ST. PAUL, Minn. – Townsend Promotions, Inc., is pleased to announce the Star of the North Antique Show will be returning this weekend (June 25-27) to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Read More +
Carnival Glass
Brimfield 2010: Shows toast strongest opener
BRIMFIELD, Mass. — The Brimfield Antiques and Flea Market Show toasted its strongest season in years May 15. Informally known as the “Mecca” of antiquing, the once half-acre collector’s fair now welcomes 5,000 nationwide dealers each year. Read More +
Ask Antique Trader: Handmade dry sink valued at $375
Q This dry sink has a lid and dovetails on the drawer that are handmade. How old is it, and what is it worth?
— F.Z.M., Newmanstown, Pa. Read More +
There’s no substitute for integrity in antiques business
People often ask me how I have been able to stay in business for so many years. This is a question that is at the heart of the antique and fine art community and I will try to answer it to the best of my ability. Read More +
Memorial Day sale usually the best of the year for Flowery Branch, Ga., auction firm
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – More than 400 lots of quality merchandise, consigned by local estates and prominent collections, will be sold at auction May 31, promptly at 10 a.m., by Flowery Branch Auction & Antiques, located at 5540 Atlanta Highway. Read More +
Ask Antique Trader: First edition book rescued from trash could fetch $900
Q My mom, who is 93, inherited this pair of glass ducks years ago. As you see, they have glass eyes. A paper inside read “1885-1893, Brackenridge Ballfield. 1885-1893, Challinor Taylor.” What can you tell me about them and the value? Read More +
Ask Antique Trader: Fenton cranberry lamp worth $250
Q You seem to know about Fenton. I do not and I would like to know what to do with this lamp, and its value. All I know is it is the ruby or cranberry daisy and fern pattern. It’s quite large, about 8 inches in diameter and fluted at the top, and about 10 inches high. Read More +
Dealers report strong crowds, 50 exhibitors at antique dealer assn event
NEW HAVEN, Mich. – The Blue Water Antique Dealers Association Spring Antique Show was a big success, with 50 quality dealers selling a wide variety of antiques and over 1,100 people attending the two day show on April 10-11, at the New Haven High School Read More +
‘Non-stop sales’ at 20-30-40 Glass-O-Rama
CHICAGO – Hundreds of people hurried under their umbrellas to be the first shoppers through the door at the 2010 20-30-40 Glass Society of Illinois’ Glass-O-Rama Show and Sale, March 13-14. Dealers wrapped customers’ purchases non-stop for hours as the “collectors on a mission” busily wrote checks for their newly acquired treasures. Read More +
Ask Antique Trader: Unusual pitcher worth $150
Antique Trader editor Eric Bradley answers reader questions about their antiques, regarding history and value. Read More +