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Depression-Era Glass
Collecting tastes of affluent Naples, Fla. residents revealed at Jan. 23 sale
NAPLES, Fla. – The wealthy Gulf Coast enclave of Naples, Fla., is replete with homes whose contents reflect the refined tastes of well-traveled individuals. When antiques or artworks from the region’s many collectors come to the marketplace, it is often with the assistance of a local firm that casts a wide net internationally – Auctions Neapolitan. Read More +
Antique shows in the New Year
Did I make the same resolution last year? To get out and do more antique shop-hopping and attend more shows? I believe I did. Seems like a good resolution to make, so I’ll stick with that again this year. Need … Read More +
20-30-40 Glass Society of Illinois holding Depression Glass event
NORTHLAKE, Ill. – One of the Midwest’s most important Depression Glass events is sponsored by one of the nation’s most active collector’s clubs. The annual show and sale will be held March 13-14, 2010, at the Concord Place Read More +
Old pitchers can accommodate every pocketbook
Several years ago, while browsing in a quaint little antique shop in southern Indiana, I discovered a blue and white stoneware water pitcher with beautiful little flowers decorating the sides. Read More +
Wish fulfillment made easy
I finally got around to checking out our store’s “Wish List” capability at shop.collect.com. I have to say, I’m in serious “like” with it … “love” is such a strong word, don’t you think? Anyway, the first thing I did … Read More +
What’s on your holiday wish list?
What are you passionate about collecting? What topics pique your interest, and what things do your favorite family members and friends enjoy? Regardless of what it is it’s always nice to know more about the hobbies you love, and the things you love to collect, and maybe even pick up the inspiration to explore something new. With the holidays just around the corner it’s the perfect time to find inspiration and information about the topics we, and the people on our wish lists, are passionate about.
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Glass museum reopens after two-month remodel
REDLANDS, Calif. — After two months of restoration, the Historical Glass Museum, 1157 Orange St., Redlands, held its Grand Reopening celebration Oct. 3. Read More +
Great Picks from the Shop.Collect.com
Shop.Collect.com has references about just about everything you can collect, and then some. With that many books, CDs and downloadable resources, it helps to have a few recommendations. Whether you’re tuned into the topics covered, the Shop.Collect.com Picks this month are worth a look – as they tell go beyond identifying and pricing.
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Antique article shortcuts
Here’s an easy way to get your antique news: click on the links below to read the articles: Antique Trader breaks new ground with new “Collecting Depression Glass” online seminar Portraits and pistols earn top prices at Garth’s Liberace’s cousin’s … Read More +