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(Fragment)Factory Sample Canoe Exhibit
The Wooden Canoe Heritage Association (WCHA) is planning a major exhibit of antique factory display samples at its annual assembly in Paul Smiths, New York, on July 15. The WCHA assembly runs from Tuesday, July 12, until Sunday, July 17, but the exhibit will be up only on the morning ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Dwarf Tall Clocks
For hundreds of years clockmakers have made some clocks that were smaller versions of normal household clocks. The tendency has given birth to, among others, American dwarf tall-case clocks and similar small British examples. As far as I know, when the same small-size clocks were made in Great Britain, the ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Ex-Employee of Black Angus Antique Mall Arrested and Charged
On January 19, Ephrata (Pennsylvania) Police arrested and charged a Schaefferstown man with the January 3 burglary of Black Angus Antique Mall in Adamstown.
According to the police, vendors reported that jewelry, coins, and antiques valued at over $4000 were taken from their stands. Mall employees identified former employee Ryan Lee ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)Swaying Users
Computer Column #327
John P. Reid, e-mail <[email protected]>
In January, installations of the new Microsoft Windows 10 reached 200 million. A spate of upgrades and new products accompanied it.
New software called Office Sway for creating presentations has been released as an addition to the Microsoft Office family. It can be used on ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Gurley's Americana Celebration Changes Location
Antiques Week in New Hampshire now has another major change. Promoter Nan Gurley is moving her Deerfield Americana Celebration Show from the fairgrounds in Deerfield to the Everett Arena in Concord. The show had been located at the fairgrounds for over 20 years, occupying four buildings and outside spaces. On ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Trotta-Bono Antiques, Shrub Oak, New York
In the Trade
The old joke is that if you plan to get an English degree in college, you’d better learn how to ask, “Would you like fries with that?”
But Ted Trotta and Anna Bono, who met while teaching reading and English at a New York City high school, seem to ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Boxborough Paper Town Show Rescheduled until March 12
Because of the major snowstorm that struck the Northeast on January 23, Flamingo Eventz has rescheduled the Boxborough (Massachusetts) Paper Town—The Vintage Paper, Books & Advertising Collectibles Show. The new date for the show will be Saturday, March 12, at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough. The hours will be 9 ... (Read More)
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(Auction)The Eddie Tatum Collection, Part I
C & A Auction, Ramseur, North Carolina
Although this M.A.D. reporter has covered antiques auctions and shows in the Carolinas for the past 22 years, February 21 marked my first time at C & A Auction in Ramseur, North Carolina. It is hoped it will not be my last.
Ninety percent of ... (Read More)
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(Show)The American Indian Art Show Marin
San Rafael, California
At this year’s American Indian Art Show Marin, held February 20 and 21 in San Rafael, California, some came to sell, but everyone came to buy. Attendance was up 15% from last year, and finding a space in the parking lot was a challenge on both days of ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Hunt's American Antique Museum Auction: A Celebration of the Golden Age of Wood Carving
Hal Hunt Auctions, Northport, Alabama
Selling antiques at auction is in Hal Hunt’s blood, and that passion runs deep. In these times when even the oldest firms are bought, sold, or consolidated, his business is strictly a family affair and run with traditional practices. No Internet or phone bidding; buyers or ... (Read More)
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