The first forum for people interested in American-made paperweights, old and new, is March 31, 2012, at the Museum of American Glass in West Virginia. Read More +
Museum of American Glass hosting inaugural paperweight forum
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Vintage Red Wing Pottery collectors pick Iowa for Feb. 10-12, 2012 Mid-Winter GetTogether
Despite the frigid temperatures, Des Moines will get a little warmer when members of the Red Wing Collectors Society join up for the group’s Annual Mid-Winter GetTogether in Des Moines from Feb. 10-12, 2012. Read More +
Stolen Red Wing Pottery recovered
Most of the Red Wing stoneware, dinnerware and art pottery that was stolen had been donated by RWCS members to be used for the KidsView Program that takes place during the RWCS Annual Convention in Red Wing, Minn. Read More +
Vintage casino chip collecting group sets date and ‘Roaring Twenties’ theme for 2012 event
The Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club, Inc. (CC>CC) wrapped their 19th annual convention June 25, 2011, at the Southpoint Spa Hotel & Casino. The club reported an amazing almost 900 walk-in visitors despite the economy.
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Room hopping popular at Iowa vintage marble meet
The 34th annual Amana Marble Meet was held in Amana Colonies, Iowa, June 3-4, 2011. About 20 percent of the exhibitor tables were occupied by contemporary marble makers. The remaining tables were filled with antique handmade marbles and vintage machine-made marbles of nearly every type and style.
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National shaker club taking active collecting role for nearly 25 years
Collectors find horde of vintage casino chips buried in Carson City, Nev., parking lot
Dozens and dozens of $5, $25 and $100 vintage casino chips were found this week poking out of the sand and spilling onto the parking lot of the former Travelodge Casino in Carson City, Nev. Construction workers broke through a concrete floor which proved true a long-time rumor about buried casino chips.
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Red Wing Stoneware Collectors Society teaming up with Antique Trader
The Red Wing Collectors Society (RWCS) is partnering with Antique Trader to promote its 35th annual National Convention in Red Wing, Minn., July 7-9, 2011. Starting June 1, contestants may enter the Antique Trader Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes for a chance … Read More +