Archive for December, 2007

Antiques


Today’s highlights Holiday Antiques Show & Sale, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at War Memorial Auditorium, 800 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. $6. Call 954-563-6747.

Don’t bequeath antiques to son who doesn’t value them (Orange County Register)
Dear Abby: We have a large collection of 18th- and 19th-century antiques, mostly inherited. It consists of furniture, silver, china, Oriental rugs and artwork. Our son professes an interest when asked, but recently threw out a very good (but not antique) rug we had given him.

SON’S EMBRACE OF FAMILY DOES NOT INCLUDE FAMILY’S ANTIQUES (Dear Abby via Yahoo! News)
DEAR ABBY: We have a large collection of 18th- and 19th-century antiques, mostly inherited. It consists of furniture, silver, china, Oriental rugs and artwork. Our son professes an interest when asked, but recently threw out a very good (but not antique) rug we had given him. He replaced it with a rug from IKEA.

More baby boomers head to Mountain West (AP via Yahoo! News)
John Kerr wasn’t dreaming of palm trees and balmy winters when he retired from WGBH, the Boston public TV station known for producing such hits as “Antiques Roadshow.” His thoughts had gone West.

Owner of Hamilton House Antiques uncertain what he will do with property (Florence Morning News)
Almost two months after watching his livelihood go up in flames, David Hamilton, owner of Hamilton House Antiques, said the new year will bring nothing but uncertainty for him.

Son’s embrace of family doesn’t include antiques (Detroit News)
Dear Abby: We have a large collection of 18th- and 19th-century antiques, mostly inherited.

Dear Abby: Son embraces family, but not its antiques (Kingston Daily Freeman)
DEAR ABBY: We have a large collection of 18th- and 19th-century antiques, mostly inherited. It consists of furniture, silver, china, Oriental rugs and artwork. Our son professes an interest when asked, but recently threw out a very good (but not antique) rug we had given him.

Antiques preserve cowboy’s lifestyle (Casper Star-Tribune)
FILER, Idaho — The first thing Mearl Row does when you walk into his home outside Twin Falls is offer you coffee spiked with Irish cream.

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Located in Fountain Square and specializing in vintage clothes, mid century modern, shabby chic and other furniture and collectibles. Includes directions and catalog.
Source: www.antiques-squared.com

French Country Antiques, Village Antiques, Asheville, North Carolina
French, English, and American antique furniture, artwork, architecturals, and accessories. Photos of furniture and contact information.
Source: www.villageantiquesonline.com

Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale
Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds Thomasville, Georgia. Benefiting Children’s Programs Thomasville Antiques Show Foundation, Inc.
Source: www.thomasvilleantiquesshow.com

ADAM
Association of antique shops located around the Marietta Square area. Provides members list, directions and feedback.
Source: antiquesofmarietta.com

Antiques etc Best Antique Store Boston South Boston Cambridge Southie
Sells antiques and reproductions in Cambridge and South Boston. Includes pictures and a company profile.
Source: www.bostonantiquesetc.com

Antiques Trade Gazette - the antiques website
Art and antiques information with illustrated auction catalogues, UK and worldwide auctions and fairs listings, online price guide, news, lists of antique centres, dealers and
Source: www.antiquestradegazette.com

Antiques, Art, Collectibles & More - GoAntiques
Your destination for antiques, art, collectibles, coins and more. Shop thousands of quality items from reputable dealers worldwide — all in one place
Source: www.goantiques.com

eBay Antiques, Antiquities Classical Amer. and Architectural
Find Antiques, Antiquities Classical Amer. and Architectural Garden items on eBay. Browse a huge selection of Asian Antiques and Books Manuscripts and find exactly what you want
Source: antiques.ebay.com

Southwest Spirit Antiques - Quality Antiques & Collectibles - Ridgway
Finest Quality Antique Furniture of All Periods; Rococo, Victorian, Mission and Primitive. Art Glass, Fine Glassware, Railroad Memorabilia, Victoriana, Lighting, Silver plate, Toys
Source: southwestspiritantiques.com

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Detroit News - Behind the Scenes: Vartan Kupelian and Mike O’Hara Unsolicited suggestions for 2008 On Tuesday, 99.9 percent of all Fast-paced lifestyle demands fast food - 12/28/2007 Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby: Son’s embrace of family doesn’t include antiques

Review: AmerAsia
Albuquerque Tribune - There are plum-colored floors, pale green walls and authentic Korean antiques from Mi’s own home. Dumplings filled with chicken and chestnuts sit like flower bulbs on plates. Spicy beef and rice fill tea-cup-size bowls. Barbecue pork Bao Zi sit like

2007, a Year of DeLuca, Other Dramas in Region
TriVallyCentral - Someone who understood and appreciated the type of items that might be displayed in a place like the Mayflower was Woodbury antiques dealer Wayne Pratt. He died of heart failure at the age of 64, leaving a family bereft and the Antiques Capital of

Rules say homes must be safe for robbers
WorldNetDaily - A woman who suffered a break-in robbery in which she lost some valuable antiques worth “thousands” has been told she could face a significant liability if she beefs up her home’s security, and a returning robber would be injured. “If I have got to

Beacon’s lights, exhibits, shops beckon visitors
Poughkeepsie Journal - Also on Main Street are an array of shops specializing in handmade jewelry, hats and candles, glass, antiques and more. Visit www.beaconarts.org for information.

Lunch With Keith Auerback
Louisville Courier-Journal - And it got worse because the roof was now a funnel for all the water, and I’m just trying to move the antiques out of the rain and I realize, “Oh, oh. The photography stuff’s in the basement.” I threw out 30,000 prints. (Most of them were work prints

Merchants ready for good times in New Orleans
Baton Rouge Advocate - Greg Rackham, owner of Bottom of the Barrel, which sells Antiques and Other Assorted Junk, according to the sign hanging over the door, is located on lower Decatur in the lower half of the Quarter, further from the action. But Rackham has a

Multimedia Index
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - These multimedia presentations were produced by Post-Gazette journalists (and some by readers), roaming the region and beyond to capture events in images, sounds and words. Click the pictures to view each multimedia package. Presentations, including

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