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 Saturday, August 28, 2010
Collectibles from the "here and now" to the "way back when"
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Pottermania
 I admit that Harry Potter may not register on collectors’ radar not as easily as early American stoneware or Caughley cups and saucers, but it is an important emerging area nonetheless. The market research conducted for the new book “Harry Potter Collector’s Handbook” shows that all things Potter have the potential for lasting staying power in the hearts and wallets of today’s young readers and moviegoers. The book is a novel endeavor for our company due to the fact the collecting area is so recent (the first Harry Potter book was published in 1997 and the first film was released just four years later).
The values in the book are very affordable, even for some of the more desirable first edition novels. It makes the Harry Potter collecting area all that more accessible for young people. This week’s cover story may be just the tinder needed to stoke the collecting spark between one generation and another.
(You might also be interested in the Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook)
Antique Trader Flashback
On page 12 we feature something that was recently suggested by a longtime reader. This reader called our offices to inquire if we were interested in her large library of Antique Trader back issues, which she found while cleaning out her basement. Curiosity got the better of her and she soon realized an entire morning had slipped by while she read article after article. “I still subscribe and many of these articles are still relevant today,” she said.
 Well, a quick peek into the Antique Trader archives provides more than 50 years of articles and familiar names, hence Antique Trader Flashback. If readers like the feature, we will publish more articles from decades past. We’ll show current photographs and recent prices realized but it’s always fun to see what things were once worth 30, 40 or even 50 years ago.
The first article is on John Rogers Groups. When the article was first published in The Antique Trader Weekly, spring 1975, the editors wrote: “We feel that these articles are timeless, that they will be as valuable 20 years from now as they are today.” They were absolutely correct.
Still remember a favorite article from the past? Feel free to call or drop a note in the mail or call. I’ll do my best to locate it in our archives. ■
— Eric Bradley
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Saturday, August 28, 2010 5:09:51 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00) 
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Preserving the relics of our collective past
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 Everyone has a few items in their house they are saving for reasons only they know. Over the past few years I’ve worked hard to keep my pack-rat habits in check. However, there’s always one or two boxes full of newspaper clippings, magazines and assorted snapshots of our lives that seems to accompany us in every move.
This week’s cover feature offers a new look at what you can do to preserve the items dear to your collection or dear to your heart. Many people look at their collections as a personal, intellectual pursuit – one that their children may not be excited to inherit.
But the old quilts, jewelry, books and pocket watch in use every day is often the most cherished items passed down from one generation to another.
Congratulations!
A hearty congrats goes out to Sherri Jones of Tampa, Fla. As the lucky winner of the July Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes, Jones will get a two-volume set of jewelry reference books by Kathy Flood, as well as a blue and green crystal Christmas tree brooch featured on the cover of “Warman’s Costume Jewelry Figurals.”
August Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes
Make sure you visit the Antique Trader website each day to enter the August Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes for your chance to win one of four Noritake British Airways pickle plates. Enter at http://sweepstakes.antiquetrader.com.
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Friday, July 30, 2010
Here's to wonderful finds in unexpected places
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Sometimes a heart-stopping find appears in the most unlikely location. Last week my wife and I took a moment to stroll through a thrift store not known for its great selection of antique furniture. As a lifelong lover of old furniture, I had spent many an afternoon hoping to find some neat item to add to our house.
Shortly after walking in, my eyes got as big as Oreo cookies. There in the corner, leaning up against the wall was the unmistakable glimmer of bird’s-eye maple. Picking through the rubble of mismatched bed frames staked on top, the maple was revealed to be the headboard of a sleigh bed with legs that terminate in an empire style and detailed carvings. Perfect for my 10-year-old son, the price was a satisfying $40.
Favorite finds happen to us all the time and we’d love to hear yours. After launching the second annual Favorite Finds contest last issue, we’ve already received a number of entries.
Make sure you send your story in by Sept. 30 to Antique Trader Favorite Finds, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990 or ATNEWS@fwmedia.com.
Butter Pats Return!
 For the months of August and September in Antique Trader’s online Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes we will be offering four prizes – vintage British Airways Noritake Pickle Plates sponsored by the Butter Pat Patter Association.
What’s a pickle plate, you might ask? These were used exclusively by British Airways on the orient routes for First-Class cabin meals.
This rectangular-shaped pickle plate was designed by Noritake and features a design representing a netsuke and a money pouch. Netsukes are small ivory, wood, metal, or porcelain pieces used as toggles on the end of the cord that held a Japanese money pouch. Measuring 3 3/4 inches by 2 1/4 inches by 1/2 inch high, the plate is from Noritake’s Kaiseki Set.
You can only enter for a chance to win one of these four pickle plates on the Internet at www.AntiqueTrader.com/sweepstakes.
It’s easy to join the Butter Pat Patter Association and get 10 issues of its newsletter – The Patter – all year long. Just send $22, payable to Mary Dessoie to 265 Eagle Bend Drive, Bigfork, MT 59911-6235. Every member receives a valuable transportation china premium with their membership. ■
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Friday, July 30, 2010 4:00:00 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, July 19, 2010
Columnists report on keys to antiques business success
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This week we offer you two sides of the same coin.
Columnist Wayne Jordan and guest columnist Daryle Lambert write about the changing market place of antiques and how important it is for all of us to keep an eye towards the future while we enjoy the past.
Jordan’s column (Elements shifting power from antique dealers) talks about the changing way collectors are consuming information on antiques and collectibles. Collectors demand on-the-spot pricing analysis and research through hand-held, Internet-ready devices. We are seeing this more than ever on our website, as well as how advertisers are now promoting their auctions; many are replacing long listings of antiques and collectibles with a simple website address.
Lambert (Knowledge is the key to antique dealers' success) urges dealers to branch out and keep learning about new areas and emerging trends. He urges dealers to attend antique shows, read magazines and network to get a better bead on what’s selling, and how prices are changing.
Both gentlemen offer crucial messages to today’s shoppers and dealers. The antiques world will never be the same from here on out. It’s our duty to usher in a new era for the next generation of collectors and dealers. That duty starts with investing in your skills and education.
Magazine update
The July 7 cover dated issue featured better cover stock and improved inside pages. We’ll see less bleed-through on the pictures and ads.
Thank you for sticking with us through this transition. If you have any questions or concerns about delivery or readability of your magazine, please contact me at the address at left or at eric.bradley@fwmedia.com.
We have made many changes based on subscribers’ suggestions, so please don’t think your questions or concerns will go unnoticed.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
CJCI debuts newsletter
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The newly formed collecting group Costume Jewelry Collectors International (CJCI) has just released the summer issue of its new magazine.
 The cover of the summer issue of Costume Jewelry Collectors International Magazine is shown here. It has been expanded from 24 to 28 pages in this issue, and includes a feature on the legendary Joan Castle Joseff who passed away at the age of 97 in March 2010. Here are some particulars about the organization:
• Organization for costume jewelry collectors and admirers reaching around the globe
• Publishes quarterly full-color magazine for members/subscribers - Costume Jewelry Collectors Int’l Magazine “THE Magazine for Jewelry Enthusiasts”
• Provides online social forum for jewelry collectors where they can connect and share jewelry information
CJCI was created after Lucille Tempesta, founder of Vintage Fashion and Costume Jewelry Newsletter and Club (VFCJ), announced her retirement in the last issue of the newsletter published late last year. VFCJ published for about 20 years and hosted a convention for the last 16 years, becoming the backbone of a group dedicated to the history and dazzle of the highly-collectible jewelry.
Subscriptions to CJCI Magazine are currently available for $25 which
includes four issues of the full-color quarterly publication and an
invitation to the CJCI online social forum.
Visit www.costumejewelrycollectors.com/membership.htm for more information.
The CJCI is currently planning their collectors convention for 2011. ■
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010 4:45:38 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wonder Woman's new costume wasn't the first
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
All the news outlets today are featuring Wonder Woman's new outfit, set to debut in issue No. 600.
Our friends over at Comics Buyers Guide (also published by F+W Media, Inc.) show the Amazon Princess has had a few costume changes over the years. It's a perspective you won't find anywhere else and totally worth visiting.
The full story on Wonder Woman's New/Old look was posted today on the CBGExtra Blog.
-posted by Eric Bradley
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 2:22:02 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Warman's Jewelry author Kathy Flood focus of teleseminar
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 Although readers of the June 30 issue of Antique Trader will get a sneak peak of the new Warman's Jewelry, 4th edition by Kathy Flood (right), you can get a chance to chat with Kathy in an exclusive teleconference hosted by The Queen of Auctions Lynn Dralle.
Kathy will be the featured expert where she will answer questions about buying and selling costume jewelry! It will be this Wednesday, June 16 at 5 pm PDT, 8 pm EDT.
This teleseminar is free for members of members of Dralle's Queen's Court but costs $29.95 for everyone else. If you can’t make the live call it will be recorded and available as a download soon after.
For those of you not familiar with Dralle, during the last 12 years she has established herself as the poster child of eBay success stories. Starting in 1998, Dralle has overseen a strong eBay business. She has since appeared on hundreds of radio and TV programs, including
NBC's "Evening Magazine" and "Inside Edition" with Deborah Norville. She
was featured in the September 2006 issue of "Good Housekeeping." She
has also produced and hosted a series of DVD programs entitled "The
Queen's Academy." She is still an eBay power seller and sells about 600
items each month at online auction. She lives in Southern California
with her two children.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010 4:18:48 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Collecting and the 'happiness of pursuit'
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
One of the great things about this magazine is encountering such a diversity of people and the collections they are passionate about. One day may be pinback buttons and the next, Lalique hood ornaments. (Lalique hood ornament photo courtesy Lalique, France.)
 The amazement extends into my private time and a recent feature on the often reclusive, but always intelligent, art collector Charles Saatchi, has fascinated me. He and his brother co-founded the global advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi.
Saatchi has been answering questions by readers of TheDailyBeast.com, an Internet news and commentary website. I eagerly check the site every week for another serving of idiosyncratic nuggets on how Saatchi views the world and his quest as a collector extraordinaire. Besides offering pithy responses to questions such as “What is mankind’s greatest unsolved mystery that particularly puzzles you?”
Saatchi: “Why kamikaze pilots wore helmets. Why is it called a TV set when you only get one? Why does a fat chance and a slim chance mean the same thing?
One reader asked Saatchi if he believed he had “a collecting obsessive compulsive disorder.”
His response: “My aim in life isn’t so much the pursuit of happiness as the happiness of pursuit.”
It’s under this philosophy that we offer you an excerpt of Kathy Flood’s new book, “Warman’s Jewelry,” 4th edition. It’s a departure from the other jewelry reference books we’ve offered and truly speaks to the heart of those passionate about a singular personal pursuit.
I hope you enjoy and take a moment to reflect on your own “happiness of pursuit.”
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Saturday, June 12, 2010 2:18:09 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, June 11, 2010
Mated pair of Andrew Clemens sand art bottles surface ... again
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
A curious and unique pair of sand art bottles, handcrafted by Andrew Clemens (1857-1894) of McGregor, Iowa, will be offered for sale in a July 2 auction held by W. Yoder Auction and carried live via ProxiBid. Popularly referred to as the Sweetheart Sandbottles, these rare bottles have surfaced for sale no less
than three times in the last five years - twice in just the last four months.
 Clemens lost his hearing and speech at age 5 due to a "brain fever." As a deaf-mute he earned worldwide acclaim for his ability to "paint" images inside blown glass bottles with nothing more than a set of special tools (including a fish hook) and the patience of a yeoman. He was proud that his specially colored sand came from Iowa's Pictured Rocks area of Pikes Peak State Park. According to several online articles, Clemens created most of his work from 1880-1886 and is acknowledged as the inventor and possibly the sole practitioner of his art form. Antique Trader featured Clemens' work in a cover story in February 2008.
It's estimated that of the hundreds of sand art bottles Clemens made during his regrettably short life (he died at age 37 or 42 depending on which account you read) only about 50 bottles remain. They are highly coveted by American folk art collectors for their ingenuity and beauty. Prices range from about $500 for lesser quality examples to as much as $25,000. Four bottles are on display at the Iowa State Historical Museum in Des
Moines and other bottles are documented on a fan site.
They are referred to as the Sweetheart Sandbottles, at least that's how auctioneer Wes Cowan described them when he sold the pair for $24,500 (not including buyer's premium) in February 2005. The commissioned bottles were made for Helen Wimmler, Milwaukee, and Henry Reinken, Manitowoe, (sic) Wis. (The Wisconsin city of Manitowoc is misspelled.)
Fast forward to Feb. 16, 2010. In a listing that's since expired from general searches, the sandbottles were offered by a Florida seller on eBay. By all accounts the listing shows the bottles were claimed after five bids for $19,000. The listing is for the same Wimmler and Reinken bottles, "the only 'mated pair' of Clemens sand bottle art."
 For whatever reason, the wonderful Sweetheart
Sandbottles are back on the market and represent one more opportunity for collectors to own a piece of peculiar folk art. The bottles are shown on Yoder's auction website along with three other rare examples included in the firm's July 2 auction. One of the three examples depicts an American eagle above a banner reading "M.W. Cole," another shows a paddle wheel boat and the third depicts a floral bouquet in an urn.
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Friday, June 11, 2010 12:52:09 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, June 04, 2010
Holly Hobbie celebrates simpler times
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 In this week’s issue you’ll find a feature on what I considered to be a contemporary sliver of the doll-collecting field: Holly Hobbie. Although this character was not on my radar before writer Jim Cihlar suggested it, it’s easy to see why people are giving the 1970s simple-living poster child a second look. The girls who loved Holly as a child are now in their late 30s or early 40s; her message of a slower lifestyle is an escape from the always-on, wired world.
The character is a bona fide non-commercial, commercial success. She didn’t have a Saturday morning cartoon show, rather she got her start on the front of greeting cards. As a father to three, it would be unheard of today for a child’s pop culture icon to come from anywhere but YouTube or the myriad of children-oriented cable television channels.
Dealers would be wise to look at the 1970s in a new light. The decade that brought us Star Wars, bell-bottomed pants and lava lamps may be a lucrative source of new collectibles for a maturing customer base.
Congratulations
Jeff Deane of McFarland, Mich., is the winner of the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Memorial Day reference library. He wins copies of Civil War Collectibles, Vietnam War Collectibles, World War II Collectibles.
Don’t miss the special June sweepstakes to promote the Red Wing Collector Society’s National Convention July 8-10 in Red Wing, Minn. The prize package includes a one-year membership in the RWCS, which includes the official newsletter, a rare 2009 RWCS convention commemorative advertising bean pot and a 2010 RWCS convention commemorative.
Learn more about our online-only sweepstakes at www.AntiqueTrader.com/Sweepstakes.
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Friday, June 04, 2010 4:43:55 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, June 01, 2010
RWCS sponsors latest Antique Trader sweepstakes
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
We’ve been very busy working up new ways for readers to interact with fellow collectors and collections. One project in particular is a great opportunity for lovers of Red Wing stoneware and art pottery ceramics.
Antique Trader is teaming up with the Red Wing Collectors Society to bring you a whopper for our monthly, online-only Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes. In exchange for signing up to receive our two, free weekly e-newsletters through the sweepstakes, entrants have a chance to win a $150 prize package through the month of June.
The Red Wing Collectors Society is one of the oldest most active, engaged and knowledgeable clubs in the United States. You can lean more about this great group of people at www.redwingcollectors.org, which incidentally is the No. 1 source of Red Wing Pottery knowledge in the world. Its famous national convention is scheduled for July 8-10, 2010, in — where else — Red Wing, Minn.
 The prize package includes a one-year membership in the RWCS, which includes the official newsletter six times a year, a rare 2009 RWCS convention commemorative advertising bean pot (available only to RWCS members and limited to 3,600 pieces) AND a 2010 RWCS convention commemorative, yet to be released, that’s only available to members at the July 8-10 convention.
You can enter at http://sweepstakes.antiquetrader.com/. This is the first time we’ve ever offered such a prize package and we’re proud to partner with the RWCS. Remember, this is an online only sweepstakes.
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Tuesday, June 01, 2010 9:31:25 AM (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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Sunday, May 23, 2010
American Pickers second season premiers June 7
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
NEW YORK - Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are once again searching the back roads, junkyards, and filled-to-the-brim barns in America for “rusty gold.” With an average of 3.8 million total viewers per episode in its first season, American Pickers, the No. 1 new cable series of 2010, returns for a second season with all new premieres beginning Monday, June 7 at 9pm ET on HISTORY.
 Part sleuths, part antiques experts, and part cultural historians – Mike and Frank’s adventures bring them to small towns across the country in search of weird and wonderful Americana. Each treasure hunt leads them to fascinating, quirky characters – everyday people with stories that open a window onto American life.
As professional “pickers,” these childhood buddies comb through memorabilia and artifacts, hoping to find treasures among the trash. Sometimes they make a few bucks; and sometimes they walk away with little more than the history of an item.
The new season begins June 7 in North Carolina, where the duo comb through a collector’s abandoned outbuildings and find a 1950 Studebaker. Mike becomes obsessed with a 1934 pre-Airstream trailer, but can they negotiate a deal? Then, hoping to sell a choice vintage sign, they visit their friend and NASCAR champion Ryan Newman, who has a surprise of his own for the guys.
As their junkyard journeys continue, the pickers rummage through ramshackle school buses, a burned storage building, forgotten barns, salvage yards, and rust heaps in search of what they call “good junk.” They come across an item they’ve never seen before, place bets on what it actually is, and get a surprising assessment from the appraiser. They encounter a mother and daughter who catch the picking bug and give the guys a run for their money. And with nerves of steel, they try to strike deals with people who are often reluctant to part with their possessions.
Meanwhile, back in Iowa, Danielle Colby Cushman holds down the fort at Antique Archaeology. She spends her time getting leads, talking to sellers and doing research via trade publications and websites. Danielle also keeps the boys in line – while they keep her in stitches with their antics.
“We’re caretakers of treasures and the stories behind them,” says Mike. Traveling along with the duo, viewers will meet an assortment of American originals and watch as a patchwork of history unfolds – one treasure at a time.
Antique Trader covered American Picker's debut and its initial controversy in its February issue posted online.
Don't the coverage we gave PawnStars, American Pickers' sister show and the exclusive interview and video of Rick Harrison.
MEET THE “PICKERS”
Mike Wolfe
A lifelong “picker,” Mike has been combing through junk since the age of four. Over the years, he's earned a reputation as one of the country's foremost foragers, traveling coast to coast in search of forgotten treasures. Where other people see dilapidated barns and overgrown yards, Mike sees potential goldmines packed with rare finds and sensational stories.
Mike spends as much time as he can on the road, usually with Frank - his friend of 20 years and picking partner-in tow. "A picker's kind of like a nomad," he explains. Wherever they go, the two guys unearth hoards of unique items and spend some quality time with the offbeat characters who own them.
What exactly does Mike look for? "Anything I can make a buck on," he laughs. That could be anything from antique baby carriages and vintage jukeboxes to old cars and scrap metal. Mike's clients include interior designers, art directors, photographers and collectors – and he owns Antique Archaeology, a specialty shop that sells antiques, vintage items and more in sleepy Le Claire, Iowa. Visit Mike’s official company website here: www.antiquearcheology.com
Frank Fritz
Like his childhood friend Mike, Frank started picking early, collecting rocks and beer cans as a kid. He worked for many years as a fire and safety inspector but always had a passion for antiques, junk and anything with an engine. These days, he spends most of his time on the road with Mike, digging for treasure in barns, garages and junkyards across America.
Even-tempered and affable, he has a way with potential sellers and a knack for putting out fires: Mike calls him the bearded charmer. Frank does get a little carried away, however, by anything with an engine, and Mike often has to talk him out of buying yet another motorbike for his collection.
With their complementary personalities and shared love of picking, Frank and Mike make the perfect team. Still, since they're both out to cash in on their finds, some healthy competition always comes into play. Visit Frank’s official company website here: www.frankfritzfinds.com
Danielle Colby Cushman
While the guys are out picking, Danielle holds down the fort at Antique Archaeology - Mike's store and base of operations. She spends her time talking to buyers, packing up shipments and keeping Mike and Frank in line, while they keep her in stitches with their antics and jokes. Mike likes to say she's the glue that holds them all together. A mother of three, Danielle is always working on a new creative project, whether it's painting, designing clothes or selling vintage-inspired gifts online. She feels extremely proud of the "boys" and fortunate to work with such a talented pair.
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Friday, May 14, 2010
Nostalgia is a powerful force.
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Nostalgia is a powerful force.
 If you read both Melody Amsel-Arieli’s cover story on Judaica and the fascinating story behind former Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson’s recent duck decoy acquisition, you may see a common theme between two very different collecting areas.
The reasons people collect things have long fascinated me. It’s not so much what they collect, but why. For Amsel-Arieli, the collecting area of Judaica is deeply personal and reflects her family’s struggle and near extinction in the 20th century. For Thompson, his pursuit of Illinois-carved duck decoys reflects his admiration and respect of the state he served while in public office.
This is why we should never dismiss the reasons why someone collects. Thompson’s nostalgia for Illinois moved him to push the sales price of the Robert Elliston-carved decoy past its $12,000 to $15,000 estimate to its $40,250 sale price.
For true collectors, the object is a small part of the pursuit and joy. In most cases, it’s what the object represents that makes all the difference.
Happy Anniversary
This issue marks my one-year anniversary as your editor of Antique Trader. It has been a wonderful year and a fulfilling experience to talk with readers, work with talented writers and develop interesting projects and features on our website and in print.
Working with Online Editor Karen Knapstein, sales reps Ryan Solberg and Nick Ockwig and designer Wendy Wendt, our goal has been to diversify the magazine and provide information on the greatest variety of antiques and collectibles available. During the past year our team has completely changed the format, more than doubled the size of the magazine and has served more than 563,000 readers and more than 1 million page views on AntiqueTrader.com
The year to come will feature even more features, projects and plans. Thank you for making this year exciting and thank you for supporting our advertisers who support this magazine.
For me, each issue has been a collector’s edition.
— Eric Bradley
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Friday, May 07, 2010
Art & Antiques magazine has new owner after sale
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Wilmington-based Art & Antiques Worldwide Media said May 6 it has acquired Art & Antiques magazine from CurtCo Publishing.
The corporate offices of Art & Antiques, which has 35,000 paid subscribers, will move to Wilmington, said Phillip Troy Linger, president and publisher of Art & Antiques Worldwide Media.
Editorial offices and key editorial staff of the magazine aimed at affluent collectors will remain in New York, and sales offices will remain in California, Texas and New York. According to a news release, Linger’s plans include reintroducing the publication to national newsstands and enhancing its online presence.
— Eric Bradley
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Friday, April 30, 2010
Better paper on the way
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Thank you to those who took the time to write or call about Antique Trader’s new look. It means a great deal to us as Antique Trader continues to evolve to better reflect the hobby and your changing tastes. Making such large changes to a 53-year-old antiques publication is an ongoing process and I respect that you care enough about the title to voice your opinion.
A selection of your letters is reprinted in Antique Trader magazine. They do a darn good job showing the passion you have for the hobby.
We’ve already heard the new format has streamlined delivery. A reader in New York state called and reported his copy arrived on time — a first for him over the last few issues. This reader also commented about the new size and the type of paper we use. Although he didn’t care for the paper stock, his immediate attention was on the fact the new size allows for more pages and better content, which matters more than ever now that its finally being delivered on time.
Nevertheless, you have spoken and we have listened. Although the new size is here to stay, we will be improving the quality of the paper in the next few weeks. The cover stock will be heavier and brighter. The inside pages will be a heavier, stronger sheet with less show through. The paper is an investment by F+W Media for the sole purpose of improving Antique Trader’s readability.
Again, to all of you Antique Trader subscribers who wrote in – thank you. As always, I welcome and encourage you to request features or column topics on any collecting area. Feel free to send reactions to the articles, features, new look and our columnists at any time. Send your thoughts to Antique Trader Editor, 700 E State St., Iola, WI 54990 or to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com.
On a related note, we are hearing reports that many of our subscribers have been targeted by agencies attempting to charge as much as $70 a year — three times our promotional subscription rates. Official renewal notices will only come from Palm Coast Data and F+W Media, Inc.
If you receive a notice and you suspect it is not from Antique Trader, please call Palm Coast Data at 386-246-3434 and a representative can help you.
— Eric Bradley
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Anniversary of PT Barnum's 200th in Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 The May 5 edition of Antique Trader is filled with antique and collectible news and features.
The main cover feature celebrates the 200th anniversary of P.T. Barnum's birth. Circus enthusiasts are planning a year of celebrations and events to commemorate the occasion.
CLICK HERE to read the Antique Trader cover feature on P.T. Barnum and circus collectibles
This week's Antique Trader Question of the Week:
What do you think of collectors or crafters physically altering postcards for craft projects?
Post a reply here or drop us a line at eric.bradley@fwmedia.com. Or feel free to send us a note: Letters to the Editor, c/o Antique Trader, 700 E State Street, Iola, WI 54990.
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Friday, April 16, 2010
RWCS announces free trial membership offer
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
RED WING, Minn. – As part of its 2010 membership initiative, the Red
Wing Collectors Society (RWCS) is offering FREE trial membership to
everyone interested in Red Wing stoneware and pottery.
Established in 1977, the RWCS is the largest group of collectors
dedicated to the study and preservation of Red Wing and American pottery in the country.
As part of the free trial, participant will receive the February and
April issues of the 2010 RWCS Newsletter. Packed with full-color
feature articles about various lines of Red Wing wares, collector
profiles, collecting trends, latest finds and club news, the Society
has one of the best newsletters of any collectors group in the nation.
Those who take advantage of the offer will also have access to the
“Members Only” section of the RWCS Web site with a temporary user id
and password. When you log in, you will be able to access the hundreds
of resources available to our members including: past newsletters,
articles, Convention supplements, etc.
This offer has no gimmicks and no catches. Since a credit card number
is not required for this free trial, trial membership will simply
expire May 31, 2010 and you won’t need to call the Society to cancel.
“If you find value in the trial membership, we’d love for you to
contact our office and join the RWCS as a primary member,” says RWCS
Executive Director Stacy Wegner. “Annual primary membership costs $25
and includes a lot of great benefits, including the opportunity to buy
our annual members only commemorative piece. But if you decide the RWCS
isn’t for you, you can keep the newsletters as a gift and you owe us
nothing.”
Other benefits of RWCS primary membership include free access to the
RWCS video library of more than 200 educational presentations, the
opportunity to attend the annual July Convention and February MidWinter
events, and the ability meet and network with other members. As long as
there’s at least one primary member in a household, associate
memberships including all benefits except the newsletter are available
for spouses, etc. for an additional $10 annually.
To sign up for this free trial offer, please visit the Free Trial Membership page on the RWCS Web site [HERE], call the RWCS Business Office at 800-977-7927 or e-mail your name and mailing address to trialmembership@redwingcollectors.org. Use promo code ATa1.
For more information about the Red Wing Collectors Society, please visit www.redwingcollectors.org.
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Antique Trader has gone wild
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 At least some of the features in our last issue have, anyway.
How's this for a fresh, fantastic look for Antique Trader?
Eric Bradley put together a wonderful package exploring the diversity and popularity of American wildlife art in the April 28 (cover date) issue of Antique Trader.
Click on the links below to start your exploration of American wildlife art.
• Collectors set their sights on American wildlife art
• Decoy market educating hobby’s future collectors
• Wildlife Art Museum celebrates Bodmer studies
• Sporting goods memorabilia sales thriving online
You may also be interested in "Decoy prices remain strong at auction"
As always, drop us a line and let us know what you think (at eric.bradley@fwmedia.com).
You can even send your ideas our way as to what you'd like to see in the pages of Antique Trader.
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Friday, April 09, 2010
Introducing the Collecting Insider
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
... formerly known as the VIP Club.
The Collecting Insider
is your access to insider news, key information for identifying and
determining the value of collectibles, a place to buy and sell antiques
and collectibles, the source for exclusive savings on collector
resources.
Antique Trader Publisher Dianne Wheeler says of the new program, "We
are very excited to introduce this new savings opportunity to our
Collectibles Family! At a time when money is tight and stress is
abundant, it's great to be able to offer solid content and valuable
information for your hobby — at a fraction of the retail price."
With your membership you get:
One-year (40 issues) U.S. subscription to Antique Trader (retail value $119.60)
One-year of online access to Collect.com with up-to-date pricing for
tens of thousands of antiques and collectibles and a place to buy and
sell your collectibles (retail value $39.98)
Downloadable online recorded seminar "How to Get a Certified Appraiser
for Your Antiques" (retail value: $9.99) 10% off purchases made through
Shop.Collect.com for one year
 Downloadable resource "Successful Strategies for Buying and Selling
Collectibles Online" (retail value $4.99) Plus, preferred access to
special sales, early notification of new products at Shop.Collect.com, and exclusive savings from Antique Trader, Comics Buyer's Guide and Collect.com partnerships
The total value of this premiere package is $194.56, but when you
join the Collectibles Insider you get these things and more for just
$49.98. That's a savings of 74% and a deal you can't afford to pass up
– sign up to become a Collecting Insider today!
The total value of all of these collecting resources is $194.56, but when you take your place as a Collecting Insider
you get all of this and more for just $49.98. That's a savings of 74%
on access to information you can use in every aspect of collecting.
Learn more about the Collecting Insider program
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Welcome to your new Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Welcome to the new Antique Trader.
 I hope we’ve prepared you for the new magazine format.
A change this important is never easy but it is an important one for
us, and, we think, for you. We have spearheaded this new era of Antique
Trader with you and your needs and wants in mind.
The new size is evident — a svelte, new version of the tabloid that has
been Antique Trader’s format for the last 10-odd years. In this week’s
issue, we introduce you to a few new features that we hope you’ll like.
In response to calls for more pictures and prices, you’ll find a
feature we call Top Lot. It’s a photo from a recent auction or online
sale that touts a stunning antique or a record price. However, this
isn’t a feature only reserved for auction houses. Show circuit dealers,
group malls or shop owners are welcomed to submit a photo of a recent
sale and its price to us for publication. This is a chance for
hardworking dealers to pat themselves on the back and show that buyers
are still buying and sellers are still selling.
All submissions should
be sent to Top Lot c/o Antique Trader, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54945
or sent to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com. This week’s Top Lot is a $6,000 shaving mug sold by a budding new dealer in Seattle. You can read more HERE.
We have featured a number of guest columnists in the last year, but
none have been more outrageous and downright funny than this week’s
column by The Antique Crank. A longtime dealer, The Antique Crank has
been “telling it like it is” on behalf of dealers on Twitter, the hot
online social-networking site. The Antique Crank says things dealers
sometimes wish they could say out loud. His tongue-in-cheek column is HERE.
For those of you who reminded me that many readers are not on Twitter
or Facebook (or even own a computer in general), we have a fascinating
story from auctioneer Wayne Jordan. His article [you can read it HERE] shows
us that, like the owners of The Golden Gallery of Galax, Va., dealers
can live on a different continent and still make a profitable living in
antiques without being “wired.”
Let us know what you think of the new format and styles by sending a letter to the editor to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com.
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Thursday, April 01, 2010
Hurry! This sale won't last long!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
No Foolin! This offer ends at 11:59 p.m. EDT April 4, 2010.
CLICK HERE or on the coupon above to take advantage of the Spring Into Savings event and pick up all those antiques and collectibles books you've had your eye on.
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Antique Trader gets facelift and a new resolve
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Well, the time is finally here.
Since 1957, Antique Trader
has undergone considerable changes for its readers and its advertisers.
Since founder Ed Babka first started the magazine as the first
nation-wide method to trade antiques, we have been innovating year
after year.
For the last few months we’ve been hard at work retooling this magazine
with you in mind. This week we give you a sneak peek at our new look.
We think you’ll like what we have in store.
A new size
The dimensions of Antique Trader
magazine will actually be similar to traditional magazines you see on
your local newsstands. The new size will be 8 inches wide by 10 3/4
inches high. The new size also helps us fit our “magazine” moniker.
Also, the new size no longer needs special handling in shipping and can
now be bundled with standard-sized magazines for faster service. A
sample of the cover is shown at right.
This new size provides multiple advantages for our readers and advertisers:
* Improved delivery time to both coasts
* Easier for distributors and mailers to handle, reducing problems and delays
* More color pages available for both advertising and editorial
* Page counts will increase
Features
Among the new and returning favorites:
Postcard Album by Barbara Andrews
Collecting Jewelry by Kathy Flood
Furniture Detective by Fred Taylor
Speaking of Dolls by Sherry Minton
Art Markets by Mary Manion
Ask AT by Anne Gilbert
Talking Toys by Justin Moen
Talking Sports by T.S. O’Connell
The antiques market is far more diverse now than when Antique Trader
was launched in 1957. Our Web site is just as much an extension of our
service to you as the magazine you now hold in your hands.
We will continue to build a strong bridge between the print edition and
the site. Currently, the Web site has an archive of more than 2,000
feature articles and columns from our libraries. We share this trove
for free and we’re constantly uploading more.
Our Web site is crucial to following the breaking news in the business.
Nevertheless, we will still dedicate our most important information in
our printed editions. Your loyalty to us is important and it is never
absent from our minds as we plan coverage and new features.
To that end, you’ll see more prices realized. You may have already
noticed that cover stories have been accompanied by boxes showing a
range of prices for the featured antiques and collectibles.
These prices come from online auctions, brick and mortar sales and from
traditioal auction houses. These prices show collectors and dealers a
strong cross section of values for any given item.
We are developing a system at www.AntiqueTrader.com
that will allow shops, dealers and auction houses to submit sales
results. This will offer readers a broad view of what’s selling and for
what prices.
We certainly hope you’ll enjoy your new magazine. Thank you to those
who called in or sent suggestions by e-mail. It was a pleasure talking
with you and we look forward to working with you to build a special
publication.
— Eric Bradley
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Vintage jewelry column scheduled for Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
We're making good headway with the Antique Trader redesign. You'll see these changes in the April 21 (cover date) issue. If you've been following us on Twitter, Facebook and in Antique Trader magazine itself, you know that that includes much more than just revamping the look of Antique Trader. We're revving up the content as well.
I think one of the most exciting changes is the new columnists ... one of whom is Kathy Flood, owner of several online jewelry shops and author of Warman's® Costume Jewelry Figurals and the most recent edition of Warman's® Jewelry, due out in July, among other titles. She will share her passion of antique and vintage jewelry with Antique Trader readers on a regular basis, as well as clue us in on the future of the markets.
In the past, when we've run jewelry features in the pages of Antique Trader, they've been very well received, telling us that there is a lot of interest out there for the vintage jewelry field.
After all, who doesn't walk a show floor and stop — arrested, if you will — by the sight of sparkling jewelry displays. You may not collect it, but you have to admit that antique jewelry is a sight to behold!
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Changing times call for a changed Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Redesigning a magazine is a lot like planning a large holiday dinner:
It takes a lot of planning, you want to serve up your favorites, offer
something fresh and everyone should be comfortable.
With a new era of the hobby upon us, collectors are looking for new
ways to interact with their precious objects. Coming off a 25-year
collecting binge, an increasing number of collectors are shifting into
new lifestyles and downsizing their investments. The Internet has
broken down any walls that remained to collecting and it’s changed how
we embark on the most thrilling aspect of the hobby: the hunt.
Collectors were quick to follow these changes. The result is a growing
number of auction houses and a shrinking number of traditional
mom-and-pop run antiques stores and shows.
So it’s appropriate that the trade magazine you read reflect these
changes, not only in the news we report but also in the way we deliver
the information to you each week and online. Here are some of the
changes you can expect to see:
 A new size – The dimensions of Antique Trader magazine will actually be
similar to traditional magazines you see on your local newsstands. The
new size will be 8 inches wide by 10 3/4 inches high. The new size also
helps us fits our “magazine” moniker. Most importantly also helps us get the magazine nationwide much more quickly. The new size no longer needs special
handling in shipping and can now be bundled with standard-sized
magazines for faster service. A sample of the cover is shown at right
using the March 17 cover story.
More pages – Average issues will have 50 percent more pages than
before. We will also feature more color pages, which helps us show off
unique items that can be adequately presented in full color.
Pictures and prices – Collectors are visual people who want to see new
and interesting things. We will be adopting a “pictures and prices”
philosophy that helps expose you to new discoveries, favorite finds and
latest market prices.
Among the new features and returning favorites:
Postcard Album – Barbara Andrews has written for Antique Trader for
more than 30 years. Her background in postcard collecting has made her
one of the most popular columnists in the nation.
Collecting Jewelry –Author Kathy Flood will share her love of antique and vintage jewelry on a regular basis. The owner of an online antique
jewelry shop, Flood will speak to the market for jewelry, popular
styles and trends. She is the author of numerous books on the subject,
most recent of which is Warman’s Jewelry, 4th Edition.
Speaking of Dolls – Sherry Minton’s monthly column is the only column
that regularly reports the latest auction prices for dolls traded on
the open market. Her pricing analysis puts her work second to none. She
is president of three clubs belonging to the United Federation of Doll
Clubs, Inc. She is a senior member of the American Society of
Appraisers with a Designated Specialty in Dolls and Toys.
More research from new voices – You will see new voices and experts
share what they’ve learned. From coin-ops to Moriage, we will offer you
the latest knowledge by those who have collected or worked
professionally in these areas.
Online sales results – Hundreds of items are traded online every minute
on both auction sites and dealers’ new online shops. These results
aren’t generally published, however, we are developing a system at
www.AntiqueTrader.com that will allow dealers and auction houses to
submit sales results. This will offer readers a broad view of what’s
selling and for what prices.
No changes will be made to the number of issues you get each year.
Thanks to a change in the production process, we will be delivering the
new format two weeks earlier than we reported in the last issue. The
new Antique Trader will start with the April 21 edition.
I’d love to hear what you want to see with this change. Drop me a note at eric.bradley@fwmedia.com or call 800-726-9966, ext. 13233 and let’s talk.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Collectors keep Quimper market vibrant
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This week’s cover story on Quimper pottery illustrates what’s best about collectors.
Collectors
are those people who, when they develop an affinity for a particular
item, read and research everything there is on that topic. They stick
with their appreciation no matter the obstacles. The hobby is more
about personal enjoyment than it is about dollars and cents. So it is,
evidently, with Quimper collectors.
Chriss Swaney’s article shows demand is still strong for Quimper pieces
even though skilled faience makers in France create new pieces every
year.
Dealers say they are experiencing this demand at shows as well. Noted
Quimper expert Joan Datesman told me that she continues to make her
strongest sales and meet the most engaged customers at shows. Although
the market is more sophisticated than it was 30 years ago, the market
is still vibrant with new people inquiring about the pottery every
month. She said many of these inquiries are from those who are just now
inheriting collections; it will truly be exciting during the course of
the next few years to see these fantastic items come to market.
On page 14 we highlight a spectacular family collection coming to
market. The Tom Gray collection has the makings of becoming a part of
North Carolina history. Every object in the sale has a personal story
directly connected to Gray, his mother, cousin, great-uncle or the
Moravians who settled in Forsyth County, N.C. The 560-lot sale is a
rare opportunity for North Carolinians to enjoy their heritage on a new
level.
Elsewhere
in this issue, as seen on page 6, I was glad Anne Gilbert sent along a
value on old barn cupolas. These structures are everywhere where we
live and many are pretty additions. I have often wondered myself what
the stately provincial additions would be worth on the open market. Now
that everyone will know they can be worth up to $800 apiece, I wonder
how many will stay on the tops of barns and how many will find a home
inside an urban loft somewhere.
On page 18 we offer you a sneak preview of our newly-designed Antique
Trader. The issue will offer more pages, more color photos and more
coverage on online sales and auctions. We will be keeping many of our
popular features and adding new ones, and I think you’ll really be
pleased with the final result.
This week’s guest column by dealer/picker Doug Singleton is the last
contribution to our coverage on The History Channel’s “American
Pickers” show. Rumor has it that a second season has been ordered. Stay
tuned.
Eric Bradley
Editor
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Thursday, March 04, 2010
Antique Trader cover feature: A history of Steuben glass
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Beautiful, isn't it?
CLICK HERE to read the cover feature: A history of Steuben glass
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Big changes to Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
As all of our readers — be they collectors or dealers — have changed with the evolution of antiques trade, so have the publications that cover the hobby.
Our goal has always been to create a resource that is valuable and
useful for all types of buyers and sellers. For the last few months we
have been working behind the scenes to revamp and update Antique Trader
into a publication that’s even more useful for antiques
lovers. This includes a batch of new features, popular favorites, more
pages, a new physical format and a closer association with our Web site
for those of you on the go.
Did I mention more pages?
In the coming weeks we will introduce you to the new features and
format, with the new Trader starting with the April 21 cover dated issue.
Rest assured, all subscribers will continue to receive the same number
of copies of the magazines each year. We just want to make them the
best copies they can be.
I’d love to hear what you want to see with this change. Want more
pictures and prices? More auction coverage? What do you need to be a
better collector or dealer? Drop me a note at eric.bradley@fwmedia.com or call 800-726-9966, ext. 13233 and let’s talk.
We will, however, be making one change starting in the next issue. We
will no longer be focusing on the North, East and West regions of the
country. Instead we will concentrate more on photos, prices realized
and shows. Once a month we will still focus on the South thanks to its popularity among readers.
American Pickers still a hot topic
In this issue we wind down the feedback from our March 3 cover story on
The History Channel’s American Pickers television program. There is no
doubt this show has struck a nerve. Next week’s issue will include a
column by a professional picker who says there’s two sides to every
transaction, but integrity looms large no matter what you’re selling.
 We have a winner
A hearty congratulations is bestowed to Dennis Kluthe of Swansea, Ill., for winning the February Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes.
Kluthe wins a four-volume set of hardcover books on historic postcards
published by England’s Bodleian Library. The titles include Postcards
from Utopia, Postcards of Lost Royals, Postcards from Checkpoint
Charlie and Postcards of Political Icons. A special tip of the hat goes
out to the thousands of people who entered for a chance to win. Thank
you. The sweepstakes for March is for a copy of the newly updated Antique Trader Tools Price Guide, 3rd Edition by Clarence Blanchard, Krause Publications, 2010.
— Posted by Eric Bradley
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010 7:41:58 PM (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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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Antique Trader goes out in the mail today
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a look at our most recent cover:
Looks great, doesn't it?! This week's Antique Trader is packed full of information: We've got feature articles on collecting antique tools, including grading guides and practical advice. There's also a great story covering Renninger's Florida antique show that was held last month ... and so much more! And it's headed to subscriber mailboxes today.
Here are links to some of the antiques articles:
• Antique tool collecting gets down to brass tacks
• Stanley tools establishes itself as a new subset of tool collecting
• Ask Antique Trader: Mother of pearl ‘Last Supper’ valued at $2,000
• Speaking of Dolls: After 100 years, Bleuette still attracting new fans
• Vendors, shoppers dodge freezing temps at Renninger’s
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Thursday, February 18, 2010 8:56:14 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Antiques can be a labor of love
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Justin Peddycoart’s column on page 10 of this week's Antique Trader is an interesting example of one man’s quest to become his own “American picker.”
Peddycoart writes about how a six-month experiment to generate his $800 rent payment strictly through buying and selling antiques and collectibles found at thrift stores. He writes, comically, of the trials and errors and lessons learned and sums it up with the biggest lesson he learned: Sure it was tough, but the thrill of finding something cheap and selling it for more is ‘the best feeling in the world.’ [CLICK HERE to read the article.]
That’s one of the reason’s why HISTORY’s new show American Pickers is enjoying its success. We get to watch someone find valuable things. What gives the show its controversy is something the greater public may be taking for granted.
Thanks to the explosion of antiques related media in the last decade (eBay, PBS’s Antiques Roadshow, trade papers disseminating free articles online) the collecting public and the average gawker is more educated than they’ve ever been. More people now know the value of their antiques and collectibles, which, in turn, can make it more difficult for the average dealer to make purchases that deliver a living wage.
Granted, it was hard to watch the first episode of American Pickers – in which the dealers walked away with a trove of finds for pennies on the dollar – future episodes show a more normal day-to-day existence for the average antiques dealer.
[CLICK HERE to read Antique Trader's feature on American Pickers]
[CLICK HERE to read the first batch of reader responses to our question of the week: "Do you think 'American Pickers' helps or hurts the antiques business?"]
It made the antiques business seem much easier than it is. Just ask Peddycoart. Although he said ‘thrifting’ for his rent was fun, he admits it is very difficult work.
One last similarity between Peddycoart’s experience and American Pickers is their self reliance. Peddycoart says he now lives with a peace of mind that if ever in a pinch for funds, he can turn to buying and selling to make ends meet.
I’d encourage you to share it with a young person in your life.
Speaking of Antiques Roadshow: The show’s producer, WGBH Boston, is holding an open call allowing amateur and independent filmmakers to submit a short film about an antique or family heirloom that holds some significant resonance to them.
This is a great opportunity for serious filmmakers interested in gaining exposure as final shorts could potentially be broadcast on WGBH and PBS stations around the country. Entries must be no longer than two minutes and can be submitted until June 1 through www.wgbh.org/lab.
Three winners will be rewarded with a pair of tickets to a live taping this summer.
— Eric Bradley
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 8:25:53 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Share your ‘secrets to success’
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
A wonderful, thought-provoking letter crossed my desk the other morning. It was in response to last issue’s regional focus story on Affordable Antiques of Naperville, Ill. [CLICK HERE to read the full article.] The writer liked the article but felt it was missing a few key points that are working for his business.
The author is Ron Curtis, owner of the Antiques & Collectibles Marketplace of Sacramento, Calif. He talks about how aspects such as location, dedication and reasonable rents are all vital contributors to a successful business.
However, Curtis brings up the subject of the importance of an active Web site. He does not use eBay for his sales. The sales are all driven through his own business site. How much? He says up to half of his business is conducted online.
That’s right. Half.
“We have 1,200 dolls on our Web site and are the last doll shop in Sacramento, with nine closing over the last 10 years, as they didn’t have a Web site,” he writes.
Curtis’ full letter will be published in a future issue. Until then, visit his Web site to see how it is organized and why it’s encouraging people to buy. You can find it at www.tace.com/ada.
Do you have a secret to success that helps you build a better collection or a better business? Please consider sharing by sending to the addresses below.
Welcome back Barbara
On page 10 we welcome the return of Barbara Andrews, author of the “Postcard Album” column. Barbara is back after a several month hiatus as she finished a new book. Believe me, you noticed. I received many letters from readers missing Barbara’s thoughtful columns. We’re glad to have her back. [CLICK HERE to read her most recent postcard column.]
Congrats!
Barbara Andersen of Brooksville, Fla., is the lucky winner of the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes for January. She wins a new copy of Antiques Roadshow Behind the Scenes An Insider’s Guide to PBS’s #1 Weekly Show by producer Marsha Bemko.
Be sure to enter our February sweepstakes online for a chance to win a four-volume set of collectible postcard books from Bodleian Library of Oxford, England. The hardback set is an $80 value and includes Postcards of Lost Royals, Postcards from Utopia, Postcards from Checkpoint Charlie and Postcards of Political Icons.
— Eric Bradley
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Friday, February 12, 2010 8:58:13 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Question of the Week: What do you think of American Pickers?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Eric Bradley wrote our cover feature this week on American Pickers.
CLICK HERE to read the article.
Is
the public ready to watch how the antiques business really works? From
what we've seen and heard, people either love it or hate it ... how
about you? What do you think?
"Do you think the show American Pickers helps or hurts the antiques business?"
Replies may be sent to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com, or post a reply right here on the Antique Trader blog.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Monday, February 01, 2010
New Antique Trader Sweepstakes Launched Feb. 1
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I turned the calendar page this morning, which triggered a reminder for us to launch our February edition of the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes.
We've got a fantastic prize for the February sweepstakes. Something that I absolutely KNOW our postcard enthusiast readers are going to LOVE.
What we're giving away to the lucky winner is a set of four hardcover postcard books published by Oxford University's Bodleian Library. Titles in the prize package include: Postcards from Checkpoint Charlie – Images of the Berlin Wall; Postcards of Lost Royals;
Postcards from Utopia – The Art of Political Propaganda; and Postcards of Political Icons – Leaders of the
Twentieth Century.
Each book has a cover price of $20, making the total prize package worth $80.
We'll be putting reminders to enter in each of our e-newsletters, but make sure you come back to http://sweepstakes.antiquetrader.com to enter each day for your best chance to win!
(Review Sweepstakes Rules)
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Monday, February 01, 2010 3:41:38 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Don't miss the antique auction news
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here are some quick hits for upcoming estate and antique auctions and highlights of recent auctions:
February multi-estate sale will offer desirable stoneware, antiques, jewelry
Unique writing instruments to be offered during event dedicated to Montblanc - I know it's not an antique or estate auction, but as far as collectibles go, there are no finer writing instruments than these. They are absolutely stunning. I consider them art, in an unusual medium.
Affordable, entry-level collectibles spotlighted in latest Collect.com auction - Roughly one-third of the auction’s lots have budget-friendly minimum
bids of $25 or less, including a collection of Ford Dealership sales
brochures from the 1960s and 1970s.
Recently discovered Col. John S. Mosby Civil War speech in Los Angeles auction
Diverse offerings and buyer’s market will entice participants at Hatch auction - It's so exciting to have antiques from so many different categories offered in one auction ...
Thomaston Place sale offers diverse collections - another auction with so very much to offer!
Unusual, seldom-offered figural redware in Jan. sale - Crocker Farm auctions are always interesting.
Fascinating highlight of technological auction: Final sale of Remington Typewriter Museum draws worldwide interest
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 9:21:17 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Antique telephones/museum needs new home
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
That's what our cover story is about this week.
Here's a look at the newest Antique Trader cover. What do you think?
It was sent out in the mail today.
CLICK HERE to read the "Calling for help" article.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:19:25 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Antique Trader has two cover features this week
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The first feature we have is on funky and functional vintage aprons. A trendy sensation: Vintage aprons inspire a generation by Geets Vincent.
The second is on vintage magazines and the political cartoons therein, which are just as relevant today as they were 70+ years ago. Political cartoons predict the future by Suzanne Meredith.
 As always, feel free to let us know what you think! — Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Thursday, January 14, 2010 4:57:33 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Finding a new way to succeed
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
As I was reading the news the other day, an article piqued my interest: top ten interior design predictions 2010.
Normally, I don’t put much stock in articles like this. After all, aren’t we the ones always telling readers to avoid trends and “buy what you like,” “save for the best” and “research before you buy”? On the other hand, this article, published in the San Francisco Chronicle, made it a point to single out antiques and collectibles in four of the ten predictions.
The article says people will be making a move toward the natural patina of woods, metals and other materials: “We don’t even mind a water mark or hint of rust.” Gasp! Who knew all you phonograph collectors out there were so trendy?
Texture will be important with recycled glass candle holders as an example of something unique for the home. These same experts go on to tell us to display our antique or vintage souvenirs proudly. I wonder if my dead starfish suspended in a glass snow globe filled with seashells counts?
Coming in at no. 5 is the observation that antiques are plentiful and priced for every budget. “Antiques and vintage pieces add soul to any space,” interior designer Jay Jeffers was quoted. Now there’s a trend we can see lasting well beyond 2010.
Never give up
On page 19, Alan Petrillo tells of new reasons why antiques dealers shouldn’t give up the ship. Despite a devastating decade for the small-town antiques merchant, many out West are going back to school and learning the ethical, accepted methods of appraising an estate. They say the need will only grow in the next few decades.
This is a serious change for dealers. Although they have always been asked to give appraisals, becoming an actual appraiser is a huge difference. It means career long testing and continuing education. For many dealers, the change also means the switch from a more active career to one that can be tedious – a major change after decades in the business. Thankfully, the marketplace is making the switch worthwhile. It appears appraisers are earning between $100 and $300 an hour, depending on the number of items to be examined.
The dealer’s perspectives explain the costs and benefits of sticking with an industry despite the challenges. For those out there who still “keep on keeping on,” perhaps it’s time to look for a new way to succeed.
Eric Bradley
Editor
A correction: In the Jan. 20 issue, the location of Jackson’s International Auctioneers and Appraisers was incorrect. The firm is based in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Antique Trader regrets the error.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010 3:11:45 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, January 07, 2010
Jackson's International knows the key to success
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
and they share it in this week's issue of Antique Trader.
CLICK HERE to read this uplifting article.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Thursday, January 07, 2010 11:27:48 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, December 18, 2009 Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wunderkammer on the cover
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
"What's a Wunderkammer?" you ask ... why, it's a "chamber of wonders." And we've got a fantastic feature from Melody Amsel-Arieli on the cover of this week's Antique Trader.
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Thursday, December 17, 2009 2:44:02 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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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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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Do you collect a family namesake?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's the cover for the latest issue of Antique Trader, which hits the mail for subscribers today. (Click on the cover to visit AntiqueTrader.com)
 What do you think? The cover feature is a subject near and dear to my heart :) ... now we'd like to hear your collecting story ... Do you collect a family namesake?
If you’d like to share your story behind your own family-based
collection, please send your story to editor Eric Bradley at 700 E.
State St., Iola, WI 54945 or eric.bradley@fwmedia.com. Your story may be published in an upcoming issue.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:41:50 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Monday, October 26, 2009
The end is near ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
.. the end of the Antique Trader October Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes, that is.
You have until Midnight Oct. 31 to enter for your chance to win Woodstock: Peace, Music & Memories.
Make the most of the time that's left: come back and enter once each day! Visit http://sweepstakes.antiquetrader.com (or click on the banner above) and fill out the entry form for your chance to win the October Antique Trader sweepstakes.
  Then, in November, come back and enter the Antique Trader sweepstakes for your chance to win Todd L. Shulman's Napa County from the Postcard History Series, as well as the companion Napa County postcards from Arcadia Publishing.(www.arcadiapublishing.com).
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Monday, October 26, 2009 3:06:41 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Collect.com/Antique Trader's conference "Depression Glass" Nov. 5
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Collect.com and Antique Trader are teaming up to produce an online conference on Depression Glass. Hosted by expert Ellen Schroy, the conference is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST Nov. 5.
"Once
a popular prize found in oatmeal boxes, and used by movie houses and
gas stations as a free gift with purchase, the history of Depression
glass is as diverse as the pieces themselves. Learn the history behind
the companies, commonly reproduced patterns and why the hobby of
Depression Glass collecting is getting bigger every year."
 Schroy is the nationally known author of Warman's Depression Glass, 5th edition. She
has been the longtime editor of Warman's Antiques & Collectibles,
Warman's Depression Glass and numerous other antiques and collectables
books. In addition to serving as an appraiser at antiques events, Schroy
frequently appears on radio shows across the USA.
Click here to register.
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Thursday, September 24, 2009 8:24:18 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Here it is: Your free fall traveler
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The brand-new Antique Trader Fall Traveler, a quarterly supplement to Antique Trader magazine, has just been posted on AntiqueTrader.com at http://www.antiquetrader.com/traveler.
Here's a peek at the cover:
 Inside this free, full-color 32-page PDF download you'll find news and features on some wonderful antiques destinations.
So visit http://www.antiquetrader.com/traveler and download your free copy today.
Be sure to pass the link along to all your friends ... they'll be glad you did!
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Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:10:32 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.
-posted by Eric Bradley
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:30:27 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Antique Trader covers: news, art or ... ?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Last week's issue (sorry, I neglected to post it but still feel compelled to do so).
Beautiful and suspenseful, isn't it?
 And here's the newest issue. For the cover story, Eric Bradley did an exclusive interview with KB Toys co-founder Donald Kaufman about his collecting passion and why he's selling every last piece of his amazing antique transportation toy collection.  As always, feel free to let us know what you think. Feel free to also share what you would like to see more (or less) of in Antique Trader.
— Posted by Karen
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Thursday, September 10, 2009 10:34:57 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009
A little fall cleaning at Antique Trader ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
You’ll notice a few changes to your Antique Trader this week. Like every good dealer often does to their shop or booth, every once in a while we too like to take a step back and examine whether things could be better displayed.
The cover shows the most changes. Our covers will now highlight our main feature article. The right hand column on the front will sport a menu of items inside that week’s publication.
Speaking of inside, you’ll see easier to read feature headers at the top of select pages. Articles will have more informational boxes to help you quickly find additional information about events or auctions or where to turn to on the Internet for more information.
We will continue to provide you with complete coverage in the pages of Antique Trader. However, we will take advantage of the limitless space that can only be found on the Internet to provide you with even more at www.antiquetrader.com.
We’d love to hear what you think about the new look. Hopefully you’ll see the changes are modest and are intended to make the print edition easier to read. Send your comments to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com or in care of Antique Trader, 700 E. State St. Iola, WI 54945.
Eric Bradley
Editor
Two corrections of note:
A shop featured in the Sept. 9 issue was incorrectly identified in a photo caption. The Roseville, Calif., shop is called The Tattered House.
 A Stueben cire purdue plaque offered in a June 19-20 James D. Julia, Inc. auction and featured in the Aug. 19 issue was incorrectly identified. The featured plaque did not sell. The $9,200 sale price should have been attributed to a 1938 Frederick Carder cire perdue figure seen here.
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009 8:52:02 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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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
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Friday, August 14, 2009 5:32:05 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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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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Friday, July 17, 2009 8:53:03 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
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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Thursday, July 09, 2009
Here they are: more article links
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Newest articles:
Pixie-flair: Holt-Howard’s Pixieware ‘fad’ survives 50 years
Served up fresh: splendid salmon labels ... check these out! They are truly marketing ART for can-side display. Beautiful & colorful!
Collecting without cash - we'd love to hear your swap stories - successful or not. What works? What doesn't?
Can labels brought art to the aisles
Ask Antique Trader: Gargoyle hitching post finials are unusual
Milk’s letters making big news - Harvey Milk, that is ...
Antiques & Collectibles National Association announces New Orleans convention dates for 2010
Let us know what you like - and what you don't!
You can post a reply here on the blog or e-mail us: eric.bradley@fwmedia.com or karen.knapstein@fwmedia.com.
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Thursday, July 09, 2009 10:33:57 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
Time running out for free listing in Industry Directory
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
If you haven't done so already you owe it to your business to submit a free listing in the 2009 Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles Industry Directory.
Inside we list contact information for hundreds of auction houses, show promoters, shops and malls to create a free and trusted reference guide for you and thousands of other collectors and trades people. Did I mention a listing was free? Click here to download the form.
Need a few more reasons to submit a free listing?
- Every subscriber gets one. The directory is going to be packaged with the next copy of Antique Trader!
- Be seen with the best. Hundreds of companies are participating
- Stake a claim. Promote your business as an industry leader.
- It only takes a minute. Fax the form to our offices.
- Take control. You decide how customers find your listing.
Inside its pages, the Company Guide contains information on hundreds of businesses involved in the antiques trade. The Product Guide sorts businesses across several categories business owners said best described their merchandise or service.
Because the antiques trade is so diverse, feel free to suggest more product categories or your favorite auction house, shop or event for the next edition.
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Thursday, June 25, 2009 4:53:37 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, June 19, 2009
Isn't she beautiful?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Both Barbie and the newest cover of Antique Trader.
We were so busy ... it slipped by me that I didn't load up the newest cover image.
Here it is.
What do you think?
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Friday, June 19, 2009 9:30:06 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Tick ... tick ... tick ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
And time ticks away. Here it is, past six p.m. on Wednesday, and I haven't blogged since Saturday! Where did those days go!?
Ah, yes, I remember - I was in the throes of getting the newest edition of Antique Trader ready to go to the printer ...
If I do say so myself, it's another good issue, folks. This week's features are on the challenges of collecting Native American artifacts and on collecting military patches.
Interesting stuff.
Here's a look at the cover:
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009 6:27:17 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Saturday, June 06, 2009
I don't think you'll want to miss these either
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Lots of antique auction news ...
Rare ark form Hanukkah lamp sells for $314,000 in Skinner's Fine Judaica Auction
Peter the Great portrait steals the show at St. Charles Gallery sale
Impressive lifetime collections hit the block, June 27
Entertainment icons live on at Julien’s auction - Marilyn Monroe & Elvis Presley: what's not to love ...
Anglo-Portuguese chest on stand gathers $74,150 at Weschler sale
Historic Enchanted Village holiday display to be auctioned
James D. Julia’s June sale offers their finest selection to date
Swann Galleries’ June 11 auction offers large selection of atlases, maps, and works on natural history
First edition Harry Potter trove highlights June Rare Books Auction in Dallas
Vast array of fine antiques offered at Susanin's, June 13
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Saturday, June 06, 2009 5:05:25 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, June 05, 2009 Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Antique Trader, June 17, 2009 issue
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a peek at the cover of the newest issue of Antique Trader:
What do you think?
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009 2:50:59 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Sunday, May 31, 2009
New Antique Trader sweepstakes launches today
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Yes, that's right! Your chance to enter for the fan-bird carving and postcards has passed.
But don't worry ... we've launched another sweeps starting today, June 1, that runs until the end of June.
This month we're taking sweepstakes entries for the Price Guide to Holt-Howard Collectibles and related ceramicware of the '50s and '60s. If you're of a certain age, I'm sure you're familiar with the look of these fun and funky collectibles, and we'll be giving away a wonderful resource for identifying and valuing these ceramic cuties.
Don't miss out! Enter today - and every day - for this great prize!
CLICK HERE or on the banner to enter the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Sunday, May 31, 2009 11:06:42 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Antique Trader Subscriber Alert
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 Please be aware that there are some unauthorized magazine agencies that
may attempt to solicit your renewal subscription to Antique Trader
magazine either through the mail or by telephone. They operate under
several different names and request that payment be sent directly to
them.
Be sure to renew your subscription only through one of our mailed
notices. These notices bear the Antique Trader logo and ask that
payment be made to Antique Trader and sent to our Subscription
Processing Center in Palm Coast, FL. Any request for payment made out
to someone else or sent to a different address is likely fraudulent.
We value our relationship with you and want to ensure that you are
informed of these unscrupulous practices. If you would like to contact
us, please send us a note to the Subscription Services address at the
front of the Antique Trader magazine.
For more information, visit http://www.fwmedia.com/customerservice.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:21:55 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
More antique features stories
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Vietnam memorabilia speaks to new generation of collectors
Snap, crackle and pop: Handling old glass
Henry Ford’s funny flivver inspired a generation
Tractor beam: Childhood memories often draw collectors to farm toys
Collect.com Auctions catalog available for viewing
How's that for a wonderful variety?!
And there's more on the way!
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:32:55 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Shortcuts to antiques features
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day holiday weekend. I took my family to my hometown Memorial Day parade and ceremony. I don't know about you all, but I can't listen to Taps without tearing up ...
Anyway, I hope you'll all check out some of our latest features:
The jewel of Texas Hill Country – Fredericksburg
Collecting vintage cameras: See what develops
Botero, ‘smart, quirky and just outside the norm,’ won acclaim for being whimsical
Ask Antique Trader: Pretty pickle caster
Me and Hot Wheels – How it all began
Baubles, bangles and jewels of Southern belles, Northern beauties
Do you know Ohr and Overbeck?
Woodworking tools evoke images of lost era
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:20:47 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
Feature articles from the latest issue of Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Check it out all:
Ask Antique Trader: Shedding light on dolphin lamp
Light My Fire! Zippo the first name in lighters
Chair tourist attraction opening in Stone Mountain Village
Hey buddy, got a light? (collectible vintage lighters)
Life down on the farm—Farm collectibles (share your farm memories with us ... and if you collect anything farm related)
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Sunday, May 17, 2009 7:21:58 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
This week's Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a peek at the cover:
As you can see, this week we have features on farm collectibles and vintage lighters. And, we have a bonus feature on Zippo lighters!
Click on the magazine cover to go to www.antiquetrader.com and read these great antiques and collectibles features and much, much more.
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Thursday, May 14, 2009 6:01:25 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Brand new issue of Antique Trader headed to press
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Another great issue of Antique Trader that we're really excited about. Here's a peek:  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ • If you really like what you see, get your own subscription to Antique Trader HERE.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009 4:55:44 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, April 24, 2009
Latest issue of Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a sneak peek at the cover of this week's Antique Trader:  As you can see, this week's cover features are PEZ (which I had no idea was soooo old) and vintage watches
— Posted by Karen
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Friday, April 24, 2009 10:39:54 AM (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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Tuesday, April 07, 2009
FREE online classified ads
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Collect.com offers free classified adsEveryone wants to get something for nothing, and now that's possible, thanks to Collect.com’s free classified ads.
“The classified ads are completely free — no gimmicks, no strings
attached and no limit to the number of classified ads that can be
placed,” said Dianne Wheeler, the community leader for collect.com.
“This is a great way for collectors to sell the items that they don’t
love anymore — and shop for new ones that they will — without pricey
consignment fees or drawn-out bidding wars.”
Placing an ad is easy. Just visit www.collect.com, click on the collectibles area that applies to your item ( Comics, Music, Sports, Militaria or Antiques and Collectibles),
and add in the details. The Ad Wizard walks you through every step of
the process, including writing the description and adding a photo of
the piece that’s for sale.
The free classified ads are the first of numerous improvements that are
scheduled to come to collect.com this year, Wheeler said.
Produced by F+W Media, the world’s largest hobby and collectible
publisher, Collect.com is an online community where collectors can
discuss and display their finds, keep tabs on the value of their
collections, connect with buyers and sellers, read about the latest
hobby news and more.
CLICK HERE to sell your collectibles (or post a wanted ad) with Collect.com free classified ads.
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Tuesday, April 07, 2009 4:52:03 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, April 03, 2009
Collecting traditions
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This week, we ran a story by Trina Spillman entitled Collecting Feature: Family traditions. It's a charming tale of her early introduction to the collecting habit when, as a child, she would help her mother and father search flea markets and antique stores for Royal Doulton Flambé and Nippon porcelain. And how she's grown into a passionate collector, and has passed the collecting tradition on to her children. I know many people will enjoy reading it as much as we here at Antique Trader have. You, too, may be able to spotlight your collection and/or collecting tradition in Antique Trader. Here's how: E-mail your story, with captioned photos to sandra.sparks@fwmedia.com or mail to Antique Trader Collecting Spotlight, 700 E State St., Iola, WI 54945, attn: Sandra Sparks.
Photos should be well focused and clear. Remove items from any
protective covering that may cause glare. Include a photo of yourself.
If sending your story and photos via e-mail (preferred), see directions
below.
Format: Save as jpeg or tiff
Resolution: 200 dpi or higher
Size: Original image must be a minimum of 4 inches wide/deep
Compressing files: If needed, files can be “zipped” and we can unzip them here.
Posting files: Large files also can be posted to our ftp site at ftp.krause.com; select Inbound folder, then Antique Trader folder. Either drag image or copy and paste it into the folder.
If you have any questions, contact Sandra at the e-mail address above. — Posted by Karen
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Friday, April 03, 2009 8:18:46 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Features, features, and more features
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
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Friday, April 03, 2009 7:53:22 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Is this for real?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The March version of the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes has wrapped, and we’ve just launched the April sweeps for a new prize: the Antique Trader® Guide to Fakes and Reproductions, by Mark Chervenka. Yes, this is the real deal: One lucky sweepstakes entrant is going to win a free copy of Guide to Fakes and Reproductions. If you would like to maximize your chances of winning this prize, come back and enter once each day. This new edition of the best-selling guide for spotting fakes and forgeries comes to your rescue with 800 detailed color photo comparisons of fakes and originals, and sound advice for identifying forgeries.  Good luck everyone! Of course, if you don’t want to wait and see if you won, you can purchase the book at www.krausebooks.com for $24.99. — Posted by Karen
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009 4:06:13 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Get your name out there!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Antique Trader Announces Production of 1st Annual Industry DirectoryFree advertising opportunity offered in the Antique Trader 1st Annual Antiques and Collectibles Industry DirectoryIOLA, Wis.—Antique Trader, the national antiques publication delivering news, commentary, and advertising for the antiques market, has announced it will produce a stand-alone Antiques and Collectibles Industry Directory in 2009, which will be distributed to more than 40,000 Antique Trader subscribers free of charge. Those who have an antiques or antiques-related business are encouraged to have their business included in this national directory. This is a unique opportunity for industry participants to reach an interested, active collecting audience at little or no cost. Inclusion in the directory is free of charge. The Antique Trader staff is currently gathering information from antiques and collectibles (and related) businesses for inclusion in this national directory. Hundreds of businesses are expected to be listed, along with their contact information, Web site, e-mail address, and more in this valuable collector’s resource. Businesses will also be listed by category, of which they will have many to choose from, such as “Auctioneers,” “Postcards,” and “Toys,” to name a few; directory users will know what each company has to offer and how to contact them. Each business will be able to choose three free categories for their company listing. Don’t miss your free opportunity to be listed in this product and supplier directory dedicated solely to antiques and collectibles. Information must be received by June 22, 2009, to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Additional options, such as color listings, full-color logo inclusion, and company descriptions are available to make your business stand out among the rest. Those who would like to be listed in the 1st Annual Antiques and Collectibles Industry Directory should e-mail Jessica Mundt ( Jessica.Mundt@fwmedia.com), Ryan Solberg ( Ryan.Solberg@fwmedia.com), or Trevor Lauber ( Trevor.Lauber@fwmedia.com) at F+W Media. Or, for more information, call 1-800-726-9966 to speak with one of the representatives listed above, or CLICK HERE to download the submission form for the directory.
Once you have downloaded the submission form, print it out,
fill out all the information, and send it back to Antique Trader. Mail
to Antiques & Collectibles Directory, 700 E State St., Iola, WI
54990-0001, or fax to 715-445-4087.About Antique TraderAntique Trader, a newspaper published in Iola, Wis., has served the antiques and collectibles community since 1957. Founded by Babka Publishing Co., later to become the flagship of Krause Publications’ Antiques division, Antique Trader built its reputation as the premier print vehicle for the buying and selling of antiques nationwide. 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 Publications, 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. CLICK HERE to download the Antiques & Collectibles Industry Directory form (ANT_IndForm09.pdf 231.11 KB)
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Thursday, March 26, 2009 10:56:22 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, March 20, 2009 Monday, March 16, 2009
Kamehameha quilt on Antiques Roadshow
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I caught part of The Antiques Roadshow tonight on PBS. I almost didn't watch because I found myself unable to get excited about antiques in Hawaii. Much to my chagrin, I just didn't associate antiques with Hawaii. I was very pleasantly surprised. I know; many of you would tell me that I shouldn't be surprised. Just because the show was taped in a tropical paradise, doesn't mean the quality and/or rarity of the items on the show would be any less than another location. Believe me - I'm over it. And I'm glad I watched. I was absolutely blown away by the early 20th century Kamehameha coat of arms quilt. It was absolutely beautiful. The color and craftsmanship was second to none. And it was in absolutely immaculate condition too, as it had been properly stored - rolled, not folded. Did any of you see the show tonight? Were you as impressed by the quilt as I was? – Posted by KarenOh, by the way, if you missed it ... the quilt was valued at $25,000.
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Monday, March 16, 2009 7:55:58 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, March 13, 2009 Monday, March 02, 2009
How much are these cookbooks worth?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 Just how much are these cookbooks worth? Well, it really doesn't matter, I guess, because someone's going to win them for free! Yes, that's right — FREE! You see, for the March Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes, we're giving away a selection of cookbooks along with the Antique Trader Collectible Cookbooks Price Guide. I have to tell you, it was a lot of fun sitting down and looking through all these books. Just so there's no misunderstanding: these books are NOT new. Most of them were purchased at auction. And now, someone who enters the Antique Trader sweepstakes in March is going to win them, along with the price guide and a copy of The Tasty Trader, which was published in 1998 and is subtitled: Culinary Delights from the Employees of Antique Trader Publications, Inc. It makes me hungry looking through it, and it may just become a favorite book for the winner. Make sure you enter once each day for your best chance of winning!
You can click on the banner below to enter the sweepstakes.
GOOD LUCK!
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Monday, March 02, 2009 3:43:12 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Auction calendar update
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The AntiqueTrader.com online Auction Calendar has been updated with an index at the top of the page. Click on the state you want to see to go directly to those listings. Use your back button to go back to the top of the page. To get your auction listed in the Antique Trader calendar (both in the magazine and onine), e-mail showscalendar@krause.com. Please provide all the relevant information: Auction date, time, auction location, contact information (e-mail, Web site, telephone number). If you would like it listed online only, send it to me at karen.knapstein@fwmedia.com. Does the index make the calendars much easier to use? Or was it OK without it?
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 11:41:18 AM (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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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Get your free show/auction/sale listing on AntiqueTrader.com
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
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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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Peter Berwind Schiffer, 1948-2008
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Our condolences go out to the friends, family and co-workers of Peter Berwind Schiffer, 60, who passed away Dec. 19 of a heart attack. Mr. Schiffer was the founder of Schiffer Publishing Ltd. of Atglen, Pa., which is located on the Schiffer Book Farm, approximately 30 minutes east of Lancaster, Pa. He also authored several collecting and special-interest books. Schiffer Publishing specializes in a wide variety of book subjects, ranging from antiques and collectibles to lifestyle to aviation and military history. Schiffer is survived by his wife of 35 years, Nancy Nutt Schiffer; his mother, Margaret Berwind Schiffer; a sister, Susan Berwind Schiffer; and two sons, Herbert and Peter. Online condolences can be posted on the Wilde Funeral Home Web site: http://www.wildefuneralhome.com/content/peter-berwind-schiffer
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009 12:18:22 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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December's over ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
the computer just doesn't know it yet. We'll be picking a winner for the December Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes soon. That lucky winner is going to receive the Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2009 Price Guide. Although the entry form doesn't reflect it yet, we're giving a new prize away for January '09: Petretti's Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide. All entries received from January 1 to January 31 will be entered for the chance to win the Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide. Your soda pop collecting library isn't complete until you have a copy of this book on your bookshelf. It's absolutely beautiful: This 12th edition is hardcover and has almost 650 full-color pages packed with 2,000 color and 3,000 black and white photos, along with descriptions and values. The cover price is $49.99. If you want to be able to recognize a $10 Coke item from a $100 Coke item from a $1,000 Coke item, this is the book to have. For example, the Coke playing card values range from $10 to $6,500! Would you be able to tell the difference? If you've decided you have to have this book and don't want to wait to see if you won, you can order it from www.KrauseBooks.com and use offer code ATBL19 to save 10% - that's a savings of $4.99, folks. Click here for more information on Petretti's Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide.I'm not eligible to win, but if I were, I would be entering this sweepstakes every day. Being the bibliophile that I am, I want this book for myself ... but some lucky sweeps entrant is going to win it! Good luck to you all!
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009 9:25:16 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Ah, Venice & Carnival ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This week's edition of Antique Trader explores the beautiful — and yes, sometimes frightening — masks of Venice, politically incorrect postcards, and so much more. Here's a sneak peek:
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Friday, September 12, 2008 3:57:21 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Thimbles, beautiful thimbles
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Welcome to the latest issue of Antique Trader. You don't want to miss the tiny treasures that are thimbles. Check out the story ... many of the thimbles are 3-D works of art!
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Friday, August 22, 2008 2:23:20 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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Thursday, August 14, 2008
Join the Treasure Hunt
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 Indiana
Jones makes it look so easy. With his fedora firmly placed on his head
and his trusty whip securely fastened to his hip, he can handle any
challenge (we call them adventures) thrown his way during his treasure
hunts.
As antique buyers, sellers and collectors, we likely aren't as cocky as
this famed fictional character, but are we at least a bit confident in our
abilities? Our judgment? Our preparedness for the "adventures"?
Judging by the overwhelming interest in the first of our Consumer
Education pieces published in Antique Trader last week, there are a lot
of people on a treasure hunt, a quest really, for knowledge.
You've heard the expression "a need-to-know basis." Well you, dear readers, are on a need-to-know basis. The question is, what do you need to know? What would you like to learn?
We are committed to continuing our Consumer Education series with
helpful tips from our partners and experts in the industry and, often
times, other readers like yourself.
Just like Indy wouldn't leave the house without his hat and weapon, you
shouldn't go on your next treasure hunt without some information to
help you buy, sell or collect.
Is there a particular topic you'd like covered in the future? Drop me an e-mail at robyn.austin@fwpubs.com or a note in the mail (700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990). Or you can post a reply here on the Antique Trader blog.
 But
wait, there's more! We also plan to make this a little fun for you,
too. We have just launched the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes!
We've finally got it! An ongoing sweepstakes that will feature a new
prize each month – something to add to your collection (or start a new
one) or something to add to your knowledge base (books are excellent
resources).
The premier prize of the first Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes will be the
Royal Doulton British Airways butter pats that you've seen in the Antique Trader TV "Introduction to Butter Pats" video that were generously donated by the Butter Pat Patter Association.
 Entering the sweepstakes is easy: Just visit antiquetrader.com and fill out the sweepstakes entry form. Visit often because you can enter once each day!
Are you ready to start your Treasure Hunt? Hop aboard. Much adventure awaits!
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Thursday, August 14, 2008 12:10:33 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, August 11, 2008
Antique Trader Launches Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Antique Trader, America’s Antiques & Collectibles Marketplace, has launched the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes.  Participants in the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt sweepstakes will have the chance of winning antiques- and collectibles-related prizes; prizes have already been selected for the remainder of 2008 and early 2009. The initial prize that will be awarded is a Royal Doulton British Airways porcelain putter pat, generously provided by the Butter Pat Patters Association. (Butter pats are miniature plates intended to serve individual portions of butter.) A total of three (3) butter pats will be awarded. This current sweepstakes will run now through midnight, Sept. 30, 2008. The butter pats that will be given away can be seen in the “Introduction to Butter Pats” video on Antique Trader TV, which can be viewed at http://www.antiquetrader.com/videos/ATR/atr_tv.asp?showid=889979. Sweepstakes entries can be made daily at http://sweepstakes.antiquetrader.com. Full sweepstakes rules can be viewed at http://sweepstakes.antiquetrader.com/Rules.aspx. For more information on Antique Trader and its sweepstakes, visit www.antiquetrader.com, the online component of Antique Trader. # # # About Antique Trader Antique Trader, a newspaper published in Iola, Wis., has served the antiques and collectibles community since 1957. Founded by Babka Publishing Co., later to become the flagship of Krause Publications’ Antiques division, Antique Trader built its reputation as the premier print vehicle for the buying and selling of antiques nationwide. 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 Publications Krause 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, Inc., an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.
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Monday, August 11, 2008 4:23:25 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, July 18, 2008
We're excited about this week's issue!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's the newest issue of Antique Trader coming at you! And we're excited about this issue ... We've got features on: the history of pop-ups; bubble gum cards; and paper dolls. You might say this issue of Antique Trader is focused on ephemera, but we also have our detailed coverage of auction news, Kyle Husfloen's column "Kyle on Antiques," and much more! Check it out!
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Friday, July 18, 2008 11:47:45 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, June 20, 2008
A brand new issue headed your way
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a sneak peek at the cover of the newest Antique Trader that's in the mail ...
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Friday, June 20, 2008 9:13:36 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
"Bonus" information on the Web
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Hello everyone, By now I'm sure you've all perused, at least superficially, through the new AntiqueTrader.com Web site. Did you know the AntiqueTrader.com site offers information that is not in the print edition of Antique Trader? It's true. Sometimes we don't have enough room to run articles in the print version, and since we will never (a word that I don't use often) run out of room on the Web, that's where this information will find its home. Also, sometimes we get auction announcements too late to make the print edition, so you'll find the most up-to-date information (as well as vast archives) on the AT Web site. You might call this "exclusive" or "bonus" Web content. Did you know the feature articles and columns from Cotton & Quail Antique Gazette, which is a regional publication that is circulated only in the Southeast U.S., will also be found on the Antique Trader Web site? If you like Kyle Husfloen's "Kyle on Antiques" column, you won't want to miss Anne Gilbert's "Antique Detective" columns, which are a regular feature in Cotton & Quail. (Click here to check out one of her columns and you'll see what I mean.)When I sit back and go through the pages and pages of articles that we've put on the new AntiqueTrader.com site, sometimes I'm a bit overwhelmed. I could get (happily, happily, happily) lost reading for days. And we here at Antique Trader are pleased and excited to be able to share so much with you, our readers. — Karen
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008 11:20:40 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, May 09, 2008
Antique Trader's latest edition is on its way
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
If you would like to have a look at the most recent issue of Antique Trader, here you go ... What do you think?
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Friday, May 09, 2008 9:54:56 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
New Antique Trader Web Site - Like it?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
If you haven't checked it out yet, then check it out. If you came here through it, then you know why we're all so excited here to get this thing up and running.  The new Antique Trader Web site is the culmination of many months of hard work and collaboration, not to mention much forward-thinking by the upper management of F+W Publications. It is the hard work of all of the staff here (Karen Knapstein - Web editor; Sandra Sparks - Senior Editor; Robyn Austin, Editorial Director; Scott Tapa, Associate Group Publisher; the entire ad team, and the Interactive team in Cincinnatti) to get all the information just right, get everything linked just so, and to make sure that all our various players are up and running.  At the new AT site you'll find breaking news, industry shop, show and auction information, calendars, features, columns, advice and more than 1,000 archived articles from the past several years of AT. You'll find stories that don't get into the paper, and expanded photo coverage of auctions and features. It's easier to navigate and hopefully gives you all the information you need within a couple clicks. Check it out, click around to get a feel and see what's there. Check back often and enjoy!
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Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:53:33 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Antique Trader 5-07 preview - Comin' at ya
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Just out the door and to the press. Here's a sneak preview at our next issue. Enjoy! 
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 2:08:51 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, April 14, 2008 Friday, April 11, 2008
Question of the week - Most reliable antiques subset?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I’m asking readers to take few moments and think before they respond to the question this week, just a few deeps breaths and then respond. It’s too easy to say, if you’re a collector of glassware, that glassware is then the most reliable. Or whatever segment you happen to participate in. I also want to shy away from making generalizations about the business. “If you buy what you love, then it never loses value.” This may be true, and I readily acknowledge that you shouldn’t start buying solely as an investment, but we all know it’s happening. For my part, I’ve always seen good jewelry and good folk art sell, no matter what, a make good on a return. Whether I like these forms or not is irrelevant. So when you stop and think about it, looking at all the things you come across at shows, shops and auctions – or rummage sales and flea markets, I don’t care – what do you see that, in your experience, reliably sells and holds or increases its value? Let me know at noah.fleisher@fwpubs.com, or post a comment here.
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Friday, April 11, 2008 11:35:53 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Antique Trader 4-23 preview - Comin' at ya
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
We just got this out the door and off to the press. Here's a sneak peak at 4-23, and a look at our changed cover. Enjoy! 
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Wednesday, April 09, 2008 3:56:30 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Search still on for looted Iraqi antiquities
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This is from the L.A. Times. It's all about the amount of antiquities still missing after being looted when Baghdad fell. That was five years ago today, btw. At first it was thought the damage done by theft was much much greater, and anyone who loves art and history looked on in horror as numbers like 150,000 were bandied about when those reports mentioned numbers of missing artifacts. They were talking about the beginings of human civilization - ancient, ancient stuff - that carried with it priceless provenance and importance. Many of those pieces, it turns out, had long ago been hidden by smart curators, well out of harm's way, and that initial massive number dwindled to 15,000. Of those 15,000 known artifacts, 7500 have been recovered. That still leaves half, and an amazing amount of history still floating around black markets or destroyed and trashed. The good thing is that these pieces are rare enough that, when one surfaces at auction or on the market, it is usually quickly recognized and taken back to its proper home. This is further heightened in an age when national museums around the world are demanding back priceless antiquities that were looted in past ages of imperialism. Greece is doing it, so are Italy, India and China, among many. This seems to have hit western museums hard. The culture flowing out of Iraq, home to the fertile crescent where it's thought so much life firt streamed out of, is older by millenium than most other countries. It bears direct links to stories in the Old Testament. Of anywhere that deserves its history back, then surely it's there.
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Wednesday, April 09, 2008 1:54:12 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, April 04, 2008
Question of the week - affected by Wall Street woes?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Do Wall Street ups and downs affect your buying or your business?  These are iffy days in the American economy. No government official has come right out and said it, but the hints of the "R" word are everywhere and, last week at the Atlantique City Antiques Show in Atlantic City, NJ, the economy was very much on the mind of dealers and customers alike. There's billion dollar losses, and billion dollar bailouts, and a whole shadow economy between the largest banks in the world that's so far bigger than our actual economy that it's frightening to contemplate, especially when you think about what would happen is all these uber-banks went belly up. I've heard it twice now on NPR, so no telling me I'm a conspiracy theorist... That, however, is enough nay-saying, no nabob of negativism I, but I am curious about whether or not the woes on Wall Street have an actual effect on the nuts and bolts of our businesses and hobbies. Personally, it seems like a good time to get some money into antiques, as we all know that good items hold their value, and that as the economy worsens, people will most likely sell. Ergo, deals are out there... Go and get 'em. Here's the question put formally, then: Do Wall Street ups and downs affect your buying or business?Let me know at noah.fleisher@fwpubs.com, or go write something in the comments section below.
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Friday, April 04, 2008 12:40:27 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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What the Dickens?! Antique desk on the block
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Christies will be auctioning of the desk at which Charles Dickens sat to write "Great Expectations."
It's a beautiful antique and its provenance is untouchabe. It should fetch a pretty penny, and goes to a good cause. I can't imagine any writer wanting to buy it, let alone be in the same house as it. The great author was found dead at the desk and wrote possibly his greatest work in the very same seat, as well - Pip chasing Estella, while she acts coy and plays him off her other suitors... Go Pip! Go! - those are some serious ghosts to contend with. Still, it is a beauty, and I had the cash, and an extra room, I'd do it in a heartbeat. 
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Friday, April 04, 2008 12:24:06 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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A conversation over caviar about architecture
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This is a link to an interview with the winner of The Pritzker Prize for Architecture, Jean Nouvel.  The prize is the top award given to modern architects, and is normally the crowning achievement of a glorious career, rather than something that plucks an obscure designer from the mist of anonymity. Nouvel is an interesting guy, and who am I to say who should and should notbe given what they're given. I have to say that, as interesting as his ideas are, and sound, man-oh-man is this a pretentious interview. I was waiting for the interviewer to ask if he could give him a kiss, or put a polish on that done... (As you can see by my pick above, I need a polist too, now and then...) Anyway... Check it out. The pic here, though you can't see it too well, is Nouvel's proposed design for the Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum. 
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Friday, April 04, 2008 10:38:37 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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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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Friday, March 21, 2008
I wear two hats
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Sandy Sparks here, posting on Noah's blog. While the cat's away... When I'm not wearing my Associate Editor - Antique Trader hat, I can be found wearing my other headpiece, that of Editor - Postcard Collector magazine. National Postcard Week is the first week in May. Every year readers send in a sample of the postcards they make to celebrate their special week. Some are completely hand-made, some are photographs, some are computer-generated, but all are creative and fun. Postcard Collector shows them off on the pages of the magazine and this year, on the magazine's Web site: www.postcardcollector.com.
 Want to join the fun? I can't promise to make you rich and famous, but I do promise to enjoy every postcard sent and yours might even make the cover! Put your creativity in gear and make a postcard. Send it, in an envelope, please, to: Postcard Collector
700 East State St
Iola WI 54945
attn: PC WeekIf you want to trade with other postcard makers, add a note to that effect. Who knows? You might discover one more thing to collect — postcards! Questions? Email me at sandra.sparks@fwpubs.com. I'm looking forward to seeing your creations.
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Friday, March 21, 2008 2:13:12 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
This week's edition of Antique Trader is coming your way!
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Thursday, March 20, 2008 12:51:36 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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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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A divergent tale of Modern architecture: the classic and the... um...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Okay, so indulge me my love of architecture. A great building that has survived the test of time - structually and philosophically - carries the value of a great antique, in my book. And then some. Two stories came across my path at the exact same time and they tell a very interesting story. One is a story from the NYT on the sale of a houe designed by Louis Kahn - truly an amazing masterpiece of "Modern" architecture - being auctioned later this spring by Wright auctions in Chicago. Richard Wright is one of a handful of guys that knows Modernism,  Image by Ezra StollerThe other is a story circulating across the AP wire and beyond - all around the blogosphere - about a famous Chatanooga, TN house shaped like a flying saucer.  Image by Greg BrownThere's something here, in the connection between these two structures, that speaks to the deep love Americans have of their personal space and their once-upon-a-time penchant for personal architecture. On one hand, we have the Esherick house, which Kahn designed, and which is - simply put - a masterpiece. It's a one bedroom in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, that represents only one of three - THREE - homes that one of the 20th century's most famed architects ever designed and built. Look at the NYT story, see the pics; you can feel the excitement of Mid-Century America and the need for redesignation of personal space. It's small-ish, but wide open, with big windows and that undeniably classic Modernism look and feel. It's expected to go for a few million buck. A steal, I'd say, given what the house means philosophically. Kahn made no efforts to hide the structure, weight or design of his buildings. They are wide-open, honest and inspiring in the way that the best of American modern architecture is/was. Kahn wanted inhabitants of his buildings, and the appreciating looks of passersby, to be totally immersed in the fullness and "heaviness" of a structure. You cannot help but be sucked in by such simultaneous ideas, such disinterested interest, if I can go a little Zen on it... The Flying Saucer house in Tennessee? Well, while maybe not a "classic" in the sense that classic means "judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind," but it's a real eye-catcher, huh? I mean, you're not likely to see a house that says so clearly, "HEY! I WAS BUILT IN THE LATE 1960s/EARLY 1970s!" anywhere. This thing came about, evidently built by two quite normal folks, about the time that Star Trek was cancelled and just as the U.S. was dominating the space race and putting its flag on the moon - which, if you didn't know, means that we own it. Somebody put enough thought and time into this place to make a decent enough house to stand almost 40 years now, which means it will soon be eligible for historic preservation. Let me tell you, if the thing could actually take off, I'd buy it in a heart beat. I'm still waiting to hear back from the realtor if it has booster jets somewhere underneath there... You can bid on both, you could own both, you could be the ultimate post-modern homeowner. If I had to choose though - and I know this will surprise those of you who know my penchant for kitschy 1970s stuff that makes me feel like a kid eating cheerios to the 6 a.m. glow of Saturday morning cartoons as our Standard Poodles, Chauvinist and Nischi, wait for the few that would inevitably drop (was that really worth the time it took to write?) - I would go for the Kahn house in a second. Just look at it. What a beauty. I would, though, love to get a look inside the Saucer house, and to see if the warp drive is fully functioning. That could change things quite a bit...
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Friday, March 14, 2008 12:09:53 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, March 13, 2008
Antique Trader 3-26 preview, comin' at ya'
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Yesterday was so busy I forgot to post the preview of the upcoming issue of Trader. Another good one, we think... Enjoy! 
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Thursday, March 13, 2008 7:36:12 AM (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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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
A Getty official comments on museum's antiquities "giveback"
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Culture Grrrll, aka Lee Rosenbaum, is simply one of the best out there, and has posted an interview with Michael Brand of the Getty Museum on life after some very well publicized givebacks. It's one that will take a few minutes and will require some thought, because the discussion gets a little esoteric at points. Still though, after two years of following this story in the news and watching as priceless antiquities have gone back to their countries of origination after being scattered by Colonialism, it's quite cool to hear from some one at the Getty itself. I do have to say, however, Brand comes off a lot like a politican in this interview.  Rosenbaum doesn't hesitate to ask a few questions, and to try and pin down Brand on the minutae of the agreement(s) that sent some prized Getty posessions back to Italy. Good stuff.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008 8:46:03 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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New Hope for IBM's Building 25?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I linked to the San Jose Mercury News yesterday about the suspicious fire that burned IBM's famous Building 25 in Silicon Valley. Here's an update. Despite the looming infringement of a Lowe's Big Box being built next door, or on the site itself - depending on which side you listen to - preservationists and IBM are saying they are going to save the building, even it means rebuilding from scratch. I say good for them, though the fire took more than glass and cement. It was, itself, and important link in modern architecture in America, something that showed the willingness to innovate our work and living spaces long before we started getting our butts kicked by Abu Dabhi.  Update: Here's another interesting piece off the West Coast about the meaning an relevance of Modern architecture in today's society, now that alot of it is entering the vaible for historic preservation phase. Nice and thoughtful. It's from the News Tribune out of Washington State and is worth a read.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008 8:09:39 AM (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.
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Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:17:08 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, February 29, 2008 Thursday, February 28, 2008
Antique Trader 3-12 preview, comin' at ya'
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Preview of our 3-12 Trader, which just went to press yesterday. 
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Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:41:24 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
In Case of Apocalypse, break stylish glass
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This was widely covered, and hailed in the MSM the last few days. I don't know... Philosophically speaking, I find it a little daunting and frightening. A tangible reminder of the damage that humans are wreaking on the planet at alarming places. It's the Svalbard Seed Vault in Longyearbyen, Norway (nice name). You can see the below pics here.
   Architecturally, though, I think - in fine Scandanavian Moderne fashion, I might add - the building is pretty awesome, a real tribute to the modern aesthetic, not that visitors to the planet eons from now will appreciate the differences in Lloyd Wright and, say, Gropius... It's as if, in a million years or so - hopefully longer - if the planet is rid of humans and retakes everything, then we're visited by our future progeny returned to the homeworld to see exactly where they sprang from - stick with me - thart they would find not only the seed as proof that we wanted to preserve our existences, but a really cool building refelctive of the best of modern design of the time. Man... Won't those bionetic cyborgs be impressed. Most importantly, the American eggplant will survive. From the Web site: Svalbard Global Seed Vault: Arctic Seed Vault Opens Doors for 100 Million Seeds Ceremony Marking Unprecedented Effort to Protect Global Agriculture Draws World Leaders and Seeds from Over 100 Countries LONGYEARBYEN, NORWAY (26 FEBRUARY 2008) - The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened today on a remote island in the Arctic Circle, receiving inaugural shipments of 100 million seeds that originated in over 100 countries. With the deposits ranging from unique varieties of major African and Asian food staples such as maize, rice, wheat, cowpea, and sorghum to European and South American varieties of eggplant, lettuce, barley, and potato, the first deposits into the seed vault represent the most comprehensive and diverse collection of food crop seeds being held anywhere in the world.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 2:26:16 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Just what you've been waiting for - more blog posts coming!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Hello everyone- After a day off, spent in glorious chase of my two-year old daughter, and a week with e-mail problems here at AT World HQ, there will be posts coming today and so on and hopefully the end of email crisis as well. A lot of what becomes blog posts comes from reader tips and rss feeds - dozens and dozens and dozens of rss feeds - from various places. Those, and any correspondence I've had from any of you over the last week are, sotensibly, lost in the ether in perpetuity throughout the universe. Things will be coming! Put down those torches! 
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:22:26 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, February 22, 2008
A great piece of architectural glass gone in NYC
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Living for so many years in NYC, I had more than my share of opportunities to check out the Robert Sower's window at JFK Airport's American Airlines terminal. It is - was - truly- an architectural masterpiece and a piece of Modernism that never lost its glory.  As an entry point to NYC and America for many millions of flyers, it spoke philosophically of the American spirit, its artistic soul and its ability to make the seemingly impossible possible. As a piece of art, I love this thing. Now it's gone. Or going, at least, as reported across the nation and against the best efforts of the good folks at Save America's Window. They did their best to get a sponsor to get behind the project, but many musuems said it would be too hard to keep the piece intact. Personally, I don't believe it and think it's a damn shame the window is coming down, piece by piece, to be scattered across the nation and possibly the world. Often, traveling through JFK, the airport was so hectic to get into or out of that the only respite I was given, the only moment of zen and calm, was when I could walk out and see the sun streaming in distinct blades through those colored panes, or reflecting the light of night time, reminding me I had indeed just come home. Goodbye to the Sower's window and goodbye to a distinct American art treasure.
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Friday, February 22, 2008 12:10:23 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, February 21, 2008
Server problems today
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Hi folks... Server problems company-wide today. Makes trawling for info very tough... Sorry... Tomorrow will be a better day... Happy antiquing... ntf 
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Thursday, February 21, 2008 3:56:53 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Is eBay trying to fill a leaky bucket?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I like this story about eBay after Whitman on the Forbes Magazine Web site, even if it is a bit too much re-hash and a bit too much corporate speak.
The writer, from Wharton College, outlines some interesting options that eBay and CEO-elect James Donahoe might take to shore up some of the problems it has right now. The article is, however, stictly from a business perspective and fails to approach the human side of the story, which is what we all know is going to drive the future of the business. There still seems to be a disconnect between the corporate side of eBay and Wall Street to the nuts and bolts dealers who live and die in the trenches of online auctions. One of the main thing I took away from the above article was thatr eBay will be looking to make inroads into Asia in order to beef up its revenue and return to the glory days of bazillions of dollars. Interesting philosophy, but if a bucket is leacking water from a hole, and you simply fill it at the same rate, there's certainly no net gain and - eventually - you're going to run out of water.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:34:34 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Dude... It's like, this dude's got all these records... and, dude, he's selling them...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Antique Trader had an article about this sale, by one Paul Mahwinney of Pittsburgh, of perhaps the greatest single collection of records ever to be sold at one time. Our story was in the 2-20 issue. It is truly an amazing collection, and, if I had a cool $3M for just about every record ever recorded - and you can bet there are some rare and valuale ones in there - then I'd get in a second. I'd reference Trader's article, but I couldn't resist this headline: Dude Auctions off "World's Greatest Record Collection."Dude... Whoa... 
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:52:51 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, February 15, 2008
VIva The Dallas Market Center!
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In my travels across the Web, a story brought me to the Web site of the Dallas Market Center.   That triple-tiered building, that gigantic atrium with the glass elevators, the vast halls with brown carpets, massive showrooms and juat about anything of any kind could ever want. I practically grew up in the place. My folks had a showroom on the 11th floor, called The Fleishers, Inc., when it was still called the Dallas World Trade Center and didn't have the massive market hall that it has today across the street, where what used the be the Anatole Hotel and, I think, The Wyndham. I don't know if it still exists. My parents were dealers in fine art and furniture, which where - I'm sure - the seed of antiques was planted. Man, there was a lot of trouble for a kid to get into, unsupervised, in a building of that size. I'm pretty sure my brothers and I were roundly feared. I do recall being somehwere around four or five years old and wading, in my blue jeans, into a goldfish pond in the lobby of the old Trade Mart building, with my brothers watching, ostensibly - I reasoned - to catch a "flying fish." That, however, was the only the begining... We roamed those halls for at least 10 more years... It's good to know, somehow, that it's still there.
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Friday, February 15, 2008 2:36:52 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Like a Byrdcliffe on a wire - Rare Arts & Crafts antiques on the block Feb. 22
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One of my very first assignments as an antiques writer, way back when at the turn of the century, was to journey across the Hudson River from my home in Rhinebeck, NY to Woodstock, NY - the namesake town of he concert that actually happened in Saugerties, NY, just one town north (where, incidentally, I covered high school sports at the same time) - to do a story on the Byrdcliffe Colony.  I was working for a Hudson Valley antiques paper called Notheast Journal of Antiques and art, and it owner and founder, Harold Hanson thought it would be a good story for me. Harold was never wrong. I knew Woodstock well, having one of my good friend's family based out of the town. I loved its natural beauty, and - sometimes - the funky hippy vibe. The Tibetan Buddhist vibe there was also very cool. Somehow, though I'd see the historical markers everywhere, the history of Byrdcliffe had eluded me. Check out the link above to learn more, and let me just say that I was quickly charmed by the elegant furniture and Utopian ideals of the movement's founders. A tremendous amount of great talent was gathered in one place for a very brief time, and it yeilded extraordinary, and far too few results. The pieces of furniture are well-valued and well coveted.  Byrdcliffe was founded in 1903 by rich Englishman Ralph
Whitehead and his American wife, Jane Byrd McCall. They might while students of Arts and Crafts guru John Ruskin. They set about creating Byrdcliffe in 1892. It continues today as the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild. Here's some exciting news about Brigg's Auctions in Boothwyn, PA, auctioning off several pieces of Byrdcliffe furniture from the Whitehead house itself on Feb. 22. Amazing and elegant stuff and I'll be interested to see how it sells.
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Friday, February 15, 2008 9:06:05 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, February 14, 2008
Antique Blog in NYC I've been enjoying
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Given that most of the reports Trader gets coming out of NYC are of super-high priced sales, where the glamorous and the flfthy rich - not to mention the beautiful - can afford to go an play while the rest of stubbornly soldier on, paying $3 or more for gas and wondering when that suitcae of money is going to fall from the sky. We snag what we can at auction, when we can. Or, if you're a dealers, then going to sales, auctions and shows, many many of them, is simply your job. It would be nice to know what it's like sometimes to simply be a journeyman antiquer...  The link here is to a blog in NYC called Here Be Old Things, and its proprietress faithfully charts the whole spectrum of NYC antiques, from the big shows and auctions they wouldn't even let me in the door to, to the weekly sales and shops, like Hell's Kitchen (formerly Chelsea) and some of the day-in day-out auction houses that aren't the monopolizers. It doesn't hurt that she's a fan of Trader's blog, as well. Living in Manhattan for a dozen years, I had more than one occasion to go through many NYC fleas, and they were always interesting, and you could always tell who had the really good stuff because their booth was basically an empty spot on the ground. Check out the blog and let me know what you think. We'll be linking to it from time to time to check out the coverage.
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:26:12 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Drug bust jewels auctioned in Richmond, Feb. 20
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This was sent to me too late to get into the print version of Trader, but sounds like a good sale for a good cause, from Motley's, in Richmond, VA. Richmond Auction House Sells Jewelry Seized In City Drug Bust.
Proceeds Help Police In Fight Against Drugs
RICHMOND, VA — Motley’s Auction & Realty Group will auction on Feb. 20, a large quantity of jewelry seized recently during a Richmond drug bust. All of the seized jewelry, including a diamond-encrusted man’s watch by Benny & Company, will be offered to the highest bidder, with no minimum price or reserves. The proceeds from the sale will be returned to Richmond law enforcement in an effort to help fund their continued fight against drugs.
Nearly 100 lots of jewelry, including those from numerous estates, will be offered starting at 3 p.m. at Motley’s galleries at 4402 West Broad Street in Richmond, VA.
All lots are viewable at www.motleys.com or are available for personal inspection on Monday, February 18, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, February 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Items can also be previewed on February 20, the day of the sale, from 10 a.m. until all lots are sold. Motley’s offers online (eBay Live), absentee and phone bidding for those unable to attend the auction in person.
Motley’s next auction, on April 2, 2008.
For more information on any upcoming Motley’s auctions or their comprehensive appraisal services, visit motleys.com or call 804-355-2100. There'll be some interesting stuff in this sale, sure enough...
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:43:54 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Antique gun mishap? How 'bout drunken fool...
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 9:17:19 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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One banana, two banana, three banana four!
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It is snowing again here in Central, WI, making it a record setting year for snow - In Wisconsin. Did I mention that? At least in Madison, about 90 minutes to the south. Somehow, here in Central WI we manage to dodge a lot of the severe weather just above and just below this. Going through Heritage Auctions' Web site I cam across a sale that speaks so directly to a Gen-Xer like myself that I had to mention it here. Part of the Dallas Auction firm's current online comics sale.  Man, I remember the Banana Splits like yesterday, along with the freaky cartoons that went along with it. They had a very bizarre version of Tom Sawyer that mixed a live Tom and Becky - maybe Huck - with the rest of the characters being animation. I used to watch in the afternoons - The Banana Splits, that is - as part of a show with an eerie clown who broadcast from a central Ohio amusement park and was always pushing some kind of red frozen treat, whjich I desperately coveted but never got. We moved from Cincinnatti long before the summmer... But I digress. As you might be able to tell by this Wiki on the Splits, the show and its immortal characters - Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper and Snorky - had quite a history, part of which was filmed in my hometown of Dallas. I also remember Bingo had a thing about hitting Fleegle. Check out the sale, and that Banana Splits comic. A steal for $100, and my birthday's comin' up...
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 8:48:42 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Antique Trader 2-27 comin' at ya
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As we like to do around here, just a li'l sneak peak at the 2-27 cover. 
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008 3:20:10 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Philatelics rejoice...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
If you've been living under an anti-auction rock for the last week, then it'll be news to you that Philip Weiss Auctions in Oceanside, NY, recently sold a very rare inverted stamp for a record $1.2M. The stamp is one of a handful printed in 1869 with an upsidedown repro of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on it.  It's an expensive stamp, for sure, and a mighty pretty one. Good for Anonymous for snapping it up. He or she seems to be buying a lot of good things lately. There was also an inverted Jenny stamp, the Honus Wagner baseball card of the stamp world, that also brought healthy interest and almost $300,000. Seriously, a Jenny comes up for sale with the same frequency these days as a Wagner, and each time. The stamp is one of only four known to exist. Whatever you do, Anonymous, don't lick it...
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008 2:17:56 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Just can't resist this - American Roadside Architecture as serious art...
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This is about an exhibition of mid-20th century American Roadside architecture - pictures of it, at least - making its way across... are you ready?... Macedonia.  Yes, one of the most ancient places on the globe is getting a good look at how American represented itself architecturally in the era of post-war business hedonism. Personally, I love this kind of architecture and remember fondly many roadtrips as a kid in Texas and in my 20s - during those blissful summers when i had nothing to do and a car to take to do it - when my friends and I would literally set out for a few days at a time and seek out these places. The more dated the better. I truly believe that America's rapidly dissapearing roadside architecture is replete with gems and they should be saved, if only for the enjoyment of the world and the throngs of Macedonian tourists that are bound to be flocking to our rapidly decaying rural highways...
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008 12:23:38 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Certainly notable in the antiques business
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That David Rago is working with Worth Point, one of the more interesting sites dedicated to antiques and those who love to buy and sell them out there. It's also a good research tool, and a place to get opinions from other folks who really have something to offer. In the interest of full disclosure, I know David somewhat, and have always found him to be an honest and decent person, as well as a savvy businessman. I'm sure it factored into his decision here. He's a man who understands the brand side of antiques. Just an FYI. Feel free to let me know what your opinions of Worth Point as a site are, especially in light of the recent eBay debacle.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008 12:05:27 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, February 08, 2008
Online auctioneers divide eBay exodus booty
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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...
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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?
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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
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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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RIP Sam Pennington, Maine Antiques Digest Founder
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The Maine Antiques Digest is reporting the death of its founder, Samuel Pennington.
I knew Sam peripherally, as so many in the business did. He created an important paper for the antiques business, one that helped bring alot of northern New England dealers back into the mainstream. Sam was loved and reviled equally. I always had to hand it to him for being so honest about things in the business, a much cherished and rare trait in this business. We all know, in the antiques print game, you don't always get to tell things unvarnished. Sam had enough power to do so and not suffer diminished returns for it. It's been a tough month on antiques publications. First Alison Ledes of The Magazine Antiques passes, then Laura Brant sells her stake in the magazine. Now Sam. To the MAD family, condolences from Trader.
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008 11:31:43 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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