Still playing catch up on my Facebook mini posts, so here's another installment of "Did you see these?", with some recent info, announcements and events from the antiques and vintage world.
Hope you'll go "LIKE" my page if you're on Facebook -- Pretty please with sugar on it! (But I'm not begging or anything.)
_____________________
Says me:
_______________________________
"In conversations with serious collectors, I often hear the phrase: “It speaks to me.” Inanimate objects have voices, something difficult to understand by those who do not collect. All objects have a voice, the stories they can tell. If collectors or anyone want to hear the voice, all they have to do..."
______________________________
A gorgeous free online magazine -- a "must read":
_______________________________
Schmidt Family's Private Coca Cola Museum collection going to auction -- http://www.schmidtmuseum.com/ -- read more:
Read m
World's largest private Coca-Cola art, memorabilia collection going up for sale
"It is the biggest and the best privately held collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia in the world. There are one-of-a-kind posters, rare serving trays, bottles, colorful jewelry, lighted signs, artistic clocks, antique delivery trucks, Santa icons and even the side of a barn. Altogether, there are some..."
"It is the biggest and the best privately held collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia in the world. There are one-of-a-kind posters, rare serving trays, bottles, colorful jewelry, lighted signs, artistic clocks, antique delivery trucks, Santa icons and even the side of a barn. Altogether, there are some..."
Wish I could have seen this exhibit. Check out the pix to see the super creative way the exhibit designer displayed this huge quilt collection!
"The Chicago Merchandise Mart International Antiques Show ended on Monday, May 2, 2011. Many of the dealers were pleased with their results, but a few were not. Following is some of the scuttlebutt...."
_____________________________
To Read:
Expert Kathy Flood offers a candid update on the often-fickle jewelry market, listing what’s selling and what’s sitting.
By Kathy Flood via Antique Trader http://www.antiquetrader.com/a
___________________________
_____________________________
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/homepage/x485948952/Blenko-files-for-bankruptcy
_________________________
The bankruptcy petition estimates Blenko owes between $1 million and $10 million to as many as 50 to 99 creditors. Its total assets are estimated between $500,000 and $1 million.
_________________________
Antique Trader Blog - Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison talks collectibles with David Letterman
____________________________
____________________________
_____________________________
#Antiques in the news- NY Times article on Brimfield show -
"Jill Reid Lukesh and Judy Reid Mathieu, whose father founded what is now one of the largest outdoor antiques fairs in the country, on preparing for the 2011 season...."
_________________________
Rare 7/8" litho probably c. 1931 when he appeared in the title role of the feature film Skippy, earning him an Oscar nomination. Outstanding N. Mint example.
__________________________
#Antiques - old fireplace mantle / mantel as bed headboards - gorgeous!
Be inspired by these repurposed furniture ideas, which are DIY ideas for repurposing mantles into headboards.
___________________________
Directions: From OKC take I-44 east to Exit 218A (Sapulpa–66) then west on Highway 66 one mile to Frankoma Road. Go northwest 1 mile to Frankoma Pottery Factory.
A once-popular Sapulpa company is going up on the auction block.
__________________________
http://www.worthpoint.com/blogt
"Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, a colleague and friend, sends me e-mail alerts about news stories that might interest me. A recent e-mail contained a URL for a story about the closure of the last manufacturer of manual office typewriters. The story made a minor splash in the world media and then quickly disappe..."
_______________________________________
http://blog.chasenantiques.comues-at-the-paris-flea-markets/
"The Rue des Rosiers, looking east toward Marché Dauphine and Marché Malassis, in the heart of the St. Ouen antiques flea market district..."
___________________________
http://www.nbcumv.com/mediavil/itsworthwhat/
This summer, NBC will premiere "It’s Worth What?," a new alternative series hosted by comedian Cedric "The Entertainer" ("The Steve Harvey Show," "The Original Kings of Comedy")."It’s Worth What?" is a game show that taps into America’s love for cost and value, such as hidden gems found in one's att...
_______________________________
At Google we like to say “Data beats opinion.” We hope the data you find here - about consumers, media and results - will help you make smarter decisions for your business.
___________________________
"Brimfield Antiques Shows dealers talk of declining interest in traditional antique furniture and stronger market for furniture that once was used in factories."
By: AuctionZip
Photos: 12
_______________________________
Alltop - Top Antiques News -- Antique news
and headlines from around the web. http://antiques.alltop.com/
and headlines from around the web. http://antiques.alltop.com/
______________________________
Ms. Dow Antiques Blog 'Tique Talk is published by msdowantiques.com
Check out Amazon for antiques-related books and Kindle E Books
.
