http://www.antiqueweek.com auction, antique and collectible news en-us Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/rss webmaster@antiqueweek.com webmaster@antiqueweek.com http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2199 All that glitters in the current antique market may not be gold. But, gold jewelry, estate jewelry and those special signed pieces are bringing a -li Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2199 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2200 BISMARCK, N.D. - In all likelihood it was gambling that put William Thomas Meloy outside of society and on the wrong side of the law.The 65-year-o Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2200 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2201 Before you bring jewelry, dental fillings, nuggets or any form of gold to a dealer, you should know exactly what its worth before negotiations begin. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2201 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2202 By Brett WeissOne of the great and sad ironies of the fine art world is the plight of Post-Impressionist Vincent van Gogh, a poverty-strick Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2202 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2203 RADFORD, Va. - Ken Farmer-rsquo-s Aug. 27-28 auction produced some notable highlights and underscored the new antiques mantra, -There-rsquo-s no shor Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2203 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2204 ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The Alexandria Antiques Show, formerly produced by the late Bob Armacost, will go on. The event is now being managed by Allison Koh Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2204 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2205 NEW YORK - The Morgan Library - Museum is internationally acclaimed for its collection of medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, but it ma Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2205 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2206 By Don JohnsonPORTLAND, Ind. - The Jay Garment Antique Mall will close its doors here on Oct. 12 as owner Steven V. Peterson shifts his att Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2206 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2207 WILMINGTON, Ohio - Originally named for the money they contained, purses were carried by men and women alike. Over time, the purse fell almost exclus Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2207 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2208 LANSING, Mich. - James Turner not only dedicated his life to improving the capitol city of Michigan- but also, to the betterment of government, educa Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2208 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2190 ST. LOUIS - As an eighth-grade educated, second-generation fruit peddler, Jasper Giardina was the genius behind Jasper-rsquo-s Tropical Fruit Basket, Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2190 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2191 by Susan Emerson NutterNEW YORK - The U.S. Postal Service recently dedicated a new sheet of stamps The Pioneers of American Industrial Des Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2191 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2192 By Barbara and Ken BeemMaybe it-rsquo-s because it-rsquo-s your alma mater, or your favorite relative-rsquo-s, or the school you always dre Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2192 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2193 NORTH EAST, Pa. - Police are looking for a man who allegedly stole several original vintage art pieces created by Wesley Snyder from the Interstate A Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2193 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2194 HARMONY TOWNSHIP, N.J. - AntiqueWeek columnist Harry Rinker will be offering free appraisals at the Warren County Antiques Fair - Festival. The event Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2194 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2195 HARRISBURG, Pa. - Historic artifacts reflecting rural life in the dairy industry return to the All-American Dairy Show through the 14th All-Dairy Ant Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2195 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2196 By Susan Emerson NutterFLINT, Mich. - Often described as a simple folk society, when it comes to handmade crafts, the work of the Amish is Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2196 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2197 By Brett WeissWACO, Texas - Are you a -Pepper-- If not, would you like to -be a Pepper, too-- Stop answering these silly questions -which a Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2197 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2198 CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. - Indiana Landmarks opened its 1841 Huddleston Farmhouse on Sept. 10 with an entire floor of new exhibits focused on the histor Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2198 http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2178 CARSON, Calif. - -The report of the death of the printed word is exaggerated,- to borrow - and paraphrase - from the great Mark Twain.Listening to Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.antiqueweek.com/Article.asp?newsid=2178