Jewelry expert and author Kathy Flood marvels at an unsung hero of the antiques trade: the inventory shipper. From trophy buffalo to Hershey’s Kisses sent to Afghanistan, the shipper knows all and sees all … maybe a little too much.
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American antiques were in buyer’s sights at Round Top’s Rifle Hall
ROUND TOP, Texas – American Antiques at Rifle Hall for the fourth year with Ralph Willard as owner and manager of one of the original antiques shows in Round Top Spring opened Friday, March 25 and ran through Wednesday, March 30, 2011.
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Antique City Fun Fair draws big Saturday crowds in suburban Philly for 300 exhibitors of toys, antiques and collectibles
Norm Schaut, like the retired race horse he is, cannot stop producing shows. His Spring 2011 Antique City Fun Fair at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in the Philadelphia suburbs, April 9-10, 2011 drew about 300 exhibitors. This is the second event in the new location and Schaut was pleased with the results. “This is a good building for a new show in these tough economic times, and having this many dealers, just look at how many people are waiting to get in,” he said, pointing to a crowd of hundreds waiting for the Saturday morning opening. Read More +
ROYAL MANIA? A look back at Royals on postcards as William & Kate make history
The British royals are unique in their ability to grab headlines and generate excitement, especially for big events like births, anniversaries, coronations, birthdays, and above all, weddings. When an heir to the throne marries, it’s superstar time. Prince William, Charles and Diana’s handsome son, will marry his long-time girlfriend, Kate Middleton,today in Westminster Abbey.
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Ohio auction to clear out several buildings full of antiques
CARROLLTON, Ohio – Garner Auctioneers LLC will conduct a two-day auction with multiple sale rings at the Robert W. Lozier farm May 27-28. Lozier amassed diverse collections with thousands of items over his lifetime. Read More +
Mechanical toys fit for a king (or queen) coming to vintage technology auction house
A May 28 auction includes several examples of mechanical toys that have held a well-documented fascination for the royal families of Europe and Asia for at least three centuries. The sale features a royal automaton in the form of a musical sewing necessaire with complement of gilt-metal tools and a mechanical seascape fitted into the lid. According to a period inscription on the underside, this luxurious toy was presented to the Duchess of York (later Queen Mary) by her friends.
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eBay buyers and sellers furious over new fee changes
eBay buyers and sellers rip into the company after it announces another round of fee increases, this time charging a 9 percent fee on shipping charges. The move has longtime and potential customers concerned about the future of the antiques and collectibles business on the online auction site, a market segment which they see as responsible for eBay’s early growth and popularity.
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Vintage nude photographs of Jazz Age beauties, Ziegfield Follies stars discovered in Connecticut estate
An extraordinary archive of Alfred “Cheney” Johnston (1884-1971) glamour photos of Jazz Age beauties, as well as important nudes and artworks from the renowned Ziegfield Follies photographer’s personal collection, will be auctioned on April 16, 2011 at Nest Egg Auctions’ gallery in Meriden, Connecticut. If nudity offends you, view the auction announcement at your own discretion.
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Antique doll collectors welcome at National Doll Dealers event, April 30-May 1, 2011
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Antique Doll Dealers Association (NADDA) will hold their annual show and sale April 30-May 1 in Kansas City, Mo., home of the world famous Toy and Miniature Museum. Housed in a 38-room mansion on … Read More +
Red Rose Wade Whimsies: Stroke of marketing genius defines a tea firm and creates a thriving collectible
In 1967, Brooke Bond Foods, the parent company of Red Rose Tea, contracted with George Wade and Son Ltd., a British ceramics maker with roots dating back to 1867, to produce a line of miniatures for specially marked boxes of Red Rose Tea in certain parts of Canada. The original 32 miniatures – known as "Whimsies" – were comprised of an assortment of animals. The move was a stroke of marketing genius for Red Rose Tea and instrumental to the company’s success.
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