Grown men involved in what they consider the world’s greatest hobby are not ashamed to admit they still play with toy trains. A spirit of boyish adventure energizes collectors and operators of toy trains – many of whom are more than 45 years old. Read More +
NEW YORK — In its first specialized U.S. sale devoted to illustration, Bonhams is offering several rare and new-to-market illustrations of beloved stories that have shaped the minds and fueled the creativity of children and adults over the past 150 years. Read More +
The International Perfume Bottle Association’s annual auction once again surpassed all previous year’s results by grossing an astounding $522,120 on an 83 percent sell through rate. The April 29, 2011 auction featured more than 250 items in addition to powder boxes and novelty items. Prices for some lots were as low as $120, demonstrating a wide range of price points appealing to many potential bidders. Read More +
The National Imperial Glass Collectors’ Society has scheduled its 35th annual convention, June 9-11, 2011. Glass enthusiasts will gather in St. Clairsville, Ohio and Bellaire, Ohio to participate in the three days of activities. Read More +
It is the biggest and the best privately held collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia in the world. There are one-of-a-kind posters, rare serving trays, bottles, antique delivery trucks, Santa icons and even the side of a barn. Altogether, there are some 80,000 items worth as much as $10 million. The Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia in Elizabethtown, Ky., is divesting its vast collection that fills a museum and warehouse totaling 32,000 square feet.
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Nearly 20 years after the formation of White Ironstone China Club, members – frustrated at the lack of in-depth research on designs, marks and dates – have hired a researcher in England to improve the club’s archives. The project was launched last year at England’s National Archives in London, near Kews Gardens.
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The 1950s-70s represented a time in American life that was decidedly simpler in terms of technology, television and society. It was also in these decades that lunch boxes saw their heyday. "It’s going back into your childhood," said Joe Soucy, the nation’s most successful vintage lunch box dealer. "Lunch boxes conjure up memories in your mind. A lot of times I’ve seen people go after what they had when they were a kid or they go after the ones that their mother wouldn’t buy them when they were a kid."
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In addition to giving attendees 38 pearl necklaces, U.S. Antique Shows, a major producer of antique shows in North America, announced that VandM.com has partnered with The Original Miami Beach Antique Show as a title sponsor for the upcoming 50th anniversary, Feb. 3-7 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
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"Your issue, Dec. 1., arrived yesterday. It brought to mind my experiences with men – "so called sportsmen" – when purchasing lures at two local auctions. It made me laugh for a day, week, month and several years later each time I see lures for sale."
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