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Edwardian diamond necklace sparkles with $35,000 jewelry auction estimate

November 15, 2012 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
This romantic Edwardian twin diamond necklace is estimated to bring $25,000 to $35,000 at the auction block. Photo courtesy John Moran Auctioneers

John Moran Auctioneers is ringing in the holidays with its inaugural Headquarters Auction, a sale of fine jewelry, watches, coins and luxury accessories scheduled for Dec. 6, 2012. Read More +

The Machine Age takes center stage at The Pier Show Nov. 17-18

November 5, 2012 | Antique Trader Antiques Show News | Leave a reply
Fly Boy Chic!  The ultimate object for the aviation collector is this DeHavilland airplane chair.  Made of two early 20th Century Rolls Royce propellers, it is an astonishing piece of 20th Century design.  “Fly-boy chic” is a look that major retailers have been quick to adopt, and it has resulted in a red-hot market for the real thing.   From Mantiques Modern at the Pier Antiques Show.

More than 500 dealers from throughout the country, Europe and Asia are bringing together the latest trends, great design ideas, vintage fashion and one-of-a-kind treasures for a two-day shopping experience at The Pier Show Nov. 17-18. Read More +

New Conn. antique show benefiting Fairfield non-profits

October 24, 2012 | Antique Trader Antiques Show News | Leave a reply
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A new antiques and fine art event, Antiques & Art Avant-Garde Greenwich, will take center stage Dec. 14-16 as a ground-breaking fund-raiser for two of Fairfield County’s most respected organizations. Read More +

Designer Elsa Schiaparelli merges Surrealist art and fashion with flair

July 27, 2012 | Kathy Flood | Leave a reply
Elsa herself: A gelatin silver print of Schiaparelli by Man Ray sold for $4,000 in a Profiles in History auction.
Photo courtesy ProfilesInHistory.com

Resurrection’s a feat fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli would appreciate after dying nearly 40 years ago in 1973. Talk about a revival. Elsa Schiaparelli’s come back to life. It’s positively Surreal. Read More +

Online sellers finding new level of satisfaction with Etsy

May 17, 2012 | Zac Bissonnette | 2 Replies
vintage bakelite stretch bracelet

Sal Dambra, who has sold more than 20,000 items on eBay, isn’t content to stick with eBay. Like many other sellers, he’s now signed up on Etsy and is enjoying the transparent fee structure and sense of community. Read More +

1stdibs: The world’s largest online marketplace for luxury goods

May 17, 2012 | Melody Amsel-Arieli | Leave a reply
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Whether you’ve got money to burn or you simply want to escape for a few hours of fantasy browsing, 1stdibs.com likely has what you seek. Read More +

Estate reflects Lalique was held in high esteem by Phillips Petroleum heiress

April 17, 2012 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Lalique vase

Martha Jane Starr, whose father co-founded Phillips Petroleum, spent more than 60 years collecting antiques and fine furnishings. Starr and her husband donated major collections to various museums; the heirlooms that remain will be sold at public auction without reserve. Read More +

Connecticut antiques auction led by vintage jewelry, vintage books and men’s watches

March 5, 2012 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
vintage wrist watches

Litchfield County Auctions recorded strong sales Nov. 30, 2011 among lots of men’s wrist watches, estate jewelry items and several rare books. The auction preview opened with a tag sale. The tag sales feature antiques and collectibles offered at discounts ranging from 20 to 60 percent off. Read More +

WorthPoint giving free appraisals at Original Miami Beach Antiques Show, Feb. 2-6, 2012

December 16, 2011 | Eric Bradley | Leave a reply
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WorthPoint will also provide free valuations on the Show’s Appraisal Day and demonstrate its new technologies. The Original Miami Beach Antique Show is the world’s largest indoor antique show, which returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach Feb. 2-6, 2012. Read More +

Noted designers’ creations in online auction of vintage jewelry, couture

November 14, 2011 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Vacheron and Constantin ladies pocket watch

First edition of John Steinbeck’s “Grapes of Wrath.” All photos courtesy Litchfield County Auctions LITCHFIELD, Conn. – Litchfield County Auctions has announced its Annual Holiday Jewelry & Couture Auction, together with books, historic documents and coins, which will take place … Read More +

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