Antoinette Rahn, who brings extensive knowledge of both the antiques market and media business, has been named editor of Antique Trader. Read More +
1stdibs acquires art and antiques service provider OnlineGalleries.com
1stdibs (www.1stdibs.com), an online global marketplace for rare and desirable objects, announces its purchase of Online Galleries, the prestigious U.K.-owned online services provider to the arts and antiques trade. Read More +
Cash register club holding annual swap meet Nov. 8

The world’s largest gathering of antique cash register collectors is taking place at the Holiday Inn Express, 1600 E. Main St., in St. Charles, Ill., Nov. 8, 2012. Read More +
Appraisal day, genealogy workshop benefiting historical Pa. library
The Richland Library Company will host an antiques and collectibles appraisal day Nov. 11 with local experts covering collecting categories including furniture, coins, silver, jewelry, clocks, paintings, holiday collectibles, glass, and more. Read More +
Casino chip collector wins first prize at ANA World’s Fair of Money

Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club member Gerald R. (Jerry) Birl captured first prize in the Casino Chips and Gaming Tokens category at the American Numismatic Association’s 2012 World’s Fair of Money. Read More +
GLM announces US Antique Shows management change
GLM has announced the resignation of Andrea Canady, Fair Director of the Antique Jewelry & Watch Shows in Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami and New York. Read More +
Cowan’s hires 30-year veteran to head fine jewelry department

Brad Wanstrath will manage the consigning, cataloging and selling of fine jewelry and timepieces for Cowan’s Auctions’ two annual fine jewelry and timepieces auctions. Read More +
Amazon could change the antiques world; Editor steps down at Antique Trader
From the editor: Amazon stands to change the antiques landscape; California’s dreaded AB 391 passes; Editor steps down from Antique Trader. Read More +
Presley keeping doors to So Cal gallery open
Auctioneer Don Presley reports city officials have approved his Orange, Calif., gallery is fit to hold online auctions, reversing a call to relocate or close his business altogether. Read More +
Quinn’s, Ken Farmer acquire Harlowe-Powell to become Quinn & Farmer Auctions

Quinn’s Auction Galleries and Ken Farmer Auctions & Appraisals is purchasing Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery to become Quinn & Farmer Auctions, opening Oct. 1, 2012. The move changes the Virginia/DC auction landscape and allows all three auction houses to expand their reach and serve a growing clientele. Read More +

