Visitors to Barn Star Productions April 12-14 antiques show are in for a special treat, an rare exhibit showcasing figural doorstops owned by Jeanne Bertoia. Read More +
Bertoia’s figural doorstops headlining Philly antiques show
Tag Archives: Cast Iron
Weekly Antiques Auction & Show Ads: Jan. 5, 2013 – Feb. 27, 2013
There’s a lot happening in the antiques and collectibles community these days, and this is a great place to see what our advertisers have going on. Read More +
How to avoid fake Griswold and Wagner cast iron antique cookware
Advice from super collector and collecting club member Doris Mosier on how to avoid buying antique and vintage Griswold and Wagner cast iron cookware. Read More +
Hershey drive-in theater owners launching antique toy show in March 2012 debut
USA Theatres, which operates drive-in and outdoor theatres in Central Pennsylvania, is entering the world of antique toys in launching the American Antique Toy & Coin-Op Show., March 3, 2012. Read More +
Buyers tiptoe through raindrops at 3rd Sunday Market in Bloomington, Ill.
The Third Sunday Antique Market runs on the third Sunday of each month May through October, with a special winter show in Feb. 26, 2012. Manager Mike Raycraft said he is pleased with the Fall 2011 show and is looking forward to next year’s 25th anniversary year. Read More +
Pedal cars, Country store antiques may lead Rich Penn Auctions, Nov. 4-6, 2011
From an 8.2 carat diamond ring to more than 100 vehicles in cast iron and tin wind-ups, 1,500 lots are offered at Rich Penn’s Nov. 4-6, 2011 auction. Read More +
Tales of painted Hubley doorstop will win cash prizes
Fine Estate Sales is hosting a creative writing contest that will award three winners cash prizes. The First Prize winner will be awarded $75; Second Prize is $50; and Third Prize is $25. The subject of the writing contest: Make … Read More +
World’s Fair mechanical bank sets new world record at $45,325
Everyone waited with anticipation for the final lot of RSL’s auction featuring the John Jirkofsky mechanical bank collection. That’s because serious bidders knew the rarity behind the pristine, multicolored J. & E. Stevens mechanical bank commemorating the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Only about five of the color variation offered at the sale were known to exist. Estimated at $14,000-$18,000, the bank depicting Christopher Columbus sitting on a rock, with the Santa Maria at one side and an Indian chasing a buffalo on the other side, "discovered" its true market value at a record $45,325.
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Reward offered for stolen Taylor Cook doorstop
The owner is offering a $300 reward for information leading to the return of a stolen doorstop and the arrest of those who stole it. The missing doorstop is a Taylor Cook No. 1, copyright 1930. It was stolen while … Read More +
New North Shore Flea coming this summer to the Chicago area
HIGHWOOD, Ill. – Just north of Chicago, the City of Highwood has introduced the addition of the North Shore Flea to its renowned Evening Gourmet Farmers Market. This sustainable vintage market will bring some 20 vendors from around the greater … Read More +