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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 Thursday, June 04, 2009
Mystery antiques: The Great Unknown
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The Great Unknown
Every week, “Ask Antique Trader” receives scores of inquiries from
readers, seeking more information about a recent find, a gift from a
friend or relative, or an oddity that’s been sitting on a shelf for
years.
We pass all of these questions along to our panel of experts, but once
in awhile, we get a question about an object that stops us in our
tracks. We want to share these unusual treasures with readers in the
hope that they’ll offer their opinions and perhaps enlighten us all.
 “Ask Antique Trader” will feature these oddities on a regular basis in
the print and online editions of the magazine. Send your comments to AskAT@fwmedia.com.
I’ve seen many cast-iron picture frames over the years, but never one
like this. Instead of the usual scrolls, it has a jack-in-the-pulpit
motif. I think it must be quite rare.
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Can you help identify this item?
 I bought this item at
an auction. No one there knew what it was. I searched through all my
furniture books and took it once to a local appraiser, and he was also
stumped. The pyramid shape is just decorative. The inside is a square
box. The feet have felt-like material attached. Would you be able to
tell me what it is and what it’s worth? — J.M., Cape May, N.J.
Post a reply here on the blog or e-mail your replies to AskAT@fwmedia.com.
antique | Antique Mystery Item | Antiques
Thursday, June 04, 2009 9:51:36 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
And the winner is ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Each month, Antique Trader has been hosting a new sweepstakes related to antiques and collectibles. Usually we select a collecting resource, sometimes we sweepstakes off a collectible itself. You may recall that when we launched the Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes last year, our first sweepstakes prize was a set of porcelain butter pats.
The sweepstakes continues, and the list of winners grows with each passing month. The winner of the April Antique Trader Treasure Hunt sweepstakes has been picked and contacted.
Congratulations to Vernon Sahlin of New Straitsville, Ohio. Vernon won a copy of the Antique Trader Guide to Fakes and Reproductions by Mark Chervenka.
When I spoke with Vernon, he said anything that he and his wife are really interested in, they enter for. He gives a lot of the little things he wins to his grandkids, but he said he’s definitely going to keep this prize.
Vernon and his wife are both in their seventies and enjoy reading the auction and show listings in the Antique Trader. He says they can’t get out and travel to all the shows and auctions, but they can keep up with what’s going on by reading the show and auction news in the Antique Trader. “We can’t retire too much,” Vernon says.
Vernon, we hope you enjoy your Guide to Fakes & Reproductions, and keep those entries coming! The June sweepstakes prize is the Price Guide to Holt-Howard Collectibles and related ceramicware of the ‘50s and ‘60s by Walter Dworkin.
I think everyone would agree with Vernon when he said, “It’s fun to win!” But there’s no way you can win if you don’t enter!
Visit sweepstakes.antiquetrader.com and enter today for your chance to win!
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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• If you really like what you see, get your own subscription to Antique Trader HERE.
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Antique News | Antiques News
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 6:02:41 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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AT Question of the Week
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This week, we have a great feature on collections and how they expand to fill a space and beyond.
This feature prompted our question of the week:
How do you store, display or use your antiques and collectibles in your home? Are your favorite things used often or just brought out for a special occasion?
Post a reply here and let us know, or e-mail karen.knapstein@fwmedia.com, or post a reply in the Antique Trader message boards.
Antiques, blog, question of the week
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 5:59:49 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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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?
Antique Glass | Antiques publications | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles | kitchen antiques
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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Antique news odd | Antiques publications | kitchen antiques
Sunday, May 31, 2009 11:06:42 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Saturday, May 30, 2009
If you're into 20th century design ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
then you'll probably want to check out Heritage Auction Gallery's June 4 auction offerings at www.HA.com/5021, where the press release boasts " a wide selection of
American Modernism, with work by names like George
Nakashima, Harry
Bertoia, KEM
Weber, Gilbert
Rohde and Donald
Deskey as well as examples of American Arts & Crafts up through
Contemporary design."
They've got a load of Tiffany lamps, too.
Though the items offered in the catalog are beyond my budget, I enjoy and benefit from reading through the detailed descriptions and perusing the high resolution images on their Web site ... I glean knowledge wherever I can, and Heritage's site is one of many that I can wile away my time soaking up valuable information in the process.
George Nakashima, A Slab Walnut Coffee Table, 1987
Signed and dated on base: George Nakashima Oct. 2, 1987
Inscribed on base: Studio
13 x 69 x 32 inches (33.0 x 175.3 x 81.3 cm)
Estimate: $18,000-$24,000.
Image courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries.
Antiques | Antiques Auction | Auction | Modern | Modernism
Saturday, May 30, 2009 9:52:38 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Brooklyn Flea expands - again
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 ... this time under the Brooklyn Bridge. At Brooklyn Bridge Park, to be exact.
According to a press release, dozens of vendors will take advantage of this venue every Sunday from June 14 through October. Since the Brooklyn Flea's launch in 2008, it has boasted continued and increasing success.
From their official press release:
“It’s an honor to be expanding The Flea to a second location with the stature and history of the Brooklyn Bridge,” said Brooklyn Flea Co-Founder Jonathan Butler. “In these tumultuous economic times, it’s also particularly gratifying to create another opportunity for the hundreds of small businesses in the Flea family to continue to grow.”
For more information on the Brooklyn Flea, visit www.brooklynflea.com.
For more information on the Brooklyn Bridge Park, visit www.brooklynbridgeparknyc.org.
By the way, if any of you visit the flea, please share your experiences and post your impressions here.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques News | Antiques Show
Thursday, May 28, 2009 11:03:17 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Collect.com Auctions Catalog Available for Viewing
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 It's
almost here - the debut sale of Collect.com Auctions. Bidding begins
May 29 and ends June 18. Those interested in what items will be
available in the auction can view the catalog by clicking on the cover
(left) and downloading it to their computer.
Remember, this is just part of the nearly 1,000-lot auction. The remaining lots will be available for viewing online at www.collect.com/auctions when the auction begins on May 29.
Happy bidding.
UPDATE: ALL AUCTION LISTINGS ARE ONLINE NOW. CLICK HERE TO VIEW!
Antique News | Antiques Auction | Antiques News | Auction
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 12:25:19 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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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.
Antique scams | Antiques publications
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:21:55 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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M.S. Rau's new blog
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
M.S. Rau Antiques has been in New Orleans' French Quarter for almost 100
years. Their 25,000 square foot gallery is filled with collections of fine art, jewelry and the finest
18th and 19th century antiques. (Just saying they're "fine" and even "finest" seems like an understatement.)
They've recently relaunched their Web site (http://www.rauantiques.com/). It's a nice site with a selection of collections that you can lose your day perusing.
And now they've launched a blog (http://www.rauantiques.com/blog/) where you’ll find information on the gallery’s latest acquisitions,
show information and their personal insights on antiques and fine art.
Before you pop on over there, you may want to reserve a respectable amount of time to dedicate ... but then again, you may have more strength and restraint than I do.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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antique | Antique Blog | Antique News | Antiques | Antiques Blog | Antiques Blogs | Antiques News | fine art | Modern
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:02:26 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Design and value
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I had an interesting conversation with my husband the other day. After an on-air appraisal (I'll bet you can guess which show we were watching) of a George Nakashima table (1967) valued at $50,000-$60,000. [Click here to view the table and read more about it.]
My dear husband was somewhat dumbfounded. He said "That's not even old!" That was so sweet as I too am of 1967 vintage.
Anyway, what followed was an interesting discussion of value based on design and the designer versus value based on age. Of course, both need high quality craftsmanship. He said he didn't even like the way the table looked. It looked "plain" and "too new." He favors the 19th century Victorian look versus the Modern look.
My personal tastes follow along the same lines as his (another reason we get along so well together).
The attraction (demand) for so many to any finely designed and crafted furniture — no matter what the style — makes it valuable ... it's not just the age.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Antique Blog | Antiques Blog
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 9:15:55 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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Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques publications | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles
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
Antique News | Antiques Blogs | Antiques News | Antiques publications | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:20:47 AM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Newest issue of Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Have a look at the newest Antique Trader cover (it's in the mail!) ...
What do you think? Fitting for Memorial Day, isn't it?
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles
Friday, May 22, 2009 3:13:22 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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