vigil.
Antiques dealer
Lewis Bobrick is coming from Denver; fine women’s attire will be sold by
Cynthia Williams of Albuquerque; and Ethnographic dealers already committed
include Wilbur Norman, Robert Fiedler and Cecil Sanchez.
Contemporary jewelry
stylist Chanel Segura, bone and antler artist Ron Laerd and antiquarian book
dealer Shirley Jacobson are also participating.
A regularly updated list of
vendors will be added to the Web site, www.santafetraditionalflea.com.
The Christmas Market may
evolve into a long-term Winter Market for the region’s fast growing and popular
old-fashioned flea market. After the premier season of the Santa Fe Traditional
Flea Market, during which the market grew from 24 vendors on July 12 to
approximately 150 by Indian Market, leveling at about 100 through November,
vendors asked market owners Cook and Borton to identify an indoor spot for the
winter months.
“If the
vendors, the public and the El Museo board find the Christmas Market a positive
experience,” Borton said, “it is likely that the Santa Fe Traditional Flea
Winter Market will become a weekend fixture on the Rail Yard until we can go
back outside.”
At El
Museo Cultural on the Rail Yard
WHAT: The Santa Fe
Traditional Flea Christmas Market
WHERE: El Museo
Cultural, 1615 Paseo de Peralta on the Rail Yard
WHEN: Dec. 12-13 and
Dec. 19-20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
CONTACT: Walt Borton,
505-982-2671 or walt@waltborton.com.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Thursday, December 03, 2009 Monday, November 30, 2009
Free download of Antique Trader Winter Traveler available
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 Hot off the production line, the new Antique Trader Winter Traveler has been uploaded to our site and is ready for all of you to download.
The Winter Traveler is a 24-page PDF with stories on antiquing destinations throughout the United States.
Some of the articles include pieces on the Scott Antique Markets, the Tucson Gem Shows, department store displays at the Smithsonian, and timepiece and Americana displays at the National Heritage Museum.
All of the links have been made "live," so all you have to do is click on the URL or ad and you will be taken to the respective Web site.
What an easy way to find out more about antique shows, malls, museum exhibits, and more ... they are just a click away!
CLICK HERE or on the cover image above to download the Antique Trader Winter Traveler.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Monday, November 30, 2009 1:03:32 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Everyone likes shortcuts
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
... especially if it's a legitimate shortcut.
So here are shortcuts to some of our latest antiques news articles and features:
Man turns childhood home into classy antiques shop
Talking Sports: A hobby is born during the Great Depression
Ask Antique Trader: Unusual adjustable slag glass lamp a real find
Don’t be a Duncan Pfool: Remember to use furniture's correct vocabulary
Postcard prices realized vary at auction
SOFA Chicago sees increase of ‘young collectors’
Vintage video game sells for $5,250
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Friday, November 20, 2009 10:53:51 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
If you love unique then you'll love Chicago's Modern Vintage Holiday Market
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Image Pilots, the producers of the Randolph Street Market Festival featuring the Chicago Antique Market and Indie Designer Market, is returning this year with the 3rd annual Modern Vintage  Holiday Market.
This year, the Modern Vintage Holiday Market will be held indoors at the beautiful Beaux Arts Plumbers Hall, 1340 W Washington St for two days only Nov. 21 – 22.
Shoppers can kick their holiday shopping off to the right start with gifts in all price ranges, from pennies to thousands, available in a one-stop-shopping experience. Keepsakes range from embroidered hankies, sterling spoons and festive aprons, to estate jewelry, couture formal wear and crystal goblets. Independently designed handmade and preserved vintage ornaments round out the mix. This unique and beautifully-crafted mix of smartly priced vintage and modern goods makes for a unique one-stop shopping experience for seasonal shoppers looking for memorable and custom-made gifts.
The Sunday market hours have been extended and will now begin at 10 a.m. Regular market hours will be Saturday, Nov. 21 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $10 ($8 in advance online), which includes a $10 shopping voucher if you spend $50 or more with any vendor. Student admission with valid ID is $5 and children under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.randolphstreetmarket.com. Free parking will be available in the Plumbers Hall parking lot and free gift wrapping and packaging will also be offered throughout the weekend. For additional information call 312-666-1200 or visit www.randolphstreetmarket.com.
-Posted by Eric Bradley
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009 5:24:20 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Saturday, November 07, 2009
Free admission to antique show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I received this e-mail this morning for free admission to the Historic Alexandria Antiques Show.
It says pass along to a friend ... I'm going to pass it on to many — all of you! (Hey, it's worth a try, right?)
Click Here for Free Admission to the Historic Alexandria Antiques Show This year's Historic Alexandria Antiques
Show brings together 30 top-ranking antiques, fine art and jewelry
dealers from around the US and abroad. You'll discover thousands of
pieces of period furniture, paintings, prints, folk art, tapestries,
textiles, carpets, lamps, ceramics, glass, jewelry and unusual
decorative accessories, every one backed by a guarantee of authenticity. The show takes place November 13-15 at the
Holiday Inn Historic District. Hours of the show are Friday, November
13, 11 am-8 pm; Saturday, November 14, 11 am-6 pm; and Sunday, November
15, 12 noon-5 pm. You and a companion can enter the show free of charge. Simply click here to print out your free pass. And be sure to forward this message to a friend!
Visitors
to this year's Historic Alexandria Antiques Show can also receive free
verbal appraisals of their treasures by antiques expert and
professional appraiser Todd Peenstra. Verbal appraisals will be limited to two items per visitor. It's a great chance to learn if you have hidden wealth. The Holiday Inn Historic District is located
at 625 First Street. Free parking is available. For more information
and directions, click here. Proceeds from the show benefit the Historic Alexandria Foundation. Separate
tickets are required for the preview party, November 12, 6:30 pm-9:30
pm, and for all other special events. More information is available at
703.549.5811.
— Posted by Karen
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Thursday, November 05, 2009
Nov. 7 LA gallery event to benefit Linda Blair's animal rescue charity
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
LOS ANGELES - On Saturday, Nov. 7, Gallery Brown and internationally acclaimed pop artist Steve Kaufman will present "Art Goes To The Dogs," a benefit for film star Linda Blair's animal rescue charity, the World Heart Foundation. Blair will be present at the event, which will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the gallery, located at 140 South Orlando Ave., Los Angeles.
Steve Kaufman, "the former assistant to Andy Warhol," will feature all his colorful images including Marilyn, The Rat Pack and Michael Jackson, plus homages to Lichtenstein, Picasso, Dali and van Gogh. See these famous icons come alive on canvas.
The Linda Blair World Heart Foundation is a non-profit, 501c3 charitable organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abused animals from the harsh streets of the Los Angeles area and the overcrowded and overwhelmed city and county animal shelters.
The fundraiser is open to all, and there is no charge to attend. The evening starts with complimentary valet parking, followed by cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction that will feature Steve Kaufman's 36-inch-tall RCA Dog, one of a limited edition of 20. Additionally, 10% of all show sales will go directly to the Linda Blair World Heart Foundation.
LA art fans won't want to miss this exciting opportunity to meet both Steve Kaufman and Linda Blair on Saturday, Nov. 7. For further information, call 323-651-1956 or visit the gallery's Web site: http://gallerybrown.com.
Visit Linda Blair's World Heart Foundation online at www.lindablairworldheart.org.
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Thursday, November 05, 2009 4:14:52 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Another antique show in the Melrose & Duddy lineup
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Good to see new antique shows in development:
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.—Professional Antique Show
Promoters Melrose & Duddy announced plans recently for a new show
in Charlottesville, Va. Antiques in Charlottesville will be held
Jan. 22-24, 2010, at the University Center Holiday Inn in historic
Charlottesville.
“We are confident our brand of show is a great fit for the Charlottesville market,” says partner Jay Melrose. “We’ve already
experience a lot of warm support and encouragement from the community
and commitments from antique and art dealers from throughout the Easter
Seaboard.”
Antiques in Charlottesville will join the All Saints' Antiques Show and Antiques and Gardening at Bryn Du (Columbus, Ohio) in the Melrose & Duddy repertoire. All dealers at Melrose & Duddy shows display fine art and antiques in walled room-like settings.
Melrose says Antiques in Charlottesville will feature the popular Designer’s Choice merchandise award program, ten-minute lectures and other attractions still being finalized.
More information about Antiques in Charlottesville is available on the Web at www.antiquesincharlottesville.com. More information on Melrose & Duddy is available at www.melroseduddy.com. Anyone interested in exhibiting at the show can call Jay Melrose at 330-519-5132. Melrose & Duddy are advertisers with Antique Trader.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:41:42 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Antiques will be going on in Greeneville
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Ya gotta love a free antique show! Mark this Tennessee show on your calendars:
The Tourism Department of the Greene County
(Tennessee) Partnership has announced the date for the 5th annual Antique
Appraisal Fair and Antique Show. It will be held Feb. 20, 2010, at Greeneville High School on Tusculum Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Admission is FREE.
Local and regional antique shops will bring inventory to show and sell at the event. According to the press release, local museums and historical attractions will also be represented.
The event will feature certified appraisers that will assess the value
of antiques brought in by the public for a fee of $5 per piece.
“This event was very successful in 2009 with more than 850 items being
appraised and 4,500 in attendance. It is a great way to get the word
out about the Antique Trail brochure that tourism has created and the
proceeds from the event will go toward the printing and promotion of
the piece,” stated Tammy Kinser, Tourism Director for the Partnership.
“Antiquing is growing in popularity throughout the country and Greene
County has a wealth of wonderful, quaint antique shops. We have also
incorporated our great museums and historical attractions into the
event to make tourists and local residents aware of the treasures that
we have in our community.”
The Antique Appraisal Fair and Show won two prestigious awards in 2007
beginning with the Pinnacle Award for Peak Performance in Tourism by
the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association and the Southeast Tourism
Society’s Top Twenty Event for February.
For more information contact Tammy Kinser at the Partnership, 423-638-4111 or tkinser@greenecop.com.
Posted by Karen
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:48:32 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Antique article shortcuts
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's an easy way to get your antique news: click on the links below to read the articles:
Antique Trader breaks new ground with new “Collecting Depression Glass” online seminar
Portraits and pistols earn top prices at Garth’s
 Liberace’s cousin’s estate draws standing room only
This Emilio Pucci designer dress with matching panties was sold at Liberace's cousin's estate auction in Wittenberg, Wis. Photo by Eric Bradley.
Brimfield completes Fiftieth Year Celebration
Jenkins Shows draws 20,000 for Springfield Extravaganza
Toy world mourns passing of Donald Kaufman
Depression glass collecting continues to evolve
Art Markets: Gallery label prompts investigation of attic find
Ask Antique Trader: Cheers! Robj liquor decanters worth $900
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009
JMK Shows to launch new Atlantic City Antiques and Collectors Show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – JMK Shows will produce a new “antiques and collectors” event in the Atlantic City Convention Center March 27-28. The show fills the void created by F+W Media’s September announcement it was canceling the long running Atlantique City Antiques & Collectibles Show. (Antique Trader is published by F+W Media).
The new event will be called the Atlantic City Antiques and Collectors Show. The two-day event will combine all the genres of antiques and collectibles in one location yet they will be separated within the venue. Antique furniture and furnishings in one area, toys and ephemera in another, vintage clothing will have its own designated section, as will fine art and dolls, etc.
“I am honored and welcome the opportunity to create, re-invent and re-brand an event of this caliber in Atlantic City,” JMK Shows manager Allison Kohler said in a news release.
JMK Shows runs a variety of
antiques and home décor shows. Their antiques shows include the
Morristown Armory Antique Show and the Birchwood Manor Antiques Show.
The firm also manages a variety of doll and collectibles shows such as
The Doll Show at Faileigh Dickinson University in Hackensack, N.J. and
the Sarasota (Fla.) Holiday Antiques Show & Sale.
More information about the event is available at the JMK website at www.JMKSHows.com or by calling (973) 927-2794.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Wednesday, September 30, 2009
From the Editor: Show changes span the world
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This week’s issue is jam packed with show coverage, which I hope you will appreciate.
Especially notable is the topsy-turvy environment being created in the
British antiques market (CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY). Promoters are working to build
bigger and more sustainable shows. Both the owners of the famous Newark
fair and the Arthur Swallow Fairs are changing venues and holding
competing events on the same day. Time will tell whether the move will
force one or the other out of business, or if the crunch just puts
pressure on dealers stuck in the middle.
On our cover is an article on Zurko Promotions’ rebooted event in
Grayslake, Ill. Owner Bob Zurko has been in business for nearly 40
years and it’s great to see him rolling with the economy by building a
fun, new show. He had his dealers buzzing about the changes way back in
July – which is always a good sign of progressive and out-of-the-box
show promoting.
Enjoy!
Eric Bradley
Editor
Two more things
In honor of last issue’s feature on Woodstock collectibles, we have chosen a copy of Woodstock : Peace, Music & Memories
(Krause Publications) as the grand prize for October’s Antique Trader
Treasure Hunt. With more than 350 color and black and white photos, the
book has personal recollections of the 1969 concert. To enter the
sweepstakes, CLICK HERE.
The latest edition of our quarterly Antique Trader Traveler is now available as a free download.
The issue is an excellent guide to autumn’s top museums, expos and
antiques and collectibles events. Especially interesting is the feature
on the recent renovations to Washington, D.C.’s Ford’s Theater, the
engaging exhibits at the Museum of the Confederacy and the nation’s 650
Mile Yard Sale. To download the issue CLICK HERE.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:53:44 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Okemo Antiques Show turns 16
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 It's nice to see shows hanging in there — especially shows that have been around for more than a decade and don't show any sign of giving up ... not only not giving up, but promising "to be the best ever."
I'm talking about the
Okemo Antiques Show at the Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, Vt.
Pat and Don Clegg of East Berlin, Pa., who promote and manage the show as Abbott House Associates, established their antiques business nearly three decades ago, specializing in American painted furniture and related items, early textiles, early lighting and wildfowl decoys.  They also exhibit at about 10 shows each year, one of which is the Okemo Antiques Show.
The Okemo Show is one of five shows that make up Vermont Antiques Week in early October each year.
Among the exhibitors at this 16th incarnation of the Okemo Antiques Show: Jeff Cherry and Kass Hogan (Cherry
Gallery), Lewis Scranton, Tom and Bev Longacre, Mario Pollo, Chuck White and
Lynne Weaver.
 The details: The celebration
kicks off with a wine and hors d'oeuvres
preview party from 3-6 pm on Oct. 2. The show continues on Oct.
3 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Additional information can be obtained by calling Abbott House
Associates at 877-211-1877.
Hang in there!
Images courtesy Abbott House Associates.
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Friday, September 25, 2009
Puchsteins take full control of West Palm Beach shows
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Puchsteins take full control of West Palm Beach Shows
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Bill and Kay Puchstein have taken over as the sole owners of West Palm Beach Antiques Festival for the upcoming season.
The Puchstein’s purchased eight show enterprise from dmg world media last December in partnership with promoters Jim and Yvonne Tucker of Missouri. The Tuckers have decided the schedule of these eight shows was more than they were willing to do together with nine shows of their company, Antique Shows of Florida.
“The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival was much more than Yvonne and I had envisioned,” Jim Tucker said in a telephone interview. “We live in Missouri as our primary home with the nine shows concentrated in two and a half months, that’s enough.”
West Palm Beach Antiques Festival is the first weekend of each month, with their Spectacular in February hosting about 800 dealers.
The Puchstein's, who also live in Florida, also run a dozen other smaller shows through the winter months in the central region of the state.
The Puchstein’s website for details of West Palm Beach Antiques Festival is www.wpbaf.com and take calls at 941 697 7475. For their other shows go to www.floridaantiqueshows.com. The Tucker’s website is www.antiqueshowsofflorida.com or call them at 941 408 3576.
-By Tom O’Hara, posted by Eric Bradley
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Friday, September 25, 2009 1:21:21 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
dmg world media sells AntiqueWeek, three others in deal finalized late last week
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
KNIGHTSTOWN, Ind. – In a deal finalized late last week, dmg world media sold its Knightstown, Ind., publications, including its flagship antiques and collectibles newspaper AntiqueWeek. Included in the sale are publications AntiqueWest, The Auction Exchange and Collectors News and Farm World, billed as “the largest farm newspaper in the Midwest.”
The
new owner is MidCountry Media, Inc., which has ties to the Mayhill
family who founded AntiqueWeek in 1968 and sold it along with its other
titles to dmg in 2000. dmg world media is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
the Daily Mail and General Trust plc, one of the largest and media
companies in the United Kingdom.
Talks of a sale surfaced in
October 2008 when employees were informed the Indiana titles were under
contract to be sold. Since then, dmg has steadily sold segments of its
antiques and collectibles businesses.
It sold the London-based newspaper Antiques Trade Gazette
in October 2008. In June it sold four of the biggest antiques and
collectors' fairs in the UK. In July, dmg sold back the Florida show
known as “Palm Beach - America's International Fine Art & Antiques Fair” to its original owners, the Lester family.
In the case of Antiques Trade Gazette, it was employees who purchased the publication. The UK fairs (Newark, Ardingly, Shepton Mallet and Detling) are owned by a group, which includes a former dmg executive who oversaw the original acquisition in 1994.
AntiqueWeek
is a national publication with The Auction Exchange and Collectors News
focuses on the Great Lakes region and AntiqueWest focuses on the West
Coast.
dmg owns The Avignon (France) International Trade Fair, The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, The Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, The New York Antique Jewelry and Watch Show, The Original Miami Beach Antique Show and the The Washington DC Antique, Art and Jewelry Show, which debuts Oct. 15-18.
dmg also publishes more than 40 related magazines, newspapers, directories and market reports and employs 700 people worldwide.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:30:27 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Valuable marketing tool for dealers: hold a show before the auction
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This struck me as an innovative way to generate valuable pre-auction publicity, help educate the public and be a good citizen all at the same time.
Poster Auctions International and Long Island’s Cradle of Aviation Museum are teaming up to launch an exhibition of rare, early aviation posters. The exhibition, held on location at the museum opens tomorrow and runs through Oct. 18. The exhibition includes posters from private collections located around the world as well as the museum's permanent collection
Once the exhibit wraps up, the posters (not those from the museum's permanent collection) will be returned to Poster Auctions International in time for its bi-annual auction of rare, vintage posters on Sunday, Nov. 8.
What an interesting opportunity for both experienced and novice collectors visit a new museum to see a rare collection in one place at the same time. And what a savvy method to whet the appetite of poster dealers and collectors.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 11:31:16 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, September 08, 2009
From the Editor: Haggling shouldn't end badly
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Where has our summer gone? Too quickly our sand beaches have given way to the first glimpses of red leaves.
I certainly hope you enjoyed your summer. Here in Wisconsin where Antique Trader is produced our summers seem relatively short due to our three distinct seasons and bitter winters. The summer was packed with all the best the outdoor show and auction season has to offer.
It is always a good day when you can spend it walking and chatting with vendors and fellow collectors.
However, sometimes things overheard in a vendor’s booth don’t always put you in a buying mood. One instance in particular happened early in the summer and I have thought about it often on the trail.
A young couple was standing in a lovely flea market booth filled with a pleasing mix of both expensive and common glassware and porcelain. The lady spied a pair of candlesticks and picked one up. She motioned for her partner to move closer and check them out. The way they were chatting about the sticks and how they were looking at the details gave away the fact that they were not dealers. The way they were dressed indicated they had probably stopped by the flea after attending a Sunday service.
“What is your best price on these?” the young lady said holding the sticks up.
The vendor responded simply: “$40.”
“Would you take $35?” was the young lady’s response.
The vendor looked her in the eye and said loudly, “How do you expect me to make my rent if all you customers keep asking for more and more discounts? This business is hard enough.”
More than one pair of eyebrows was raised. Perhaps it was a rare bit of weakness on the vendor’s part, however the response was not what I’d expect from any business owner addressing a counter offer. Regrettably, the response is not rare.
More and more as I visit shops and shows, the rate of dealers and sellers complaining to customers about the current economic climate is reaching a fevered pitch. It’s as though shop owners feel obligated to inform their customers that they are no longer making any money at buying and selling antiques.
As we head into the fall and winter indoor show season, all buyers and sellers should understand the economic hardship is affecting both sides of a transaction. Buyers as well as sellers are feeling the pinch.
The flea market vendor insulted by the young lady’s counter offer could have politely responded: “Sorry, I’m going to try to get $40.” That would have sufficed.
We need every new collector or casual buyer we can get. Turning them off when they are young may eliminate a lifelong buyer from the marketplace.
And what fun would our summers be without flea markets?
— Posted by Eric Bradley
Feel free to send your comments to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com or to Letters to the Editor, c/o Antique Trader, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54945.
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Tuesday, September 08, 2009 4:41:01 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, September 03, 2009
Question of the Week: Favorite antique show features?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Question of the Week:
Many antiques and collectibles shows have added new attractions to appeal to a broader audience. What features do you like the most about your favorite antiques show?
Send your replies to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com or to Letters to the Editor, c/o Antique Trader, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54945.
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
Holt-Howard, Red Wing, toleware, the list goes on ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
It took me a while to get around to blogging about my weekend, but I'm finally here! (even though we're fast-approaching another)
I can only hope all of your weekends as pleasant as mine. Any time I can squeeze in a flea market over the weekend makes me happy ... especially if the market has a lot of dealers with a lot of great antiques.
We made it up to Zurko's Shawano flea market once again on Aug. 22, and what a great day. The weather was a bit cool, but the vendors were out in force. (Of all the times I've been up to the Shawano market, I think last Saturday's was the strongest showing yet.) I was tempted time and time again by crockery of various sizes and shapes, some cute Holt-Howard kittens (even though their noisemakers were missing), and beautiful cast-iron cookware ... some of it old, all of it cleaned and seasoned.
I don't know about any of you, but I prefer to cook in cast iron. And old, properly seasoned cast iron is the best! A few years ago I bought two fabulous bail-handled cast iron pots from my uncle, who was trimming down his estate. I cook in them every chance I get. When I use them, I always remember him and my aunt. I'm so very glad that I have something tangible and useful that I can remember them by.
Of course I had to stop and read through book titles at every opportunity, too ... you just never know what you'll miss if you don't!
Now if I can just get to Princeton and Columbus! (If you're ever anywhere near it, don't miss the Columbus Antique Mall ... but plan on spending a few hours there ... It's HUGE!)
Are there any antique shows in your weekend plans? Which ones? What's your favorite show ever?
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Monday, August 24, 2009
F+W Media cancels March Atlantique City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
IOLA, Wis. – Citing the opportunity to build its online collectors
marketplace and launch a Midwest antiques event, F+W Media announced
Aug. 19 the cancellation of its annual Atlantique City Antiques &
Collectibles Show scheduled for March 27-28, 2010.
“Given the uncertainty surrounding the current economic environment, we
believe it’s in our best interest not to produce the Atlantique City
event next year and to notify the antiques and collectible community of
our decision now,” said David Blansfield, President, F+W Media. “The
resources within our Antiques & Collectibles team will instead
focus on new opportunities within our changing marketplace, and we’ll
engage with the community about these new initiatives immediately.”
All dealers who signed up in advance for Atlantique City will receive a
full and complete refund of their deposit monies as soon as possible.
Any questions regarding deposits should be addressed to Karen Thulien,
Event Coordinator. She can be reached via e-mail at karen.thulien@fwmedia.com.
“There are immediate opportunities for us to produce events in the
Midwest, closer to our core communities, as well as to continue to
develop Collect.com and our Antiques & Collectibles Community
online,” Blansfield added. “Our focus will shift to organically growing
these new businesses.”
Key initiatives include:
• The launch of an antiques and collectibles show co-located at the
Iola Old Car Show and Swap Meet, July 8-11, 2010. The Iola Old Car
Show and Swap Meet regularly attracts nearly 100,000 attendees
annually.
• Expanding Collect.com
as a worldwide collectors’ marketplace including its comprehensive
prices and research database powered by the Warman’s series price
guides.
• Developing Collect.com Auctions as the premier source of sports, antiques, collectibles, entertainment and music memorabilia online auctions.
• Expanding Antique Trader magazine and AntiqueTrader.com through regional reports and market analysis while providing the latest prices and auction news.
Atlantique City, sponsored by Antique Trader magazine, was started in
1986 and quickly grew as one of the nation’s most diverse and largest
indoor antiques and collectibles shows. Hundreds of the nation’s top
dealers exhibited toys, advertising, fine porcelain, glass and
lighting, jewelry and various collectibles.
Krause Publications purchased the show from founder Norman Schaut in
2001. The shows consistently offered as much in entertainment value as
in buying and selling opportunities. Special features have included the
Kennedy Collection, Miss America and Treasures from the Titanic.
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Monday, August 24, 2009 12:31:18 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Dillsboro Antiques Festival cancelled
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
DILLSBORO, N.C. – Show organizers announced the Dillsboro Antiques Festival, scheduled for Sept. 19, has been cancelled. “We are disappointed the festival will not be held, but an insufficient number of vendors were able to commit to the show due to current economic conditions,” according to a statement released by Dawn Hummel, proprietor of the Olde Town Inn of Dillsboro.
“Although the antiques event is cancelled, there is still much to see and do in historic Dillsboro, and ‘Art in the Park’ at our award-winning Green Energy Park will be held on the 19th as scheduled.” More information about the show and the cancellation is available at www.dillsboro-oldetowne.com or by calling 800-962-1911.
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Friday, August 14, 2009
And more recent antiques-related headlines:
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
On Pawn Stars it’s all business (my favorite!)
Regional Roundup: East
NY State malls helping shoppers justify purchases
French doll shatters world auction record (still hot news)
Collector selling Archie #1 as marriage proposal looms - Tom Michael analyzes Archie through the years ... fascinating, in-depth analysis of the development of "The Mirth of a Nation."
AT Inbox: Reader seeks help identifying father's jardiniere
Ask Antique Trader: Driftwood furniture first popular in the ’40s
To pawn or not to pawn
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Friday, August 14, 2009 5:32:05 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Antique headline shortcuts anyone?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Antiques trade mourns icon’s passing
Springfield Antiques Show turns great finds
Dealers show rare and unusual items at Nashville glass show
Antique show fund raiser earns nearly $4,000 for animal shelter- (I thought this was a great idea!)
All Saints Show highly praised by dealers
Baltimore Summer Show: Designed to dazzle
Guyette & Schmidt, Inc. summer decoy auction grosses $1.3 million
Hal Hunt to auction the contents of famous Alabama antebellum home Sept. 5
Historic rifle from the Battle of Little Big Horn offered at Kaminski’s August auction
Seldom-seen antique maps, atlases offered in Old World Auctions’ online sale
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Friday, August 14, 2009 5:24:44 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, August 06, 2009
Here comes the 45th Epsilon Sigma Alpha Int'l antiques show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The public has been invited to the 45th annual antique show and sale at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 911 Searcy Way, Bowling Green, KY 42103.
The show will be held Sep. 11, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Sep. 12, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sep. 13, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
The event is sponsored by Alpha Theta #662 Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International.
Proceeds will be used for Community Projects and St. Jude Children Hospital. (Nice!)
Twenty to 30 dealers from several states will be present with an array of antiques, including furniture, glassware, silver, china, jewelry, linens and other fine antiques.
There will also be someone on-site for crystal, glass, porcelain and pottery repair and restoration.
The cost of admission is $5 for all three days and parking is free; also, food will be available.
The Web site is www.bgantiqueshow.com, but visit it with caution; when I tried to visit the site a warning popped up warning that the site may harm your computer.
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Thursday, August 06, 2009 11:30:42 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Saturday, August 01, 2009
Are Military Shows Your Mania?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
From the Military Trader Web site (http://www.militarytrader.com):
Biggest military weekend of the year
No matter where in the U.S. you live, the weekend of Aug. 7-8 has something going on for military enthusiasts.
In Wisconsin, it is the annual Iola Military Vehicle and Gun Show featuring Old Working Wheels. Check out their web site at www.iolavms.com.
Further east, in Evansville, Indiana, the Military Vehicle Preservation Association is holding its annual international convention. Log onto MVPA.org.
In Toledo, Ohio, The Great Lakes Military Collectors Show is taking place. For info: www.mvpa.org/glmca .
Out on the east coast, the 13th Annual All-American Military Vehicle Show and Flea Market takes place in Webster, Massachusetts.
And in Montana, its the 54th Annual Original Missoula Gun Show at the Adams Center (www.hayesotoupalik.com).
Log onto www.militarytrader.com/events/ to find all the military shows in your neck of the woods.
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Saturday, August 01, 2009 7:24:06 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Brimfield antiques shows owners headed to trial
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
It was reported this afternoon the owners of several Brimfield Antiques shows will take their suit against the village to trial. Town Meeting voters rejected changing the way emergency services fees are charged to owners, arguing the fees are the only way the village can provide such services and not go in the red.
More than 20 promoters run shows in May, July and September in Brimfield, Mass., along Route 20.
As first reported by The Republican, May's Antique Market, Inc., filed the original lawsuit in 2006. Owners claim the emergency services fees the town has collected from
the 20 show owners have sometimes been more than $100,000
higher than the cost of police, fire and ambulance protection provided during the shows.
A second lawsuit seeking the overturn of the emergency services fees
was filed in March by the owners of Mahogany Ridge, Shelton Antiques
and The Meadows New England Motel & Antique Market.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009 6:25:03 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Rare Delaware sampler at All Saints’ Antiques Show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.— A rare New Castle County Delaware
sampler will be offered in the booth of John Tompkins of Richmond,
Va., at the 60th Annual All Saints' Antiques Show next week. The
sampler was worked by Priscilla Talley of Talleysville, in 1839, when
she was 15. A sampler is a piece of embroidery produced
as a demonstration or test of skill in needlework.
"The quality of the composition and colors belies the fact that it was
made by a young girl," says Tompkins. "It has the folky qualities of
something made by a much more mature craftsman."
Tompkins explains that the pot of flowers with hearts, the strawberry
border, twin squirrels roosters, are all motifs encountered in Delaware
Valley objects of this period, but rarely in such lush abundance.
The sampler was discovered in Richmond, still in the home of a direct descendant.
"It was kind of an Antiques Roadshow moment," he says. "The owner
brought me in to see some pretty average furniture, and here was this
amazing object hanging on the living room wall."
The verse Priscilla stitched seems appropriate for a minister's daughter, although other young women wrought similar verses to:
"This work in hand my friends my have
when I am dead and in my grave
and when the work each time you see
I with my Saviour hope to be
The work I leave to those I love
when I have flown to world above
When all my sorrow will be ore
When friends will need to part no more"
"There are a great many samplers out there for sale," says Tompkins,
"but it is rare to find one with such lush composition and color, and
with a great history as well. There are many Pennsylvania samplers, but
Delaware examples are rarely on the market."
 Held at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, the show will officially
launch 6 p.m., July 29 at the preview party. Tickets to the preview
party are $30, which offers unlimited attendance over the three-day
show. The show will be open to the public from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
July 30 and July 31, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 1. Admission is $7.
The show’s sponsor, All Saints' Church, is the only church in Rehoboth
Beach on its original site and maintaining its original design. Listed
on the National Register of Historic Places it was constructed in the
1890s to meet the needs of a growing number of Episcopalians migrating
to the area.
Show managers Melrose & Duddy bring 25 years of antiques show
experience to the All Saints’ show and have successfully managed
antiques shows since 2007.
Additional information is available on the web at www.rehobothantiques.com.
Photo courtesy Rehoboth Antiques.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Question of the Week: Tell us about your favorite rummage sale find
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Big or small – what is your favorite rummage sale or yard sale discovery?
Send the story behind your most memorable find by Labor Day, Sept. 7, and our judges will award the best story a copy of the 2010
Warman's Antique & Collectibles Price Guide, with bonus DVD.
Send your stories to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com or to Found Treasure, c/o Antique Trader magazine, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54945.
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Friday, July 17, 2009
Iola Vintage Military & Gun Show is Aug. 8-9
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Iola, Wisconsin, home to Military Vehicle and Military Trader magazines, will host a vintage military and gun show Aug. 8-9.
Billed as one of the nation’s largest historical displays of special equipment, the 18th Annual Iola Vintage Military Vehicle and Gun Show will include an array of vintage military vehicles and equipment, as well as vintage tractors, trucks and related equipment.
 This Korean War-vintage M38A1 is representative of the types
of vehicles on display at the Iola Vintage Military & Gun Show.
(John Adams-Graf photo)
New at this year’s event is a presentation Saturday morning on Native
American Code Talkers. The day will also include a USO-type show.
Opening the show will be the Oneida Nation Dancers with an honor guard
presentation. Fashions of the time will be shown, followed by The
Justmann Band – Big Band Show. A dinner is offered for an additional
charge.
Vintage tractors and equipment are an important display of the show.
This display will feature a multitude of old tractors and trucks that
played a big part in making American agriculture production and
transportation efficient. It will include better-known, old-time
tractors, such as John Deere,
International Harvester, Oliver, Allis Chambers, Fordson, Massey
Harris, Minneapolis Moline, etc., but also other tractors representing
less well-known companies.
The Iola Vintage Military & Gun Show promotes the conservation, preservation and display of historic military equipment. The shared public display of military
history includes vehicles, equipment and arms, and is a recognized
activity for the study and understanding of the important role military veterans and their equipment have made for peace and freedom.
The huge array of vintage military
vehicles and equipment, particularly of the World War II and Korean War
era, will continue to be one of the major features of the show.
Representative uniforms from several nations will be worn representing not only the U.S. services, but also other nations.
The two-day event also includes parades, a swap meet, living history
encampments and World War II- and Vietnam-era battle reenactments.
The Gun Show, started 13 years ago, continues to be a convenient indoor exhibit on the grounds.
The weekend of the show will also include the Fire in the Sky show on
Saturday at 11:30 a.m., in which pyrotechnics and a helicopter will be
used. On Saturday morning, The Community Blood Center will hold a blood
drive.
Daily gate admission to the Iola Vintage Military & Gun Show is $6 for Adults and $4 for Children (ages 6-12).
For information, contact: Iola Vintage Military & Gun Show, P.O. Box 1, Iola, WI 54945; phone 715-445-4005; E-mail: mary@iolaoldcarshow.com; or go online to: www.iolavms.com.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
Theater used in Dillinger shootout up for sale
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
A South Bend, Ind., theater that was the site of a shootout after John Dillinger's last bank heist is going up for auction.
The historic State Theatre still bears bullet holes from police as they fired at Dillinger and his gang on June 30, 1934. A police officer was killed during the shootout. Dillinger is back in the public eye with the recent release of the movie "Public Enemies."
The theater will be sold by NAI Global of Albuquerque, N.M., in an online auction which ends July 30.The former owner is a minister who bought the theater three years ago for Christian entertainment but who now faces a foreclosure threat.
Dillinger was shot and killed by FBI agents in Chicago less than a month later.
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Penn Auctions wins six NAA marketing awards this week
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The National Auctioneers Association has awarded Rich Penn Auctions six different first place marketing awards at its annual convention and conference in Overland Park, Kan. this week.
The annual competition is presented July 13-18 in partnership with USA TODAY and this year judges reviewed over a thousand entries.
Penn Auctions was named first place in the categories of color catalog for antique auctions, color catalog for liquidation auctions and color printed material for automotive auctions as well as for online catalogs for both antique auctions and liquidation auctions and for black and white newspaper advertising.
Penn’s company specializes in auctions of country store, drug store, petroliana and advertising antiques.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009 10:31:49 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Pa. dealers launch street fair to promote antiques
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Don't miss this on Saturday. Antiques dealers and enthusiasts in Quakertown, Pa., are banding together Saturday, July 18, to launch a street festival around collecting and enjoying antiques and collectibles.
“Rock the Corners” features food, line dancing and “bargains galore” for collectors and casual buyers. The day long event is scheduled for the corner of East Broad Street and Hellertown Avenue (Routes 212 and 313).
Owners of the shops Antiques at 200 East and East Broad Antiques are holding open houses and 30 additional dealers will set up exhibits. Appraisal expert Ellen Schroy, will hold a signing of her latest book Carnival Glass, published by Krause Publications, as well as provide free appraisals.
Toy train expert Joel Lazarus will also be on hand to provide free appraisals and oversee on-site repairs. Quakertown has about 8,900 residents and is located 30 miles north of Philadelphia.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Take a break and play with some toys
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Make plans to visit this show in Dover, Del., on July 26. Toy shows like this are a great out-of-mall experience. They bring back great memories or introduce you to something you never knew you wanted.
The Delaware Antique and Collectible Extravaganza will transform Spence's Bazaar, 550 S. New Street, Dover, Del., into what's being billed as Delaware's largest free outdoor antique and collectible show.
Managed by promoters Toyshows.org, the show attracts antique and collectible dealers from the east coast who sell a wide variety of merchandise. Vintage furnishings, artifacts, jewelry, porcelain, ephemera, glassware, advertising collectible's and toys will be featured.
Admission is free. Show hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sales are prohibited before the 9 a.m. opening Rain date is scheduled for Aug. 2. For more information on attending or participating in the show, go to our web site, Toyshows.org or call 856-302-3606.
As always, Antique Trader urges attendees to contact the promoter before traveling extreme distances.
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Now's the time to invest
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This week's issue had a few articles devoted to 'affordable' collections as well as a column on how to collect without cash.
The two themes were the subject of this week's editor's note. They reminded me of our current economic crisis and how it should not deter veteran and novice collectors from getting out and enjoying the hobby.
You can’t escape the economy no matter how hard you try. Unemployment. Rising prices. Store closings. It’s to be expected that people are worried more about their mortgages than they are about adding a new gem to their collection.
This week’s issue is devoted to the idea that a quality and interesting collection does not require a seven-figure bankroll. Now more than ever collectors need to be reminded that the precious objects in their home are a source of escape, education and excitement.
As Mark Roeder explains in his column on page 14, to be a collector is not synonymous with being a ‘horder’. Being a collector means to be inquisitive, a researcher or an aficionado of fine design, among other things. Nor should ‘affordable’ be translated as ‘cheap.’ Many important collections were started with rather modest means. Important collections are built by people willing to spend time learning about their collection and preparing for the next purchase. That means reading reference books, talking with experts and inspecting items you already own.
“Most are so busy seeking out new additions that they don’t pay attention to what is right there in front of them,” Roeder writes. “Enjoying what you already have can not only be just as enjoyable as adding a new piece.”
Rearranging your collection or putting others away to make room for long forgotten treasures is a fulfilling way to get reacquainted with your items. Everyone has an item or two (or more) that could use a bit more research. Perhaps it’s time to weed out a few items.
Our cover this week focuses on two diverse, yet similar, collecting areas that are seeing ‘green shoots’ among collectors.
Nostalgic ceramicware items from the 50s and 60s can be found at most every antiques show, country auction or flea market. As you’ll see in Walter Dworkin’s piece, excerpted from his book “Price Guide to Holt-Howard Collectibles,” every collector can afford many vintage pieces. While it is true values for Holt-Howard’s Pixieware collectibles are on the rise, an afternoon at any one of the nation’s larger flea markets or antiques malls will result in a find. Remember to take Dworkin’s advice when shopping: Never pay top dollar for a chipped or damaged collectible.
Melody Amsel-Arieli’s article on canning labels is an interesting look at the history and art of a relatively new collecting genre. Most labels can be found in every price range and a majority of them are valued at $10 or less.
Canning labels are just now entering an era of their own. Amsel-Arieli writes that collectors are charmed by their beauty or historical value. Like vintage ceramicware, can labels can be found here and there however an Internet search will generate many more leads.
No matter what your collecting passion may be, don’t let a temporary economic downturn steal your enjoyment in antiques and collectibles.
Get out and enjoy the hunt.
Eric Bradley
Editor
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009 5:24:06 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Saturday, July 04, 2009 Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Regional collectors club conventions
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
American Cut Glass Association Annual Convention to be in Vienna, Va.
The American Cut Glass Association will hold its ACGA Annual Convention on July 24-26, 2009, at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner Hotel, in Vienna, Va.
The convention gives ACGA members a great opportunity to learn about glass and extra time for sight-seeing in the area. There will be a spectacular display of some of the world’s most elegant cut glass, plus lectures by leaders in cut glass and related fields.
For additional information on joining the American Cut Glass Association or about the Annual Convention, visit www.cutglass.org.
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Fenton Glass Collectors to meet in August for convention
The 19th Annual Convention of the National Fenton Glass Society will be held on Aug. 1-3, 2009, in Marietta, Ohio.
The convention headquarters will be the Comfort Inn. Glass displays and seminars are open to the public. Members and their guests will enjoy a dinner cruise aboard the Valley Gem Sternwheeler, participate in Glass ID, attend the NFGS annual meeting, play Fenton bingo, and enjoy the banquet followed by a whimsey auction.
For more information on the NFGS convention or the National Fenton Glass Society, visit www.fentonglasssociety.org.
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Carriage Association of America to hold 2009 conference in Leesburg, Va.
The Carriage Association of America will hold its 2009 CAA Conference on June 17-20, 2009, at the Morven Park Equestrian Center in Leesburg, Va.
For additional information on The Carriage Association of America or the upcoming 2009 conference, visit www.caaonline.com.
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Sewing Machine Collectors to meet in Charlotte in 2009
The International Sewing Machine Collectors’ Society will hold their annual convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Oct. 17-18, 2009.
The convention will include a sewing machine auction and row upon row of sales tables, plus tours and other activities.
For additional information visit www.ismacs.net/events.html or e-mail Graham Forsdyke at graham@ismacs.u-net.com.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Friday, June 12, 2009
Star of the North will shine soon
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Star of the North antique show at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds June 26-28, 2009.
The antique show will be held in the Education Building located near the entrance of the fairgrounds.
According to their press release:
The Star of the North has something to offer for every collector from beginning to advanced. You will see an exciting array of wonderful antiques in every category from Civil War, Historical, Political, advertising, coins, fine art glass, fine porcelains, flow blue china, paintings, Moser, jewelry, sterling silver matching service, art pottery, holiday collectibles, prints, decorative antiques, carnival glass, cut glass, Fenton glass, Cambridge, Royal Bayreuth, Royal Doulton, Nippon, hatpins, napkin rings, match safes, bookends, door stops, notary seals, postcards, ephemera, furniture, primitives, reference book seller and much, much more.
Show Hours: Friday: 11 am – 8 pm; Saturday: 11 am – 7 pm and Sunday 11 am – 4 pm. Admission is $6 and is good all three days of the show – MENTION THE STAR OF THE NORTH NEW RELEASE AND RECEIVE $1 OFF ONE ADMISSION AT THE DOOR.
For show information, call 641-832-2700 or 507-269-1473 or e-mail sales@ iridescenthouse.com
— Posted by Karen Knapstein (karen.knapstein@fwmedia.com)
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Vintage market opportunity
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The SoWa Antiques Market (Boston) is open every Sunday (except holidays) through Oct. 25 (open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; free admission; free parking).
Looks like a great opportunity for those in the area to browse and pick up a "selection of antiques and quality collectibles, including vintage
fashion, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern furniture, jewelry, books, art
glass and more."
Held at 540 Harrison Ave., Boston.
For information call 781-862-4039 or visit http://www.sowaantiques.com.
If you go, please let us know what you think. Is it worth the trip? Did you find a treasure to take home?
Post a reply here or drop us a line ...
I'll quote my niece when I once gave my husband a five pound Hershey's chocolate bar: "Share - share - share!"
— Posted by Karen Knapstein (karen.knapstein@fwmedia.com)
P.S. Thank you Shaun for the heads-up!
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Brooklyn Flea expands - again
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 ... this time under the Brooklyn Bridge. At Brooklyn Bridge Park, to be exact.
According to a press release, dozens of vendors will take advantage of this venue every Sunday from June 14 through October. Since the Brooklyn Flea's launch in 2008, it has boasted continued and increasing success.
From their official press release:
“It’s an honor to be expanding The Flea to a second location with the stature and history of the Brooklyn Bridge,” said Brooklyn Flea Co-Founder Jonathan Butler. “In these tumultuous economic times, it’s also particularly gratifying to create another opportunity for the hundreds of small businesses in the Flea family to continue to grow.”
For more information on the Brooklyn Flea, visit www.brooklynflea.com.
For more information on the Brooklyn Bridge Park, visit www.brooklynbridgeparknyc.org.
By the way, if any of you visit the flea, please share your experiences and post your impressions here.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Question of the Week: Brimfield anyone?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This week, Antique Trader would like to know:
“Did you attend the antique shows in Brimfield during the middle of May? What were your impressions of the state of the market there?”
Would you like to share your experiences at Brimfield - either buying or selling? We'd love to hear from you!
Post a reply here on the blog, in the Antique Trader message boards, or you can e-mail us your comments at sandra.sparks@fwmedia.com or mail comments to Antique Trader Inbox, 700 E State St, Iola, WI 54945.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
A week from today: Grayslake "Late Nite" Flea
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Sure enough, one week from today, on May 23, Grayslake, Ill., will host its "Late-Nite" Flea Market. The event is scheduled to run from 5 p.m.-midnight at the new Lake County Fairgrounds at 1060 E Peterson Rd., Grayslake. [CLICK HERE for Google Maps.]
 Zurko promotions advises that market attendees bring flashlights, but food and snacks will be available throughout the event.
Admission is $5; kids under 16 are free with parents. Parking is free.
Need more info? Contact Zurko Midwest Promotions at 715-526-9769 or visit www.zurkopromotions.com.
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Armacost "Brighten Your Home" contest
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This is kind of exciting ... a good way to develop "new" antiques enthusiasts ...
Washington, DC-based antiques show producer Armacost Antiques Shows today announced a new contest, “Brighten Your Home with Antiques.”
Anyone may enter the contest by posting a comment on the firm’s blog at AntiquesShows.blogspot.com before 12 midnight ET on July 1, 2009. One winner will be chosen at random to receive a mid-19th Century English candlestick made of hammered brass (properly called a “chamber stick” by collectors). The number of times an individual may enter is unlimited and no purchase is necessary. The winner will be announced July 4 on the firm’s blog and elsewhere.
Brighten Your Home with Antiques.
Our contest celebrates the fact that antiques are an affordable and earth-friendly way to add brilliance to any home. We chose this time to offer the contest, because young couples who want to brighten their homes with antiques have an unusual buying opportunity, thanks to the bargains that prevail Antiques are for everyone, not just the rich Lots of great antique chests, tables and chairs are being sold today for under $1,000, affordable to young people furnishing a home. And innumerable pieces are available in the $500 range that can be displayed in homes as objects of art—small carved and painted wooden figures, pottery, candlesticks, clocks, quilts, samplers, boxes and baskets. I will always buy this bureau back from you, if you want to put the money toward another piece. And in four or five years, I can probably give you back your full purchase price.
“Our contest celebrates the fact that antiques are an affordable and earth-friendly way to add brilliance to any home,” says Bob James, president, Armacost Antiques Shows.
In recent months, recession-driven price-cuts have put antiques dealers’ inventories within reach of even moderate earners. “We chose this time to offer the contest, because young couples who want to brighten their homes with antiques have an unusual buying opportunity, thanks to the bargains that prevail,” James says.
“Antiques are for everyone, not just the rich,” says Dave Krashes, director of the Princeton, MA-based organization Every Collector Add a Collector. “Lots of great antique chests, tables and chairs are being sold today for under $1,000, affordable to young people furnishing a home. And innumerable pieces are available in the $500 range that can be displayed in homes as objects of art—small carved and painted wooden figures, pottery, candlesticks, clocks, quilts, samplers, boxes and baskets.”
For more information on Armacost shows, visit http://www.armacostantiquesshows.com.
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Sunday, May 03, 2009
60s & sunny: perfect flea market weather
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I just got back from my first trip of the season to the Shawano, Wis., flea market, which is held each Sunday through the summer at the Shawano County Fairgrounds. This is their 39th season, by the way.) The weather is beautiful, the vendors friendly and upbeat, and the crowd courteous and eager for finds. I didn't find much that said "Take me home," by I did pick up several VHS movies for my daughter. (Come on, I know I'm not the only one who still has a VHS player or two in my home ...) And we picked up a bunch of tomato plants. I don't know about any of you, but my autumn plans include canning and preserving as much harvest from my garden as possible. We saw a Knapstein brewery case and bottle, too. But they didn't find their way home with us as we've already got stacks of cases and I don't know how many bottles. When we went to the Lions Club food stand to get my daughter a shake for the ride home, they said they don't have those until summer. My daughter wasn't disappointed (she got some cheesy poofs instead), but I was. And my husband was ... he thought a shake sounded pretty good on this beautiful, sunny, summerlike day. I told the young lady at the food stand we'd be back for that ice cream later in the season ... so you see, I take my word seriously, and we'll just have to go back and get that ice cream. And while we're at it, we'll have to check out the flea market stalls too. If you're interested, this year the Shawano flea market is open Sundays from April 5 through Sept. 20 from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults, children under 16 get in free. They have a 2-day market Memorial Day weekend, May 23-24; and a 3-day market Independence Day weekend, July 3-5. Their final multi-day flea is Sept. 5-6 (Labor Day weekend), but this event has been moved from the Shawano Co. Fairgrounds to the Langlade County Fairgrounds in Antigo, Wis. For more information on this event, contact Zurko's Promotions at 715-526-9769 or visit www.zurkospromotions.com. Now if I can just get myself to the Princeton market ...— Posted by Karen Knapstein~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Pulp Fiction convention in the Windy City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The guilty pleasures of tough guys and bad girls ... and Chicagoland (Lombard, Ill., to be exact) is lining up for a weekend (May 1-3) packed with such pleasures.
The press release we received touts: The
three-day event will celebrate the uniquely American form of popular
literature. Attendees will hear from pulp
fiction historians, see vintage pulp cover art, watch films
inspired by the great pulp writers and find rare issues of such seminal
publications as The Shadow, Spicy Detective, Amazing Stories, Black Mask, Weird
Tales and thousands
more.
Highlight of this year's convention is a celebration
of the once infamous now highly regarded (and considered relatively
innocent) Spicy pulps. In their heyday, such titles as Saucy Movie
Tales, Spicy Mystery and Private Detective set
depression-era men's blood pumping with risque covers featuring scantily
clad damsels in distress
(oft “dressed” in high heels and sheer negligees) and deliciously
illustrated snappy stories explaining the devilish details.
The first
Spicys hit the newsstands in 1934 from the ironically named Culture
Publications whose owners soon gained far more renown and respect as the
publishers of the clean cut Superman comics.
The 25 cent
Spicy of the 1930s – usually sold under the counter to avoid corrupting
innocent youth and incurring the censor's ire – is now a coveted
collectors item, bringing hundreds for a single issue and thousands for an
original painting.
The salute
to the Spicys will include an exhibit of rare pulp cover art (including
many by the King of the Spicy covers, HJ Ward), rarely seen feature films
inspired by the Spicy pulps and special exhibitions and panel discussions about the
unique genre. ADMISSION is $35 for all three days; $25 on
Friday; $25 on Saturday; $15 on Sunday. Ages 13 and under free with
parent. Fee includes access to all convention events and program book
containing pulp articles and reprints.
SHOW
HOURS: FRIDAY 5/1: Noon-Midnight; SATURDAY 5/2 9am-Midnight; SUNDAY
5/3 9am-4pm.
LOCATION: Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, 70 Yorktown
Center, Lombard Il 60148 888-627-9031. For
general information visit the Windy City Pulp site: www.windycitypulpandpaper.com or Doug
Ellis at 847-217-4241;
email: info@windycitypulpandpaper.com.
A pulp and fiction show that is open until midnight — Looks like a lot of fun ... If any of you go, drop us a note here and let us know how it was.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009 7:14:23 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, April 17, 2009
This week's Antique Trader comin' at ya
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a sneak peek:  Some of the articles in this week's Antique Trader:
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Friday, April 17, 2009 1:11:50 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, April 09, 2009
Trouble brewing in Brimfield
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here is a developing story out of Brimfield. Mass. Brimfield is home of the famous Brimfield Antiques Shows, a collection of more than 20 shows held three times a year May, July and September. May's installment is universally seen as ground zero for the antiques trade and the kickoff to the outdoor antiques show season nationwide. It seems the town of Brimfield wants show promoters to pay up to five years of back taxes on "emergency services" at the event. Naturally, promoters are not taking this request lightly and have rightly filed a lawsuit fighting the levy. The amount in question is a sizable $144,501.55. Brimfield promoters submitted 5,617 vendor permits in 2008 which generated $168,510 in fees. This left the city with a surplus of more than $22,000 - but the town is looking for more. As every antqiues show promoter faces an increasingly challenging environment, it's a no brainer to say this is the wrong year to try to tap
these businesses. Dealers from the Midwast and West are already stressed by the
economy. If the landowners are forced to pass another fee increase on to Brimfield dealers they
might think twice about the trip. The towns of Brimfield and Sturbridge both
gain so much in economic impact of the dealers and attendees that there should
be another solution to cover these costs. -Eric Bradley, Atlantique City Show Promoter
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Thursday, April 09, 2009 11:06:13 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, April 06, 2009
Observations from Atlantique City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
What was hot at AC? According to Eric Bradley: As for hot selling merchandise - toy dealers did well all across the
board. Folks were choosy and selective, trying to buy the best toys
they could afford for under $100.
Vintage sports memorabilia was the surprise growth market. We have five
dealers who carry such items and all five reported fabulous shows. But
the dealers sold across eclectic lines: baseball, bowling, football,
cricket, trophies, curling and skiing. I suspect it was because most
individual items were each priced below $400.
Several dealers reported "best ever" sales in estate jewelry, fine art
and American pottery. High-quality costume jewelry ($500-$1,000) was
again an extremely popular segment. One Florida dealer reported $40,000
in sales of complete sets of dinner services in fine china.
Ephemera dealers reported great sales of postcards, vintage travel
posters, banners and advertising memorabilia. A dealer in comic books
reported high sales and a seller of vintage and antique maps (priced
$100-$500) said he was blown away at his sales volume.
Even our junk dealers reported fantastic sales as dealers across New
Jersey sought fresh merchandise to spruce up their inventory before the
summer tourist season starts.
Worst markets: folk art, furniture, American Brilliant cut glass,
European porcelain, Tiffany lamps and vintage clothing. And if dealers
weren't willing to haggle they had no sales.
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Monday, April 06, 2009 4:50:37 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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How was Atlantique City for you?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Eric Bradley had this good news about Atlantique City: The show was indeed a success despite the economic climate and the
difficult operations needs. The sentiment was universal - even among
dealers who didn't sell a thing. Dealers were overwhelmingly impressed
with the type of buyers that came through the gate as well as the way
the staff dressed the event, got them in and out and solved their
problems on the floor. I talked to three dealers who skipped the show
but were shopping who said they made a HUGE mistake not being there.
Another dealer called on Sunday and apologized for canceling.
Most of all - The conversation among customers turned from "Is this
your last show?" to "Where is the contract and when are you setting
more details?" Despite the shaky economy, last weekend's show gave us
a solid starting block for our next show March 27-28, 2010. So how was Atlantique City for you?
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Monday, April 06, 2009 4:48:17 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Atlantique City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The staff who attended the Atlantique City show this past weekend are trickling back into the office today. I'm anxious to get their impressions of the show. What are your impressions?
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009 7:56:25 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Chicago World Fair fans won't want to miss this show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The 15th annual World's Fair Memorabilia Show is on Sunday, March 29th, 2009. The hours are 10am to 4pm and is being held at the Elk Grove Holiday Inn, 1000 Busse Road (Rt. 83 and Landmeier Rd.) in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Admission is $5, $4 for seniors over 64. We will have a special display of 1933/ 1934 World's Fair items. Collectors and dealers will meet to buy, sell and trade items related to World's Fairs from 1876 to the present. The main focus will be on the 1933/34 Chicago World's Fair. There will also be items from the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition and other Chicago related ephemera. There will be some items from other World's Fairs including: 1904 St. Louis, 1939-40 New York, 1962 Seattle, 1964-65 New York, Expo '67, etc. There will be over 20 tables of World's Fair items for sale! There will be continuous showings of home movies and newsreels on video from the 1933/34 Chicago A Century of Progress. World's Fair collectors and fans of the fair are invited to come celebrate the 75th anniversary of the 1934 Century of Progress and relive one of the brightest moments in Chicago's history. (Two of the stars on Chicago's flag commemorate the 1893 and 1933/34 Fairs!) For info contact: Rick Rann, PO Box 877, Oak Park, IL 60303 708-442-7907. Or check our website for updates: www.worldsfairshow.com.
2009 marks the 75th anniversary of the 1934 Century of Progress World's Fair. We will have a special display of original 1933 & 1934 World's Fair memorabilia. Collectors and dealers will meet to buy, sell and trade items related to World's Fairs from 1876 to the present. The main focus will be on the 1933/34 Chicago World's Fair. There will also be items from the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition and other Chicago related ephemera. There will be some items from other World's Fairs including: 1904 St. Louis, 1939-40 New York, 1962 Seattle, 1964-65 New York, Expo '67, etc. There will be over 20 tables of World's Fair items for sale! There will be continuous showings of home movies and newsreels on video from the 1933/34 Chicago A Century of Progress. Though there are few traces left in the area where the fair took place - between Roosevelt Road and 39th Street along the lakefront including the area where Meigs Field was located (now designated for Northerly Island Park) - Rick Rann and Bob Conidi are bringing the fair back to Chicago at this show! Over 39,000,000 people attended Chicago's second World's Fair. (The first being the Columbian Exposition held in 1893.) The theme "A Century of Progress" referred to the one hundred year period from the founding of Chicago in 1833, to the year of the fair, 1933. One of the guiding principles of the fair was "Progress Through Science". Many companies had working factories at the fair, where people could see the products being produced. Some of the items actually produced on the fairgrounds included Firestone tires, White Owl Cigars, Hiram Walker Whiskey (at the 1934 fair, as Prohibition ended at the end of 1933), Wonder Bread, and even Chevrolet automobiles. These products were purchased at the fair and Century of Progress collectors will be buying and selling these items at the show. The fair had many memorable buildings and attractions including the Sky Ride, Havoline's 227 foot tall thermometer tower (with neon tubing showing the current temperatures to fairgoers) and the Travel and Transport Building with a suspended roof. It is amazing that this fair was privately financed at the height of the Depression and was one of the few World's Fairs to make a profit! At the World's Fair Memorabilia Show there will be collectors and dealers selling artifacts and collectibles from the 1933-34 Chicago Fair and other World's Fairs, as well as Chicago ephemera. There will be a special display of Century of Progress memorabilia. World's Fair collectors and fans of the fair are invited to come celebrate the 75th anniversary of the 1934 Century of Progress and relive one of the brightest moments in Chicago's history. (Two of the stars on Chicago's flag commemorate the 1893 and 1933/34 Fairs!)
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Friday, March 27, 2009 4:09:04 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Cedar Rapids Antique Show & Collector Fair
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This year the Cedar Rapids Antique Show & Collector Fair is being held Thursday-Saturday due to Easter Sunday being April 12. It's held at the Hawkeye Downs Main Exhibition Building (just off I-380, Exit #17) located at 4400 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA. The show hours will be Thursday 11 am-7 pm; Friday 11 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-4 pm. For show information, call 641-832-2700 or cell no. 507-269-1473. Check their Web site at www.iridescenthouse.com and click on shows.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009 10:35:49 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Expect the unusual at Atlantique City!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Dealers bringing amazing finds to New Jersey's
greatest event
Dealers have been searching all
winter long to provide collectors, decorators and curiosity
seekers a new cure for cabin fever.
Atlantique City, New Jersey's
largest indoor antiques & collectibles event, will return to the
Atlantic City Convention Center March 28-29, 2009. The annual event, a
23-year fixture on the Northeast's antiqu es scene, will showcase hundreds
of exhibitors of art, furniture, jewelry and vintage fashion, pottery,
porcelain, glass, dolls, toys, silver and more.
Thousands of buyers flock to Atlantique City to view the wide range of antiques and collectibles
exhibited by dealers from across the United States, Canada, France and the
United Kingdom. "You see things at an antiques show that you don't
see anywhere else," Show Promoter Eric Bradley said. "Our dealers
have searched all winter long and they bring their most amazing discoveries
to Atlantique City. Most of our dealers do not sell online so March is
the only chance this year to experience their great finds."
CLICK
HERE for More Information and to Purchase Your Tickets! CLICK HERE to download a free listing of the Atlantique City dealers (38.44 KB PDF)
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009 11:22:51 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
ACNA headed to the Big Easy
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The Antiques & Collectibles National Association is headed to New Orleans in January 2010 for their first national convention and trade show since 2006.  Association members and non-members are welcome. Early
registration is encouraged since discounts are given prior to June 1,
2009. They've chosen a fantastic theme: "Help Your Future – Buy Your Past." That says it all, doesn't it? And they have an exciting lineup planned: Scheduled speakers and topics for the classes include Kyle Husfloen,
keynote address; Fred and Gail Taylor – Antique Furniture; Randy and
Debbie Coe – Glass; DiAnna Tindell – Art Restoration; Connie Swaim –
Recognizing Fakes; Barbara Mauzy – Kitchenware and Beth Walker – Silver.
For more information about the ACNA, visit their Web site at http://www.acna.us/index.php
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009 8:41:44 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Chicago Antique Market schedule
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Visited their site this morning. Looks fabulous! Another way to enjoy the weekends during the summer: Chicago Antique Market schedule: Show dates: Saturdays & Sundays: Opening weekend: May 23-24, 2009 Memorial Day June 27-28, 2009 July 25-26, 2009 August 29-30, 2009 September 26-27, 2009 Show hours: Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $10; students $5; children free. For more information: http://www.chicagoantiquemarket.com
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009 8:36:57 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Five days of quality vintage bling in Vegas
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is the new site of The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, which will be held
May 28-June 1, 2009. More than 350 exhibitors, comprised of renowned dealers in the antique jewelry and watch industry, will be showing their wares.
 They will exhibit rare and unusual historical antique and vintage
pieces, gemstones, and antique watches from famous brands including
Cartier, Rolex, Tiffany, Patek Philippe and more.
The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch show is an annual event open only to the trade; a valid ID and business card is necessary for entry. Show hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 28-May 31, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday, June 1. A one-time admission of
$15 is valid for all five days of the show.
For more information visit www.dmgantiqueshows.com. If you're going, drop us a line and give us your impressions. We'd love to hear from you!
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009 8:08:04 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, March 13, 2009 Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Chattanooga
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I've never been to Chattanooga. When I hear the name I think – of course – of the Chattanooga Choo Choo (I'll probably have the song stuck in my head for the rest of the day). As it was a vital transportation/rail hub and manufacturing center, Chattanooga is a city steeped in Civil War history. I think it's one of those places that shouldn't just be passed through, but made a destination location. The Antiques Roadshow has three upcoming episodes from Chattanooga (to air March 30, April 6, and April 13). I'm looking forward to seeing all the fascinating treasures and heirlooms come out. After so many seasons of Antiques Roadshow, do you still make an effort to catch the show? In my case, if I'm home on a Monday night I'm watching the Roadshow. And with a location like Chattanooga, Tenn., I'm going to make a point of being home to watch it. By the way, the Roadshow will be in Madison, Wis., for an appraisal event July 11, and in Atlantic City at the Atlantic City Convention Center June 6. Visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/index.html for more details.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009 7:59:38 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
April Fools Toy Show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
On Sunday, April 5, 2009, the April Fools Toy Show will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Nur Shrine Temple, Route. 13 / 198 South DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE. Admission is $4, children under the age of 12 are free, $10 Early Buyers 9 a.m. admission. April is their biggest show and will feature over 175 tables of collectible and antique toys from the 1900s to the present. The show will also have door prizes, refreshments, and free parking. It is a rain or shine event. Then, on July, 26, 2009: The 1st Delaware Antique & Collectible Extravaganza at Spence's Bazaar in Dover, Del. "It will be Del/Mar/Va's Largest Free Outdoor Antique Show." For information visit www.toyshows.org or call 302-222-3030 or 856-228-7681.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009 2:42:28 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, March 06, 2009 Thursday, March 05, 2009
Carriage Symposium
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I love how our "field" includes everything historical.
Carriage Symposium in the West set for April 2-5 in Santa Ynez, Calif.
The Carriage Association of America will hold a Carriage Symposium in the West at Santa Ynez, Calif., on April 2-5, 2009.
Entitled “A Bit of the West that Was: A Symposium on Stagecoaches and Other Horse Drawn Vehicles,” the event will be held at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Carriage House.
For additional information on the event, or to join the Carriage Association of America, visit www.caaonline.com, call 805-688-7889 or e-mail syvm@verizon.net.
— Posted by Karen
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Thursday, March 05, 2009 11:13:05 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Long Beach flea market, March 15
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The Long Beach flea market is touted as "the largest antique & collectible market in California." It's held at Long Beach Veterans Stadium and will feature over 800
dealers. The next event is March 15, but it is held the third Sunday of each month. The specifics: General admission is $5 (6:30 a.m.–2 p.m.), children under 12 are
free. Early bird entry is $10 (5:30 a.m.-6:30 a.m.). Free parking.
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For more information, discount coupons, and more, visit www.LongBeachAntiqueMarket.com. Have any of you ever attended this flea market? If so, what is your take? I've been to many flea markets, and you have to sift through the trash to get to the treasure, but there definitely IS treasure to be had. I can hardly wait for the outdoor flea market season to start in Wisconsin!
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 11:55:08 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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FREE Appraisals at Atlantique City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Buyers at the 2009 Atlantique City show will have access to four expert
appraisers March 28-29, 2009 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
Every buyer is eligible for a free appraisal with additional appraisals
(as time allows) available at $10 each. Appraisals are prohibited on
items purchased at the show.
This year’s spectacular line up of experts includes:
Paula Fox of Bensalem, Pa. specializes in estate jewelry and gems. She
will be the gemologist and appraiser at the show. Fox is vice president
of the International Society of Appraisers, Eastern Pennsylvania
Chapter and a ranking member of the National Association of Jewelry
Appraisers.
Mark F. Moran senior editor, antiques and collectibles books for Krause
Publications in Iola, Wis. is a generalist. He has been a contributing
editor to Antique Trader magazine, editor of Antique Review East
magazine, producer of Atlantique City and editorial director of F+W
Media’s Antiques Group. He is the author of more than 20 books on
antiques and collectibles.
Linda Roberts, president of the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the
International Society of Appraisers will offer appraisals on general
items. Roberts and her husband Howard own White Orchid Antiques &
Appraisals in Media, Pa.
Ellen Schroy, editor of 24 consecutive editions of the Warman's
Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide, will returns as a general
appraiser. Beyond her work as a noted author in the antiques industry,
Schroy contributes to Antique Trader and has appeared as a guest on
nationally broadcast television and radio shows.
Todd Peenstra, an appraiser and consultant based in Annapolis, Md. is
an expert on fine art and antiques. He has worked with both world
renowned collectors and first-time art and antiques buyers at the
prestigious M.S. Rau Antiques. Peenstra has years of experience as a
buyer, seller and appraiser of the finest works of art and antiques on
the market.
“Atlantique City is one of the few shows that offer free appraisals
with such a broad range of talent,” says Show Promoter Eric Bradley.
“The majority of the people who take advantage of our appraisal
services are interested in learning more about an item picked up at a
sale or whether a treasured family heirloom has any value.” Bradley
notes that appraisals at Altantique City are professional opinions of
value.
Atlantique City show hours are 10-6 on Saturday, March 27 and 10-4 on
Sunday, March 28. Advance ticket holders gain access to the show at
9 a.m. on Saturday. To buy tickets and learn more about Atlantique
City, visit the Web site at www.atlantiquecity.com. For Atlantique City
exhibitor information call 800.526.2724.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 8:48:09 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Countdown to Atlantique City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The online box office for the March 2009 Atlantique City Show is now
open for business. Atlantique City will take place March 28-29, 2009,
at the Atlantic City Convention Center. We look forward to bringing you
hundreds of America’s finest dealers in one easily accessible and
exciting show.
Save $5 off the on-site ticket price and enjoy early admission to the show when you purchase tickets in advance.
Shopping Sprees Return!
You can win one of two $500 shopping sprees sponsored by Barbara Gerr
Antiques of Galloway, N.J. Show buyers can enter a daily drawing for a
$500 shopping spree in the appraisal/bookstore area of the show floor
or right outside the Barbara Gerr Antiques booth #1000.
One winner will be randomly chosen each day to win the shopping spree.
You must be present to win and the shopping spree is good for purchases
made at the show.
Collectors love Atlantique City
Dealers cover the Atlantic City Convention Center with 18th, 19th and
early 20th century period antiques and fine arts including Tiffany
lamps and metalwork, American folk art, European and American bronze,
drawings, prints, fine furniture, Asian art and antiques, glass,
porcelain and silver. Exhibitors will be coming from 41 states and
Canada, Great Britain, Europe and the Orient.
Decorative arts from every major period will be in evidence: Art Deco,
Aesthetic, Georgian, early American, Art Nouveau, Victorian, Modernism,
and Arts & Crafts. Fine estate jewelry, Roseville, rare gems and
important collections from every corner of the globe will be for sale.
Antique and vintage toy dealers will bring cast iron, dolls, tin
windup, vintage robots, cars, Victorian, paper and Baby Boomer-era
items.
Experience the unusual curiosities at Atlantique City.Coin-operated
machines, neat finds, advertising, medical and scientific technology,
clocks and rugs – whether you can spend $5 or $500,000, you’ll go home
with something from Atlantique City!
Show hours are Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Advance ticket buyers admitted at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Are you going to the Atlantique City show? Are you planning on attending another show this spring?
Feel free to log your reply here on the Antique Trader blog.
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Friday, February 20, 2009 3:58:49 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
If you're headed to the Lakewood Antiques Market
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 If you're headed to the Lakewood Antiques Market in Cumming, Ga., this weekend (Feb. 20-22, 2009), you may want to take advantage of their special offer for this weekend only: FREE Admission.The market is open the third weekend of each month and admission is $3. Offered at this monthly event are: full-service restaurant dining, antique furniture, smalls, home decor, crafts - you name it. (I had too much fun looking at their online photo album.) Click here to learn more.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:48:53 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Shows, shows, and even more shows
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Hello all you antiques enthusiasts out there! I uploaded all the show calendar listings that we have up through the end of the year on the Antique Trader Show Calendar page. As I was working on that (please be patient ... I'm still working on connecting all the links), I realized just how difficult it was to find the information you may be looking for. I haven't counted them, but there have got to be a couple hundred antique, toy, postcard, and other shows listed, and someone from Kentucky may or may not be interested in all the shows in Illinois that they had to scroll through. To make it easier to find the shows you're looking for, I put a handy little index at the top of the page. All you have to do is click on the state abbreviation, and the screen will pop right to the state (or Canadian province) that you clicked on. To go back to the top of the page, use your back button on your web browser. "Easy peasy!" Click here (http://www.antiquetrader.com/showcalendar/) and take the "new and improved" show calendar for a spin; let me know what you think ... does it indeed make it easier to use the show calendar? You can post a reply here on the blog (and you don't even have to register). I plan on doing the same thing to the auction calendar. — Karen
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Friday, February 13, 2009 8:27:40 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
Newest issue of Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a sneak peek at the newest issue of Antique Trader (cover date February 25). Inside you'll find antique auction news, antique show previews and reviews, a beautiful story on the museum exhibit of a fabulous quilt collection, and so much more! Also included in the Feb. 25 issue is this month's bonus postcard content: articles on George Washington, England, real life heroes, and the almost-lost art of fan-carving. You can read these postcard stories (and more) on the Antique Trader postcard page. You won't want to miss the fan-carving article if you're interested in getting a set of free postcards featuring this astounding art form. And don't miss the cover story on Levittown, "the birth of the 'burbs," an insightful look into post-war American culture. Enjoy!
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Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:55:58 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, February 09, 2009
Palm Beach Antiques & Jewelry Show - THIS weekend!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
6th ANNUAL PALM BEACH JEWELRY, ART & ANTIQUE SHOW RETURNS PRESIDENTS’ DAY WEEKEND, FEBRUARY 13- 17 Over 200 International Exhibitors Featuring Extraordinary Collections (Palm Beach, FL) – The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique show has become a traditional, “must attend” event every Presidents’ Day weekend with thousands of dealers, private collectors, museum curators, investors and high-end interior decorators traveling to the Palm Beach County Convention Center to search for treasures and purchase some of the most unique and coveted fine art, jewelry and antiques in the world. This year the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show will take place February 13-17, 2009 and feature over 200 renowned, world-class dealers showcasing fine art, sculpture, furniture, silver, textiles, bronze, jewelry, objets d’art, porcelain, ceramics, pottery, watches, clocks, Asian art and antiques, Persian carpets, glass, and more ranging in date from the antiquities to the 20th century. An educational Lecture Series, free to the public, will further enhance the show each day with industry experts offering their extensive knowledge and background on a variety of captivating topics. “The extraordinary collections available to view and purchase, all in one place, all at one time, paired with the level of expertise these dealers impart to our guests, cannot be found anywhere else in the United States.” said Kris Charamonde, Co-owner and managing partner of the Palm Beach Show Group. An Opening Night Private Preview Party benefiting the Historical Society of Palm Beach County will kick off the show affording their supporters and guests with the first opportunity to view and purchase art and antiques before the show officially opens to the public on Saturday. WHAT: Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show WHEN: February 13 – 17, 2009 HOURS: Friday, February 13 Preview Party, by Invitation Only Saturday, February 14 11am-7pm Sunday, February 15 11am-7pm Monday, February 16 11am-7pm Tuesday, February 17 11am-6pm WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida ADMISSION: $15 daily, $25 for a 4-day pass FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 561.822-5440 or visit www.palmbeachshow.com
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Monday, February 09, 2009 4:43:21 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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And then for September ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
29TH ANNUAL BALTIMORE SUMMER ANTIQUES SHOW PRESENTS OVER 550 INTERNATIONAL DEALERS, 60 ANTIQUARIAN BOOK DEALERS The largest summer antiques show in the nation returns to the Baltimore Convention Center September 3-6, 2009 (Baltimore, MD)— Art and antique aficionados from across the country and around the world will celebrate the final days of summer at the 29th annual Baltimore Summer Antiques Show, September 3-6 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Guests will have the unique opportunity to view and purchase from the collections of over 550 international dealers drawn from the United States, Canada, France, Italy, and England all in one place, all at one time. Showcased collections of fine art, jewelry, silver, porcelain, American folk art, decorative accessories, furniture, glass, textiles and more ranging from the antiquities to the 20th century will line aisle after aisle at the largest summer antiques show in the nation. The show also includes a 60-dealer Antiquarian Book Fair offering rare books, first editions, fine manuscripts, autographs, and unusual bibliographical material. Adding to the event’s cultural experience, the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show will once again present an educational lecture series that is free to the public as well as show attendees. The lecture series includes presentations on a wide variety of topics by respected dealers and industry experts. The incredible diversity of dealers combined with the solid quality of items as well as educational programming makes the Baltimore show a significant event for guests and exhibitors alike. WHAT: 29th annual Baltimore Summer Antiques Show WHEN: Thursday, September 3 - Sunday, September 6, 2009 HOURS: Thursday, September 3 12 pm – 8 pm Friday, September 4 11 am – 7 pm Saturday, September 5 11am – 7 pm Sunday, September 6 11am – 6 pm WHERE: Baltimore Convention Center Downtown at the Baltimore Inner Harbor One West Pratt Street Two Main Entrances: West Pratt Street Lobby Charles Street Lobby ADMISSION: Tickets: $12.00 Good for all show days FOR MORE Call the Palm Beach Show Group at 561-822-5440 or visit INFORMATION: www.baltimoresummerantiques.com.
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Monday, February 09, 2009 4:41:53 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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DC Spring Antiques Show
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INAUGURAL D.C. SPRING ANTIQUES SHOW DEBUTS MARCH 2009 Largest International Antiques Show of its Kind in the Nation’s Capital to Showcase Fine Art, Jewelry and Antiques (Palm Beach, Florida) – The inaugural D.C. Spring Antiques Show will open its doors at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center March 6-9, 2009 with a showcasing of fine art, jewelry and antiques premiering as the largest antiques show of its kind to be presented in our nation’s capital. Over 300 of the world’s most renowned antique dealers, including A.B. Levy, William Cook, The Silver Fund, Mark J. West, Toulouse Antique Gallery and T.K. Asian Antiquities will present impressive collections from every genre including fine art, jewelry, glass, Political memorabilia, porcelain, furniture, decorative accessories, carpets, Americana, sculpture, silver, textiles and more dating from the antiquities to the 20th century. Additionally, an educational lectures series will feature an all-star lineup of speakers, from published authors to industry experts, covering a wide range of topics and genres. The D.C. Spring Antiques Show is owned and operated by the Palm Beach Show Group, one of the nation’s leading producers of fine art, antique and jewelry shows. Scott Diament, co-owner and Chief Operating Officer of the Palm Beach Show Group, recognized the need for an antiques show in D.C. He stated, “I was surprised to find that our nation’s capital, a significant destination for historical enthusiasts and serious art collectors, lacked a large high-end antique show. D.C. is a natural choice for our next antique show and we are excited to introduce our nation’s capital to some of the finest collections of antiques, art and jewelry available for purchase in the world.” Exhibitor and craftsman Dino Pampillonia of Pampillonia Jewelers in Washington, D.C. shares, “We’ve been doing shows with the Palm Beach Show Group for years and the caliber and reputation of their shows is extraordinary and one of the best in the industry. D.C. has needed a large, quality antique show of this size for years and we’re happy to be a part of it.” WHAT: D.C. Spring Antiques Show WHEN: March 6 – 9, 2009 HOURS: Friday, March 6 11am-7pm Saturday, March 7 11am-7pm Sunday, March 8 11am-7pm Monday, March 9 11am-6pm WHERE: Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW Washington, D.C. ADMISSION: $12 admission, good for all show days FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 561.822-5440 or visit www.dcspringshow.com
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Monday, February 09, 2009 4:40:26 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Antiques spanning 4 centuries at St. Charles, Ill., show
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If you're in the area March 14-15, you'll probably want to check out the spring Fox Valley Antiques Show. Here's the press release: CELEBRATE HISTORY AT THE SPRING FOX VALLEY ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE
March 14 & 15, 2009
As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth, we in the Land of Lincoln take special pride in our connection to the 16th President. While he was an extraordinary man, he came from ordinary circumstances. A chronology of his life indicates that on March 14, 1849, Lincoln deposited $21 collected from a legal fee in Springfield and later ‘shopped local’. Exactly 160 years later, to the day, you can follow our 16th President’s example by attending the Spring Fox Valley Antiques Show & Sale in St. Charles, Illinois where antiques from the 17th, 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries will be offered. Each piece tells a story of humankind and has been prudently conserved and recycled . . . not just for a greener earth, but just as importantly, for the preservation of our cultures. Continued is the tradition of presenting mini-lectures on antiques throughout the show at no extra charge. Saturday at 2 p.m. Jan & Bob Campbell will speak on “Make-dos,” followed at 3 p.m. by Dennis Raleigh on “Silhouettes and Portrait Miniatures of the 19th Century.” Lastly, at 4 p.m. Helen Siegel and Joan Stein will speak on “Antique Jewelry.” A special treat on Sunday, noted Lincoln collector, Ray McCaskey, member of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Museum Foundation Board, will speak at noon on “Collecting Lincoln”, sharing some items from his personal collection. Another added value, Mad Anthony Books, offering reference books on a variety of antiques-related topics, will be joining the show for the first time. Produced by the Chicago Suburban Antiques Dealers Association, the show celebrates our heritage by collaborating with its sponsor, Garfield Farm Museum in LaFox, Illinois. This museum is the only surviving, historically-intact Illinois farmstead being restored as a working 1840's living history farm and inn, a true asset for teaching American history. Show hours are Saturday, March 14, 10 – 6, and Sunday, March 15, 10 – 4, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles, Illinois (located on Randall Road between Routes 38 and 64) For further information visit www.foxvalleyantiqueshow.com or call (815) 838-0606.
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Thursday, January 29, 2009 4:08:34 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The Remember When Antique Show
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The temperature is below zero again here in Wisconsin. I would LOVE to be in sunny Nevada to attend this show ... If you read through it, I think the press release author had Arizona on their mind, though. The "Remember When" antique and Collectibles show to be held in the
beautiful convention center (ballroom) of the AVI Resort and Casino, in
Laughlin, Nevada, Feb. 20-22., Fri. 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. -5 p.m.
and Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The convention center accommodates up to 70 spaces
for vendors, and Spaces are still available to those wishing to
participate. Spaces are at a premium and limited. Vendors should
reserve spaces as soon as possible. All 10x10 spaces will be provided
with two 8 foot tables at a cost of 50.00 per space.
"This is going to be our first show" said Penny Coburn, "but its going to be a great show."
"Vendors are coming from California, Nevada, and Arizona and they will
be displaying vintage antique furniture, including bedroom sets,
chairs, tables, and lamps. There is also going to be figuriens,
carnival glass, antique silver and crystal, linens, dolls and military
artifacts along with vintage pottery and Americana." "I have had just a
great time getting to know all the new dealers, they each have so much
to offer."
The Avi Casino is located on the Colorado River hosting a beautiful
beach, swimming pool, and Golf course. All vendors are invited to make
Feb 20-22 a working vacation in the clean air of Arizona. Please
contact Penny Coburn at 1-928-768-4196 for more information on Vendor
spaces or for general information on the show. Other contact
information available at pennycoburn@yahoo.com
See what I mean? "... working vacation in the clean air of Arizona." Anyone want to share your favorite antiques show? Favorite show memory?
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009 8:58:19 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
More news from Our Man In Brussels
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Sunday, January 25, 2009 7:13:37 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Our man's first day in Brussels at BRAFA
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 The Brussels Antiques and Fine Arts Fair 2009 By Mark F. Moran BRUSSELS, Belgium — With a new name and an infusion of new dealers, the 2009 Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair opened Jan. 23 with its usual flair, highlighted by some uniquely American iconography Formerly called the “Foire des Antiquaires de Belgique,” now it’s known simply in the European trade as BRAFA. This is the sixth year that the 10-day event has been held in the Tour & Taxis buildings next to the heart of the city. Amid the Flemish and Dutch old master paintings from the 15th to the 17th century, Oriental art and modern masters were images of John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe and American Arts & Crafts furniture. Grethe Zeberg, Chair of the board of BRAFA, talked about the name change. “We had been thinking of changing the name of the fair for some years. Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair seemed the logical step forward in the development of the fair, and gives a better idea of its nature. It has gained both a strong international dimension and opened up to contemporary art. The name of the fair had to reflect these aspects. We therefore chose the English language, and added “Fine Arts.” Also, the English language catalog makes it easier to promote the Fair abroad.” More to come. Click here to see Mark's first pictures from the show.
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Friday, January 23, 2009 10:25:38 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Get your free show/auction/sale listing on AntiqueTrader.com
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Free Antiques and Collectibles Event Listings Still Available in Marketplace of Rising PricesIOLA, Wis. — Antique Trader, the national antiques publication delivering news, commentary, and advertising for the antiques market, continues to offer free publication of antiques auction and antiques show listings in print and online. Even in these tough economic times, when the cost of living and the costs of operating a business continually inch upward, Antique Trader is continuing to offer the free placement of auction and show listings in its publication and online at AntiqueTrader.com. Antique Trader’s show and auction calendars are valuable resources for both antiques event organizers and attendees. Listing a show or auction in a national publication reaches a much broader, interested audience. There is an immediate benefit in listing an auction in the auction calendar if online bidding opportunities exist. A direct link to the auction company’s Web site is placed with their listing in the auction calendar, giving readers a shortcut to online bidding. “The show and auction calendar pages are consistently ranked in the top 10 most visited pages on AntiqueTrader.com,” stated Karen Knapstein, Antique Trader’s online editor, “showing us there is a definite interest in the antiques community to find out what antique events are taking place nationwide.” To have your event included at no cost in an upcoming issue of Antique Trader and listed online at www.AntiqueTrader.com, send your show or auction information to deb.schellin@fwmedia.com. To view the current Antique Trader auction and show calendars, visit www.antiquetrader.com/events/ and click on the calendar link for the type of event calendar you would like to see. About Antique TraderAntique Trader, a newspaper published in Iola, Wis., has served the antiques and collectibles community since 1957. Today’s Antique Trader is known for its timely news coverage, collector profiles, in-depth articles on general antiques topics, auction reviews and antique-show reports delivered via its print product, Web site ( www.antiquetrader.com), and two free weekly e-newsletters. Its loyal following includes antique dealers, antique show promoters, shop and mall operators, and collectors, some of whom have subscribed to the paper since its inception. About Krause PublicationsKrause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world's largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and fishing. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Media, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows, 750 reference and how-to books, and web properties. F+W Media, an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs. Contact: Karen Knapstein Online Editor, AntiqueTrader.comkaren.knapstein@fwmedia.com715-445-4612 ext. 13627
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009 4:57:27 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, January 19, 2009
BRAFA, Europe's second-largest antiques and fine arts fair, gets underway this week
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The 54th Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair (BRAFA), Belgium’s
oldest and most important antiques fair, will take place from Jan.
23-Feb. 1, 2009, at the Tour & Taxis site in Brussels, Belgium.
 Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair (BRAFA), a major antique and
arts fair taking place in the heart of Europe, has become a benchmark
event for European art markets with some 40,000 visitors expected to
attend, ranging from museum curators to collectors and lovers of art.
Some 130 exhibitors, 50 percent Belgian and 50 percent international,
will share 130,000 square feet in Tour & Taxis Building A. Special
care is paid to the quality and authenticity of the works on display,
which undergo strict selection procedures by an independent board of
museum curators and international experts not participating in the
fair. It is this insistence on the exceptional quality of the exhibits
that has enabled the fair to flourish internationally since its move to
the Tour & Taxis site in 2004.
For the first time in the history of BRAFA, two galleries from the
United States (Tony Anninos – Asian Arts, San Francisco and Sophie
Scheidecker – Fine Art, 19th and 20th century and contemporary
paintings and drawings, New York) will be taking part in the fair.
Beyond BRAFA, antique lovers can enjoy the eclectic antique market
every Saturday and Sunday on the Place du Grand Sablon. But that is not
all! Brussels, Belgium, offers sophisticated simplicity and welcomes
visitors with 85 museums; the famous Grand’ Place where hanging out is
a must; renowned architecture and art nouveau; gastronomy and
world-class beer and chocolate – Brussels is where fun is always in
fashion!
Discover the many beautiful castles and cities of French-speaking Belgium such as Namur, a romantic city on the River Meuse at www.namur.be. For information on other cities in the region visit www.opt.be. Our own Mark Moran, who wrote the above piece, will be attending the BRAFA and keeping us current with the goings-on at this important and exciting event. Stay tuned! Click here for Mark Moran's review of the 2008 BRAFA fair, "High style in the low country."
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Monday, January 19, 2009 4:08:05 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
More show news: Brimfield vendor rate drops
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
According to a news story on the Worcester Telegram site (www.telegram.com), Brimfield selectmen met (twice), voted, and passed unanimously the motion to drop the vendor rate for the Brimfield Antique & Collectibles Shows from $30 to $20. Selectman Thomas C. Marino stated: “It’s just my
feeling that given the difficult road we’ve had and the concerns you’ve
(antiques show owner/operators) expressed and it’s the 50th year
anniversary — and the declining attendance — it would be my
recommendation that we reduce the fees in any way, shape or form that
provides assistance to you in terms of promoting the shows ... and we
intend to reduce the other fees as well.”
You can read the full article here.Please make sure you read the comments that were posted after the story (click here to read the comments) and let us know what you think ...
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Thursday, January 15, 2009 4:05:03 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Are you interested in a $500 shopping spree?
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If so, check this out: Win a $500 Shopping Spree at Atlantique City
Barbara Gerr Antiques to sponsor two drawings at the show
Attendees at the 2009 Atlantique City, New Jersey’s largest indoor antiques and collectibles show, will have the opportunity to win one of two $500 shopping sprees sponsored by Barbara Gerr Antiques of Galloway, N.J. Atlantique City returns to the Atlantic City Convention Center for its now annual show on March 28-29, 2009.  Show buyers can enter a daily drawing for a $500 shopping spree in the appraisal/ bookstore area of the show floor or right outside the Barbara Gerr Antiques booth (#1000). One winner will be randomly chosen each day to win the shopping spree. You must be present to win and the shopping spree is good for purchases made at the show. “Barbara Gerr Antiques has been a tremendous partner over the last few years. Their sponsorship of the shopping sprees benefits all exhibitors as well as consumers and adds to the excitement at the show,” says Show Producer Eric Bradley of F+W Media. “Our buyers really look forward to the drawings.” The March 2009 Atlantique City Show expects hundreds of exhibitors of art, furniture, jewelry and vintage fashion, pottery, porcelain, glass, dolls, toys, silver and more. The show is considered by many dealers to be one of the easiest indoor shows to do because of drive-in set up that takes place over two days. It's also a haven for collectors and decorators with objects and styles ranging from colonial to contemporary. Atlantique City will continue to offer attendees valuable services such as free furniture delivery within a 100-mile radius, free appraisals, drawings for shopping sprees and deep discounts on the latest antiques and collectibles books. A comprehensive multi-media marketing campaign includes advertising in daily newspapers, television, community-themed magazines and weekly papers. Buyers may find updates on show events and activities at www.atlantiquecity.com. Learn more about Barbara Gerr Antiques at www.webteek.com/potsinacnj. For Atlantique City exhibitor information contact Eric Bradley at 800.526.2724 or eric.bradley@fwmedia.com.
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Thursday, January 15, 2009 2:30:56 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
HADA Spring Antiques Show & Sale
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The Houston Antiques Dealers Association is gearing up for their Spring '09 show. This will be their 45th semi-annual show. According to the HADA press release, more than 150 dealers will be showing antiques from the 1750s through Art Deco and
Mid-Century Modern items.
The show will take place Feb. 13-15, 2009. (Friday and Saturday hours: 11 a.m.-7 pm.; Sunday hours 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.) at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall B, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX.
Tickets are $10 and are good for all three days. Valet parking will be available.
If you're in the area, don't miss the 27th Annual HADA Lecture, Thursday, Feb. 12, by Maureen Cassidy Geiger, an independent scholar and curator of the Arnhold Collection. The subject is “Meissen, a Fragile Diplomacy,” and it will take place at Brown Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet, at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
This event is sponsored by Houston Antiques Dealers Association. The
lecture is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.
For more information, visit http://www.hadaantiques.com
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009 8:46:06 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Hunt Valley Antiques Show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Antique hunters have a reason to celebrate. This year’s Hunt Valley Antiques Show, Baltimore’s most prestigious annual antiquing event, will be bigger and better than ever.
Marking its 39th consecutive year, the Hunt Valley Antiques Show takes place February 20-22 at the Crowne Plaza Baltimore, in Timonium, MD.
The show will bring together 56 of the nation’s top dealers offering for sale more than 10,000 examples of antiques and fine art.
Visitors will discover exquisite examples of formal and country
furniture, paintings, prints, glass, ceramics, textiles, rugs, silver,
clocks, jewelry, folk art and equestrian antiques from four centuries.
Every item is backed by a guarantee of authenticity.
“This year’s show will be 25 percent larger and feature more great
dealers than ever before,” says Bob James, president of Armacost
Antiques Shows. “Attendees will be delighted by the quality and sheer
variety of antiques they’ll find.”
“The Hunt Valley Antiques Show
offers a tremendous chance to become better acquainted with the world
of fine antiques,” says John Fiske, partner in Ipswich, MA-based Fiske & Freeman,
specialists in 17th and early 18th century English furniture and
decorative accessories. “Dealers like ourselves bring all our best
offerings to the show and are pleased to help educate anyone with an
interest in decorating with antiques or enhancing a collection.”
Besides meeting dealers, visitors to the show will also be greeted
by Baltimore’s own star-spangled songwriter, Francis Scott Key, as
brought to life by accomplished stage, screen and television actor
Charles Wissinger.
Hours of the show are Friday, February 20, 11 am-5 pm; Saturday, February 21, 11 am-7 pm; and Sunday, February 22, 11 am-5 pm.
Admission tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 each or for $12 each at www.ArmacostAntiquesShows.com. Children under 12 are free.
The show is located at Crowne Plaza Baltimore, 2004 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD. Free parking is available.
A preview party will take place Thursday, February 19, 6 pm-9:30 pm.
J. Thomas Savage, director of Museum Affairs for Winterthur, will
open the show with a lecture on Friday, February 20 at 10 am. The
acclaimed author will provide tips for choosing the right antiques
based on vast knowledge of American architecture, interiors and
decorative arts.
James Archer Abbott, curator of Evergreen Museum and noted scholar
in the field of American Presidential tastes, will lead a private show
tour on Saturday, February 21 at 9:45 am.
Separate tickets are required for the preview party, lecture and
private show tour. More information is available at 410-366-1980.
Dealers participating in the Hunt Valley Antiques Show
include Appleton Manor Antiques & Gallery, New Ipswich, NH; At the
Sign of the Sycamore, Sewickley, PA; Aydin Oriental Rugs, Germantown,
MD; Brennan & Mouilleseaux, Northfield, CT; Brill's Antiques,
Newport News, VA; Sue Brown, London, UK; The Country Squire, Milton,
MA; Cunha/St. John, Essex, MA; Dawson Gallery, Stevensville, MD; Dongan
Collection, Bronxville, NY; Drake Field Antiques, Longmeadow, MA;
Drusilla’s Books, Baltimore, MD; Dubey’s Art & Antiques, Baltimore,
MD; Fair Trade, Shelburne Falls, MA; Fiske & Freeman, Ipswich, MA;
Fletcher/Copenhaver Fine Art, Fredericksburg, VA; James Gallagher,
North Norwich, NY; Gemini Antiques, Oldwick, NJ; The Hanebergs
Antiques, East Lyme, CT; Hanes & Ruskin, Old Lyme, CT; J&M
Antiques, East Amherst, NY; Arthur Guy Kaplan, Baltimore, MD; Kruggel
Antiques, Rochester, NY; Leatherwood Antiques, Sandwich, MA; M.
McAlister, Brentwood, TN; Malcolm Magruder, Millwood, VA; Trace Mayer,
Louisville, KY; Merry Walk Antiques, Annapolis, MD; Aileen Minor
Antiques, Centreville, MD; Neverbird Antiques, Surry, VA; Nicoll Fine
Art & Antiques, Newcastle, ME; Paulette & Hilary Nolan,
Falmouth, MA; Park Place Gallery, Delton, MI; Peenstra Antiques
Appraisals, Annapolis, MD; Perry-Joyce Fine Arts, Sawyer, MI; The Print
Portfolio, Potomac, MD; Robert Quilter Fine Arts, Baltimore, MD;
Running Battle Antiques, Newagen, ME; Russack & Loto Books,
Northwood, NH; Saje Americana, Short Hills, NJ; Rick Scott, San
Francisco, CA; Shaeffer/Sutor, Glyndon, MD; Shaia of Williamsburg,
Williamsburg, VA; Solomon Suchard, Shaker Heights, OH; The Spare Room,
Baltimore, MD; Spencer Marks, Southhampton, MA; Philip Suval,
Fredericksburg, VA; Swan Tavern Antiques, Ordinary, VA; Time &
Strike, McLean, VA; Washington Square Antiques, Alexandria, VA; Ed
Weissman, Antiquarian, Portsmouth, NH; and Roger D. Winter, Solebury,
PA.
Proceeds from the show help fund the programs of Family &
Children’s Services of Central Maryland. The Baltimore, MD-based agency
delivers services to vulnerable individuals and families experiencing
problems relating to social and personal adjustment.
The Hunt Valley Antiques Show
is produced by Washington, DC-based Armacost Antiques Shows. Among
other events, the firm produces the Naples Art & Antiques Show, the
Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show and the new Aspen Art &
Antiques Show.
About Armacost Antiques Shows
Armacost Antiques Shows lets
people of all ages discover the simple pleasure of owning fine
antiques. Visitors to our shows can shop, look and learn in friendly
surroundings, knowing they can buy with a guarantee of authenticity.
All shows benefit nonprofits, including museums, churches, social
service agencies and preservation groups. The nonprofit sponsors help
generate enthusiasm for antiques while delivering much-needed financial
support for their institutions and communities. Information is
available at www.ArmacostAntiquesShows.com.
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Wednesday, January 07, 2009 12:57:12 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Grand Rapids Antiques Market
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
If you're in the Grand Rapids area, you won't want to miss the Grand Rapids Antiques Market this weekend. Antiques Roadshow appraiser (and Atlantique City alum) Caroline Ashleigh is slated to appear and speak on Saturday about using antiques as investment opportunities (that is, of course, for those of us who need a reason other than "love" to rationalize buying antiques). Ashleigh is but one of many speakers scheduled to appear at the market, in addition to the offerings of 130 booths with 200 dealers. You can read more about the G.R. Antiques Market by clicking here.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008 12:01:07 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Uninformed point of view?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Good Morning Everyone! That was an enthusiastic greeting, wasn't it? Probably because it's not even 9:00 yet and I'm on my second cup of coffee ... (regular, of course) As I was cruising the antiques news this morning, I read a show announcement for a Tucson, Arizona, show ( 40-plus dealers expected at antiques fair Sunday) and couldn't help but daydream just a little bit about what it would be like to go. After all, the thermometer here in Iola reads -8 degrees at the moment, and my husband was just telling me last week how nice it was in Arizona when he was there the week before. I'd consider it a nice place to visit, but roots in Wisconsin tend to run deep. As I scrolled to the bottom of the page — I like to check the comments people leave on stories — I saw this: Where does one even begin to comment on this sort of statement? Of course, we really can't guess the situation "Scotty F" is in as he wrote the comment. Perhaps he's just stirring the pot, so to speak. It is true that unless you're in the antiques business, buying antiques doesn't rank up there with the necessity of keeping food on the table and a roof over your head. But I don't consider money spent on antiques as being "pissed away." (Though I do have to confess that I don't feel the same way about some items touted as "collectibles" that are on the market ... but to each their own.) I know many — if not all of you — feel the same way about antiques. It's money well-spent if you spend wisely. If you haven't read it already, I encourage you to read How to rationalize almost any antiques purchase by Mark Roeder. (Part 2 of "how to rationalize" is coming soon.) I think our pal "Scotty F" should read it too.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:48:14 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
The Greater Boston Antiques Festival
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Over 160 antiques dealers from 10 states will assemble under one roof
at THE GREATER BOSTON ANTIQUES FESTIVAL at the Shriner’s Auditorium on
Saturday and Sunday, January 17-18, 2009, showcasing thousands of
sought after items including furniture from many periods, European
ceramics, American pottery, sterling silver, folk art, mid century
modern and jewelry of all types from fine antique estate to mid century
costume. The Greater Boston Antiques Festival features dealers who
have been screened for the quality of their items. Antique collectors
of all levels can browse New England’s finest antiques collections in
one easy stop without dealing with Boston’s parking and traffic
problems. The Greater Boston Antiques Festival has something for
everyone from the casual collector to the experienced investor to the
person who is looking to decorate a home.
Admission to The Greater Boston Antiques Festival is only $8 per person
(16 and under free.) Hours are Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Shriner’s Auditorium in
Wilmington, MA, just 15 minutes north of Boston off interstate 93.
Directions to Shriner’s Auditorium: Rte 93 to Exit #39 (3 exits north
of the I-95 and I-93 interchange in Woburn). Take a right at the end of
the ramp onto Concord St. Take your first left onto Fordham Rd. The
Shriner's Auditorium is located on the right hand side at the end of
Fordham Rd. For more information call (781) 862-4039 or visit
www.NEAntiqueShows.com. Free parking is available for 1,500 vehicles.
The Greater Boston Antiques Festival is managed by Marvin Getman of New England Antique Shows.
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Sunday, December 14, 2008 6:36:46 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Antiques By The Bay, Jan. 4, 2009
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
From Antiques By The Bay:
Over 800 outdoor dealers selling their merchandise
on the first Sunday of every month at the former Alameda Point Naval
Air Station in Alameda, California. Everything sold at our show must be
at least twenty years old and there are no reproductions allowed. The
Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire entered its fifth year as
of September 2003. The show has grown in leaps and bounds, giving
Northern California the largest antiques and collectibles faire ever.
In 1998, the show started out with 250 booths and an attendance of
about 3300 antique shoppers.
This
year, we broke all of our records with 800 booths and a growing
attendance that recently topped out at 10,000 customers. No pets are
allowed as we are adjacent to a National Wildlife Refuge. We have grown
in reputation as well as size. The Alameda Point Antiques and
Collectibles Faire has been featured in Sunset Magazine, as well as
Home and Garden Television's antiques show, "Flea Market Finds," and
attracts buyers from as far away as Japan. The Alameda Point Antiques
and Collectibles Faire is co-produced by Betsy and Jerry Goldman and
Allen Michaan and Sandra Michaan.
Click here to visit the Antiques By The Bay Web site.Sounds like my kinda show ...
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Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:18:32 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Monthly antique shows good news for buyers and sellers
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
It's a tough economy, but if you have the money, whether you're in the market for stocks, real estate, or antiques, it's a buyer's market. Here's a great opportunity to exercise that fact ... and when you throw in free parking and free admission, it only makes the deal all the better. (The Dec. 4-7 show has free admission.) Read on ... Charlotte, NC—The Metrolina Tradeshow Expo continues its long-standing
tradition of hosting one of the most extensive, exceptional monthly
antique shows in the region with its new International Collectibles and
Antiques Shows, beginning December 4-7, 2008.
With 98,000 square feet of shopping and more than 2,000 vendors, rare
and unique treasures await show attendees at every turn, including
high-end antiques, home décor items, vintage jewelry, silver, glass,
pottery and ceramics, fine art, toys and memorabilia of all varieties.
Hundreds of experienced, professional antiquities dealers will travel
from across the country to present the finest offerings in the Antique
Village – 13 free-standing ‘storefronts’ presenting the finest quality
crafts, antiques, unfinished and finished furniture, rugs and more.
These monthly shows will also feature the East coast’s largest flea
market, with more than 3,000 outdoor exhibit spaces, offering
one-of-a-kind items at unbelievable prices.
Guests will also find unique riches on Piccadilly Lane, where more than
one hundred permanent vendors display their distinctive wares,
including homemade and gourmet specialty foods and goods, as well as a
variety of food and refreshment vendors to help fortify them as they
shop.
Guests are also encouraged to bring their family antiques and personal
treasures to the spring and fall ‘Classic’ shows, which will include
professional antique appraisals and auctions similar to those found on
the popular television series “Antiques Roadshow”.
Additionally, for the first time in Metrolina’s 30 years of operation,
guests are offered free weekend admission, a $25 value, to the
inaugural International Collectibles and Antiques Show, December 4-7,
2008, as part of the grand opening celebration weekend.
Show schedule:
December 4-7, 2008 – grand opening celebration weekend
January 1-4, 2009
February 5-8, 2009
March 5-8, 2009
April 1-5, 2009 – spring ‘Classic’ show
April 30-May 3, 2009
June 4-7, 2009
July 2-5, 2009
July 30-August 2, 2009
September 3-6, 2009
October 1-4, 2009
November 4-8, 2009 – fall ‘Classic’ show
December 3-6, 2009
Hours:
Monthly shows: Thursday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Classics: Wednesday-Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Tickets:
FREE for December 4-7, 2008 grand opening celebration weekend
All other monthly shows, excluding ‘Classics’: children ages 12 and
under – free admission; general admission - $4, seniors - $2
(Friday-Sunday); early shopper four-day pass available - $15
(Thursday-Sunday)
‘Classics’ admission: children ages 12 and under – free admission;
general admission - $6, seniors - $3 (Friday-Sunday); early shopper
four-day pass available - $20 (Thursday-Sunday); sneak preview,
five-day event pass - $30 (Wednesday-Sunday)
Season pass for all 12 shows, including ‘Classics’ - $45
Parking:
Free parking for all shows
For additional information, visit www.icashows.com, or call 704.663.1500.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:01:12 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Antique clock and watch event open to the public for the first time
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
NAWCC Chapter 59 in San Diego announces that its annual "Southwest
California Regional" in Del Mar, a massive, multi-dealer sale of
antique and collectible watches and clocks, will be open to the public
for one day only, Saturday, November 22, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in
Del Mar, California.
SAN DIEGO, CA, November 06, 2008 -- The San Diego Chapter of the
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC), Chapter 59,
is pleased to announce that the Southwest California Regional will be opening its doors to the public for the first time ever. The Southwest California Regional
is an annual sales event for collectors of antique and vintage watches
and clocks. The public will be admitted Saturday, November 22, from 9
am to 3 pm. Saturday-only admission costs $10 at the door. "This
is a great opportunity for anybody who's interested in collectible
clocks and watches to come get a preview of what's available to NAWCC
members," says Mark Weaver, General Chairman of the Southwest California Regional. "You'll get unlimited access to all the dealer tables, resources, and bargains." "If
you're at the Fairgrounds for the Del Mar Antique Show, come check us
out in the Wyland Center," Weaver says. "Especially if you're looking
for antique and vintage watches and clocks - we'll have the place
filled with them!" "And, of course, we'd love you to join the NAWCC," Weaver adds. "We'll have plenty of applications on hand." The Southwest California Regional
is a three-day event, held November 20-22, 2008, at the Del Mar
Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California. The Mart, which is the sales part
of the event, attracts horological sellers and buyers from all over the
world, all seeking treasures and making deals over more than 250 tables
jam-packed with watches, clocks, spare parts, watchmaking and
clockmaking tools, reference books, watch and clock accessories, and
more. Many antique dealers attend the Southwest California Regional
to replenish their inventory of vintage clocks and watches, making it
one of the few major events at which the average collector can discover
true "wholesale" deals on collectible timepieces. And now, this
once-private event is open to the public for one day only. "We'd
love to see a lot of people take advantage of this opportunity," Weaver
says. "This is the first time we've ever opened the Mart up to the
public. And Saturday - it's the last day of the Mart, so dealers would
rather sell stuff than pack it back up. It's traditionally been a good
day for bargains." "Come on down!" Weaver says, with a wide, welcoming smile. The Southwest California Regional will also have a display of antique and vintage watches and clocks. For more information about the Southwest California Regional, visit http://www.nawcc59.org/regional.html.About NAWCC Chapter 59The
NAWCC is a non-profit organization, and Chapter 59 is the San Diego
chapter of the NAWCC. It produces and manages the annual Southwest California Regional
every November with its co-host, Chapter 136. Chapter 59 members come
from all over San Diego County. Visit NAWCC Chapter 59's website at http://www.nawcc59.org to learn about monthly meeting times and member benefits.
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Monday, November 10, 2008 12:20:51 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Ike cancels HADA fall show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
HADA Fall 2008 Show CancelledThe Mayor has this morning cancelled all events in the George R. Brown
Convention Center. Therefore, the Houston Antiques Dealers Association
(HADA) has regretfully had to cancel our September 2008 Antiques Show
and Sale. This is due to the recent Hurricane Ike, which left most of
the Houston area without power. We greatly apologize for any
inconvenience this may have caused.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:26:59 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Free Appraisals Return to Atlantique City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Experts offer appraisals of political memorabilia, jewelry, antiques and autographs
ATLANTIC
CITY, N.J. – As the nation debates McCain or Obama, Biden or Palin,
experts at Atlantique City will be thinking Roosevelt, Lincoln,
Washington and Kennedy. Atlantique City will again provide free
appraisals at the next antiques and collectibles show Oct. 18-19 in the
Atlantic City Convention Center.
Appraisals will be offered by
specialists in fine jewelry, textiles, glass, autographs, books, maps
and more. Specialists from WorthPoint will be on hand to appraise
political memorabilia at the special exhibit titled The American
Presidential Experience.
Last season experts discovered
several treasures, including a dress worn by Judy Garland, straight
from the MGM lot and an early American flag worth $500,000. More
treasures are waiting to be discovered by our line up of experts:
• Marking his 38th year with Antique Trader magazine as editor, author and antique expert, Kyle Husfloen
of Palm Springs, Calif., will return to appraise at Atlantique City.
Husfloen is author of the regular column, Kyle on Antiques, and has
served as a guest appraiser and lecturer on antiques across the nation.
Husfloen’s cornerstone price guide, Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, turns 25 years old this fall.
• Specializing in estate jewelry and gems will be certified gemologist and appraiser Paula Fox of Bensalem, PA. Fox has worked with television, sport and business celebrities in addition to being vice president of the International Society of Appraisers, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter and a ranking member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.
• Ellen Schroy, who has edited 24 consecutive editions of the Warman’s Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide,
will return as a general appraiser. Beyond her work as a noted author
in the antiques industry, Schroy, of Quakertown, Pa., contributes to
Antique Trader and has appeared as a guest on nationally broadcast
television and radio shows.
• Bringing years of experience in appraisal of maps, prints, books and autographs is Dale Sorenson, director of auctions and former owner of Waverly Auctions, along with Quinn’s Auctions,
of Falls Church, Va. In addition to being a Ph.D. in American
literature and studies, Sorenson brings to the show years of experience
cataloging and providing formal appraisals.
President of the Eastern Pennsyl
vania Chapter of the
International Society of Appraisers, Linda Roberts will provide appraisals on
gen
eral items. R
oberts and her husband, Howard, own White Orchid Antiques & Appraisals in Media, Pa.
• After
working with both world renowned collectors and first-time art and antiques buyers at the prestigious M.S. Rau Antiques, Todd Peenstra
opened his own appraisal and consulting service in Annapolis, MD. His
years of experience as a buyer, seller and appraiser of the finest
works of art and antiques on the market make Todd a top resource for
professional and accurate appraisals.
“Appraisal events like
this are great ways to determine if you are ready to sell that lifelong
collection or just a piece or two from an estate,” said Eric Bradley,
show producer of Atlantique City. “Last season, participants had just
as much fun watching someone else’s appraisal as they did watching
their own.”
Appraisal hours will be noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, and on Sunday, Oct. 19.
Attendees
may have one item appraised for free; subsequent appraisals are charged
$10 each. Appraisals are considered professional opinions of value.
Appraisers are prohibited from giving values on items purchased during
the show. The appraisal booth is located near the Atlantique City Bookstore, where visitors can purchase books and magazine subscriptions.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Atlantique City Show office at 800.526.2724 or visit www.AtlantiqueCity.com.
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Monday, September 15, 2008 4:04:05 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
The D.C. Big Flea
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
For nostalgia lovers young and old, the D.C. Big Flea promises two days of treasure hunting Sept. 20 & 21, 2008. The D.C. Big Flea is held at the Dulles Expo Center. Whether your area of interest is general store collectibles, vintage advertising, folk art, vintage toys or anything old, if you're in the area, it's worth checking out. Hours for the show are: Saturday Sept. 20th 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday September 21st 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Admission is $8, good for both days. The address: Dulles Exposition and Convention Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, VA 20151. Only 10 minutes from the Dulles Airport.
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008 2:23:44 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Countdown to Labor Day
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Well, folks, Labor Day is two weeks away. That means, of course, the end of summer. Kids head back to school and we can look forward to cooler weather, shorter days, and autumn colors sool following. Labor Day also means antique shows. The York Antiques Show runs from Aug. 29-31, there are many holiday antiques fairs, shows, markets and fleas also running through the Labor Day holiday weekend all over the country...not to mention all the auction opportunities. But let's not forget about the collectibles dedicated to this century-old holiday itself! Robert Reed wrote this week's Antique Trader cover story on Labor Day collectibles. Visit www.antiquetrader.com and check it out! (Or you can click on the cover image below.) And don't forget to check out the story "An antique collection can save the day when times get hard" — it's a MUST read.
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Friday, August 15, 2008 10:09:38 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, August 01, 2008
Lazy days of summer?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Hard to believe it's already August! Where did the summer go? I didn't get anything new planted in my yard. Haven't been swimming. I've only eaten watermelon once. And I've only been to handful of garage sales all year. Now that's tragic!
Do you remember when we were kids and time actually slowed down enough we actually got bored?! Do you recall that phrase "lazy days of summer"? What does that mean? In today's world, do we ever have time to really relax and be lazy? I wish we did.
In reality, if you are like me, a parent of a young child, you find yourself running around to accommodate his social schedule.
If you are a dealer, you are traveling as far as your gas budget will take you to set up and sell at shows and, if time and money allow, supplement your inventory.
If you are a collector, you're likely guided by that same gas budget, but hopefully can visit an antiques store or shop these shows and keep these dealers in business while, of course, finding your treasures.
There's no time for standing still in the antiques business. No time for buyers or sellers to be "lazy." We must keep moving, interacting and transacting to thrive and grow.
What are you doing to avoid summertime blues in the antiques market? Any advice for your fellow dealers on hot sellers this season? Post your comment here or email robyn.austin@fwpubs.com. Peace and pleasant shopping!
-- Robyn
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Friday, August 01, 2008 1:00:03 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Could economic downturn mean upswing for antiques?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
We're all tired of watching the prices creep up at the gas pump. Some of us may be to the point we are canceling trips or limiting our overall spending. In an atmosphere of penny pinching, where does one go for a decent bargain? Look no further than your favorite antiques store or flea market.
Could a downturn in the economy mean an upswing for the antiques industry and second-hand retailers? Some dealers in Macon, Georgia, seem to think so.
From the Macon Telegraph comes this story: Midstate antique, flea market vendors benefit from slow economy.
Says Linda Foster, a dealer at The Antique Mall: "Because people are pinching pennies, they now have a tendency to come in and shop at places likes this. Things may not be exactly new, but the quality is good and so are the prices."
Another dealer says he's seen business spike 10 percent over last summer. How's that for encouraging news? People may come in looking for a bargain, but what we hope they'll find is a renewed interest in the "old" once again.
Click here to read the entire story. Antique Trader would know if your business is experiencing a similar boost. Do you have any business tips for other dealers and second-hand retailers? Share them in the comments here or email robyn.austin@fwpubs.com.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:40:48 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, April 03, 2008 Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Back to it! Antiques blogging forever!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
After two long weeks away from my beloved AT blog, I am finally back in the office and ready to get back down to regular posting. I'm tired from a 5-hour layover in the hotbox of Chicago's O'Hare airport, and beat from 5 days of straight running at the show, bu otherwise fine, thanks... First, however, I have to decompress for about 5 minutes from the Atlantique City show, and then put together an entire paper before the end of the day. This should be fun, but I will definitely put some stuff up today hopefully, but for sure tomorrow. My co-blogger and web editor Karen (who has done a fabulous job in my absence, I might add) will hopefully continue to post as well, keeping us the most prolific and fast-moving blog in the biz. It's good to be back. 
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Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:03:09 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Sunday, March 30, 2008
Atlantique City Day 2
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Howdy folks. We made it through Day One of the March 2008 Atlantique City Antiques Show and, if I may speak for the staff and crew of Atlantique City - and I reckon that I can - Day one was pretty fantastic.
By the 9 a.m. early opening we had at least 2000 people lined up outside the door, many of them grabbing copies of Antique Trader and our various publications at the show, and the trafic flow was steady all day. While official numbers aren't available yet, I'd say we had at least 5,000 people come through the convention center and they seemed interesting. Quality is high, and uniform, and we heard some good comments from dealers.
The appraisal event went very well, too, highlighted by a superb Judy Garland dress, straight off the MGM lot, that ended up in - of all places - Milwaukee, WI. We have to wait and see if the pics cvame out, but I'll post them if I will.
At the end of the day we also hosted a gathering to fete Ellen Schroy and thank her for all her hard work - 28 years worth - on the Warman's Price Guide. Nice stuff, and Ellen is a great lady. She'll be missed on Warman's, but it's a good opportunity for Trader to get her byline in the paper, as we did with the 4/9 issue.
Sunday is usually a bit slower at shows, but there can be some serious buying going on, so we're keeping our fingers crossed for our dealers and ourselves, for a good day today, a smooth load-out tonight, and a nice easy flight home tomorrow morning. Last October we got delayed in Philly for 12 hours. Yuck.
Looking forward to getting home, getting back to work and regular blogging, and seeing my family. I love the East Coast, and have a lot of good memories from these shows and my childhood summers spent here, but I want to get back to Stevens Point, WI - wide open spaces, nice people and great beer - and get back in the swing of day-to-day life and work.
See you there.
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Sunday, March 30, 2008 7:04:22 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Saturday, March 29, 2008
Atlantique City - At last!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Howdy!
After a long week of vacation last week - agonizing, as you can imagine, spending so much time with my lovely wife and daughter in Phoenix and Las Vegas - I got into Atlantic City last Wednesday night. Travel was 13 hours from Vegas, with a few nighmarish waits in TSA lines at all airports.
It's time for good antiques and the Atlantique City Antiques Show.
We have spent two exhausting days getting the show ready, but as I write this morning, the show floor at the Atlantic City Convention Center looks beautfiul, there is a crowd of 2000 people waiting outside the door and we are hoping for a good show. We know it looks good, and quality is ubiquitous. Now we are waiting for the buyers.
The weather here is a bit chilly and overcast, which means good weather for antique buying, and the attitude seems to be optimistic, which is half the battle when there are such problems with the economy. I don't, however, have to tell any Trader readers that.
What I can tell you is that I'm excited for the opening of this show, proud of the hard work we've done and ready to see this thing come off a success.
If any of you out there are coming today or tomorrow, or go this weekend and read this later, give me a holler and let me know what you think.
I'll post more later today, hopeufully with some pics, but no promises...
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Saturday, March 29, 2008 6:52:14 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Postcard collecting is alive and well!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
From Sandy … not Noah or Karen! Postcard collecting is alive and well That was the feeling I got when I attended the 30th annual Michiana Regional Postcard Show on March 15 in South Bend, Ind. The doors opened at 9 a.m., and by the time I got there about 10:15, the aisles were already crowded with shoppers. It sometimes took quite a while before a dealer could break away from customers to chat with me. To find out more about the show, postcard collecting and Postcard Collector magazine visit www.postcardcollector.com
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008 2:21:27 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, March 17, 2008 Friday, March 14, 2008
Trader Question of the Week: What's the single most valuable antique you've ever bought at a show?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I guess it's only fair to open this question up to a broader range of sources, so let's say then: What's the single most valuable antique you've ever bought at a sale of any kind? How's that? When I go to a shop or a show, I tend to forget value and buy with nostalgia. This doesn't take me back too far, to the 1970s and early 1980s, so I always end up with a beaten-up Star Wars action figure, or dog-eared football card of some Dallas Cowboy I loved as a kid. Once, though, on a lonely Sunday while waiting for a movie to start in Downtown Waupaca, WI, I wandered into an antiques store to try and find something for my daughter. After an hour of looking, and believing I would leave empty-handed, I came to the last booth and saw it: A Lawson Wood print of two monkeys and a bear with the caption, "A good story, well told." I loved it immediately. The giggling bear, one wise ape scratching his chin with amusement, and one more monkey telling the story with an arm draped over the bear and a casual hand about to make the final point. The ground is littered with apple cores, nuts and banana peels. Simply awesome. Monetary value? Who knows? Sentimental, seeing my daughter's face light up whenever she looks at it and points, then says, "Papa!"? There's no value that can be placed on that. So, what's the single most valuable antique you've ever bought at a sale of any kind? Send your answer to me at noah.fleisher@fwpubs.com, or post your answer in the comments below.
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Friday, March 14, 2008 3:23:20 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Ellen Schroy and Warman's call it a day
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This is breaking news inside the building where I work, and where the Warman's title is based, edited and published. I have it on good authority that Warman's and longtime writer, appraiser, antique-lover and all around cool lady, Ellen Schroy, have decided part ways. I understand an official announcement will be forthcoming.  I want to say on a personal note, and as a fan of Ellen's prolific body of work over the decade - almost three of them - that she is one of the most knowledgable and personable folks in the business. Most of all, she's honest with her opinion, which is invaluable. It was my pleasure to work with her on the Atlantique City Antiques Show last October, and it will be a pleasure again to emcee the appraisal event this coming March 29 and 30. We will be able to properly fete Ellen at the show. Get her to sign those books if you got them.  Ellen is a class act. I hope I will be able to tempt her to write some things for Trader in the months to come. As many have said to me about her, Ellen has forgotten more about antiques than I'll ever know.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008 1:24:16 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, March 06, 2008
Antiques Philadelphia, April 11-13, cancelled
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This is not good news by any stretch, either for dealers or buyers. This was one of three shows that anchored Philadelphia Antiques Week, with The Philadelphia Antiques Show as the centerpiece. The piece pasted in below is something I wrote this morning, and which you've probably read about either on the Bee or on our digital front page here. Nonetheless, here it is again. There will be more to come once I get the official press release from Promoter Barry Cohen and, hopefully, hear from a few others in the business as to what this does or does not mean. I do know that Antiques Week in Philly has hard a hard time adjusting to the movement of the big show, which cause quite a stir in itself, and much speculation. I, however, am a terrible mind reader and choose not to comment on motives, or lack thereof. Philly takes another black eye
Antiques Philadelphia, April 12-15, cancelled
Noah Fleisher, editor
Philadelphia Antiques Week, anchored by The Philadelphia Antiques Show, April 12-15, has taken another hit in the wake of an announcement by promoters Barry Cohen and Jim Burk that Antiques Philadelphia: Spring Show at East Falls, scheduled for April 11-13, has been canceled.
The show was formerly called Antiques at Philadelphia’s Navy Pier, showcasing itself for two successful years in a cruise terminal at the Naval Business Center.
The show moved its venue when The Philadelphia Antiques Show announced that it was changing its longtime venue at the 33rd Street Armory downtown – due to construction – to the cruise terminal at the Navy Yard.
Cohen and Burk secured the new location for the show, attracted the Philadelphia Ballet as a charity beneficiary, and made plans to continue. Dealer support, however, was difficult to secure in an untested venue and, the pair said in a press release, the move by the Philadelphia Show – which has been the subject of great scrutiny by local Philadelphia media and in the antiques press – had, “financially (undercut) Cohen's relationship with the management of his venue.”
“Not enough (dealers) were willing to risk the move to an untried facility," Cohen said.
For information, 703-914-1268 or www.b4rtime.com .
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Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:17:08 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Antique Trader 3-19 preview, comin' at ya'
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a first look at our March 19 issue, a special for the Atlantique City Antiques Show, which is owned by Trader's parent company, F+W Publications. It'll be a glossy front with an extra 5,000 copies distributed at AC on March 29-30, 2008 at the Altantic City Convention Center. I'll be there. If you are around and want to say hi, please do... 
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Wednesday, March 05, 2008 1:45:09 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Tuesday, February 12, 2008
When Antiques Get Dangerous!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:46:52 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, February 11, 2008
More stolen Art in Europe - $160M worth
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Just what exactly will it take for owner's of private, important collections of art - especially those on public display - to add security?   This is an unbelivable story, reported widely across the world this morning, about more than $160M in art stolen from the Beuhrle Collection in Zurich. I like the New York Times coverage best, so I linked to it here. Chances are the artwork will go underground and decorate the home of some one who doesn't care that it's stolen goods. The market in art theft if huge, and the paintings are re-sold at hugely below actualy value. You could pick up one of these paintings, the Cezanne for instance, for a song... Say $15 million... Let me just go check that shoebox in my closet. Maybe I'll cash in those bonds I got for my bar mitzvah so long ago. Hey Beuhrle Collection! Get a lock on those doors and a connection to the police. Then maybe those priceless paintings will remain where they are and you'll be proven worthy to own such cultural treasures!
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Monday, February 11, 2008 12:41:14 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Spring Fever and the beauty of the Rhinebeck Antiques Show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Man oh Man, it was cold this weekend in Central Wisconsin where I huddled up with my wife and sick two-year old daughter. The sort of cold that makes it difficult to go outside. I pictured myself freezing solid, quick, as I dropped last night's trash in the can out back. I also thought, for one terrifying moment, that the garage door had locked on me. With Lauren upstairs putting the baby to sleep I would have been a goner. "Why?" I asked myself. "Why?" While I do believe that you can only really appreciate spring and summer if you live in a place with real seasons, I'm about sick of winter. February is the month that forgot to pay its rent. With spring coming I'm thinking of all the great shows that I'd like to get to, though my current location makes it a bit tough. I wil get to a lot of local and midwestern shows, but probably not Philly for Antiques Week there. I will, more than likely, make a sojourn to The Pioneer Valley for May Brimfield, just to see old friends, catch up and talk to folks about Trader and this site. The show I will miss the most, however, will be Rhinebeck. My beloved Rhinebeck Antiques Show. Something so sweet and friendly about this show, the very first one I ever really loved, back when Jimi Barton was still with us, rest his soul. There's the unbelievable beauty of The Hudson Valley and majesty of the Hudson River, but there are also great people at Rhinebeck and a host of really good restaurants. My pick? Get the chicken wings at Terrapin Bostro. They are very different, spicy and my most favorite wings ever, anywhere, period. Bruce Garret and Bret Brandes do a great job with the Rhinebeck show, keeping it fresh and ever-changning. especially as tastes shifts. For years, known best for its folk art and Americana, Rhinebeck has succesfully navigated the minefield of adding modern and design-oriented antiques while featuring some of the best dealers in the nation. There are too many to name, but say hi to Bev and Doug Norwood at Norwood's Spirit of America, Steve and Lorraine German at Mad River Antiques, and Sandy at Jenkinstown Antiques. I'll probably hear from the folks that I miss, but - truly - my heart is with this show and I will miss it. If anybody has any plans to hit any good shows this spring, let me know what they are... noah.fleisher@fwpubs.com. Happy early spring and GO AWAY FEBRUARY!
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Monday, February 11, 2008 12:09:47 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, February 08, 2008
Online auctioneers divide eBay exodus booty
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I've always wanted to use the words exodus and booty in a headline, and today was my chance. Just look at it... Marvelous in its simplistic complexity... Or maybe I just need another couple of hours of sleep - my two-year-old daughter has been up sick for most of the last two nights, so my mind is a little hazy... Anyway... I like this story from over at CNN Money, talking about how a lot of other online sites are already picking up the pieces of the shattered eBay buying coalition. Hardcore eBay-ers will stick with the compnay through thick and thin, but many others are leaving, or simply cutting back and "diversifying," if you will, in other online markets. Certainly a good idea given looming economic issues and a highly unorthodox presidential election. The article also contains links to all of the Web sites it discusses, giving you a good chance to check them out and decide what, if anything, you like.
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Friday, February 08, 2008 8:52:00 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, February 07, 2008
Probably not the best news for the antiques biz...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I have been criticized for reporting the negative before, but I'm a journalist first and the story is the thing. To ignore this news, and not analyze what it might mean for our business, would be irresponsible. The overall January sales figures, as reported on Yahoo, by Reuters, were not too good.
 That includes a lot of factors, especially big box stores like Wal-Mar and Target, and a lot of the items people aren't buying are things that they shouldn't be buying there anyway - art, furniture, etc... A January lull is no big surprise to the antiques business; after the holidays and the lull in mid-level and flea market shows - a lot of high-end happens in the Winter, and you can't really count the health of The Winter Antiques Show or The American Antiques Show as truly reflective of the real health of the antiques economy - there is a lot of space. General line buyers are going online to auctions, or checking out shops or small shows nearby. There are schools of thought that will consider an economic slowdown healthy for antiques, and I don't disagree with them. I do also know that when the economy gets bad - remember 2001? - the antiques business is one of the first to feel the lack of discretionary income, and one of the last to benefit when people come out of the stupor. The above report, along a reported and well-documented contraction of the jobs market last month, don't add up to prosperity. No one wants to say recession, but the laws of economics are fairly immutable.
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Thursday, February 07, 2008 12:46:09 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Just curious... Good shows or auctions this weeked?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Anyone going to any good shows or auctions this weekend? I'm curious to know, and curious to see if anyone cares to mention it in the comments below... Come one, you know you want to try it...
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Thursday, February 07, 2008 12:09:53 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Antique Trader 2-20, coming your way
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Just putting the final touches on the 2-20 issue of Trader. Only one more left in the longest, if shortest, month of the year. Click on the front page to go to the site, though the stories won't be up for a day or two... 
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008 3:21:57 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, February 04, 2008
Antiques Scammer nabbed in Miami
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Eric Bradley, the Show Manager of Atlantique City - which is owned by Trader's parent company, F+W Publications - was in Miami Beach over the weekend at the big show there - lucky man to be away from Midwest cold and snow. Evidently there was a scammer passing bad checks on the floor, and thanks to the actions of some dealers, the guy was picked up and a most- if not all - of the merch found. Here's what Eric wrote from the floor: Miami police arrested a man on Sunday suspected of passing bogus checks proportedly worth at least $10,000 at the Miami Beach Antiques Show. The man is suspected to have been working with an accomplice.
The cops nabbed him after our good friend Howard Roberts spotted a guy who fit the description of a man who passed a phony $4,400 check to one of his friends the day before. The man - who claimed to be from Philadelphia but spoke with a Russian accent - was identified while he was browsing some jewelry in the booth of dealer Michael Weinstein (who also does Atlantique City). After interrogating the man, police sought search warrants for three Miami-area hotel rooms. Not sure if any were in Miami Beach proper.
Police were able to recover items stolen with the bad checks on Sunday. It's not clear if they were unable to secure some, or all, of the merch purchased on Saturday.
The Miami police should have a report shortly. It will be in the local press soon!
EricTrader will keep an eye on this in the next few days, but thanks Eric!
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Monday, February 04, 2008 9:46:00 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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