Antique show and fair promoters looking to boost attendance at their next event may want to consider booking Paul Brown, the star of The Discovery Channel’s hit TV show “Auction Kings.” Read More +
Author Archives: Antique Trader News
NY Historical Society marks Armory Show’s 100th anniversary with landmark exhibit
The New-York Historical Society will present a major exhibition celebrating the centennial of the legendary 1913 Armory Show, offering a rare opportunity to experience the reunion of more than 100 masterpieces from the iconic event. Read More +
Ask the Experts: Antique cast iron garden decor may be worth $350
In an expanded installment of Ask the Experts, Asheford Institute of Antiques graduate Dr. G. Marchelos sheds light on the true identity of what was thought to be a chestnut roaster, which in fact turns out to be a cast iron garden decor item worth a possible $350. Read More +
Victorian Casino Antiques readies walk-up “buy-it-now” store
Victorian Casino Antiques is aiming to put antiques into the hands of collectors with a new service offering pre-priced collectibles for on-the-spot purchase. Read More +
Appraiser Sheri Mason joins Kaminski staff
New appraiser Sheri Mason brings years of experience running a family owned antiques business and more than two decades in corporate sales and marketing, to the table in her new role at Kaminski Auctions. Read More +
Doll nonprofit plans weekend gala event
The grand opening gala of the National Black Doll Museum of History & Culture set for Sept. 27-28 is a dream come true for organizers and participants of the Doll E Dayz Project & Museum. Read More +
Ask the Experts: Chinese vases may be 18th century treasure
In this installment of Ask the Experts, Dr. Anthony J. Cavo reveals the truth about a collection of Chinese treasures given as gifts to a visiting missionary, in the 1930s. Read More +
Walt Johnson, Collectors’ Extravaganza founder, 87, leaves rich legacy
The recent death of Walt Johnson, founder of Collectors’ Extravaganza, 87, marked the loss of a pioneer of the antiques show community; but his legacy lives on. Read More +
Club seeks collectors of gaming memorabilia
The Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club is launching its fall membership drive. In addition to access to club resources and collecting services and experts, the new member welcome package contains great perks. Read More +
Legend-Morphy expanding to offer monthly Internet only auctions
After seeing success in its live “Regency Auctions” offering, Legendy-Morphy Rare Coin Auction is expanding with the addition of monthly Internet only auctions. Read More +