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Vintage luggage made by Louis Vuitton was a fitting addition to this year’s aptly named ‘Travel in Style’ ski sale at Christie’s South Kensington.
The stand-out lot, and the most expensive item of the sale, was a 2ft 4in x 3ft 4in striped canvas high trunk from the late 19th century. Its £4000-6000 estimate proved to be very conservative as multiple bids from the phones and the room took it to £30,000.
The trunk is an early model covered in the dark and light beige version of Louis Vuitton's striped canvas which was introduced first in 1876. It is quite rare that one comes up for auction especially in such excellent condition.
The simple reason it did so well was because a number of people wanted it.

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Antique Store Owner Says Customer Shot At Her Over $35 - Philadelphia News, Weather and Sports from WTXF FOX 29

2013-02-22T11:47:00.001-06:00

Antique Store Owner Says Customer Shot At Her Over $35 - Philadelphia News, Weather and Sports from WTXF FOX 29

Coffee Break

2013-02-22T11:43:00.002-06:00

Pop it open, stick it between your lips, and inhale through your mouth. . Because that's exactly what happens. . Perfect for chocoholics on a diet! But because we know our audience, we're also stocking the coffee flavor pods, just in case you want the kick of coffee without drinking a cup.

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Inspecting old master paintings

2013-02-17T09:30:00.002-06:00

Storage Wars, Mark Balelo found dead at California auction house

2013-02-12T20:26:00.000-06:00

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Mark Balelo, one of the stars of the popular reality TV series "Storage Wars,' was found at his Simi Valley, Calif., auction house.

The 40-year-old Balelo, who was portrayed as a wealthy buyer on the A&E series, had been arrested Saturday in connection with possession of methamphetamine. He was scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior Court on Feb. 19, according to the Ventura County Star.
While the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office said that no further details were available pending completion of an autopsy, TMZ reported that Balelo was found dead in his car, with the motor running.
Balelo's death is another setback for the A&E series.

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2012-10-15T13:12:00.001-05:00

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Toys, Vintage,Folk--- fun memories

2012-10-10T08:06:00.002-05:00

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2012-09-21T14:15:00.000-05:00

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Antiques on Camera and Behind Every Door

2012-01-27T15:15:00.001-06:00

Antiques on Camera and Behind Every Door..

Reality television about antiques is available practically around the clock now, and half a dozen new shows have appeared in the past few months. But the transactions shown these days little resemble how the trade actually works. see more

Handmade Doll House Funiture

2011-09-21T12:15:00.000-05:00

I love this, hand made it dose not get any better than this.

I have several Items, wished I had them as a child. My 15 year old had to play with them, she couldnt stop herself. All the drawers pull out and doors open, latches amazing.

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$1M-plus Chinese cups tops for 'Antiques Roadshow' - Entertainment Wires - MiamiHerald.com

2011-07-28T21:13:00.003-05:00

NEW YORK -- An Oklahoma man has more than a million reasons to be happy he brought his collection of Chinese rhinoceros horned cups to be appraised by experts with the PBS series "Antiques Roadshow."

PBS says the collection was judged Saturday by Asian art expert Lark Mason at a taping in Tulsa, Okla., to be worth $1 million to $1.5 million. That's easily the most valuable item brought in for appraisal in the history of "Antiques Roadshow," which will air its 16th season next year.

Show spokeswoman Judy Matthews says the collection owner was surprised by the appraisal and quipped, "I guess I won't have to rely on Social Security anymore." The owner wishes to remain anonymous.

Matthews says there's a hot market now for Chinese art.

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/25/2330334/1m-plus-chinese-cups-tops-for.html#ixzz1TSMMGzFg

$1M-plus Chinese cups tops for 'Antiques Roadshow' - Entertainment Wires - MiamiHerald.com

ANTIQUES - Americana is as Diverse as America Itself

2011-07-19T09:59:00.000-05:00

People collect American for a variety of reasons, from decorating to scholarship, and on various levels, from old milk bottles to early clocks and furniture valued in the hundreds of thousand of dollars. We’ll start our exploration with some items that might be moderately prices, but have big appeal.

Anything to do with America’s politics or military is collectible. Most of these items will be collected by scholars or amateur scholars who are fascinated by history. Some pieces will have decorative value, however, especially if they depict American historical figures or the flag, like home front posters and prints of historical places and events.

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Hamilton Chronometer

2011-06-07T10:43:00.001-05:00

1943 Rare # 10611HAMILTON CHRONOMETER WATCH MODEL 22 Marine -NAVY
SIZE ALMOST 6 BY 6 INCHES
The manual wind push pin pull up stem set, is a size 36 (70mm) Chronometer and signed HAMILTON WATCH CO.,MODEL 22, 21 Jewels, ADJ. to TEMP. & 6 POS. ,MADE IN U.S.A., U.S. NAVY. BU. SHIPS.1943
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News and Research on Antiques and Auctions

2011-05-26T20:05:00.000-05:00

Antiques & Collectibles: Flags on toys have been attractive to children since Victorian era

This is the month we celebrate a holiday that goes back to 1868, after the Civil War.
Flags were put on soldiers' graves in the North, and Gen. John A. Logan of the Union Army declared May 30 to be "Decoration Day" for the nation. Twenty-seven states celebrated it that year.

Read more: http://www.newstimes.com/default/article/Antiques-Collectibles-Flags-on-toys-have-been-1397882.php#ixzz1NViKcOyX

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2011-03-24T16:25:00.003-05:00

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A BIRDS EYE VIEW

2011-03-01T14:49:00.003-06:00

When doing my research on this litho, I was amazed at the value, I love my paper collectibles.

Here is a good site for Antique maps they have a "birds eye view" listed at $3,900.00 .

This week Antique Road Show also had a Birds eye view , There is a listing on many lithos by

Professor John Reps called

Bottle collection makes scents

2011-02-22T09:27:00.001-06:00

Not only do vintage perfume bottles have a powerful appeal to collectors, they are also a form of artistry. At one time, crystal flagons decorated the dressing tables in most traditional homes.

Today, these vintage perfume bottles can be a beautiful addition to any collector’s home. Collectors and antique dealers prize these feminine Victorian fancies.

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Painting bought for less than one hundred dollars turns out to be worth thousands.

2011-02-21T11:20:00.002-06:00

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A painting by a prize-winning American Impressionist found at a yard sale in New Hampshire has given new meaning to that old expression, "One man's trash is another man's treasure." And in this case, the price of that trash that was snatched up for less than $100 could go as high as $70,000 when it hits the auction block

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What's Old is New Again

2011-02-18T08:34:00.001-06:00

Antique and vintage "discovery" TV shows, like the History Channel's American Pickers, HGTV's Cash and Cari, and PBS's upcoming Thrift America with British "It Girl" Alexa Chung, are creating renewed interest in antique and vintage decor, clothing and art. Adding fuel to the "retro fire" is the success of period shows like HBO's Boardwalk Empire, whose popularity has inspired Atlantic City, the show's setting, to embrace the Roaring 20's era with themed events and even casino renovations.

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