Tim and Angela Swift, promoters of the North San Diego County Antique & Collectible Show, are working with dealers to add features that appeal to more antiques collectors in Escondido, California. Read More +
Musical Instrument Museum restores and displays antique music boxes
This month, the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, courtesy of a five-year loan from The Music Box Society International, will conserve and display 15 historic music boxes. Read More +
Whitehawk mourns the loss of its Founding Father, Don Bennett, 78
In late March of this year Don Bennett, a professional Indian art collector, dealer and founder of the prestigious Whitehawk Antique Shows, died quickly yet tragically in a single car auto accident in California. Read More +
Bidding war sends slave collar to $10,000
Mosby & Co.’s April 28 auction carried an eclectic mix of posters, porcelain, paintings and prints along with toys, advertising, folk art and Americana. The firm reported its best selection of posters to date. Read More +
McKinven gambling novelty collection a work of art
Riverboat hustlers may take 5-card stud to an art form but they’ve got nothing on John McKinven. His love affair with gambling novelties is on display (and up for bids) at Potter & Potter’s Auction closing May 13. Read More +
Frankoma pottery focus of new museum exhibit
Works of one of Oklahoma’s favorite potters, John Frank, are featured in a new exhibition, Oklahoma Clay: Frankoma Pottery, which opened April 20, at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. Read More +
Red Wing stoneware reported stolen from Mankato, Minn., antiques shop
A theft occurred April 16 at the Villager Antiques in Amboy Minnesota. At least 20 pieces of Red Wing pottery were stolen from the antique store. Read More +
Fine jewelry auction shows market poised for strong comeback
Bonhams’ April 19, 2012 jewelry auction grossed an unexpected $4.5 million, boosting the firm’s outlook for the rest of the year. “We were thrilled to see some of our seasoned, experienced collectors return to the auction room after several years, as well as, eager new buyers,” said Susan Abeles, Bonhams head of jewelry. Read More +
Inaugural boutique auction features African American artists April 21
Antique Helper is holding boutique auctions beginning April 21, 2012 with an important selection of historically-significant art by African-Americans. Read More +
Iowa antiques mall refocuses, plans grand re-opening
The summer of 2011 marked 40 years in business for Banowetz Antiques of Maquoketa, Iowa, which is entering a new phase and is planning a grand re-opening in 2012. Read More +