A Henry Bower “dwarf” clock, measuring just 50 inches tall, circa 19th century, proved that little things can have a big impact when it sold for $31,625. Read More +
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Gilt-adorned Ansonia Pompeii one of 50 antique clocks to go under the gavel Jan. 9
lso in this sale are over 50 quality antique clocks, including an Ansonia Pompeii black enameled iron case clock with gilt adornment. Read More +
Private Beverly Hills collection of antique clocks, porcelain, silver and art offered this weekend
A Beverly Hills collection comprises 400 of the 1,000 lots to be auctioned, and features 200 absolutely fresh to the market antique European and American clocks. Featured additional highlight: John Wayne’s silver-trimmed leather saddle. Read More +
Bedroom suite with Jefferson Davis connection up at auction
ABERDEEN, Miss. – The antique furnishings of three prominent old Mississippi estates will be sold Aug, 20 at 10 a.m. (CDT), by Stevens Auction Company, in the firm’s air-conditioned gallery at 609 North Meridian Street in Aberdeen, one block north … Read More +
Seldom-seen Victorian table fountain in online sale ending July 20
Litchfield County Auctions Online Summer Sale holds more than 800 lots of fresh-to-the-market property collected from New York and Connecticut estates and private collections. The summer sale’s focus is on American, English and Continental art and antiques, including this Victorian Tufts automatic crystal table fountain, circa 1870-1880. In addition to a variety of weathervanes, pewter, baskets and canes, the Americana section features a selection of Shaker furniture and decorative arts as well. The sale is online now at iGavelAuctions.com and can be viewed on the Litchfield County Auctions website.
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Ivory and rhino-horn trove from TV’s Storage Wars in Presley March 5-6 auction
A selection of unusual Chinese antiques found during an episode of "Storage Wars" will cross the block March 5-6 at at Don Presley’s gallery in Orange, Calif. Presley, who has conducted on-air appraisals for Storage Wars, received the Asian consignment from David Hester, whom he jokingly describes as the "villain" among the regulars appearing on A&E’s popular Wednesday night show. Hester’s storage-locker find includes an extensive selection of Chinese ivory necklaces, bracelets, earrings and pendants; rhino- and buffalo-horn pendants, and a pair of foo dogs. Collectively, their value is estimated to be as much as $10,000. Read More +
Faberge teamed with Civil War rarities in Feb. 19 auction
Although you can often find a pair of Carl Faberge silver figural candelabra alongside a selection or rare and important figural clocks, it’s rare to find them paired in a sale of Civil War uniforms and pistols. Fontaine’s Auction Gallery is set to sell these and more in a marathon auction Feb. 19. In addition to Russian silver and estate jewelry, the auction will feature a metal-bodied Queen’s Lancer drum, 10 1/2 inches high by 15 1/2 inches wide, colorful and complete with two drumsticks.
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Ansonia crystal clock chimes at $400 PLUS: HIstoy of the Ansonia Clock Co.
Tim Luke, a featured appraiser on HGTV’s television show "Cash in the Attic" and antiques expert for JustAnswer.com, tells one lucky Antique Trader subscriber her Ansonia Crystal Palace mantle clock is worth $850. PLUS: The History of Ansonia Clock Co. courtesy of the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks.
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Couple’s antique cellaret and mahogany inlay screen worth $7,000
We make good on our pledge for more free appraisals for Antique Trader subscribers. This week, Tim Luke, host of HGTV’s “Cash in the Attic,” tackles your favorite finds courtesy of JustAnswer.com.
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Great antiques deals heat up Renninger’s Mount Dora January Extravaganza
The antique dealer population explodes in Mt. Dora, Fla., for Renninger’s Extravaganza weekends, filling the grounds with numbers reaching 900 to 1,000 in the Antique Center grounds alone. The dealers aren’t alone. Shoppers typically number 30,000 to 40,000 throughout the three-day events.
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