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Dec 4, 2009, 6:22 pm
The Antique Trader has my 'Letter to the Editor' up online, and it will run in the print edition, too. I wrote about the fun of finding my ancestor's image on an antique cigar box label.
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Nov 13, 2009, 4:05 pm
... their online-forum "Antiques Recyclers - Salvage Chic".
I have joined their innovative site, and have started a discussion ... lost heritage, or perhaps buying a long-forgotten piece of our ... Comment - Like
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Nov 12, 2009, 11:37 pm
It's Baaackkk! The 3rd Friday the 13th this year!
Here are some "Friday the 13th" info-tidbits from Wikipedia:
The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia
The 13th day of the m... Comment - Like
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Nov 9, 2009, 6:41 pm
Here's a new book about collecting antiques as an investor, titled HISTORY'S JACKPOT. Sounds interesting -- you can read the 1st chapter here. Author Craig Gottlieb has an ... just reading th... Comment - Like
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Nov 8, 2009, 11:25 am
I've been very busy with the Findlay Antique Bottle Club's website of late -- here are a few of the blog posts I've written over there, starting with the report on our recent bottle show: ... Comment - Like
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Nov 2, 2009, 1:42 pm
Have you got some Depression Glass items that you inherited? Or just want to know more about Depression Glass?
Antique Trader is putting on a webinar (online seminar) this Thursday -- all about colle... Comment - Like
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Oct 30, 2009, 11:32 pm
Ms. Dow Antiques Blog 'Tique Talk is published by msdowantiques.com
Thanks for reading my blog by email or RSS feed!
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Oct 28, 2009, 6:31 pm
Isn't this the most beautiful Art Nouveau Chair?!!!! I am madly in love with it -- and believe it or not, it is not an antique -- it was made in 2000 by CLAUDE LALANNE. I just had to share it with... Comment - Like
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Oct 28, 2009, 6:13 pm
Arcadia Publishing is one of my faves, as you know. Here's just one more reason why -- look at these great books about railroad, trolley, streetcar and subways -- and they are all illustrated with... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2009, 11:12 pm
The artist who created these beautiful bottles in the late 1800's was Andrew Clemens (1857-1894) of McGregor, Iowa, who was a deaf-mute.
The Victorian-era craft is called MARMOTINTO, and Clemens... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2009, 12:47 am
Cool collector's resource site COLLECTORS WEEKLY has added a slew of new categories, interviews, articles, and ebay-watch features. The site just keeps growing, and getting better.
Their latest ... Comment - Like
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Oct 22, 2009, 1:37 pm
For those of you who may have read my recent post, Antiques Collectors Buy More Than Memories, here is a postscript/addendum.
While you may not think about coming back to a post to see if there are ... Comment - Like
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Oct 22, 2009, 12:00 am
According to this LA Times article, Barbra Streisand's recent auction of costumes, art, furniture, and home decor raised more than $600,000 for her nonprofit foundation.
Not quite the $477 Milli... Comment - Like
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Oct 21, 2009, 12:30 am
... any time in their homes. So I didn't even hear their reminiscences, and certainly never heard anything about antiques, especially things like postcards, or fruit jars, when I was growing up.... Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2009, 6:06 pm
... the entire Ron Wallace Collection, former President of UPS.
Categories included: Saloon, Brothel, Gambling, Coin-op, Arcade, Advertising, Country Store, Toys, Western Memorabilia, Guns, Knives... Comment - Like
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Oct 15, 2009, 11:50 pm
Here's an update to my blog post about September's Springfield Extravaganza.
I wrote about what a great show it was, and that by my experience, observations, and conversations with many deal... Comment - Like
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Oct 9, 2009, 6:33 pm
Pillow of Death with Lon Chaney -- another awesome vintage movie poster, right?! I seem to be channeling these horror film images.
This one, along with the equally fabulous Creature From the Black L... Comment - Like
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Oct 8, 2009, 7:25 pm
Reading: Harry Rinker's column on Rubylane's blog. They asked him his Fall antiquing plans. I love that he is so devoted to the antiques field, and enjoys it so much.
Having read elsewhere t... Comment - Like
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Oct 8, 2009, 12:00 am
Speaking of Bella Lugosi, just look at this COUNT DRACULA BAKELITE PIN by contemporary jewelry artist Brad Elfrink. It is too much fun, as it is mechanical, too. The Vampire's lady victim tilts up... Comment - Like
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Oct 7, 2009, 6:39 pm
I fell in love with this awesome scary-movie poster when I was surfing Heritage Auctions. The graphics are amazing -- and the subject is "to die for"!
I mean, you've got two horror film legends t... Comment - Like
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Oct 1, 2009, 11:15 pm
The Lima Ohio Public Library has had some budget cutbacks, which is just so wrong. How can the powers that be, be so short sighted?
So, the 'Friends of the Library' group is holding a fund-r... Comment - Like
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Oct 1, 2009, 1:01 pm
I could write dozens of posts each week about the fabulous items that Heritage Auctions lists. And I could go on about their excellent website, e-newsletters, and blog. I have seen beautiful illustrat... Comment - Like
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Sep 23, 2009, 11:03 pm
Just playing with some of my little treasures today, and thought I'd share some pix. Be sure to click on the pic if you want to see it a little bigger.
Here's a shelf in my office, with my a... Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2009, 2:10 pm
Just want to say "Thanks!" to Auctionbytes.com for mentioning me in this weekend's newsletter.
Auctionbytes columnist and book author Greg Holden (www.gregholden.com) has written many books about... Comment - Like
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Sep 21, 2009, 1:43 pm
I chose to go to Springfield last Friday -- I have always loved the "Extravaganza" shows, and I must say it was more fun than it's been in ages -- the perfect weather helped, I'm sure. I reall... Comment - Like
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Sep 19, 2009, 3:48 pm
1st Dibs is just such a well done website - sleek and stylish. new articles with tons of pix, like reading a fashion, design, and style magazine each week. Gorgeous new items listed each week. Sign up... Comment - Like
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Sep 17, 2009, 12:07 am
Be sure to check out Julien's Auctions catalog of their upcoming auction of Barbra Streisand's Arts and Crafts Furniture and other decorative items -- beautifully presented.
"... Highlights ... Comment - Like
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Sep 16, 2009, 6:32 pm
Country Living Fair 2009 is THIS WEEKEND - Country Living Magazine Fair
Well - it's here! This weekend -- Friday 9-18-09 through Sunday 9-20-09 -- is the much anticipated Country Living Magazine&#... Comment - Like
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Aug 26, 2009, 2:35 pm
I just received some great news -- this blog, Ms Dow Antiques 'Tique Talk, is now featured on the cool ALLTOP website. Yay!
What is Alltop.com, you may ask? It is a blog/news aggregator, bringing ... Comment - Like
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