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 Saturday, July 04, 2009
 Friday, July 03, 2009
The newest issue of Antique Trader is in the mail
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's a look at the cover:
What do you think of it?
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Friday, July 03, 2009 2:47:21 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Any press is good press, right?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Can you remember a week where antiques and collectibles dominated the headlines as they did the week of June 21-27?
Television, newspapers, blogs and the Internet were buzzing about major
news stories that involved the value – or perceived value – of antiques
and collectibles. First, Michael Jackson’s untimely death took his fan
base and the rest of the world by surprise. Talk quickly changed from
what killed the King of Pop to what will become of his estate –
including his three children and millions of dollars worth of
investments he made in antiques and collectibles. Jackson was a
well-known collector and accumulator of fine antiques and show biz
memorabilia. Scenes of Jackson practically emptying a Las Vegas
antiques shop in a seven-figure shopping spree was rehashed in news
reports following his death. The Associated Press reported Jackson’s
estate owns about $20 million worth of antiques, old cars and “other
property.”
Does even the most experienced dealer or collector even realize what
$20 million worth of antiques and vintage cars would look like? Imagine
your favorite mega-antiques show and estimate the retail value of
everything on the floor. You would have to include part of the building
itself to reach $20 million.
Jackson liked owning unusual things – but he also made some shrewd
investments such as the catalog of songs by The Beatles, among others,
which is purportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Time will
tell if his fans are just as shrewd after scouring the Web in the days
after his death to buy all manner of Jackson collectibles.
The second big story was dramatically smaller in dollars compared to
Jackson’s estate, but it may create a comfy nest egg for its owner.
Antiques Roadshow stopped in Raleigh, N.C., on June 27 as part of its
2009 taping season.
Appraiser James Callahan noticed something worthy of more attention in
one woman’s collection of Chinese jade carvings. He put the
collection’s value at about $1.07 million, a record discovery in the
13-year history of the American version of the British TV hit. The
owner’s father purchased the collection during the 1930s and ‘40s while
stationed by the military in China. Taylor expected the set to be worth
about $10,000. The collection includes four pieces of Chinese jade and
celadon from the Chien Lung Dynasty (1736-1795). Special marks on the
bottom of a large bowl indicate it was carved for an emperor.
Antiques Roadshow appraisers review about 18,000 items at each stop.
Show producers told media outlets that about 34,000 people applied for
tickets to the taping but only 6,400 were picked. The $1.07 million
appraisal will be shown on Jan. 4 as part of a new season of Antiques
Roadshow.
If there truly is no such thing as bad press, let’s hope the week’s
events – both fortunate and unfortunate – encourages a new generation
to look at antiques and collectibles in a different light.
Eric Bradley
Editor
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:44:16 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Antiques Roadshow find shatters value record
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
One lucky woman's find shattered the previous record for an item appraised during an Antiques Roadshow stop in Raleigh, N.C. last weekend. A collection of Chinese jade was valued at possibly more than $1 million.
Show publicist Erika Denn says the four pieces of jade from the period of 1736 to 1795 was valued at $710,000 to $1.07 million. That breaks the previous record of $500,000 set last year in Palm Springs, Calif., for a painting by abstract expressionist Clyfford Still.
An unidentified woman from eastern North Carolina owns the jade, which she brought to the show early Saturday morning.
The show also drew 34,000 requests for tickets, besting the previous record of 29,000 tickets for a show in San Jose, Calif., that will be held later this summer. Denn says 6,400 tickets were distributed in Raleigh.
Antiques Roadshow is scheduled to make four more stops this summer in Madison, Wis., July 11; Denver, July 25; Phoenix, Aug. 1 and San Jose, Calif., on Aug. 15.
-AP
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009 10:28:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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 10:53:37 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Regional collectors club conventions
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
American Cut Glass Association Annual Convention to be in Vienna, Va.
The American Cut Glass Association will hold its ACGA Annual Convention on July 24-26, 2009, at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner Hotel, in Vienna, Va.
The convention gives ACGA members a great opportunity to learn about glass and extra time for sight-seeing in the area. There will be a spectacular display of some of the world’s most elegant cut glass, plus lectures by leaders in cut glass and related fields.
For additional information on joining the American Cut Glass Association or about the Annual Convention, visit www.cutglass.org.
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Fenton Glass Collectors to meet in August for convention
The 19th Annual Convention of the National Fenton Glass Society will be held on Aug. 1-3, 2009, in Marietta, Ohio.
The convention headquarters will be the Comfort Inn. Glass displays and seminars are open to the public. Members and their guests will enjoy a dinner cruise aboard the Valley Gem Sternwheeler, participate in Glass ID, attend the NFGS annual meeting, play Fenton bingo, and enjoy the banquet followed by a whimsey auction.
For more information on the NFGS convention or the National Fenton Glass Society, visit www.fentonglasssociety.org.
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Carriage Association of America to hold 2009 conference in Leesburg, Va.
The Carriage Association of America will hold its 2009 CAA Conference on June 17-20, 2009, at the Morven Park Equestrian Center in Leesburg, Va.
For additional information on The Carriage Association of America or the upcoming 2009 conference, visit www.caaonline.com.
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Sewing Machine Collectors to meet in Charlotte in 2009
The International Sewing Machine Collectors’ Society will hold their annual convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Oct. 17-18, 2009.
The convention will include a sewing machine auction and row upon row of sales tables, plus tours and other activities.
For additional information visit www.ismacs.net/events.html or e-mail Graham Forsdyke at graham@ismacs.u-net.com.
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009 11:01:10 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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 3:30:06 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Saturday, June 13, 2009
Antiques and collectibles feature articles
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Something for everyone? What's missing?
Collecting military patches
Collecting North American Indian artifacts
Speaking of Dolls: Once odd, now interesting - You've got to check this one out. What do you all think of the baby doll with the bee on its face? It makes me shudder every time I see it!
Ask Antique Trader: Renaissance Revival server great for storage
Useful antiques are still a good buy
Troops rally in Old Toy Soldier Auctions’ May 16 sale
Modernist posters realize record-setting sales at Swann Galleries’ May 21 auction
Impressive lifetime collections hit the block, June 27
We're closing in on 700 Twitter followers! You'll find us at http://twitter.com/antiquetrader
— Posted by Karen Knapstein
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Saturday, June 13, 2009 3:03:50 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Thursday, June 11, 2009
Vintage market opportunity
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The SoWa Antiques Market (Boston) is open every Sunday (except holidays) through Oct. 25 (open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; free admission; free parking).
Looks like a great opportunity for those in the area to browse and pick up a "selection of antiques and quality collectibles, including vintage
fashion, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern furniture, jewelry, books, art
glass and more."
Held at 540 Harrison Ave., Boston.
For information call 781-862-4039 or visit http://www.sowaantiques.com.
If you go, please let us know what you think. Is it worth the trip? Did you find a treasure to take home?
Post a reply here or drop us a line ...
I'll quote my niece when I once gave my husband a five pound Hershey's chocolate bar: "Share - share - share!"
— Posted by Karen Knapstein (karen.knapstein@fwmedia.com)
P.S. Thank you Shaun for the heads-up!
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Thursday, June 11, 2009 4:48:02 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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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Thursday, June 11, 2009 12:27:17 AM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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 11:05:25 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Thursday, June 04, 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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Thursday, June 04, 2009 12:02:41 AM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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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Thursday, May 28, 2009 5:03:17 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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!
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009 6:25:19 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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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Wednesday, May 27, 2009 4:02:26 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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 4:32:55 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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 4:20:47 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Tuesday, May 19, 2009
 Friday, May 15, 2009
Collectibles blog you'll want to check out
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Heritage Auction Galleries has launched their own collectibles blog at www.HeritageAuctions.Blogspot.com. We think you'll want to check it out ...
Heritage issued a press release announcing their new site feature:
Collectors, consignors and the curious alike can now get the inside scoop on hot lots coming down the pipe at Heritage Auction Galleries, along with insight, interviews and commentary from Heritage Auction Galleries staff at the company’s recently launched blog at www.HeritageAuctions.Blogspot.com. Posts are added each weekday. With three full months under its belt, the blog has already proven a hotspot for a wide cross-sampling of the Heritage audience. Principal writing duties for the blog are held down by staff writer Noah Fleisher, who joined the company in September of 2008. Noah made a name for himself in the antiques and collectibles market as a writer and an editor for a variety of publications, including Antique Trader, New England Antiques Journal and Northeast Journal of Antiques and Art. He has written several articles for digital publication Style Century Magazine, and also penned the Style Century blog, StyleWire, from May 2008 to January 2009. Noah is also the author of the forthcoming Warman’s Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide to Mid-Century Modern Furniture, due out this summer. “Heritage is an amazing place to work, with so much great stuff coming in and out on a regular basis that no one could possibly take in the total history and value that the company represents,” he said. “With my past as a writer and an editor I can’t help but want to explore the things going on here. In my work as the staff copywriter I also have access to all 26 departments in the company, the people who work in them and the singular items that routinely come up for auction. It’s a natural fit.” The blog also features regular Coin Monday posts from numismatic cataloger John Dale Beety, a young numismatist of note with a flair for making the often mystifying world of coin collecting accessible and interesting to any collector. Other Heritage employees have been enlisted and will be contributing from time to time as the rare and valuable collectibles that cross their desks call for. "The response has been great," said Fleisher. "Heritage has insisted that the voice of the blog be independent, which is a great thing to hear as a writer. That lets us choose our subjects and write about them freely. At heart we're just collectors talking about things that we'd love to have." The blog is updated daily. Recent postings have covered the sale of an exceedingly rare 1932 Freaks movie poster, the consignment of the Charles Martignette Estate – the finest collection of illustration art to ever reach the market, a trove of rare sporting memorabilia related to legend/pariah “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, a mid-nineteenth century gold ingot coming up for auction in April, a copy of a very rare Showcase#4 comic, the book that started comics’ Silver Age, and much more.
As you probably already know, Heritage auctions offer treasures that cross the entire collecting spectrum ... you name it, at some point or other, they'll have it! (Not just any auction house can say they've auctioned off a triceratops!) So whether you're looking to buy or for information on estate jewelry, fine timepieces, numismatic material, natural history relics ... the list goes on ... www.ha.com is worth the time to browse and check out.
And you may want to catch up with Noah <NoahF@HA.com>...
— Posted by Karen Knapstein ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Friday, May 15, 2009 2:47:53 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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 12:01:25 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Monday, May 11, 2009
Armacost "Brighten Your Home" contest
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This is kind of exciting ... a good way to develop "new" antiques enthusiasts ...
Washington, DC-based antiques show producer Armacost Antiques Shows today announced a new contest, “Brighten Your Home with Antiques.”
Anyone may enter the contest by posting a comment on the firm’s blog at AntiquesShows.blogspot.com before 12 midnight ET on July 1, 2009. One winner will be chosen at random to receive a mid-19th Century English candlestick made of hammered brass (properly called a “chamber stick” by collectors). The number of times an individual may enter is unlimited and no purchase is necessary. The winner will be announced July 4 on the firm’s blog and elsewhere.
Brighten Your Home with Antiques.
Our contest celebrates the fact that antiques are an affordable and earth-friendly way to add brilliance to any home. We chose this time to offer the contest, because young couples who want to brighten their homes with antiques have an unusual buying opportunity, thanks to the bargains that prevail Antiques are for everyone, not just the rich Lots of great antique chests, tables and chairs are being sold today for under $1,000, affordable to young people furnishing a home. And innumerable pieces are available in the $500 range that can be displayed in homes as objects of art—small carved and painted wooden figures, pottery, candlesticks, clocks, quilts, samplers, boxes and baskets. I will always buy this bureau back from you, if you want to put the money toward another piece. And in four or five years, I can probably give you back your full purchase price.
“Our contest celebrates the fact that antiques are an affordable and earth-friendly way to add brilliance to any home,” says Bob James, president, Armacost Antiques Shows.
In recent months, recession-driven price-cuts have put antiques dealers’ inventories within reach of even moderate earners. “We chose this time to offer the contest, because young couples who want to brighten their homes with antiques have an unusual buying opportunity, thanks to the bargains that prevail,” James says.
“Antiques are for everyone, not just the rich,” says Dave Krashes, director of the Princeton, MA-based organization Every Collector Add a Collector. “Lots of great antique chests, tables and chairs are being sold today for under $1,000, affordable to young people furnishing a home. And innumerable pieces are available in the $500 range that can be displayed in homes as objects of art—small carved and painted wooden figures, pottery, candlesticks, clocks, quilts, samplers, boxes and baskets.”
For more information on Armacost shows, visit http://www.armacostantiquesshows.com.
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Monday, May 11, 2009 5:01:01 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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In case you haven't seen it
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Last week we had features on militaria, transferware, and Disneyana (did you know it all started with Mickey?) ...
Here's a peek at the cover for all of you who are not subscribers and haven't seen it yet:

(We're having a bit of trouble with the blog, but we'll muddle through until it's fixed properly ... please bear with us ...)
Here are some of last week's features:
World War II collectibles: Medals lead in popularity
Transferware china: Blue Willow is just the beginning
In the beginning there was Mickey – the rest is history
Remembering Medal of Honor heroes
What’s cooking? Nostalgia and memories drive popularity of kitchen collectibles
Requiem for a restaurant: Pierce’s, since 1894
Antique News | Antiques News | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles
Monday, May 11, 2009 4:47:51 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Friday, May 01, 2009
 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.
• Learn more about Antique Trader HERE. • Reference books available about your favorite collectibles HERE • Antique Trader message boards HERE. • Browse the Antique Trader Classifieds or place your free online ads HERE. Antique News | Antiques News | Antiques publications | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles | Vintage Fashion
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 10:55:44 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Bonanzle passes 1.7 million items & 50,000 users
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
A few weeks ago, Antique Trader signed up on Twitter. You can follow us at http://twitter.com/antiquetrader and see "the man behind the curtain" and check out what we're up to ;) Many of our followers and followees, if you will, list in the Bonanzle ( www.bonanzle.com) marketplace. Bonanzle published a press release on April 26 touting excellent growth and success (considering it's going head-to-head with the ever-present 700-pound online marketplace gorilla eBay): BONANZLE GOING VIRAL
Seven months out of Beta, Bonanzle surges
past 50,000 registered users and becomes the second largest eBay
alternative marketplace – in the same week
Kirkland, WA, April
26, 2009 – Just seven months out of beta, Bonanzle has continued to
climb the ranks as one of the brightest stars of ecommerce, surpassing
50,000 registered users and 1.7 million unique items in the same week.
Innovative tools, simplicity, and an emphasis on non-generic
inventory have attracted over 13,000 sellers to Bonanzle since its
September 2008 launch. These sellers have taken it upon themselves to
spread the word about Bonanzle amongst their friends and fellow
sellers, intent on building Bonanzle into the largest marketplace for
finding “everything but the ordinary.” Thanks to their efforts,
Powersellersunite now shows Bonanzle to be the second largest eBay
alternative marketplace, with more than 1.7 million unique items
available for purchase.
Despite the success of the site in
building out inventory, Bonanzle’s team insists that the focus of the
site remains on providing the best experience for buyers looking to
purchase non-generic items. Says Founder Bill Harding:
“We
continue to be stunned at the support our selling community has given
us, and what they continue to achieve in terms of building inventory
and traffic. For our part, we’re intent on reciprocating their efforts
by adding new features to the site every week, many of which are aimed
at improving the buying experience so buyers remember Bonanzle as the
easiest site to find the rare, unique, or otherwise non-generic item
they’re looking for.”
“Our latest effort on this front will
debut at the end of this week, and will allow buyers to browse our 1.7
million item inventory on a variety of new dimensions. For example, if
you were shopping for soccer shin guards, and you wanted to see only
those made with fiberglass protection, we would provide that option.
When combined with our site-wide chat system, which facilitates real
time answers to buyer questions, we believe our reputation as the best
marketplace to find everything but the ordinary will continue to grow.”
If
you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an
interview with Bill Harding, please call Mark Dorsey at 206-396-7321 or
email Mark at mark@bonanzle.com.
How about you readers? Have you experience buying and/or selling on Bonanzle? Has it been a good experience? Antique News | Antiques News | eBay | green living
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 4:20:31 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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 4:39:54 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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: Antique Blog | Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques | Antiques Blog | Antiques Blogs | Antiques News | Antiques publications | Antiques Show | Historic Preservation
Friday, April 17, 2009 7:11:50 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Syracuse china news
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
From a reader via e-mail:
I think your readers who collect china and pottery would
want to know that April 6 was the last day of production for Syracuse
china ware made in the USA. Libbey, Inc. of Toledo, Ohio has closed
down the plant. You'll still be able to buy on line, but after the 6th
thier plates will be made in their China china plant. You can get more
info on this at http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2008/12/syracuse_china_to_close.html. Please pass along to others J.C.P., via e-mail
— Posted by Karen
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Wednesday, April 08, 2009 10:33:47 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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 10:52:03 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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 antique | Antique Blog | Antique News | Antiques | Antiques Blog | Antiques Blogs | Antiques News | Antiques publications | Historic Preservation
Friday, April 03, 2009 3:18:46 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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 Antique Blog | Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques publications
Wednesday, April 01, 2009 11:06:13 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Monday, March 30, 2009
Antiques Roadshow in Chattanooga
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
OK - it's close enough now to get excited about ... I'm not one to wish away my time, but I can't wait for 7 p.m. to roll around ... — Posted by Karen antique | Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News
Monday, March 30, 2009 8:29:45 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Friday, March 27, 2009
Chicago World Fair fans won't want to miss this show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The 15th annual World's Fair Memorabilia Show is on Sunday, March 29th, 2009. The hours are 10am to 4pm and is being held at the Elk Grove Holiday Inn, 1000 Busse Road (Rt. 83 and Landmeier Rd.) in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Admission is $5, $4 for seniors over 64. We will have a special display of 1933/ 1934 World's Fair items. Collectors and dealers will meet to buy, sell and trade items related to World's Fairs from 1876 to the present. The main focus will be on the 1933/34 Chicago World's Fair. There will also be items from the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition and other Chicago related ephemera. There will be some items from other World's Fairs including: 1904 St. Louis, 1939-40 New York, 1962 Seattle, 1964-65 New York, Expo '67, etc. There will be over 20 tables of World's Fair items for sale! There will be continuous showings of home movies and newsreels on video from the 1933/34 Chicago A Century of Progress. World's Fair collectors and fans of the fair are invited to come celebrate the 75th anniversary of the 1934 Century of Progress and relive one of the brightest moments in Chicago's history. (Two of the stars on Chicago's flag commemorate the 1893 and 1933/34 Fairs!) For info contact: Rick Rann, PO Box 877, Oak Park, IL 60303 708-442-7907. Or check our website for updates: www.worldsfairshow.com.
2009 marks the 75th anniversary of the 1934 Century of Progress World's Fair. We will have a special display of original 1933 & 1934 World's Fair memorabilia. Collectors and dealers will meet to buy, sell and trade items related to World's Fairs from 1876 to the present. The main focus will be on the 1933/34 Chicago World's Fair. There will also be items from the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition and other Chicago related ephemera. There will be some items from other World's Fairs including: 1904 St. Louis, 1939-40 New York, 1962 Seattle, 1964-65 New York, Expo '67, etc. There will be over 20 tables of World's Fair items for sale! There will be continuous showings of home movies and newsreels on video from the 1933/34 Chicago A Century of Progress. Though there are few traces left in the area where the fair took place - between Roosevelt Road and 39th Street along the lakefront including the area where Meigs Field was located (now designated for Northerly Island Park) - Rick Rann and Bob Conidi are bringing the fair back to Chicago at this show! Over 39,000,000 people attended Chicago's second World's Fair. (The first being the Columbian Exposition held in 1893.) The theme "A Century of Progress" referred to the one hundred year period from the founding of Chicago in 1833, to the year of the fair, 1933. One of the guiding principles of the fair was "Progress Through Science". Many companies had working factories at the fair, where people could see the products being produced. Some of the items actually produced on the fairgrounds included Firestone tires, White Owl Cigars, Hiram Walker Whiskey (at the 1934 fair, as Prohibition ended at the end of 1933), Wonder Bread, and even Chevrolet automobiles. These products were purchased at the fair and Century of Progress collectors will be buying and selling these items at the show. The fair had many memorable buildings and attractions including the Sky Ride, Havoline's 227 foot tall thermometer tower (with neon tubing showing the current temperatures to fairgoers) and the Travel and Transport Building with a suspended roof. It is amazing that this fair was privately financed at the height of the Depression and was one of the few World's Fairs to make a profit! At the World's Fair Memorabilia Show there will be collectors and dealers selling artifacts and collectibles from the 1933-34 Chicago Fair and other World's Fairs, as well as Chicago ephemera. There will be a special display of Century of Progress memorabilia. World's Fair collectors and fans of the fair are invited to come celebrate the 75th anniversary of the 1934 Century of Progress and relive one of the brightest moments in Chicago's history. (Two of the stars on Chicago's flag commemorate the 1893 and 1933/34 Fairs!) Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques News | Antiques Show
Friday, March 27, 2009 10:09:04 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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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) antique | Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques publications | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles
Thursday, March 26, 2009 4:56:22 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Cedar Rapids Antique Show & Collector Fair
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This year the Cedar Rapids Antique Show & Collector Fair is being held Thursday-Saturday due to Easter Sunday being April 12. It's held at the Hawkeye Downs Main Exhibition Building (just off I-380, Exit #17) located at 4400 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA. The show hours will be Thursday 11 am-7 pm; Friday 11 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-4 pm. For show information, call 641-832-2700 or cell no. 507-269-1473. Check their Web site at www.iridescenthouse.com and click on shows. Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques News | Antiques Show
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 4:35:49 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Expect the unusual at Atlantique City!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Dealers bringing amazing finds to New Jersey's
greatest event
Dealers have been searching all
winter long to provide collectors, decorators and curiosity
seekers a new cure for cabin fever.
Atlantique City, New Jersey's
largest indoor antiques & collectibles event, will return to the
Atlantic City Convention Center March 28-29, 2009. The annual event, a
23-year fixture on the Northeast's antiqu es scene, will showcase hundreds
of exhibitors of art, furniture, jewelry and vintage fashion, pottery,
porcelain, glass, dolls, toys, silver and more.
Thousands of buyers flock to Atlantique City to view the wide range of antiques and collectibles
exhibited by dealers from across the United States, Canada, France and the
United Kingdom. "You see things at an antiques show that you don't
see anywhere else," Show Promoter Eric Bradley said. "Our dealers
have searched all winter long and they bring their most amazing discoveries
to Atlantique City. Most of our dealers do not sell online so March is
the only chance this year to experience their great finds."
CLICK
HERE for More Information and to Purchase Your Tickets! CLICK HERE to download a free listing of the Atlantique City dealers (38.44 KB PDF) Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques Show | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 5:22:51 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Friday, March 20, 2009
 Thursday, March 19, 2009
 Wednesday, March 18, 2009
ACNA headed to the Big Easy
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The Antiques & Collectibles National Association is headed to New Orleans in January 2010 for their first national convention and trade show since 2006.  Association members and non-members are welcome. Early
registration is encouraged since discounts are given prior to June 1,
2009. They've chosen a fantastic theme: "Help Your Future – Buy Your Past." That says it all, doesn't it? And they have an exciting lineup planned: Scheduled speakers and topics for the classes include Kyle Husfloen,
keynote address; Fred and Gail Taylor – Antique Furniture; Randy and
Debbie Coe – Glass; DiAnna Tindell – Art Restoration; Connie Swaim –
Recognizing Fakes; Barbara Mauzy – Kitchenware and Beth Walker – Silver.
For more information about the ACNA, visit their Web site at http://www.acna.us/index.php antique | Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques | Antiques Blogs | Antiques News | Antiques Show | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles | Historic Preservation
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 2:41:44 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Chicago Antique Market schedule
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Visited their site this morning. Looks fabulous! Another way to enjoy the weekends during the summer: Chicago Antique Market schedule: Show dates: Saturdays & Sundays: Opening weekend: May 23-24, 2009 Memorial Day June 27-28, 2009 July 25-26, 2009 August 29-30, 2009 September 26-27, 2009 Show hours: Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $10; students $5; children free. For more information: http://www.chicagoantiquemarket.com antique | Antique Glass | Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques Show | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles | green living | Historic Preservation | Vintage Fashion
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 2:36:57 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Five days of quality vintage bling in Vegas
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is the new site of The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, which will be held
May 28-June 1, 2009. More than 350 exhibitors, comprised of renowned dealers in the antique jewelry and watch industry, will be showing their wares.
 They will exhibit rare and unusual historical antique and vintage
pieces, gemstones, and antique watches from famous brands including
Cartier, Rolex, Tiffany, Patek Philippe and more.
The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch show is an annual event open only to the trade; a valid ID and business card is necessary for entry. Show hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 28-May 31, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday, June 1. A one-time admission of
$15 is valid for all five days of the show.
For more information visit www.dmgantiqueshows.com. If you're going, drop us a line and give us your impressions. We'd love to hear from you!
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009 2:08:04 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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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. antique | Antique Blog | Antique News | Antique news odd | Antiques Blog | Antiques Blogs | Antiques News | Antiques publications | Historic Preservation
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 1:55:58 AM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Friday, March 13, 2009
 Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Chattanooga
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I've never been to Chattanooga. When I hear the name I think – of course – of the Chattanooga Choo Choo (I'll probably have the song stuck in my head for the rest of the day). As it was a vital transportation/rail hub and manufacturing center, Chattanooga is a city steeped in Civil War history. I think it's one of those places that shouldn't just be passed through, but made a destination location. The Antiques Roadshow has three upcoming episodes from Chattanooga (to air March 30, April 6, and April 13). I'm looking forward to seeing all the fascinating treasures and heirlooms come out. After so many seasons of Antiques Roadshow, do you still make an effort to catch the show? In my case, if I'm home on a Monday night I'm watching the Roadshow. And with a location like Chattanooga, Tenn., I'm going to make a point of being home to watch it. By the way, the Roadshow will be in Madison, Wis., for an appraisal event July 11, and in Atlantic City at the Atlantic City Convention Center June 6. Visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/index.html for more details. Antique Blog | Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques News | Antiques Show | Historic Preservation
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 1:59:38 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Tuesday, March 10, 2009
April Fools Toy Show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
On Sunday, April 5, 2009, the April Fools Toy Show will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Nur Shrine Temple, Route. 13 / 198 South DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE. Admission is $4, children under the age of 12 are free, $10 Early Buyers 9 a.m. admission. April is their biggest show and will feature over 175 tables of collectible and antique toys from the 1900s to the present. The show will also have door prizes, refreshments, and free parking. It is a rain or shine event. Then, on July, 26, 2009: The 1st Delaware Antique & Collectible Extravaganza at Spence's Bazaar in Dover, Del. "It will be Del/Mar/Va's Largest Free Outdoor Antique Show." For information visit www.toyshows.org or call 302-222-3030 or 856-228-7681. antique | Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques Show | Toys
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 8:42:28 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Friday, March 06, 2009
 Thursday, March 05, 2009
Carriage Symposium
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I love how our "field" includes everything historical. Carriage Symposium in the West set for April 2-5 in Santa Ynez, Calif.
The Carriage Association of America will hold a Carriage Symposium in the West at Santa Ynez, Calif., on April 2-5, 2009.
Entitled “A Bit of the West that Was: A Symposium on Stagecoaches and Other Horse Drawn Vehicles,” the event will be held at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Carriage House.
For additional information on the event, or to join the Carriage Association of America, visit www.caaonline.com, call 805-688-7889 or e-mail syvm@verizon.net.
— Posted by Karen Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques News | Antiques Show | Historic Preservation
Thursday, March 05, 2009 5:13:05 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Official news from the NAA
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
We just got this press release from the National Auctioneers Association: The National Auctioneers Association < http://www.auctioneers.org> (NAA), the nation’s leading association of auction professionals, reported today the results of its 2008 industry survey. In 2008, approximately $268.4 billion in goods and services were sold at auction in the United States, a decrease of slightly less than 1% compared to 2007. Growth in 2008 was limited to five sectors of the industry: agricultural machinery and equipment, commercial and industrial machinery and equipment, land and agricultural real estate, residential real estate, and charity auctions. Significant decreases in gross revenue were reported in art, antiques and collectibles (-9.3%), automobile (-5.4%), and personal property (-5.1%) auctions. “The results of the industry survey are consistent with what we continually hear from auctioneers across the country. While some sectors of the industry have been impacted by the economy, others have grown or held strong,” said NAA President Randy Wells. “Consumers continue to attend auctions to find treasures and sellers continue to utilize professional auctioneers to help turn their assets into cash.” Agricultural machinery and equipment auctions led the industry with gross sales revenue increasing 1.9% in 2008. The commercial and industrial machinery and equipment sector also witnessed growth last year. In addition to increased interest in auctions, growth in this sector can be associated with consumers choosing to purchase used equipment at auction, in place of buying new. Since the NAA began tracking the industry in 2003, gross receipts from real estate auctions have increased each year. Last year, residential real estate auctions increased 1.1%, along with land and agricultural real estate, which grew 0.5%. Commercial real estate dipped 1.4% last year. Real Estate Owned (REO) properties were also a major contributor to the industry’s growth in 2008. Banks frequently contract professional auctioneers to sell foreclosed properties at auction, as well as refer auctioneers to customers with troubled assets and use them to sell their own foreclosed properties. antique | Antique News | Antiques Auction | Antiques News | Auction
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 7:54:50 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Hot News: Winterthur Announces New Admission Options and Tours
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate has initiated new tour offerings and pricing options to provide visitors with greater opportunities to enjoy its world-class collections of American decorative arts. Winterthur will now offer visitors a single ticket option, providing them with full access to the Winterthur Garden and Galleries as well as an introductory tour showcasing some of the most spectacular rooms in the 175-room house. The new adult general admission rate will be $18, a $2 savings from Winterthur’s former two-tier pricing structure of $15 for Garden and Galleries admission plus an additional $5 fee for a house tour. The tours will be offered daily with first tours of the house departing at 10:30 am and final tours departing at 3:30 pm. Admission tickets are valid for two consecutive days. In addition, Winterthur will now offer specialized one- and two-hour reserved tours on a rotating schedule. Tour topics will change seasonally and will provide in-depth opportunities to focus on specific parts of the 85,000-object collection or on special themes. In March, the one-hour tour will be “Distinctive Collections,” providing a wide overview of the collections amassed by Henry Francis du Pont, and providing visitors with opportunities to appreciate the collection in period-era settings. Two options will be available in March for two-hour tours. “Living with Antiques I” and “Living with Antiques II” will provide detailed looks at specific objects in Winterthur’s collection of American decorative arts, showcased in period rooms throughout the house. The one- and two-hour tours will depart at scheduled times throughout the day. Details on tour times and offerings are available by contacting 800.448.3883 or by visiting winterthur.org. “These new admission offerings will make it easier for first-time visitors to sample all of the wonderful facets of Winterthur and will also provide return visitors with fresh, new ways to explore the collections,” said Jeff Groff, director of public programs. Winterthur’s general admission also provides opportunities to enjoy special exhibitions, narrated garden tram tours (weather permitting), the Campbell Collection of Soup Tureens, and the Enchanted Woods children’s garden. Full general admission pricing is as follows: $18 adults $16 students and seniors $5 for ages 2–11 Children under 2 are admitted free with a paying adult. General admission for Members is free. Group discounts are available by contacting 800.448.3883. Tickets are valid for two consecutive days. ### Winterthur Museum & Country Estate—known worldwide for its preeminent collection of American antiques, naturalistic garden, and research library for the study of American art and material culture—offers a variety of tours, exhibitions, programs, and activities throughout the year. Winterthur has been named one of the country’s “10 great places of historic proportions” by USA Today and “one of the 10 grandest mansions in America” by Budget Travel. Museum hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday. Winterthur, located on Route 52, six miles northwest of Wilmington, Delaware, and five miles south of U.S. Route 1, is closed Mondays (except holidays and during Yuletide), Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Winterthur is committed to accessible programming for all. For information, including special services, call 800.448.3883, 302.888.4600, or TTY 302.888.4907. Online, visit winterthur.org. Antique News | Antiques News | Architecture | Historic Preservation
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 10:23:44 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Long Beach flea market, March 15
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The Long Beach flea market is touted as "the largest antique & collectible market in California." It's held at Long Beach Veterans Stadium and will feature over 800
dealers. The next event is March 15, but it is held the third Sunday of each month. The specifics: General admission is $5 (6:30 a.m.–2 p.m.), children under 12 are
free. Early bird entry is $10 (5:30 a.m.-6:30 a.m.). Free parking.
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For more information, discount coupons, and more, visit www.LongBeachAntiqueMarket.com. Have any of you ever attended this flea market? If so, what is your take? I've been to many flea markets, and you have to sift through the trash to get to the treasure, but there definitely IS treasure to be had. I can hardly wait for the outdoor flea market season to start in Wisconsin! Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques Show | green living
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 5:55:08 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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FREE Appraisals at Atlantique City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Buyers at the 2009 Atlantique City show will have access to four expert
appraisers March 28-29, 2009 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
Every buyer is eligible for a free appraisal with additional appraisals
(as time allows) available at $10 each. Appraisals are prohibited on
items purchased at the show.
This year’s spectacular line up of experts includes:
Paula Fox of Bensalem, Pa. specializes in estate jewelry and gems. She
will be the gemologist and appraiser at the show. Fox is vice president
of the International Society of Appraisers, Eastern Pennsylvania
Chapter and a ranking member of the National Association of Jewelry
Appraisers.
Mark F. Moran senior editor, antiques and collectibles books for Krause
Publications in Iola, Wis. is a generalist. He has been a contributing
editor to Antique Trader magazine, editor of Antique Review East
magazine, producer of Atlantique City and editorial director of F+W
Media’s Antiques Group. He is the author of more than 20 books on
antiques and collectibles.
Linda Roberts, president of the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the
International Society of Appraisers will offer appraisals on general
items. Roberts and her husband Howard own White Orchid Antiques &
Appraisals in Media, Pa.
Ellen Schroy, editor of 24 consecutive editions of the Warman's
Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide, will returns as a general
appraiser. Beyond her work as a noted author in the antiques industry,
Schroy contributes to Antique Trader and has appeared as a guest on
nationally broadcast television and radio shows.
Todd Peenstra, an appraiser and consultant based in Annapolis, Md. is
an expert on fine art and antiques. He has worked with both world
renowned collectors and first-time art and antiques buyers at the
prestigious M.S. Rau Antiques. Peenstra has years of experience as a
buyer, seller and appraiser of the finest works of art and antiques on
the market.
“Atlantique City is one of the few shows that offer free appraisals
with such a broad range of talent,” says Show Promoter Eric Bradley.
“The majority of the people who take advantage of our appraisal
services are interested in learning more about an item picked up at a
sale or whether a treasured family heirloom has any value.” Bradley
notes that appraisals at Altantique City are professional opinions of
value.
Atlantique City show hours are 10-6 on Saturday, March 27 and 10-4 on
Sunday, March 28. Advance ticket holders gain access to the show at
9 a.m. on Saturday. To buy tickets and learn more about Atlantique
City, visit the Web site at www.atlantiquecity.com. For Atlantique City
exhibitor information call 800.526.2724. Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques Show | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 2:48:09 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Send your questions to Ask Antique Trader
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
For more than half a century, Antique Trader magazine has been an
essential tool for thousands of collectors and dealers. Every week, we
receive scores of inquiries from readers, all seeking the same
information: What is it? What is it worth?
The Q&A pages of Antique Trader have become the single most popular section of the magazine, and we take pride in the service we’re able to offer readers.
In the coming weeks, you’ll find a new and improved section called,
“Ask Antique Trader.” This section will feature a fresh panel of
experts who’ll offer answers to reader questions. At regular intervals,
we’ll be asking for your help, too, as we present “mystery” photos of
treasures that have puzzled and intrigued their owners.
We’re excited about the new voices that will be a part of the Antique Trader community, and we know that this renewed dedication to our Q&A pages will keep you entertained, informed and amazed.
We at Antique Trader are grateful for the many
contributions of our longtime antiques guru, Kyle Husfloen. For more
than three decades, he patiently guided readers to answers about
hundreds of collecting areas. Kyle has moved on to other pursuits, and
we thank him for his dedication.
“Ask Antique Trader” submission guidelines
You can send your questions to “Ask Antique Trader” either by e-mail
with attached digital images (preferred) or by regular mail with color
prints (photos cannot be returned). In either case, be as detailed as
possible regarding condition, dimensions and markings. As always, we’ll
select the best examples to feature in our pages.
We love hearing from readers, so let us know what you like about Antique Trader and how we can improve the magazine. We cannot provide valuations of antiques and collectibles over the phone.
Eric Bradley answers this week's questions. See page 18. (click here to view)
Ask Antique Trader
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:49:36 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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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! Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques | Antiques Auction | Antiques News | Antiques publications | Antiques Show | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles | Auction
Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:55:58 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Friday, January 23, 2009
A little good news ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I felt really good after reading this story, and I wanted to pass it along to you ... It's nice to read something that's not all "gloom and doom," but yet is realistic. Local antiques shop, owner celebrate 25 yearsSally Andersen says fine craftsmanship still sells
by Michelle Miron ... In spite of gloom and doom reports in the antiques industry as a
whole, Andersen said the store has maintained a steady trade of
clientele of all ages. Younger people seem especially drawn to items
like real wood furniture and vintage costume jewelry, she said, while
other top-selling categories are paintings, fabrics, crochet work and
anything else that speaks to the greater craftsmanship of the past.
There is also a decent demand for Scandinavian antiques in this area,
she said. ...
Click here or on the headline above for the full story
— Karen
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Friday, January 23, 2009 6:43:12 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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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 Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques Auction | Antiques News | Antiques publications | Antiques Show | Auction
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 10:57:27 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Monday, January 19, 2009
BRAFA, Europe's second-largest antiques and fine arts fair, gets underway this week
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The 54th Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair (BRAFA), Belgium’s
oldest and most important antiques fair, will take place from Jan.
23-Feb. 1, 2009, at the Tour & Taxis site in Brussels, Belgium.
 Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair (BRAFA), a major antique and
arts fair taking place in the heart of Europe, has become a benchmark
event for European art markets with some 40,000 visitors expected to
attend, ranging from museum curators to collectors and lovers of art.
Some 130 exhibitors, 50 percent Belgian and 50 percent international,
will share 130,000 square feet in Tour & Taxis Building A. Special
care is paid to the quality and authenticity of the works on display,
which undergo strict selection procedures by an independent board of
museum curators and international experts not participating in the
fair. It is this insistence on the exceptional quality of the exhibits
that has enabled the fair to flourish internationally since its move to
the Tour & Taxis site in 2004.
For the first time in the history of BRAFA, two galleries from the
United States (Tony Anninos – Asian Arts, San Francisco and Sophie
Scheidecker – Fine Art, 19th and 20th century and contemporary
paintings and drawings, New York) will be taking part in the fair.
Beyond BRAFA, antique lovers can enjoy the eclectic antique market
every Saturday and Sunday on the Place du Grand Sablon. But that is not
all! Brussels, Belgium, offers sophisticated simplicity and welcomes
visitors with 85 museums; the famous Grand’ Place where hanging out is
a must; renowned architecture and art nouveau; gastronomy and
world-class beer and chocolate – Brussels is where fun is always in
fashion!
Discover the many beautiful castles and cities of French-speaking Belgium such as Namur, a romantic city on the River Meuse at www.namur.be. For information on other cities in the region visit www.opt.be. Our own Mark Moran, who wrote the above piece, will be attending the BRAFA and keeping us current with the goings-on at this important and exciting event. Stay tuned! Click here for Mark Moran's review of the 2008 BRAFA fair, "High style in the low country." Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques Show | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles | Architecture | fine art
Monday, January 19, 2009 10:08:05 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Thursday, January 15, 2009
More show news: Brimfield vendor rate drops
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
According to a news story on the Worcester Telegram site (www.telegram.com), Brimfield selectmen met (twice), voted, and passed unanimously the motion to drop the vendor rate for the Brimfield Antique & Collectibles Shows from $30 to $20. Selectman Thomas C. Marino stated: “It’s just my
feeling that given the difficult road we’ve had and the concerns you’ve
(antiques show owner/operators) expressed and it’s the 50th year
anniversary — and the declining attendance — it would be my
recommendation that we reduce the fees in any way, shape or form that
provides assistance to you in terms of promoting the shows ... and we
intend to reduce the other fees as well.”
You can read the full article here.Please make sure you read the comments that were posted after the story (click here to read the comments) and let us know what you think ... Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques News | Antiques Show
Thursday, January 15, 2009 10:05:03 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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Are you interested in a $500 shopping spree?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
If so, check this out: Win a $500 Shopping Spree at Atlantique City
Barbara Gerr Antiques to sponsor two drawings at the show
Attendees at the 2009 Atlantique City, New Jersey’s largest indoor antiques and collectibles show, will have the opportunity to win one of two $500 shopping sprees sponsored by Barbara Gerr Antiques of Galloway, N.J. Atlantique City returns to the Atlantic City Convention Center for its now annual show on March 28-29, 2009.  Show buyers can enter a daily drawing for a $500 shopping spree in the appraisal/ bookstore area of the show floor or right outside the Barbara Gerr Antiques booth (#1000). One winner will be randomly chosen each day to win the shopping spree. You must be present to win and the shopping spree is good for purchases made at the show. “Barbara Gerr Antiques has been a tremendous partner over the last few years. Their sponsorship of the shopping sprees benefits all exhibitors as well as consumers and adds to the excitement at the show,” says Show Producer Eric Bradley of F+W Media. “Our buyers really look forward to the drawings.” The March 2009 Atlantique City Show expects hundreds of exhibitors of art, furniture, jewelry and vintage fashion, pottery, porcelain, glass, dolls, toys, silver and more. The show is considered by many dealers to be one of the easiest indoor shows to do because of drive-in set up that takes place over two days. It's also a haven for collectors and decorators with objects and styles ranging from colonial to contemporary. Atlantique City will continue to offer attendees valuable services such as free furniture delivery within a 100-mile radius, free appraisals, drawings for shopping sprees and deep discounts on the latest antiques and collectibles books. A comprehensive multi-media marketing campaign includes advertising in daily newspapers, television, community-themed magazines and weekly papers. Buyers may find updates on show events and activities at www.atlantiquecity.com. Learn more about Barbara Gerr Antiques at www.webteek.com/potsinacnj. For Atlantique City exhibitor information contact Eric Bradley at 800.526.2724 or eric.bradley@fwmedia.com. Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques Show | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles
Thursday, January 15, 2009 8:30:56 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Tuesday, January 13, 2009
HADA Spring Antiques Show & Sale
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The Houston Antiques Dealers Association is gearing up for their Spring '09 show. This will be their 45th semi-annual show. According to the HADA press release, more than 150 dealers will be showing antiques from the 1750s through Art Deco and
Mid-Century Modern items.
The show will take place Feb. 13-15, 2009. (Friday and Saturday hours: 11 a.m.-7 pm.; Sunday hours 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.) at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall B, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX.
Tickets are $10 and are good for all three days. Valet parking will be available.
If you're in the area, don't miss the 27th Annual HADA Lecture, Thursday, Feb. 12, by Maureen Cassidy Geiger, an independent scholar and curator of the Arnhold Collection. The subject is “Meissen, a Fragile Diplomacy,” and it will take place at Brown Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet, at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
This event is sponsored by Houston Antiques Dealers Association. The
lecture is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.
For more information, visit http://www.hadaantiques.com Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques News | Antiques Show | Modernism | green living
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 2:46:06 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Friday, January 09, 2009
Heritage offers free dino teeth to kids
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
A free dinosaur tooth will be given to each of the first 100 children
(ages 7 to 13, and accompanied by an adult) who visit the headquarters
of Heritage Auction Galleries, 3500 Maple, in Dallas between 12 noon
and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17. Each 67-million year old tooth is
from a giant, meat-eating Spinosaurus, the largest carnivore to ever
walk the earth, and will be given away during the preview of Heritage’s Signature Natural History Auction to be held on Sunday, Jan. 18. “Kids
and dinosaurs are a natural fit, as any parent will tell you,” said
David Herskowitz, Director of Natural History at Heritage. “If a child
goes crazy over a plastic dino you pick up at a toy store, imagine what
it will be like for them to have an actual tooth of what was once a
real live hunting and fighting dinosaur.”  The
dino teeth being given away range in size from 3/4 of an inch to 1 1/2
inches. The offer is strictly limited to the first 100 eligible kids
that come into the gallery. As Heritage has become the world
leader in Natural History Auctions, it has also increased its
commitment to creating the next generation of dedicated and educated
collectors. A prize like the Spinosaur teeth being offered will not
only make any child the envy of every kid on the block, it also
presents a real, tangible link to one of the greatest creatures the
world knew – or ever will know again – tens of millions of years ago.
Little could serve as more inspiration, or edification, to a budding
paleontologist. “We are very committed to our role as the
world’s leading Natural History auctioneer,” said Herskowitz. “Part of
that role is to educate both our clients and their families, and to
bring history alive in a way that only the real thing can possibly do.” Once
in the gallery, children and parents alike will also have the
opportunity to view the vast array of significant natural history
treasures being offered at auction starting at 1 p.m. the next day,
Sunday, Jan. 18. Some of these singular relics include a 93% intact skull of a Triceratops,
one of the fiercest and most famous dinosaurs of all. This massive
specimen – five feet wide and seven feet long – is in fantastic
condition, is as rare as they come and features the three large horns
that this dinosaur is known for. Also on view will be a virtually complete flying dinosaur known as a Petrosaur; an enormous 11-1/2 foot tusk from a Woolly Mammoth; a 336 pound Iron meteorite and pieces of the moon and the planet Mars. For
more information on this auction, to view the entire catalog or to see
fully enlargeable images of each lot, and to bid, go online to www.HA.com/6012. For more information, call David Herskowitz at 800-872-6467, ext. 1610, or email to DavidH@HA.com. To reserve your copy of any Heritage auction catalog, please contact Client Services at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 1150, or visit www.HA.com/Catalog to order by email. Heritage
Auction Galleries is the world’s third largest auction house, and by
far the largest auctioneer of rare collectibles, with annual sales more
than $700 million, and 400,000+ registered online bidder members. For
more information about Heritage's auctions, and to join and gain access
to a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color,
enlargeable photos of each lot, visit www.HA.com. Antique News | Antique news odd | Antiques Auction | Antiques News | Antiquities
Friday, January 09, 2009 4:44:46 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Hunt Valley Antiques Show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Antique hunters have a reason to celebrate. This year’s Hunt Valley Antiques Show, Baltimore’s most prestigious annual antiquing event, will be bigger and better than ever.
Marking its 39th consecutive year, the Hunt Valley Antiques Show takes place February 20-22 at the Crowne Plaza Baltimore, in Timonium, MD.
The show will bring together 56 of the nation’s top dealers offering for sale more than 10,000 examples of antiques and fine art.
Visitors will discover exquisite examples of formal and country
furniture, paintings, prints, glass, ceramics, textiles, rugs, silver,
clocks, jewelry, folk art and equestrian antiques from four centuries.
Every item is backed by a guarantee of authenticity.
“This year’s show will be 25 percent larger and feature more great
dealers than ever before,” says Bob James, president of Armacost
Antiques Shows. “Attendees will be delighted by the quality and sheer
variety of antiques they’ll find.”
“The Hunt Valley Antiques Show
offers a tremendous chance to become better acquainted with the world
of fine antiques,” says John Fiske, partner in Ipswich, MA-based Fiske & Freeman,
specialists in 17th and early 18th century English furniture and
decorative accessories. “Dealers like ourselves bring all our best
offerings to the show and are pleased to help educate anyone with an
interest in decorating with antiques or enhancing a collection.”
Besides meeting dealers, visitors to the show will also be greeted
by Baltimore’s own star-spangled songwriter, Francis Scott Key, as
brought to life by accomplished stage, screen and television actor
Charles Wissinger.
Hours of the show are Friday, February 20, 11 am-5 pm; Saturday, February 21, 11 am-7 pm; and Sunday, February 22, 11 am-5 pm.
Admission tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 each or for $12 each at www.ArmacostAntiquesShows.com. Children under 12 are free.
The show is located at Crowne Plaza Baltimore, 2004 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD. Free parking is available.
A preview party will take place Thursday, February 19, 6 pm-9:30 pm.
J. Thomas Savage, director of Museum Affairs for Winterthur, will
open the show with a lecture on Friday, February 20 at 10 am. The
acclaimed author will provide tips for choosing the right antiques
based on vast knowledge of American architecture, interiors and
decorative arts.
James Archer Abbott, curator of Evergreen Museum and noted scholar
in the field of American Presidential tastes, will lead a private show
tour on Saturday, February 21 at 9:45 am.
Separate tickets are required for the preview party, lecture and
private show tour. More information is available at 410-366-1980.
Dealers participating in the Hunt Valley Antiques Show
include Appleton Manor Antiques & Gallery, New Ipswich, NH; At the
Sign of the Sycamore, Sewickley, PA; Aydin Oriental Rugs, Germantown,
MD; Brennan & Mouilleseaux, Northfield, CT; Brill's Antiques,
Newport News, VA; Sue Brown, London, UK; The Country Squire, Milton,
MA; Cunha/St. John, Essex, MA; Dawson Gallery, Stevensville, MD; Dongan
Collection, Bronxville, NY; Drake Field Antiques, Longmeadow, MA;
Drusilla’s Books, Baltimore, MD; Dubey’s Art & Antiques, Baltimore,
MD; Fair Trade, Shelburne Falls, MA; Fiske & Freeman, Ipswich, MA;
Fletcher/Copenhaver Fine Art, Fredericksburg, VA; James Gallagher,
North Norwich, NY; Gemini Antiques, Oldwick, NJ; The Hanebergs
Antiques, East Lyme, CT; Hanes & Ruskin, Old Lyme, CT; J&M
Antiques, East Amherst, NY; Arthur Guy Kaplan, Baltimore, MD; Kruggel
Antiques, Rochester, NY; Leatherwood Antiques, Sandwich, MA; M.
McAlister, Brentwood, TN; Malcolm Magruder, Millwood, VA; Trace Mayer,
Louisville, KY; Merry Walk Antiques, Annapolis, MD; Aileen Minor
Antiques, Centreville, MD; Neverbird Antiques, Surry, VA; Nicoll Fine
Art & Antiques, Newcastle, ME; Paulette & Hilary Nolan,
Falmouth, MA; Park Place Gallery, Delton, MI; Peenstra Antiques
Appraisals, Annapolis, MD; Perry-Joyce Fine Arts, Sawyer, MI; The Print
Portfolio, Potomac, MD; Robert Quilter Fine Arts, Baltimore, MD;
Running Battle Antiques, Newagen, ME; Russack & Loto Books,
Northwood, NH; Saje Americana, Short Hills, NJ; Rick Scott, San
Francisco, CA; Shaeffer/Sutor, Glyndon, MD; Shaia of Williamsburg,
Williamsburg, VA; Solomon Suchard, Shaker Heights, OH; The Spare Room,
Baltimore, MD; Spencer Marks, Southhampton, MA; Philip Suval,
Fredericksburg, VA; Swan Tavern Antiques, Ordinary, VA; Time &
Strike, McLean, VA; Washington Square Antiques, Alexandria, VA; Ed
Weissman, Antiquarian, Portsmouth, NH; and Roger D. Winter, Solebury,
PA.
Proceeds from the show help fund the programs of Family &
Children’s Services of Central Maryland. The Baltimore, MD-based agency
delivers services to vulnerable individuals and families experiencing
problems relating to social and personal adjustment.
The Hunt Valley Antiques Show
is produced by Washington, DC-based Armacost Antiques Shows. Among
other events, the firm produces the Naples Art & Antiques Show, the
Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show and the new Aspen Art &
Antiques Show.
About Armacost Antiques Shows Armacost Antiques Shows lets
people of all ages discover the simple pleasure of owning fine
antiques. Visitors to our shows can shop, look and learn in friendly
surroundings, knowing they can buy with a guarantee of authenticity.
All shows benefit nonprofits, including museums, churches, social
service agencies and preservation groups. The nonprofit sponsors help
generate enthusiasm for antiques while delivering much-needed financial
support for their institutions and communities. Information is
available at www.ArmacostAntiquesShows.com.
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Wednesday, January 07, 2009 6:57:12 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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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 Antique News | Antiques News | Antiques publications
Tuesday, January 06, 2009 6:18:22 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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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! Antique News | Antiques News | Antiques publications | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles
Tuesday, January 06, 2009 3:25:16 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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My reaction would have been different
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I caught part of the Antiques Roadshow season premiere last night. And I was able to see the half-million dollar painting by Clyfford Still – the highest-value item ever appraised on the show. I was surprised by the owner’s reaction… or rather, the lack of a reaction. That lady was reserved. Or, perhaps, I just wear my heart on my sleeve ... I was very excited for her. If you caught the show, what was your take? Anyway, the Roadshow’s summer 2009 tour schedule has been released. June 6: Atlantic City, N.J. June 27: Raleigh, N.C. July 11: Madison, Wis. July 25: Denver, Colo. Aug. 1: Phoenix, Ariz. Aug. 15: San Jose, Calif. If you would like more information about this summer’s tour, visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/faq.htmlWant ticket information? Visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/tickets.html Antique News | Antique news odd | Antiques News
Tuesday, January 06, 2009 2:43:22 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Monday, January 05, 2009
If they have everything ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 ... and money is no object, opt for the triceratops! Heritage Auctions has announced they have a 93% complete and intact triceratops skull in their January 18 Natural History auction. The artifact was discovered on a private ranch in Montana some years ago and - literally - kept under wraps. Get this: It's 7 1/2 feet long, so you'll need plenty of space to store or display this amazing piece. If you find you've gotta have it, it'll set you back about a cool quarter million, though. You can click here or on the image to learn more about the dino and about some of the other amazing natural history highlights Heritage has to offer. Antique News | Antiques News | Antiquities | Auction | Historic Preservation
Monday, January 05, 2009 9:05:54 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Friday, January 02, 2009
Antiques Roadshow's 13th season launches with high-ticket appraisals
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Happy New Year everyone! I hope the new year finds you all healthy and happy. Personally, it's been a tumultuous week for me. 2008 ended as low as it could have, but 2009 is looking very promising. Enough about me. On to the world of antiques! According to a recent news report, the Antiques Roadshow, which launches its 13th season this month, found some extraordinary items at its Palm Springs taping. Remember the little black dress that Marilyn Monroe wore in "Some
Like it Hot"? Well, it turned up in one of the Roadshow appraisals. (SPOILER ALERT) ... and it's valued between $150,000 and $250,000. But that's not the most valuable item ever appraised on the program. That honor goes to a 1937 painting by abstract artist Clyfford Still. Received by the current owner as a housewarming gift, it's currently estimated at (*drumroll, please*) $500,000. The Palm Springs episodes were taped last June, and will be aired beginning January 5th. Visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/index.html for the full schedule and more information. — Karen
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Friday, January 02, 2009 4:12:24 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Antiques education on the rise during recession?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
A bad economy spurs growth? While at first glance this statement might seem somewhat contradictory given today’s economic woes, it would appear that a few sectors of the antique market are experiencing some rather significant gains in some rather unexpected areas. The Asheford Institute of Antiques, a professional-level distance-learning program on antiques and collectibles, recently announced that it’s winter enrollment applications had spiked dramatically during the last quarter of 2008 - a somewhat surprising development when considering the overall state of today’s current marketplace. When contacted directly about the sudden rise in enrollments, Asheford Admissions Dean, Tony Dre w, commented that, “In times of economic trouble, people often turn to education as a means to increase their income, and sometimes even as a catalyst to find a new career direction in life – we’ve seen it before.” He went on to say that with the school’s addition of an “appraising program,” he thought there might also be more interest due in part to recent housing foreclosures and subsequent content sales - resulting in the increased demand for qualified appraisers. “Almost every other enrollment we take now is based on students wanting to become antique and collectible appraisers,” said Drew.0A Longtime industry analyst Jeffery Archer also noted that, not all areas of the economy are always affected adversely when it comes to a recession, “In fact,” said Archer, “some sectors of the antique and collectibles market can offer tremendous value and superb buying opportunities for those with the right knowledge and expertise.” Archer went on to say it shouldn’t be a surprise when schools such as Asheford witness strong growth demand, “It’s all about opportunity – when times are tough, people often seize the best options available to them – in this case it happens to be antique education.” The Asheford school, which recently celebrated its 42nd year this past week, marked the milestone with a small gala, during which school director Charles Green commented, “It’s nice to be able to provide our students with some positive growth potential - even in such difficult economic times.” For more information call 877 444-4508, visit www.asheford.com or write Asheford Institute of Antiques, 981 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 3, Dept. 275RY12, Destin, FL 32541-2525 Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 10:04:45 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Tuesday, December 09, 2008
International Society of Appraisers sets 2009 education schedule
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The International Society of Appraisers is ready to start 2009 with a
high-quality education program and expanded course offerings.
ISA is the leading association for personal property appraisers and
information on the appraisal profession. ISA delivers a clear, concise
path to certification for its members ensuring ethical, quality, and
sound appraisals. The CORE Course is designed to give an overview of
the personal property appraisal field. “The importance of the CORE
Course is to provide a strong understanding of the basics to begin
and/or grow your appraisal business along with your specialty knowledge
with some ease,” said Judith Martin, ISA Board Member.
ISA has chosen a satellite campus of Northern Illinois University in
Hoffman Estates located at 5555 Trillium Blvd. to hold the majority of
their 2009 courses.
More information about ISA and their education program can be obtained
by contacting ISA Headquarters at 312-224-2567 or visiting www.isa-appraisers.org. Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News
Tuesday, December 09, 2008 10:03:04 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Monday, December 08, 2008
Austrian Art Nouveau lamps at Morphy Auction
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Tiffany Studios’ stunning turn of the 20th century leaded-glass lamps
appear frequently in the auction marketplace, but many collectors may
not be aware of a contemporaneous but far-less-expensive alternative:
Austrian figural bronze-base lamps.
Made during the same timeframe as their botanically themed Tiffany
counterparts, Austrian Art Nouveau specialty lamps often incorporate
bronze animal forms as their bases. They are almost always devoid of
manufacturer or foundry marks.
“These lamps have always flown under the radar,” said a New York
collector of 30 years. “Not too many people know what they are. They’re
very unusual and of incredible quality. From a design standpoint, they
were ahead of their time, and are now rarer than Tiffany lamps – that’s
something that always attracted me to them.”
The collector, who uses his lamps functionally and has kept them in
perfect working order, says it is unusual to find an example for sale
at a public venue. “It has always been incredibly difficult to find
these lamps. The first one I ever saw was in the United States at a
show, but over the past three decades I’ve obtained almost all of my
lamps through private sources. Dealers have gotten to know me and will
call when they find a lamp they think I would like.”
Tiffany Studios lamps, by comparison, are much easier to source, the
collector said. “If you wanted a Tiffany Magnolia lamp, for example,
you could put the word out and probably find one within months. That’s
not the case with these Austrian lamps. They’re extraordinarily rare
and unique.”
In his collection, one may find lamps replicating peacocks, a frog and
toadstool, a dragon, alligator, and mythological Jugendstil-type fish,
among many other creatures. Each features an enameled or
faux-jewel-studded shade, as well as cabochons and other iridescent
jewel accents, often serving as eyes. Throughout, the artistry is
superb.
When lamps of this style appear at auction, it’s major news to
collectors, said the interviewee. “There was a lizard lamp at
Christie’s East, but that was over 15 years ago,” he said. “Then last
year a collection appeared at Hal Hunt’s auction house in Alabama.
There must have been 700 people there.”
Now it is the collector’s turn to sell. In the opening session of
Morphy Auctions’ Dec. 11-13 Winter Sale, his 23-lamp collection will be
auctioned, with no lamps held back. If there is a showstopper that
leads the rest of the menagerie, it’s the superb 18-inch-high figural
peacock lamp whose draped bronze base dramatically replicates a
peacock’s showy tail feathers with inset jewels. Adding to its
magnificence is a Mont Joye enameled-glass shade with quintessential
Art Nouveau butterfly-and-dragonfly motif. It is expected to make
between $6,000-$8,000.
For additional information, call 717-335-3435 or view the fully
illustrated catalog online at www.morphyauctions.com or
www.liveauctioneers.com. Circa-1915 jewel-eyed frog and toadstool lamp with Austrian glass shade – estimate $2,000-$2,500. Antique News | Antiques | Antiques Auction | Antiques News | Auction
Monday, December 08, 2008 5:27:00 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Midgetoy founder passes
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Submitted from John W. Vayo, owner of J.W. Antiques, Hebron, Ill., and author of “Midgetoy: An All American Toy Story.”Perhaps the last surviving founder of any American toy company, Earl W. Herdklotz, passed on Nov. 13, 2008, in Rockford, Ill. Earl was secretary-treasurer of the Midgetoy division of A&E Tool and Gage. Earl was the toy man who gave direction to Midgetoy and the more than 200 toys produced between 1946 and 1980. His brother Al (passed December 2002) was president and more the tool and gage entrepreneur of the brothers. A third brother, Richard (in ill health) worked with them, but never partnered. In our many visits and discussions, cleaning the factory, or just talking, I was fortunate to be able to pick Earl’s knowledge and expertise regarding each toy, its development from drawing to wooden model prototype and finishing casting. He was forthcoming, honest and thorough in his presentations with me or anyone at toy shows or meetings. Certainly the toy world, lovers of “Made in USA,” and collectors will now sorely miss Earl and his straightforward, dry humor approach to his beloved Midgetoys. I hope some of you met or had a chance to listen to his storied information as I did. Earl was 88. Antique News | Antiques News | Toys
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 4:27:06 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Monthly antique shows good news for buyers and sellers
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
It's a tough economy, but if you have the money, whether you're in the market for stocks, real estate, or antiques, it's a buyer's market. Here's a great opportunity to exercise that fact ... and when you throw in free parking and free admission, it only makes the deal all the better. (The Dec. 4-7 show has free admission.) Read on ... Charlotte, NC—The Metrolina Tradeshow Expo continues its long-standing
tradition of hosting one of the most extensive, exceptional monthly
antique shows in the region with its new International Collectibles and
Antiques Shows, beginning December 4-7, 2008.
With 98,000 square feet of shopping and more than 2,000 vendors, rare
and unique treasures await show attendees at every turn, including
high-end antiques, home décor items, vintage jewelry, silver, glass,
pottery and ceramics, fine art, toys and memorabilia of all varieties.
Hundreds of experienced, professional antiquities dealers will travel
from across the country to present the finest offerings in the Antique
Village – 13 free-standing ‘storefronts’ presenting the finest quality
crafts, antiques, unfinished and finished furniture, rugs and more.
These monthly shows will also feature the East coast’s largest flea
market, with more than 3,000 outdoor exhibit spaces, offering
one-of-a-kind items at unbelievable prices.
Guests will also find unique riches on Piccadilly Lane, where more than
one hundred permanent vendors display their distinctive wares,
including homemade and gourmet specialty foods and goods, as well as a
variety of food and refreshment vendors to help fortify them as they
shop.
Guests are also encouraged to bring their family antiques and personal
treasures to the spring and fall ‘Classic’ shows, which will include
professional antique appraisals and auctions similar to those found on
the popular television series “Antiques Roadshow”.
Additionally, for the first time in Metrolina’s 30 years of operation,
guests are offered free weekend admission, a $25 value, to the
inaugural International Collectibles and Antiques Show, December 4-7,
2008, as part of the grand opening celebration weekend.
Show schedule:
December 4-7, 2008 – grand opening celebration weekend
January 1-4, 2009
February 5-8, 2009
March 5-8, 2009
April 1-5, 2009 – spring ‘Classic’ show
April 30-May 3, 2009
June 4-7, 2009
July 2-5, 2009
July 30-August 2, 2009
September 3-6, 2009
October 1-4, 2009
November 4-8, 2009 – fall ‘Classic’ show
December 3-6, 2009
Hours:
Monthly shows: Thursday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Classics: Wednesday-Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Tickets:
FREE for December 4-7, 2008 grand opening celebration weekend
All other monthly shows, excluding ‘Classics’: children ages 12 and
under – free admission; general admission - $4, seniors - $2
(Friday-Sunday); early shopper four-day pass available - $15
(Thursday-Sunday)
‘Classics’ admission: children ages 12 and under – free admission;
general admission - $6, seniors - $3 (Friday-Sunday); early shopper
four-day pass available - $20 (Thursday-Sunday); sneak preview,
five-day event pass - $30 (Wednesday-Sunday)
Season pass for all 12 shows, including ‘Classics’ - $45
Parking:
Free parking for all shows
For additional information, visit www.icashows.com, or call 704.663.1500.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:01:12 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Monday, November 10, 2008
Antique clock and watch event open to the public for the first time
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
NAWCC Chapter 59 in San Diego announces that its annual "Southwest
California Regional" in Del Mar, a massive, multi-dealer sale of
antique and collectible watches and clocks, will be open to the public
for one day only, Saturday, November 22, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in
Del Mar, California.
SAN DIEGO, CA, November 06, 2008 -- The San Diego Chapter of the
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC), Chapter 59,
is pleased to announce that the Southwest California Regional will be opening its doors to the public for the first time ever. The Southwest California Regional
is an annual sales event for collectors of antique and vintage watches
and clocks. The public will be admitted Saturday, November 22, from 9
am to 3 pm. Saturday-only admission costs $10 at the door. "This
is a great opportunity for anybody who's interested in collectible
clocks and watches to come get a preview of what's available to NAWCC
members," says Mark Weaver, General Chairman of the Southwest California Regional. "You'll get unlimited access to all the dealer tables, resources, and bargains." "If
you're at the Fairgrounds for the Del Mar Antique Show, come check us
out in the Wyland Center," Weaver says. "Especially if you're looking
for antique and vintage watches and clocks - we'll have the place
filled with them!" "And, of course, we'd love you to join the NAWCC," Weaver adds. "We'll have plenty of applications on hand." The Southwest California Regional
is a three-day event, held November 20-22, 2008, at the Del Mar
Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California. The Mart, which is the sales part
of the event, attracts horological sellers and buyers from all over the
world, all seeking treasures and making deals over more than 250 tables
jam-packed with watches, clocks, spare parts, watchmaking and
clockmaking tools, reference books, watch and clock accessories, and
more. Many antique dealers attend the Southwest California Regional
to replenish their inventory of vintage clocks and watches, making it
one of the few major events at which the average collector can discover
true "wholesale" deals on collectible timepieces. And now, this
once-private event is open to the public for one day only. "We'd
love to see a lot of people take advantage of this opportunity," Weaver
says. "This is the first time we've ever opened the Mart up to the
public. And Saturday - it's the last day of the Mart, so dealers would
rather sell stuff than pack it back up. It's traditionally been a good
day for bargains." "Come on down!" Weaver says, with a wide, welcoming smile. The Southwest California Regional will also have a display of antique and vintage watches and clocks. For more information about the Southwest California Regional, visit http://www.nawcc59.org/regional.html.About NAWCC Chapter 59The
NAWCC is a non-profit organization, and Chapter 59 is the San Diego
chapter of the NAWCC. It produces and manages the annual Southwest California Regional
every November with its co-host, Chapter 136. Chapter 59 members come
from all over San Diego County. Visit NAWCC Chapter 59's website at http://www.nawcc59.org to learn about monthly meeting times and member benefits. Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques Show
Monday, November 10, 2008 6:20:51 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Wednesday, October 29, 2008
WorthPoint Corporation Completes GoAntiques Acquisition
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
ATLANTA, October 29, 2008 – Atlanta-based WorthPoint ( www.worthpoint.com), a leading online source for information about art, antiques and collectibles, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Dublin, Ohio-based GoAntiques ( www.goantiques.com), an online network for buying and selling antiques and collectibles. Under the terms of the acquisition, WorthPoint founder and CEO Will Seippel will remain chief executive officer, and GoAntiques President and CEO Jim Kamnikar will serve as WorthPoint’s president. The combined company will have more than a half-million registered members and more than a million unique visitors per month. Founded in 2007, WorthPoint offers a database of sales records on art, antiques and collectibles from hundreds of auction houses. Its rich multimedia experience helps collectors understand the value of their items. Members can take advantage of expert advice from the Company’s Worthologist team on how to preserve or sell antiques and collectibles. Members can also share their knowledge and create online collecting communities. GoAntiques is the oldest Web antiques-and-collectibles site. It offers 650,000 items from approximately 1,300 dealers in 31 countries. GoAntiques logs about five million page views and thousands of transactions each month and has approximately 450,000 registered members. GoAntiques’ PriceMiner® guide is the biggest in the world, offering prices on 27 million collectibles and pieces of art and over 32 million images. “The art, antiques and collectibles industry is undergoing some dramatic changes as the population ages and we face uncertain economic times,” said Will Seippel. “Combining GoAntiques’ wealth of experience in the art, antiques and collectibles market with our unmatched database of 4.5 million auction entries helps put WorthPoint in a leading position to reinvigorate our industry.” Seippel added, “In the future, we will look to both organic growth through sales and marketing initiatives and possible strategic acquisitions to build our subscriber base.” “WorthPoint is taking important steps to ensure a seamless transition in the acquisition of GoAntiques,” said Jim Kamnikar. “In the coming months, we will be unveiling new features and services to help people understand the antiques and collectibles they own, determine their value and how to monetize them. Members can look forward to a diverse community supporting different areas of collecting, a new Internet-auction environment and a taxonomy that will make finding, pricing, researching and selling antiques much easier.” About WorthPointAtlanta-based WorthPoint Corp. is an Internet-based data-and-media company that offers a vast database of sales records on art, antiques and collectibles. Founded in 2007, WorthPoint has quickly become the world's largest social network for researching the worth of antiques and collectibles. WorthPoint helps collectors understand the worth of their items and provides expert advice from its Worthologist team on how to preserve or sell antiques and collectibles. Antique News | Antiques News
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 6:56:37 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
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 Thursday, October 23, 2008
Salute to service: Let freedom ring
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
It didn’t take our editorial staff long to realize that we’d struck a nerve with our recent reports on new policies at eBay.
There are new policies proposed and activities afoot that have become a
concern to dealers and collectors like you. And you let us know about
it. I would estimate I fielded about 150 reader responses in the form
of brief statements to long letters on this topic.
Some of you said we were right on to be concerned. Others said eBay is
heading in the right direction. The opinions ran the gamut. We didn’t
pick and choose what we would publish. Due to space constraints, we
couldn’t print them all. But we posted (published) all of them on our
Web site (www.antiquetrader.com) for other readers and all members of the collecting community to read. (Links to the eBay paperless payment policy reader responses: Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 • Part 8.)
For those of you who wrote in, we thank you for exercising your right
to voice your opinion. What a shame it would be if we didn’t
occasionally enjoy our freedom of speech. As we approach another
Veterans Day, let’s think again about those freedoms established in the
Bill of Rights back in 1791 and the countless men and women in service
who have defended them since. They deserve our salute.
I know from my friend and colleague John Adams-Graf, editor of our sister publication, Military Trader,
that veterans are often on the minds of collectors. “The area of
militaria memorabilia — weapons, uniforms, medal, helmets, etc. — is
growing,” he said. (For more info, visit their Web site at www.militarytrader.com.)
Although my father did not serve in the military, I had some uncles who
did, along with my brother and two nephews. I have the utmost respect
for them and enjoy visiting museums, watching movies or reading books
to learn more about our country’s involvement in various conflicts
(including our own Civil War).
The artist sketches and photographs are spellbinding, too, and I wanted
to share one with you. This incredible picture, suitably captioned “the
human statue of liberty” was taken in 1918 and has been circulating
around the Internet and in e-mails the last few years. It is 18,000 men
preparing for war in a training camp in Iowa.
 As the Web site of the of the Iowa National Guard explains, the
picture, formed by 18,000 posed soldiers, was taken in July 1918 at
Camp Dodge, Iowa, as part of a planned promotional campaign to sell war
bonds during World War I: It states: “On a stifling July day in 1918,
18,000 officers and soldiers posed as Lady Liberty on the parade
[drill] grounds at Camp Dodge. According to a July 3, 1986, story in
the Fort Dodge Messenger, many men fainted – they were dressed in
woolen uniforms – as the temperature neared 105 degrees. The photo,
taken from the top of a specially constructed tower by a Chicago
photography studio, Mole & Thomas, was intended to help promote the
sale of war bonds but was never used.”
Isn’t that amazing that the photo was never used? How unfortunate. It
moves me to see all those servicemen standing at attention in the shape
of what they are fighting for. Antique Trader would like to know if you collect militaria or something that is symbolic or honors someone?
Drop me a line at robyn.austin@fwmedia.com and send along a picture if you have one to share with other readers, or post a reply here on the blog.
Don’t forget to salute our servicemen and women on Veterans Day and every day! Antique Blog | Antique News | Antiques | Antiques Blog | Antiques, blog, question of the week
Thursday, October 23, 2008 4:15:53 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Tuesday, October 21, 2008
For Fellow Antique Lovers and Collectors
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
This looks like it's going to be a really, really good auction at the Santa Margarita Auction Barn. All the pictures that I've seen are absolutely gorgeous! Check out the partial list below. Sunday OCT 26, 10 AM Sharp. A great consignment auction of hard to find and some one of kind antiques and collectibles, many from local estates. Our web page www.smab.com is updated for this auction which includes Victorian, turn of the century oak and mahogany, , early lamps, selection of clocks, early prints, glass, china, pottery, gold coins and other quality collectibles. ...
Furniture Museum quality R.J. Horner mahogany library desk with full standing winged griffins, carved top & claw feet * Art Nouveau style oak & marble top sideboard with leaded stained glass door, French c. 1910 * Outstanding oak triple bow glass china cabinet with bonnet top, carved winged lions, mirror back, claw feet * Highly carved English oak umbrella stand with Northwind motif, refinished condition * Fabulous Victorian mahogany hall seat by Paine Furniture Co. carved winged lions, fancy brass hooks, lift seat * Great Victorian walnut Renaissance Revival marble top deep well dresser with tear drop pulls * Beautiful Victorian walnut 3 pc Rococo Revival parlor suite, Sofa & 2 side chairs * Very ornate oak Armoire with 2 drawers, carved crest, beveled mirror doors * Oak stacking lawyer's bookcase by Macy Co. * Exceptional oak buffet with carved standing lions, fancy carved with claw feet * Victorian 54" round oak pedestal dining table with 6 leaves * Quality oak tall chest with serpentine front & sides, fancy carved with beveled mirror * Quality 48" square oak dining table, 5 carved legs, with leaves, c. 1900 * Very ornate oak hall seat, lots of carvings, round beveled mirror, original brass hooks * 48" oak "S" curved roll top desk, double pedestal base * Empire Period mahogany flip top game table * Pair of French style 3 drawer inlaid side stands * Original oak Hoosier kitchen cupboard * Mahogany Chifferobe with beveled mirror, Sandwich glass pulls, c. 1890 * Great oak Morris chair with large claw feet, refinished & reupholstered * Oak pressed back rockers * Unusual oak Larkin desk with beveled mirror * Victorian walnut cylinder secretary bookcase desk, lots of burling * Great Victorian walnut Rococo Revival full size bed, c. 1870 * Eastlake Victorian walnut & marble umbrella stand * Matching mahogany tall chest & dresser with serpentine fronts, fancy carved beveled mirrors * Art Deco style painted Hoosier kitchen cupboard * Selection of oak & mahogany lamp tables & fern stands * Victorian oak cylinder secretary desk, c1880 * Oak Jeweler's work desk, c. 1910 * 45" round oak pedestal dining table with claw feet & leaves * Sets of oak dining room chairs * Oak office chairs * Set of 4 Hitchcock style chairs with rush seats, c. 1840's * Matched pair of Victorian oak Armoires with crests * Fantastic Eastlake Victorian stick & ball carved oak hall stand * Louis XVI style mahogany vanity with beveled mirror * 2 door mahogany bookcase with columns & claw feet * Unusual oak ice box with sliding top * Arts & Crafts style oak blanket chest * Oak 4 drawer file cabinet by Library Bookcase Co. * Selection of oak dressers, tall chests * wash stands * Victorian walnut 42" ladies' S curved roll top desk * Selection of Victorian walnut platform rockers * side chairs * Oak smoker's stand, Arts & Crafts * Mission oak chairs & rockers * Much more... Glassware & China Brilliant cut * Limoges * Nippon * Roseville * Depression * Bavaria * Ironstone * Carnival * Victorian art glass * Cruet sets * Brides' baskets * Fiesta * Moser * Much more.... Miscellaneous Victor #5 oak record player with spear tip external horn * Empire Revival mahogany 3 weight grandfather clock with moon dial, c. 1900 * Victorian oak barber's chair by Koken, Chicago * Victorian rolled wicker baby buggy with original parasol top * National brass cash register, c. 1910 * Oriental rugs & carpets * Gold & silver US coins * Estate jewelry * Quilts * Oak organ with carved gallery & mirror * Collection of old radios * Early country store coffee tin * Restored Victorian cast iron & brass scale * Edison "Home" model cylinder record player * Selection of Victorian & 1920's decorative prints & mirrors * Gone with the wind style lamps * Tiffany style slag glass table lamps * Brass floor lamps * Leaded stained glass Tiffany style hanging lamp shades * Mantle clocks * Advertising * Kitchen collectables * Tools * Toys & dolls * Much more.....
For more information and images: info@smab.com, 805-438-5395, www.smab.comOh how I wish-wish-wish I could make it ... antique | Antique News | Antiques | Antiques Auction | Antiques News | Auction
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 8:29:25 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Monday, October 20, 2008
More on the misrepresentations of antiques at the highest market levels
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The New York Times has recently run another article on the John and Carlton Hobbs, the British highest-of-the-high-end antiques-dealing brothers who employed the services of a British furniture restorer named Dennis Buggins to do MUCH more than buff and polish top-end antiques pieces. I encourage you all to read the story: The Feud and the FakesYou will probably want to stick to decaf when you're reading this ... I know I should have. Personally, I don't believe the "financial toll" of the scandal will be punishment enough, as Rupert Hobbs says. If it turns out the Hobbs brothers were deliberately altering antiques to bilk customers out of additional money, punitive damages should be in order. What do you think? — Karen
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Monday, October 20, 2008 6:25:32 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Monday, October 06, 2008
The Antique Trader Message Boards are LIVE!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 Greetings Everyone! Great news! The AntiqueTrader.com message boards are live! (You can click here or on the screen shot to visit http://forum.antiquetrader.com.) Feel free to register and post the news and views from your little corner of the antiques world! It's the perfect place to post a message and give a shout out for your favorite antiques show or event, brag about that fabulous find you just can't believe happened, or send a call for help for something you're looking for or would like to identify. You can even upload up to three images in each forum post! Click on over to the AntiqueTrader.com message boards and be among the first to post messages! I'll "talk" to you over there! — Karen
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Monday, October 06, 2008 6:19:41 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Despite Ike - Show WILL go on!
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
From Dan Monsanto of DM Promotions: I want to take this opportunity to reassure each and every one of you that the 5th Annual Houston Book, Postcard & Paper Fair scheduled for Oct. 25-26 WILL GO ON AS SCHEDULED. I have no plans to modify the dates or location of the show. I want to cover two major items relating to the show. First, I want to summarize the damage done to the area so you’re not just getting the media’s view. Second, I want to summarize things relating specifically to the show such as the venue, hotel/motel rooms, gasoline, etc.
Hurricane Ike did varying degrees of damage to the entire Houston metropolitan area but the news media has a way of focusing on the worst areas and then painting a dire image of the entire region as a whole. Please get a map of the metro Houston area and familiarize yourself before reading on.
In summary, here is what I have found out about the damage done:
HOUSTON AND SUBURBS:
The vast majority of Houston and suburbs to the Southwest, West, Northwest, North, and Northeast have experienced power and phone outages as well as minor to moderate wind damage. Think in terms of trees down, lost shingles off of roofs, and small debris all over the place. I’ve driven around Sugar Land, Stafford, and parts of Southwest Houston and I have seen things like this. I anticipate that most of metro Houston’s power and phone grids will be restored well within 2 weeks. Debris should be hauled away for the most part within that timeframe as well.
Flooding in the metro area was minor from what I saw/read about and was NOTHING like Allison 7 years ago. Bottom line, this was NOT like Allison or Katrina so PLEASE DON’T WORRY. Heck, the Galleria is open and people are shopping for things other than relief supplies. The freeways are almost all open. The airports are open. Downtown will likely be back up and running by next Monday even though it and the Texas Medical Center NEVER lost power.
THE SOUTHEAST SIDE:
These folks saw higher winds and experienced moderate wind damage along with prolonged power and phone outages and even some water outages. Places like Pasadena, La Porte, Kemah, Seabrook, La Marque, Texas City, Webster, and Clear Lake all took bigger hits. What I’ve been hearing/reading leads me to believe that most homes inland within these communities suffered varying degrees of damage but most are structurally intact and can/should be fixed within 2-3 months. Those closer to the water obviously fared worse.
I’ve read that Centerpoint Energy expects to have these folks plugged back in with 3 weeks, in some cases 4. Those homes that flooded due to storm surge were right on the water or very close to Clear Lake and its tributaries. Big parts of the cities I mentioned above DID NOT FLOOD. Just about every area to the west of I-45 DID NOT FLOOD.
GALVESTON AND THE COAST:
Without a doubt, this is the area that suffered the most and will take the longest to fix. Galveston DID NOT get the record storm surge everyone was worried about BUT there was moderate to heavy damage to PARTS of the island. The East end (behind the seawall) didn’t blow away or burn down as the media would have you believe. Yes, there were between 7-10 fires but they didn’t cause 100 blocks worth of damage. Yes, there was flooding but I’ve spoken to two friends of mine that live in Galveston who reported only 6-8 feet of water. I say “only” because most homes behind the seawall are raised up an additional 6-8 feet to accommodate this sort of thing.
I read that 80%-90% of all structures in the city of Galveston are still standing and habitable based on re-connected power, water, and gas. The reports indicate 3-4 weeks for most of that to come back online but it could be sooner. We’ve had thousands of electric, cable, gas, and water crews converging down there to fix it all so that may speed things up.
Now for the FAQ:
SO WHAT'S THE BOTTOM LINE:
What I foresee is a period of time lasting about 2 weeks that will have most of Houston back online and functioning normally. Within 4 weeks, just about everyone except the hardest hit areas by the water should be good to go. Yes homes and businesses were damaged BUT the VAST MAJORITY of the metro area was high and dry and will be fixed up well in time for the show.
Those people displaced by the storm make up a measurable fraction of the entire region’s population BUT this is nothing like Katrina. Many of these folks are just waiting for basic services to be restored to their homes and then they will likely go back. Many are simply staying home and waiting for the lights to come back on. Most of the large scale restoration crews will be gone by mid-October freeing up even more space. Yes, there will be some hotels/motels designated as storm evacuee locations but I firmly believe we will have occupancy by the time the show hits.
DO YOU REALLY THINK PEOPLE ARE GOING TO WANT TO COME TO THIS SHOW SO SOON AFTER A STORM:
Yes. I recall reading stories about the aftermath of Katrina (much worse than this storm) and how locals in New Orleans were aching for something to do. Since the vast majority of the metro area will be up and running well before the show, I can only assume that people will be going through their daily and weekend routines and looking for something to do here.
Folding up the show would be a serious mistake in my opinion. It would be sending the wrong message to collectors in and around the metro area and region that have been planning to come. I’ve personally invested a lot of time and money into this effort and I want to see it succeed. I don’t think we’ll be “forcing the issue” or “doing this too soon” in light of the storm. Had this been a Category 5 storm like Katrina, I would have an entirely different attitude.
WHAT ABOUT THE STAFFORD CENTRE:
I spoke at length with my representative at the Stafford Centre. They suffered damage to trees and signage on the property but no roof or water damage. They may be hosting a mobile FEMA claims and distribution center for a few weeks but they will not be used as a shelter. They believe that our event will not have any problem whatsoever and they are looking forward to seeing us next month.
WHAT ABOUT HOTEL ROOMS:
I spent 2 hours driving around the Stafford Centre as well as to many nearby hotels and motels. A couple of the extended stay places are stating they may be booked for some time BUT there are just as many others who say they will have rooms available by late October. Today, I have posted the Hotels/Motels page for the show online. The link is www.houstonshow.com/hfhotel.html. I want to refer everyone to this page so that you can begin the booking process NOW. DO NOT WAIT!
I do have one PREFERRED motel that I want everyone to try first. It is the Super 8 at 12845 Murphy Road in Stafford (less than 2 miles from the Stafford Centre). Their local number is (281) 568-1214. They have agreed to give us a show rate of $59.99 for a one bed room and $69.99 for a 2 bed room BUT YOU MUST MENTION THE SHOW WHEN BOOKING! They currently have the AT&T restoration crews staying there but they will take reservations for late October and they believe the AT&T folks will scale back dramatically by the beginning of October as the need for their services is alleviated. Also, they are NOT on the list of FEMA hotels for evacuees so they will likely NOT be getting those folks en masse.
I have several other hotels/motels listed along with their local and 800 numbers on this webpage BUT I STRONGLY SUGGEST that you call the local number at some point to re-confirm your reservation. As a suggestion, you may want to try booking the rooms online first through corporate or discount websites, then call the local number and verify that you’re in their system.
WHAT ABOUT GASOLINE, FOOD, GROCERIES:
As of today, most of the gas stations within a 4 mile radius of the Stafford Centre are working and have had fuel deliveries. If it is like this today, it should be fine in 6 weeks time. Many restaurants are opening as soon as the power comes back on. They should all be up and running in 6 weeks. Wal Mart and Kroger opened 2 days ago so I think that speaks for itself.
HAVE YOU LOST ANY DEALERS YET:
No. I have spoken with a few of my local dealers who all say they still plan to do the show. They agree that things should be well on the mend by the time the show hits.
I DON’T CARE WHAT YOU SAY, I AM NOT WILLING TO RISK THIS AND I WANT MY MONEY BACK. WHAT DO I DO:
Per the show contract, you have until October 1 to submit a formal written request of cancellation to me in order to receive a full refund (email or snail mail will do). After October 1, your money will only be refunded to you if I can sell your space to someone else. If you’re seriously considering canceling, I hope you will take a deep breath, allow a week to pass, and reconsider your decision.
ARE YOU SURE YOU’RE NOT CLINICALLY INSANE, DELUSIONAL, OR JUST AFRAID TO LOSE MONEY BY CLOSING THE SHOW:
I’m perfectly fine. My family is fine. My friends are all accounted for, even the ones that live in Galveston. The vast majority of my collectors live well enough away from the coast and should be fine. Everything I have come to know about this city, metro area, and region leads me to believe we will be fine within a few weeks time. Why push the panic button?
Believe me, I know what a risk this is but I think it is small in comparison to not having the show at all. Do you honestly think I would want to inflict damage upon my credibility as a promoter? If I knew the entire 5.5 million person metro area was devastated beyond repair, I WOULD NOT go forward with this show. As it stands today, I firmly believe we will be back on our feet well in time for the show.
I HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS TO ASK YOU:
Contact me at (281) 386-7998 (cell) or (281) 494-4604 (home), or email me at DMPHouston@peoplepc.com.
When all is said and done, I sincerely hope you will continue to support this show whole-heartedly. I want to make this work more than you could ever imagine. The show is still a "GO"!
Dan Monsanto DM Promotions 3107 Ann Arbor Ct. Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-386-7998 DMPHouston@peoplepc.com www.houstonshow.com
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Monday, October 06, 2008 3:50:40 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Monday, September 29, 2008
Fenton Glass, bottles identification guides available on DVD
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
IOLA, Wis. (Sept. 25, 2008) -- The antiques group of F+W Media has made two new antiques identification and price guides available on DVD: Warman’s Fenton Glass Identification and Price Guide, Second Edition, and the Antique Trader Bottles Identification and Price Guide, Fifth Edition. “At Antique Trader, we try to bring antiques enthusiasts information that will help enrich their enjoyment of the hobby,” says Antique Trader associate publisher Scott Tappa. “For so long that information has been delivered in print, and more recently via the Internet. Now we are offering digital products, and we think collectors of bottles and Fenton Glass will enjoy the searchability, image-enlarging capabilities, and tutorials offered on DVD.”  With incorrectly-dated pieces presenting a challenge to collectors, the DVDs are a valuable tool to help make sense of the Fenton glass and bottles market. The products allow users to search by era, formal name, color, style, and price, then select a page or category to print out. Plus, users can enlarge the pages on the screen by 400% -- useful for close-up inspection of photos and reading descriptions. The Fenton Glass DVD also includes tips for finding, buying, selling, displaying, and caring for Fenton Glass; 1,100 striking color photos to assist with identification; a valuable tutorial for deciphering Fenton markings; and an in-depth history of the Fenton Art Glass Co. The Bottles DVD offers 5,000 listings with current prices; in-depth history on bottles and trademark information; contact information for collector clubs, museums, and auction companies; and tips for finding, buying, selling, displaying, and caring for bottles. For more information visit www.fwmagazines.com/category/CD-DVD-Products. # # # 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 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. Antique Glass | Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News | Fenton Glass
Monday, September 29, 2008 6:11:55 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Ike cancels HADA fall show
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
HADA Fall 2008 Show CancelledThe Mayor has this morning cancelled all events in the George R. Brown
Convention Center. Therefore, the Houston Antiques Dealers Association
(HADA) has regretfully had to cancel our September 2008 Antiques Show
and Sale. This is due to the recent Hurricane Ike, which left most of
the Houston area without power. We greatly apologize for any
inconvenience this may have caused. Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques Show
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 9:26:59 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Monday, September 15, 2008
Free Appraisals Return to Atlantique City
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Experts offer appraisals of political memorabilia, jewelry, antiques and autographs
ATLANTIC
CITY, N.J. – As the nation debates McCain or Obama, Biden or Palin,
experts at Atlantique City will be thinking Roosevelt, Lincoln,
Washington and Kennedy. Atlantique City will again provide free
appraisals at the next antiques and collectibles show Oct. 18-19 in the
Atlantic City Convention Center.
Appraisals will be offered by
specialists in fine jewelry, textiles, glass, autographs, books, maps
and more. Specialists from WorthPoint will be on hand to appraise
political memorabilia at the special exhibit titled The American
Presidential Experience.
Last season experts discovered
several treasures, including a dress worn by Judy Garland, straight
from the MGM lot and an early American flag worth $500,000. More
treasures are waiting to be discovered by our line up of experts: • Marking his 38th year with Antique Trader magazine as editor, author and antique expert, Kyle Husfloen
of Palm Springs, Calif., will return to appraise at Atlantique City.
Husfloen is author of the regular column, Kyle on Antiques, and has
served as a guest appraiser and lecturer on antiques across the nation.
Husfloen’s cornerstone price guide, Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, turns 25 years old this fall.
• Specializing in estate jewelry and gems will be certified gemologist and appraiser Paula Fox of Bensalem, PA. Fox has worked with television, sport and business celebrities in addition to being vice president of the International Society of Appraisers, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter and a ranking member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.
• Ellen Schroy, who has edited 24 consecutive editions of the Warman’s Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide,
will return as a general appraiser. Beyond her work as a noted author
in the antiques industry, Schroy, of Quakertown, Pa., contributes to
Antique Trader and has appeared as a guest on nationally broadcast
television and radio shows.
• Bringing years of experience in appraisal of maps, prints, books and autographs is Dale Sorenson, director of auctions and former owner of Waverly Auctions, along with Quinn’s Auctions,
of Falls Church, Va. In addition to being a Ph.D. in American
literature and studies, Sorenson brings to the show years of experience
cataloging and providing formal appraisals.
President of the Eastern Pennsyl
vania Chapter of the
International Society of Appraisers, Linda Roberts will provide appraisals on
gen
eral items. R
oberts and her husband, Howard, own White Orchid Antiques & Appraisals in Media, Pa.
• After
working with both world renowned collectors and first-time art and antiques buyers at the prestigious M.S. Rau Antiques, Todd Peenstra
opened his own appraisal and consulting service in Annapolis, MD. His
years of experience as a buyer, seller and appraiser of the finest
works of art and antiques on the market make Todd a top resource for
professional and accurate appraisals.
“Appraisal events like
this are great ways to determine if you are ready to sell that lifelong
collection or just a piece or two from an estate,” said Eric Bradley,
show producer of Atlantique City. “Last season, participants had just
as much fun watching someone else’s appraisal as they did watching
their own.”
Appraisal hours will be noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, and on Sunday, Oct. 19.
Attendees
may have one item appraised for free; subsequent appraisals are charged
$10 each. Appraisals are considered professional opinions of value.
Appraisers are prohibited from giving values on items purchased during
the show. The appraisal booth is located near the Atlantique City Bookstore, where visitors can purchase books and magazine subscriptions.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Atlantique City Show office at 800.526.2724 or visit www.AtlantiqueCity.com. Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques News | Antiques Show | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles
Monday, September 15, 2008 10:04:05 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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: Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques publications
Friday, September 12, 2008 9:57:21 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Thursday, September 11, 2008
Deployed troop's antiques & collectibles stolen
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 Oh, man. I'm so mad. You would be too: Check out this article from the NBC Action News about a couple of "enterprising" fellows in Kansas who were involved in the "theft of antiques and household goods put in storage by military personnel who were deployed or transferred from Ft. Leavenworth." From 1999-2003, an employee of Century Van Lines in Leavenworth, Kansas, sorted out valuable
goods soldiers stored with CVL and placed them up for sale on eBay and at his "garage sale." Stolen goods including collectable lunch boxes, decorative platters and
oriental rugs were sold to antique shops and individuals in Kansas,
Missouri, Wisconsin and Ohio.
You can read the entire article here.Stealing from servicemen and women who are away serving their country ... shame on you!— Karen
Antique News | Antique scams | Antiques | Antiques News | eBay | stolen antiques
Thursday, September 11, 2008 10:56:13 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Question of the Week: To return? Or not?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
You may have seen the headlines: "Aborigine wants boomerang to return
from Britain," "Antiquities Returned to Greece by Getty Museum,"
"Looted Antiquities Returned to Iraq," and so on.
There is no question as to whether or not antiquities removed from
their country of origin illicitly should be returned. But, what about
those items that have been exported through the proper channels? Where
no duplicity was involved?
This week, Antique Trader wants to know: Should historic artifacts
always be returned to their country of origin if they were originally
legally obtained?
Please e-mail Robyn.Austin@fwpubs.com or post a reply here to let us know.
Here's an excellent related story from the Associated Press that you don't want to miss: Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques, blog, question of the week
Thursday, September 11, 2008 4:45:05 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Wednesday, September 10, 2008
The most rare of the rare
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Imagine: A 1,000-year-old carved rock
crystal ewer, one of only seven known surviving examples, will
be offered Christie's Islamic art
sale next month. It's expected to bring over $5 million (U.S.)
Made for the court of the
Fatimid rulers of Cairo in the late 10th or early 11th century, carved out of a single piece of hollowed-out rock crystal and later embellished in enameled gold mounts (1854)
by a French silversmith.
The last time this ewer was bid on, it reached more than 1000 times its presale estimate. Well, the estimate is set pretty high this time, due to the more accurate description, I'm sure. This is truly a historic treasure.
The craftsmanship and the detail are overwhelming, especially considering it was carved and polished entirely by hand a thousand years ago. Whew! I'm going to watch—with great interest—for the outcome of this auction. Click here to learn more about this exquisite piece and its history.— Karen
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008 5:46:50 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Friday, September 05, 2008
Antiques expert Ralph Kovel dies
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Sad news from Cleveland... Ralph M. Kovel, nationally known antiques author and expert, died Thursday, August 28, 2008, in Cleveland. In the early 1950s, Kovel came up with the idea of publishing a book that indexed antiques by the factory-specific marks found on the bottom of the pottery. He and his wife, Terry, became nationally known with the publication of their first book, Dictionary of Marks: Pottery & Porcelain, published in 1953. The book led to a weekly question-and-answer column, "Kovels: Antiques & Collecting," syndicated in 1954, which still runs in more than 150 newspapers. It was also the first of 97 books that the couple would co-author. Ralph Kovel was born in Milwaukee. He moved with his family to Cleveland Heights, Ohio, in the 1930s. A Cleveland Heights High School graduate, he attended the Ohio State University, and later taught courses in antiques at Case Western Reserve and John Carroll universities. Kovel was a food broker at the same time he found success with antiques. In the late 1970s, he purchased a small Cleveland company called Sar-A-Lee. The company was sold in 1989 to Sara Lee Corp., where he continued as Senior Vice-President of Sara Lee Coffee and Tea's Foods Division until 2000. He never retired. He was president of U.S. Brands, Inc., a Beachwood-based direct marketing firm, president of Lucayan Aquaculture, a shrimp farm in the Bahamas, and owner of R & R Roosters, Inc., a restaurant in Cleveland. Ralph and Terry Kovel were featured in their own television series on public television, the Discovery Channel and, most recently, on HGTV (Home and Garden Television Network). They wrote columns for Forbes Magazine and House Beautiful. Their articles have appeared in Family Circle, Woman's Day, Redbook, Town and Country, Giftware News and many antiques-related publications. They contributed the "Art, Antiques and Collections: Collectibles" section for Encyclopedia Britannica Book of the Year and were once the prize for a Publishers' Clearing House contest. Their best-known book, Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide, has been published annually since 1968. The 2009 edition was just released. In 1974 the couple began to publish a monthly newsletter, Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles. Their subscription-based newsletter has over 60,000 subscribers and is available in a digital version on the website, Kovels.com, which is visited by over a quarter of a million readers each month. Ralph Kovel served on the boards of trustees of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Western Reserve Historical Society, and Public Broadcasting stations WVIZ-TV and WCPN-NPR. He won numerous awards for his public service and two Cleveland Emmys for his television work. antique | Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News
Friday, September 05, 2008 2:09:17 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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! Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques publications
Friday, August 22, 2008 8:23:20 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Macomb Offers Antiques Class
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
There’s no need to take your antiques on the road to find out what they are worth. A new class offered by Macomb Community College’s Center for Continuing Education will help attendees learn about the business of valuing and selling antiques.
“Hidden Treasures – Valuing Your Antiques” will be feature a panel of local antique professionals who will share their insights into the world of antiques. After the presentation, the panel will provide courtesy appraisals for one item per attendee.
The class will be offered 1:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Macomb’s South Campus in Warren, Mich. The class fee is $39.
For more information about the class or to register, call 586.498.4000 or visit www.macomb.edu/cce.
About Macomb Community College
Macomb Community College (www.macomb.edu) is one of the nation’s leading community colleges, providing learning experiences to more than 59,000 students annually. Macomb nationally ranks in the top two percent in the number of associate degrees awarded and as the largest grantor of associate degrees in Michigan. The college’s comprehensive
educational programming includes pre-collegiate experiences, university transfer and career preparation programs, bachelor degree completion and graduate degree programs, workforce training, professional education and certification, and continuing education and enrichment opportunities. Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 9:17:15 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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. Antique News | Antique Show | Antiques News | Antiques publications | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles
Friday, August 15, 2008 4:09:38 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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! antique | Antique Blog | Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques publications
Thursday, August 14, 2008 6:10:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Antiques dealer sentenced - again
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Patricia Jacoby reportedly collected money from investors, promising a 22 percent return on their investment from her buying and selling antiques. The result wasn't a 22 percent increase in funds, but a 100 percent loss of funds. Jacoby wept in court as she listened to Buccellato and to letters
written by other victims – nine people sent letters to the court
describing the impact of the scheme on their lives. She said the
episode caused her "untold sadness, remorse and terrible guilt."
So, does she feel "untold sadness" and guilt because of her actions? or because she got caught? again. For me, the most disturbing detail in the story is that this is the THIRD time she's been convicted of investment fraud. Now she's facing 10 years in prison. When she gets out, let's not give her our money to "invest." She's going to need to raise $1.6 million to repay investors, but I think she should find it elsewhere ... Antique News | Antique scams | Antiques | Antiques News
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 8:16:08 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Tuesday, August 12, 2008
"... and we can't make any exceptions"
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I'm troubled. I read a news story this morning and I'm stuck on it. At the heart of the matter: A Waterbury antiques dealer has been barred from selling vintage
American flags on eBay because of restrictions he placed on who can buy
the flags.
(You can read the full story here.)
Mark Albino, owner of C&M Antiques and Collectibles in Waterbury, veteran, and dealer of vintage flags, will not sell a flag to anyone who might desecrate it. An honorable stand to make. Albino is also a powerseller on eBay, and eBay will not allow such buyer discrimination. Their policy is you either sell internationally or you don't - you don't get to pick and choose which countries you will ship to. Perhaps Albino needs to find a new venue to sell his vintage flags ... What are your feelings about this? It's a sad situation when we have to worry about the buyer's intent. — Karen
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008 5:21:18 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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. Antique News | Antiques publications
Monday, August 11, 2008 10:23:25 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Thursday, August 07, 2008
The "Antiques Rogueshow," starring the Johnson family
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 It took a while, but this rogue family in the UK has finally started serving time. For stealing over millions in art and antiques over the last 20 years, the five members of the Johnson crime family will serve a total of almost 50 years. It doesn't seem like much time to serve, does it? Imagine: Staking out a British manor for a week, waiting until the right time, and smashing your 4-wheel-drive into the property and hauling away a take of $A49 million in art, jewelry, and antiques in 10 minutes. That's just one of the nefarious family's misdeeds over the past 20 years, but it was the family's largest heist. One article says of the family: Barely able to read, write or even spell their own names, their loves
included dog and game bird breeding, hare-coursing and bare-fist
fighting. Crude, but apparently they could spot the good stuff. You can read more here. Or click here to Google "Johnson crime family" and take your pick of the coverage. antique | Antique News | Antique news odd | Antique scams | Antiques | Antiques News | fine art | stolen antiques
Thursday, August 07, 2008 11:53:19 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Friday, July 25, 2008
Has the bottom dropped out?
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
 From the Wall Street Journal: New Bargains on Old Furniture: As 18th- and 19th-Century Antiques Fall Out of Favor, Prices are Plummeting
A very interesting article to be sure. I like that the author cited several of the big names in the antiques marketplace who have different positions and see a different perspective of the situation. The result: Good news for buyers, bad news for sellers. Sellers of mid-century modern may have a fighting chance to keep a decent share of the market. Personally, it sounds like it's a good time for me to look to upgrade my antique dining room set. Now, if I can just find one of the deals they say is out there ... What do all of you think? I think down-turn, but has the bottom dropped out of the market? antique | Antique News | Antiques | Antiques Auction | Antiques News | Auction | eBay | Modern | Modernism
Friday, July 25, 2008 5:48:18 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Thursday, July 24, 2008
Internet posse roots out auction fraud
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
I was going to comment on a similar story yesterday, but didn't quite find the time. Today I just couldn't miss the opportunity again. I encourage you all to read it. It reminds us of that age-old saying: If it's too good to be true, it probably is. That's not saying you can't get taken to the cleaners with a phony item if the price is in the ballpark of where it should be... but you want to stick with reputable dealers to minimize your chance of being swindled. Buyer beware. — Karen
Antique News | Antique scams | Antiques | Antiques News | Auction | eBay
Thursday, July 24, 2008 7:32:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Antique Trader: The Olympics Edition
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
The olympics only roll around once every four years. Make sure you visit the Official Summer Olympic Games Web site at least once. It's packed with information. And here is our newest edition of Antique Trader. Antique News | Antiques | Antiques Blog | Antiques News | Antiques, Atlantique City, Antiques Show, Antique Trader, Collectibles
Thursday, July 24, 2008 6:13:45 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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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! antique | Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News | Antiques publications | Ephemera
Friday, July 18, 2008 5:47:45 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Amusement park owners not clowning around
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Where can a life-sized clown named Louie wander off to? Or was he clown-napped? When you first read about it, you might think it's some sort of spoof of CSI or some other detective show. But amusement park owners Stanley and Margaret Nelson are serious about getting their clown back.
According to a news story in the Fort Mill Times, the 60-year-old Witchita, Kan., amusement park is missing two important antiques: its life-sized, carved clown named Louie and the automated Wurlitzer organ Louie played.
The Nelsons have sued the former Joyland operators who say they know nothing about the missing clown's whereabouts.
In the meantime, the status of the park's reopening remains in flux. To read more of this detective drama, click here or here. They're not clowning around. antique | Antique News | Antique news odd | Antiques | Antiques News | stolen antiques
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 6:17:08 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Monday, July 14, 2008
The latest issue ...
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Here's your newest issue of Antique Trader: Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News | Ephemera
Monday, July 14, 2008 2:24:26 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Recycled antiques up to PAR
Posted by Antique Trader Staff
Now here's a new product that's right up my alley ... or should I say fairway?
 I saw a news item today that NeverUnder, LLC, is launching the “SpoonStopper” Bottle Stoppers collection using, of all things, recycled antique golf drivers. How cool is that?
Inspired by his friend Bernard Pasquier (a locally known antique collector), Fred Camboulives, owner of NeverUnder, LLC, realized the potential for a new “green” product to add to an ever growing line of wine accessories.
Since each SpoonStopper is an original, some still show the scars of countless games. Most of the old drivers are 40 to 70 years old. What a great way to recycle AND show the world those banged up antiques (or vintages "toys" in this case) can still be useful and beautiful. Click here to read the press release. antique | Antique News | Antiques | Antiques News
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 5:36:48 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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