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Buyer Beware: Recognizing the Different Types of New ‘Antiques’ (2/8/10)
This is an example of Franciscan Apple—one of the most popular dinnerware patterns ever made. I was introduced in 1940, and because it is still in production today, you need to be able to tell the difference in vintage Franciscan Apple and more modern items.The popularity of antiques and collectibles has naturally resulted in the creation of copies. It’s a sad fact that almost … More >>

Where’s Will – Militaria-Heavy Chattanooga Estate Sale (2/4/10)
One of the photos Will bought at the John Smickle estate sale in Chattanooga, Tenn., was this one showing Generals George S. Patton (left), George C. Marshall (trench coat), Omar Bradley (over Marshall’s shoulder) and Dwight D. Eisenhower (center), watching former concentration camp prisoners demonstrating tortures used on them. WorthPoint CEO and President Will Seippel will be traveling to numerous antique and collectibles shows throughout 2010. He will … More >>

20th Century Fine Art Auction to Benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida (2/2/10)
This original signed color lithograph by Salvador Dali (circa 1968), titled “The Land of Milk and Honey,” will be among the items up for bid in an auction to benefit the United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida on Feb. 27, 2010.ORLANDO, Fla. – In a benefit for United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida, more than 300 original and reprographic works … More >>

Vintage Lamps, Meissen Figures Highlight Multi-Estate Auction (2/2/10)
An early Meissen figural group, “The Four Seasons,” will be among the 1,300 fresh-to-market items in a two-day, multi-estate auction on Feb. 26-27, 2010, hosted by Richard D. Hatch & Associates in Flat Rock, N.C.FLAT ROCK, N.C. – A spectacular two-day, multi-estate auction featuring the estates and collections of a World War Two pilot, … More >>

Vintage Farm & Construction Toys, Lionel Trains to Top Collaboration Auction (2/2/10)
Many John Deere collectible toys, like this pedal tractor in excellent condition, will be sold at a monstrous two-day auction on Feb. 20-21, 2010.RAYMOND, Ill. – A monstrous two-day auction dedicated to farm and construction toys, Lionel toy trains and vintage toys—facilitated by … More >>

Why People Stop Collecting – Part II (2/2/10)
Harry RinkerThere are five basic reasons why collectors stop collecting—personal, financial, availability, contemporary material and issues arising as part of the … More >>

Chatelaines: The Lady of the House’s Tool Belt (2/1/10)
In 1871 the fashion of wearing châtelaines was revived by Princess Alexander of Wales, who wore one. They remained in vogue for another 20 years. Worn by housewives or housekeepers, the numerous chains carried a wide range of useful objects. This châtelaine is made of cut steel with a deep hook, which attached over the womanA chatelaine is a brooch or clasp, worn at the waist, from which trinkets keys, and useful items are suspended. … More >>

New Orleans Antiques Shops, Private Tours Highlight 2010 ACNA Convention (1/27/10)
“Alma Parens (The Motherland),” by French master William Adolphe Bouguereau (French 1825-1905), was among the galleries of art, antiques and collectibles Antiques and Collectibles National Association conventioneers were treated to view.DAVIDSON, N.C. – Members of the Antiques and Collectibles National Association enjoyed three days of networking, seminars, field trips and … More >>

Important Stoneware Pieces, Vintage Guns, Highlight Continuation of Va. Estate Sales (1/20/10)
The 130-plus pieces of stoneware will include this 3-gallon crock by E.B. Taylor (Richmond, Va.).IVOR, Va. – More than 400 lots of antiques and collectibles in a wide array of categories, including important stoneware … More >>

Proper Fabrics for Dolls’ Clothes: Dressed in Only the Best (1/20/10)
This child’s coat and bonnet set, circa 1920, was made from the antique winter white wool fabric, adorned with embroidery and silk ribbons. The bonnet and the coat are fully lined, and the coat closes with five tiny pearly glass buttons.One of the many tragedies of modern life is the switchover from natural fibers to those composed of synthetic substances. … More >>

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