Ghost of Christmas Past pays a visit (The Daily News)
Our house feels a lot like Christmas lately. Christmas 1974, to be exact. Over the years, I've learned that probably 75 percent of collectors aren't just into this hobby for the money (sure, right) and fame (okee-dokey) to be garnered by turning shelves, cabinets or even rooms of your home into shrines for the objets de your desire....more...Antiques & Collecting: Some silverware have inscriptions (Florida Today)
Ralph and Terry Kovel share information and answer questions about antiques and collectibles....more... Tinkering with toys (The Norman Transcript)
When it comes to the Christmas shopping season in the early years of the 21st century, it increasingly becomes evident that it?s starting earlier and earlier with each passing year....more... Japanese dolls support dealer (Billings Gazette)
ST. IGNATIUS - Alan Pate laughs when he recalls his first visit to a meeting of the St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce. As the meeting began, businesspeople around the table explained their lines of business and fielded questions. Finally, Pate's turn to speak came....more... Historic donations fill Sparta's Van Kirk house (New Jersey Herald)
SPARTA ? The portraits of Worden and Emma Van Kirk hang dutifully on the wall of their home's parlor. Across the room, on top of an old piano, sits a music book titled "The Songs of Stephen Foster," and a 100-year old hand-crafted violin rests nearby....more... Antiques & Collectibles (LeRoy Pennysaver & News)
by Sue Border, Woodward Memorial Library - If you have just discovered a treasure in your attic or are interested in the value of an antique or collectible, the Woodward Memorial Library has value and identificationguides for a multitude of items....more... China Trade Fair Attendance Reports Drop (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
The Canton Fair -- China's biggest trade show -- reported an 8.3 percent drop in attendance but a 3 percent rise in value of orders placed, officials said Tuesday, amid a string of global product recalls that have raised safety concerns about Chinese goods....more... China trade fair attendance drops (CNN Money)
American visitors to the Canton Fair declines 10% after recalls of Chinese-made products....more... Historical society holds appraisal event (Rochester Eccentric)
Area residents can put a price tag on their artifacts early next month when the Oakland Township Historical Society holds its Autumn Antique Appraisal Day from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow, Rochester....more... |