Eruption of bids over spatterware bowls
I had the opportunity to nab some time at an estate auction this morning. Nothing really caught my eye that said “Take me home,” but I always enjoy spending time at auctions … you just never know...
View ArticleSilver shines in decorative arts auction
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. – Leland Little Auctions marked another successful sale as they wrapped up their Fine & Decorative Arts Auction March 19. Precious metals are always a popular investment, and...
View ArticleYou won’t want to miss these antiques features and antiques news
We’ve had some really phenomenal articles running in Antique Trader magazine lately. If you haven’t seen them yet, here are a few shortcuts to get you started: • Red Rose Wade Whimsies • eBay buyers...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleHeisey 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...
View Article‘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...
View ArticleHaviland collectors to converge on Chicago June 16-19
CHICAGO – Haviland Collectors International Foundation (HCIF) will hold its 20th annual conference at the Embassy Suites, Rosemont, Ill., June 16-19, 2011. Highlights of the conference include special...
View ArticleChicago’s Randolph Street Market antiques show plans June 25-26 do over
Antiques show promoters have to roll with the punches. Besides having to work with hundreds of exhibitors they also have to make an event smooth and enjoyable for thousands of attendees. Hold your...
View ArticleReward 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...
View ArticleAre 19th century artifacts still buried in your backyard?
Remember that urge to dig you had as a child? Some people never grow out of it. I don’t blame them because there’s treasure buried under the dirt and ash that fill 18th and 19th century privy and...
View ArticleEruption of bids over spatterware bowls
I had the opportunity to nab some time at an estate auction this morning. Nothing really caught my eye that said “Take me home,” but I always enjoy spending time at auctions … you just never know...
View ArticleSilver shines in decorative arts auction
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. – Leland Little Auctions marked another successful sale as they wrapped up their Fine & Decorative Arts Auction March 19. Precious metals are always a popular investment, and...
View ArticleYou won’t want to miss these antiques features and antiques news
We’ve had some really phenomenal articles running in Antique Trader magazine lately. If you haven’t seen them yet, here are a few shortcuts to get you started: • Red Rose Wade Whimsies • eBay buyers...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleHeisey 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...
View Article‘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...
View ArticleHaviland collectors to converge on Chicago June 16-19
CHICAGO – Haviland Collectors International Foundation (HCIF) will hold its 20th annual conference at the Embassy Suites, Rosemont, Ill., June 16-19, 2011. Highlights of the conference include special...
View ArticleChicago’s Randolph Street Market antiques show plans June 25-26 do over
Antiques show promoters have to roll with the punches. Besides having to work with hundreds of exhibitors they also have to make an event smooth and enjoyable for thousands of attendees. Hold your...
View ArticleReward 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...
View ArticleAre 19th century artifacts still buried in your backyard?
Remember that urge to dig you had as a child? Some people never grow out of it. I don’t blame them because there’s treasure buried under the dirt and ash that fill 18th and 19th century privy and...
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