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Haviland collectors meeting to explore Flowers from Fire

April 25, 2013 | Antique Trader News | Leave a reply
(Photo courtesy Haviland Collectors International Foundation)

The annual Haviland Collectors International Foundation conference, slated for June 13-16 will feature special presentations about the history and evolution of Haviland China. Read More +

Anchoring, Bundling and Bracketing: Proper inventory pricing has nothing to do with ‘fair value’

April 25, 2013 | Wayne Jordan | Leave a reply
Behind the Gavel by Wayne Jordan

As they say, nothing in life is fair, even when something has ‘fair value’ attached to it. In this installment of Behind the Gavel you gain a front row seat to the fair value debate. Read More +

Krause releases new “Warman’s Depression Glass Field Guide”

April 25, 2013 | Antique Trader Staff | Leave a reply
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Just in time for the spring and summer flea market, the newest edition of “Warman’s Depression Glass Field Guide” is here, and it’s packed with updated values, new photographs and the always helpful pattern identification guide. Read More +

Renowned Tiffany collection heading for sale – session two

April 24, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
This stunning Geranium table lamp, from Tiffany Studios, features an intricate base which combines arrowhead bronze with an iridescent Favrile glass mosaic design, and carries a presale estimate of $160,000 to $180,000. (Photo courtesy Michaan's Auctions)

The long-awaited second session sale of the Treasures of Louis C. Tiffany from the Garden Museum, Japan is slated for May 18, at Michaan’s Auctions and online. Read More +

Dalton Gang rifle takes aim at top lot in CA sale

April 23, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Winchester 1876 copy

An 1876 Winchester rifle, confiscated from outlaw legend Bill Dalton after the Ceres Train robbery attempt of 1891, will go under the gavel May 5 at California Auctioneers. Read More +

Ask the Experts: Ross ‘Sacred Heart’ could draw up $1,200

April 23, 2013 | Antique Trader Staff | Leave a reply
Alex Ross_Sacred Heart

They say a picture is worth a 1,000 words, and in this case it appears it may be closer to $1,200. Check out the latest Ask the Experts column to learn more. Read More +

Specialist presenting talk on Tasha Tudor at Boston Expo

April 22, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Show News | Leave a reply
“Betty Groff’s Pennsylvania Dutch Cookbook” is just one offering for cookbook collectors. (Photo courtesy Boston Book, Paper & Photo Expo)

One of the most celebrated illustrators of the 20th century, Tasha Tudor who did illustrations in “Little Women,” is the focus of a session at the Boston Book Expo. Read More +

Tewksbury Grandpa shows no sign of winding down after turning vinyl for 60 years

April 19, 2013 | Toni Rahn | Leave a reply
Warren Carey, pictured here with Liz, his wife of nearly 57 years, credits the year 1953 with changing his life. It was the year he started collecting records and the year he met the woman he would later marry. (Photo courtesy Warren Carey)

Long-time record collector Warren Carey has been collecting records for 60+ years, amassing a collection of 150,00+, but he shows no signs of slowing down. Read More +

10 Things You Didn’t Know: Vintage Postcards

April 18, 2013 | Toni Rahn | Leave a reply
Artist signed Dwig, series #55, Fortune Teller series, divided back, embossed, copyright 1909, VF. $15. (Photo courtesy Cherryland Auctions)

It’s amazing what a 3 by 5 card, often with an image on the front, received in the mail, can mean. See if you know the facts about postcards. Read More +

Managing organic threats to furniture

April 18, 2013 | Fred Taylor | Leave a reply
The damage to this 18th century table pedestal was done by drywood termites. (Photo courtesy Fred Taylor)

Are you properly defending your antique furniture against organic damage? Be it insects, pets or people, all require some safeguarding when it comes to furniture. Read More +

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