Stuart Grannen’s love affair with antiques and artifacts began at the age of seven and has evolved into his life’s passion, prompting him to pioneer the “urban archaeology” movement — which is celebrated and displayed daily at Grannen’s business Architectural Artifacts, and will take center stage May 2-4 during the company’s 2nd Annual Auction in its Chicago-based showroom. Read More +
Before pickin’ and grinnin’ truly captivated the eyes and ears of the American public, the art guitars of the 1930s and ’40s supplied enticing sights and sounds to the masses, as Steve Evans explains in his latest Collector Feature. Read More +
It’s a great big world and when you venture out in it you’re bound to come across tremendous finds, and we’re here to help you discover some great antiques shows, auctions and events near you, or worthy of a planned treasure hunt.
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According to some, the world of antiques and collectibles may not seem very ‘manly,’ but there’s no question that thought couldn’t be more far from the truth – as Eric Bradley, author of the new book “Mantiques: A Guide to Cool Stuff” explains. Read More +
A country-style sale set for April 23 in Pottstown, Pa. will benefit the community’s efforts to restore a 1905 Philadelphia Toboggan Co., carousel. Read More +
A collection of antique and vintage autos and motorcycles, including Indian and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, accumulated over6 7 years will be offered May 16-17 by Preston Evans Opportunity Auctions. Read More +
More than 70 lots of Orson Welles-related ephemera, film memorabilia — including his 1957 ‘Bell & Howard 240’ 16mm movie camera — along with clothing and personal accoutrements are headed to an auction April 26, offered by Heritage Auctions. Read More +
It’ll be a music lovers paradise at Stanton’s Auctions April 24-26 during the Spring Music Machine Auction, featuring nearly 1,000 lots consisting of music boxes, nickelodeons, phonographs, bird boxes and cages, and jukeboxes. Read More +
Many items of the 200 lots up for bid at John Moran Auctioneers’ April 29 auction are sure to entice collectors of pottery and porcelain, specifically one 18-inch vase by renowned artist Frederick Hurten Rhead. Read More +
Decorative elements of furniture are often clues to the age and the style of a piece, such as linear design patterns characteristic of many items of furniture produced in the 1930s and ’40s explains Furniture Detective Fred Taylor, in his latest column. Read More +