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Gavel drops at $143K for Chinese gilt-bronze Buddha

Antique Trader Antiques Auction News — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:21:59 +0000

A Chinese gilt-bronze seated Buddha statue soared to $143,000 at a multi-estate Asian auction. Bids came in from China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan. Read More +

Cameo glass vases stand to bring $5K in Modern design auction

Antique Trader Antiques Auction News — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:35:24 +0000

A prime collection of 20th century furniture, art and Art Deco Schneider and Le Verre Francais cameo glass (amassed over 40 years by a prominent Boston collector) will be featured in Kaminski Auctions' March 25 20th Century Art Glass and Modern Design Sale. Read More +

Cheap Antiques: Steals, deals and the ones that got away

Eric Bradley — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:19:45 +0000

These lots are ones auctioneers don’t want you to know about: deals, steals and cheap antiques. An 86-inch high two-piece breakfront bookcase for $350? Yes, please! Read More +

Caille double upright slot machine carries could bring $120,000

Antique Trader Antiques Auction News — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:38:40 +0000

Morphy Auctions’ March 17, 2012 sale of antique slot, coin-op, gambling and mechanical music machines has more than 415 outstanding lots. The top lot may be a Caille nickel-finish double upright slot machine, combining 5-cent Eclipse and 25-cent Centaur models. The piece may bring $120,000. Read More +

Weekly Antiques Auction & Show Ads Feb. 28-March 7, 2012

Antique Trader Antiques Auction News — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:06:37 +0000

AntiqueTrader.com features select half- and full-page ads from the print magazine, extending our promise to help our customers find new customers. In this space you'll see fresh updates to the latest antiques auctions, shows and events: Weekly Antiques Auction & Show Ads- Feb. 28-March 7, 2012 Read More +

March heats up with roster of Midwest antiques shows

Antique Trader Antiques Show News — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:03:17 +0000

Antiques in January may belong in New York, but March is an important month for antiques in the Midwest. Everything from folk art, quality advertising and top collectibles are on display (and for sale) in many major cities from Cedar Falls to Indianapolis. Read More +

Small business advice gathered over 90 years helps antiques dealers

Wayne Jordan — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:36:16 +0000

Columnist Wayne Jordan recently had a nice chat with Chip Averwater, author of "Retail Truths, The Unconventional Wisdom of Retailing." A retail "truth" is something that can only be discovered through experience. You can't learn these truths in business school. Here are 10 of Jordan's favorite retail “truths” and how they might help you improve your antiques business. Read More +

Ralphie’s Red Ryder has nothing on this youngster’s first vintage firearm buy at Bannerman’s

Eric Bradley — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:58:09 +0000

Firearms expert Bob Ball recounts how as a 9-year-old he bought vintage guns on a trip to America’s largest military surplus store. Read More +

Henry Rinn captures early Baltimore’s trials and triumphs on vintage postcards

Antique Trader Staff — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:03:36 +0000

Henry Rinn Jr. loved roaming Baltimore streets in the late 1800s. With his penchant for photography and unusual perspective, Rinn left a legacy of 250 collectible vintage postcards and much, much more. His first series of black-and-white picture postcards started in 1898. Read More +

American International Fine Art Fair 2012 reports strong gate

Eric Bradley — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:11:49 +0000

The American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF) opened strong Feb. 3, 2012. With early, substantial sales and a bigger than expected gate, a whopping 28,000 collectors visiting during the 10-day event. Read More +