The 33rd Annual Radiofest event is scheduled for July 31 to Aug. 2 in Willowbrook, Ill. and the theme of this year’s festival calls attention to military radios, and celebrates the operators who manned the communication devices during various conflicts. Read More +
Antiques
Unlike the weather, successful shopping can be predicted at Madison-Bouckville’s Antique Week
For one week, every summer, for the past 40+ years the community of Bouckville, N.Y. transformers into a haven for antiques and collectibles aficionados. People come from far and wide to experience Antique Week, set for Aug. 11-17, and in a Q&A with John Mancino, president of Madison-Bouckville Promotions, we learn some secrets to this celebrated tradition. Read More +
Furniture Detective: Guides to American furniture periods prove valuable
In his latest column, Furniture Detective Fred Taylor gives his professional opinion on must-have antique furniture resources for furniture buyers, sellers and scholars. Read More +
Behind the Gavel: Global Selling — Let the pros do the heavy lifting
Making international sales is not the same thing as getting items delivered and paid for. Behind the Gavel columnist Wayne Jordan
shares the facts on eBay’s Global Shipping Program, which may fit the bill for sellers when it comes to successfully completing international transactions. Read More +
Weekly Antiques Auction & Show Ads: July 25-Aug. 17, 2014
Whether you’re looking to find antiques and collectibles treasures at a show or during an auction (online or in person), the Antique Trader weekly auction and show ads are a helpful resource in planning your strategy. Read More +
Parade of pop culture memorabilia headlining 2,600-lot sale
Iconic pop culture and political memorabilia, including Disney character toys, a painting by the illustrator of ‘Where the Wild Things Are,’ are available in the July 15-17 auction offered by Hake’s. Read More +
Uncommon spider-design silver sugar and creamer set may see $7,500
A seldom-seen 19th century George Shiebler sterling silver sugar and creamer set, with elaborate spider figurines perched on top, may fetch $7,500 during the July 26-27 auction offered by Crescent City Auction Gallery. Read More +
Wyatt Earp’s firearms and memorabilia headlining July 31 auction
Famous and sometime infamous lawman Wyatt Earp left behind an unmatched Old West legacy, represented in revolvers and memorabilia during J. Levine’s “Summer Quarterly Auction,” set for July 31. Read More +
Sale of Sandzen works funding Bethany College expansion
A 48-inch landscape painting of Kansas, with a presale estimate of $60,000 to $90,000, may lead all lots in the Aug. 17-18 Auction in Santa Fe sale. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit Bethany College. Read More +
Rubies and emeralds sure to shine at NY Antique Jewelry & Watch Show
Rubbies, emeralds, pearls and more, set in brooches, necklaces and earrings will take center stage July 25-28 during the New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show. Read More +