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 Saturday, November 21, 2009
More antiques article shortcuts
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
You won't want to miss these antiques articles:
NAA elects first woman vice president
Strong demand seen for art pottery
Postcard prices realized vary at auction
Halloween sees 19th century vampire killing kit sell for $8,800
Fine prints by Picasso, Whistler, Baumann star in Sept. 24 auction
New buyers of antique advertising added punch to Dan Morphy’s $1.5 million Fall sale
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:29:46 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00) 
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Everyone likes shortcuts
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
... especially if it's a legitimate shortcut.
So here are shortcuts to some of our latest antiques news articles and features:
Man turns childhood home into classy antiques shop
Talking Sports: A hobby is born during the Great Depression
Ask Antique Trader: Unusual adjustable slag glass lamp a real find
Don’t be a Duncan Pfool: Remember to use furniture's correct vocabulary
Postcard prices realized vary at auction
SOFA Chicago sees increase of ‘young collectors’
Vintage video game sells for $5,250
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Friday, November 20, 2009 10:53:51 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Milagros are the spotlight of this week's Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I enjoyed reading Mary Simmons' article about milagros and ex-votos. (You can click here to read this interesting feature story.) I have to admit I knew absolutely nothing about them ... and now I do.
Let us know what you think!
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:29:07 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Question of the Week: Is a new look necessary?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Question of the Week:
As a shop owner, do you think it is important to rearrange your merchandise on a regular basis?
Send your replies to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com or to Letters to the Editor, c/o Antique Trader, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54945.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 4:23:49 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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New antiques businesses opening
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
If the day-to-day grind of making a living in antiques is getting you down, take a moment to think back to the day you decided to open your first business.
Ideas. Jitters. Excitement. Freedom.
All of these feelings were probably going through your mind as you
mustered the resolve and decided to make a go of it in the hectic,
crazy and unpredictable world of antiques. It’s truly wonderful to see
new antiques
related businesses spring up across the country considering the economy
of the last few years. Auction houses in Ohio, Arkansas, Wisconsin and
Washington have opened in the last six months. The businesses are
bringing energy, fresh ideas and are making good use of their
resources.
I suppose it’s not surprising to see this shift.
People seem fed up with banks, 401Ks and the bureaucracies of letting
other people watch their money. The millions of people who have lost
their jobs during the last two years are re-evaluating their definition
of a fulfilling life. Starting their own business is a logical solution
when other jobs are in short supply. They are showing up at auctions,
shows and shops with a renewed curiosity for childhood playthings, fine
art pottery and unique objets d’art.
Perhaps this influx of new talent and ideas will be just what the trade needs in catering to a changing customer base.
In Ohio, Jo Valentine started The Antiques Auction Gallery in Sunbury.
She employs the services of her dealers at her Valentine Antique
Gallery to help appraise and vet the auction lots. Her partnership with
Ohio auctioneer Cynthia Schillig has created a one-stop shop for antiques enthusiasts.
New shops are also opening nationwide. For an inspirational story,
don’t miss our question and answer feature on page 34. Shop owner
Calvin Whetstone turned his childhood home into an attractive antiques
shop last year. He is the second generation in his family to sell antiques
and he couldn’t be more proud of his trade or his merchandise. Last
summer he held an “old-fashioned” picnic for the loyal customers on his
mailing list. Next year, Whetstone is considering inviting dealers to
the picnic and creating booth spaces nearby to sell some antiques.
Meanwhile, in Aiken, S.C., the North Aiken Flea Market has opened to
the public. Launched with a modest 20 vendors, the market was created
by a collector who wanted to share the love of antiques with others. The endeavor is hardly a cash cow for owner Corina Burkle, who rents her 40 spaces for just $5 each.
Burkle’s modest beginnings sounds a lot like how one show started 50 years ago: Brimfield.
Eric Bradley
Editor
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 4:22:05 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Free collectibles auction catalog available for download
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
You've probably heard by now that the LaMothe Collection will be featured in the Collect.com Collectibles Auction #1 that runs from Nov. 23-Dec. 12.
The latest news is that the auction catalog is available for download:
 Collect.com Auctions is expanding its reach across the collecting
spectrum by offering 487 lots including the largest known collection of
metal mesh handbags and vintage fashion. CLICK HERE to download the free special eight-page catalog
for the sale, composed primarily of the Dennis and Terri LaMothe
Collection, a three-decade pursuit for Whiting and Davis and Mandalian
Mfg. Co. metal mesh handbags and fashion, plus additions of fine jewelry. The online, absentee and telephone auction opens Nov. 23 and closes Dec. 12 on www.collect.com/auctions.
It’s rare when husband and wife come together with a shared passion for
collecting, yet the LaMothes’ union produced two of the 20th century’s
top collectors of metal mesh used in fashion. The auction is comprised of four different categories: antique mesh, vintage fashion, jewelry and the LaMothes’ collection of Department 56 collectibles.
Standout lots include a series of handbags depicting Hollywood icons
Charlie Chaplin, Clark Gable and Mickey Mouse as well as celebrity
memorabilia from Cher and Lisa Hartman-Black.
Included are a number of rare scenic handbags depicting a range of Art
Deco-inspired themes such as skyscrapers, peacocks, sunrises and meadow
scenes. Once a design was chosen it naturally narrowed the market for
the handbag. As such, the design and style had to be of the finest
quality and feature dynamic designs. “It took 24 hours for each color
to dry once it was applied,” Terri said of the different colored
enamels used in the designs. “Once they were complete the stencils were
destroyed so they really are living history.”
Also in the selection of handbags are 70 lots of rare specimens made by
the Mandalian Manufacturing Company. Mandalian-made handbags are highly
sought after by collectors because of the company’s eclectic designs
and strict production methods. “They used crushed fish scale and
applied it to the mesh to give it the shine,” Terri said. “They made a
better bag but they couldn’t go up against Whiting and Davis.”
Rounding out the metal mesh collection is a selection of vintage fashion designer Anthony Ferrara made specifically for the Whiting and Davis line.
Among the fine jewelry is a white gold bracelet adorned with 72.23
carats of rubies and a pair of earrings with an impressive 8.7 carats
of sapphires accented with diamonds.
Collect.com Auctions’ first vintage fashion
sale welcomes mail, phone, absentee and online bids through
Collect.com. Bidding opens Nov. 23 and closes Dec. 12. Complete
descriptions and images for all lots can be found at www.collect.com.
For information on any lot or to learn more about bidding in this sale, call the Collect.com offices at 888-463-3063.
Photos courtesy Dennis & Terri LaMothe.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE CATALOG (PDF)
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Friday, November 13, 2009 2:52:23 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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Question of the Week: Used gifts?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This week's Antique Trader question of the week ... what do you think?
Do you think it is tasteful and appropriate to give an antique or collectible as a gift or does the holiday season encourage you to purchase new items?
Send your replies to eric.bradley@fwmedia.com or to Letters to the Editor, c/o Antique Trader, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54945.
Or you can post a reply here on the Antique Trader blog, or HERE on the Antique Trader message boards.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:07:36 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
If you love unique then you'll love Chicago's Modern Vintage Holiday Market
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Image Pilots, the producers of the Randolph Street Market Festival featuring the Chicago Antique Market and Indie Designer Market, is returning this year with the 3rd annual Modern Vintage  Holiday Market.
This year, the Modern Vintage Holiday Market will be held indoors at the beautiful Beaux Arts Plumbers Hall, 1340 W Washington St for two days only Nov. 21 – 22.
Shoppers can kick their holiday shopping off to the right start with gifts in all price ranges, from pennies to thousands, available in a one-stop-shopping experience. Keepsakes range from embroidered hankies, sterling spoons and festive aprons, to estate jewelry, couture formal wear and crystal goblets. Independently designed handmade and preserved vintage ornaments round out the mix. This unique and beautifully-crafted mix of smartly priced vintage and modern goods makes for a unique one-stop shopping experience for seasonal shoppers looking for memorable and custom-made gifts.
The Sunday market hours have been extended and will now begin at 10 a.m. Regular market hours will be Saturday, Nov. 21 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $10 ($8 in advance online), which includes a $10 shopping voucher if you spend $50 or more with any vendor. Student admission with valid ID is $5 and children under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.randolphstreetmarket.com. Free parking will be available in the Plumbers Hall parking lot and free gift wrapping and packaging will also be offered throughout the weekend. For additional information call 312-666-1200 or visit www.randolphstreetmarket.com.
-Posted by Eric Bradley
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009 5:24:20 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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Will eBay bounce back?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
What the heck happened to eBay?
A few years ago many of us were complaining that finding “it” online was the final nail in the coffin of every brick and mortar shop around. A recent Associated Press report now states that eBay subsidiary PayPal could overtake the giant online marketplace in gross revenues by 2011. It’s not that surprising since eBay remains an online marketplace and PayPal has the capacity to be used everywhere for a variety of goods and services. The full story is on page 12.
But why isn’t eBay projected to grow in lock step with PayPal? After all, we who stood by the behemoth when it required us to accept PayPal for every transaction dutifully signed up and paid the fee for the right to do commerce on eBay.
The crippling snag is likely due to a slew of major site and policy changes that occurred at the same time as a calamitous worldwide financial meltdown.
During the past two years eBay has worked to develop new ways to claim their rightful share in the millions of transactions through its sites. EBay had every right to find new ways to make money from the site – business is business. However, the difficulty came when it started to over regulate the transactions and encourage sellers of antiques to “get in line” or get out.
What makes eBay most successful for sellers is the massive flow of site traffic. The extra bells and whistles added on to a seller’s listing are nice but they wouldn’t be worth squat if eBay didn’t attract so many millions of unique users. It’s what is separating other startups with feisty fee structures from becoming the No. 1 Web site for selling antiques and collectibles online. However, there is a downward trend at eBay. Just last month AuctionBytes.com’s Ina Steiner reported eBay’s August-September site traffic has hit a five-year low.
Many of my favorite dealers packed up and left – some in the middle of transactions. One situation I remember vividly: I was all set to buy a framed print when the seller told me in a response to one of my questions that he was no longer selling eBay … right now. He blamed the overly aggressive changes to feedback policies, among other changes. He hasn’t been back since.
So as PayPal breaks into new and growing markets and methods for making payments (some predict we’ll be using our cell phones to buy antiques at brick and mortar shops in just a few years) where is eBay supposed to grow?
Will the threat of losing its valuable site traffic encourage it to rethink some of its policy changes? Even if major changes were reversed – would they be enough to bring sellers back when the economy rebounds?
Eric Bradley
Editor
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:00:02 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
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