Not content with the idea of “going quietly into that good night,” the California antiques trade has begun a grassroots effort to organize against legislation that could saddle the trade with stringent and costly reporting requirements to sell secondhand goods.

One of our strongest memories of grade school is likely to be of the rows of tan desks in our homeroom. In our adult life, the desk defines our office and the location of our work. However, the importance of the desk is a comparatively recent development.

California’s sunny climate makes every day antiquing season. A good place to start is the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena. It is the largest market in the state, attracting about 2,200 vendors and an estimated 20,000 customers the second Sunday every month.

The Meadows Museum presents From Manet to Miró: Modern Drawings from the Abelló Collection, an exhibit of works by 45 of the most important artists of the past two centuries through Dec. 2, 2008.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Great Eastern U.S. Antique Advertising, Book and Paper Show is featuring vintage collectibles from Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and other areas of the Lehigh Valley at the site of the Great Allentown Fair, Oct. 2-3.

Between 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, and 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, approximately 175 pieces of American Art Pottery were stolen from Belhorn Auction Services ...

Chocolate has been used as medicine, an aphrodisiac and currency.

Anne Gilbert answers readers' questions about their antique and collectible treasures. Q: What can you tell me about this 17-inch glass pedestal vase? I purchased it for $100 at an auction 10 years ago.

NEW HAVEN, Mich. – The Blue Water Antique Dealers Association Spring Antique Show was a big success, with 50 quality dealers selling a wide variety of antiques and over 1,100 people attending the two day show on April 10-11, at the New Haven High School

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Three seminars have been scheduled during the 11th Annual Elegant and Depression Glass Show and Sale to be held at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18.