Ground zero for the antiques trade starts Tuesday in the tiny town of Brimfield, Mass. It truly is the most impressive of all outdoor U.S. shows. The quality, variety, quantity and characters you’ll come across at Brimfield is unmatched. The … Read More +
Tag Archives: Antiques Publications
‘Old Cooking Utensils’ shows modern cooks how ‘easy’ they’ve got it
“Old Cooking Utensils” is a 2010 reprint of the first edition that was published in 1986. It’s a 32-page black-and-white book exploring the tools used for processing food, from preparation to preservation, during the open-hearth age – before gas and … Read More +
Heisey Collectors of America to celebrate 40th anniversary
NEWARK, Ohio – The year 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of the Heisey Collectors of America (HCA); they will be marking the occasion with a celebration at their national convention June 16-18. The HCA was formed in 1971 to promote … Read More +
Harry Rinker to make guest appearance at Grayslake Market April 10
Antique expert Harry Rinker will be a special guest April 10 at The Grayslake Antique Market, Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, Ill. Rinker will be available to greet collectors and dealers and answer a few questions. Bob Zurko, owner and promoter … Read More +
Enter for a chance to win a free Griswold Cast Iron Cookware Association sweepstakes prize package
Starting April 1, 2011 we’re giving contestants a chance to win a prize package sponsored by the Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association! Enter the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes by midnight April 30 for a chance to win a … Read More +
America’s oldest antiques auction house opening new Boston office
PHILADELPHIA – On the heels of a year marked by several big wins, Freeman’s announces another benchmark: a new office in the heart of Boston in the historic Old City Hall managed by Kelly Wright, a Connecticut native, a Vassar … Read More +
As antiques auctioneers change their business, collectors must ask themselves tough questions
Two features in the March 16 edition of Antique Trader highlight the challenging, yet opportunity-filled, present in which the antiques business finds itself. Starting with Wayne Jordan‘s column Behind the Gavel, a new Worthpoint survey of dealers shows their most … Read More +
Retired factory worker learns his ‘blue and white vase’ is a million dollar Ming
A 79-year-old British retired Cadbury chocolate factory worker has just learned his ‘pretty blue and white vase’ that’s sat for years in his modest home is actually a near-perfect Ming vase, which could bring more than $1 million at auction … Read More +
Indy Ad Show experiences another ownership change
INDIANAPOLIS — Bruce and Donna Weir have assumed full responsibility of the Indy Ad Show from partners Doug and Sandra Moore. The Indy Antique Advertising Show is held twice each year at the Indianapolis Fairgrounds. Run by B&D Promotions, the … Read More +
Batmobile model from 1989′s Batman brings $12,000
The news of an odd or wacky antiques and collectibles museum going out of business always plucks a heart strings. Feelings or regret quickly turn to joy when auction results reward the former owner/collector/curator with a tidy nest egg. Such … Read More +