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STOLEN: Pewter Creamer by William Will, Philadelphia
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STOLEN: Pewter Creamer by William Will, Philadelphia Pewter creamer by William Will, Philadelphia, w. 1764-98. Height 3 3/4". Marked with an X on inside bottom. Stolen at the Mid-Week in Manchester antiques show on August 6th held at the Quality Inn and Wayfarer Conference Center, 121 S. River Rd, Bedford, NH ... (Read More)

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Auction Law and Ethics: The Five W's for Stopping Bid Rigging
by Steve Proffitt

Auction Law and EthicsThe Five W's for Stopping Bid Riggingby Steve ProffittWe've reached the third installment in this series on bid rigging. In July we considered the susceptibility of the auction markets to rigging and saw several forms this crime takes. This month we'll look at what auctioneers should do ... (Read More)

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In the Trade: Otto and Susan Hart, Arlington, Vermont
by Frank Donegan

by Frank DoneganOtto and Susan Hart are not exactly who they say they are. Or at least one of them isn't. The short version of a longer story boils down to their deciding that they either had to stick with "Otto and Susan Hart" or else name their business something ... (Read More)

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American Paintings Sale at Bonhams
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Bonhams, New York CityBonhams held its first sale of American paintings at its spacious new premises at 580 Madison Avenue at 5 p.m. on May 21. "A lot of new people have noticed us since we moved to 580," said Alan Fausel, who has been building Bonhams' American paintings department ... (Read More)

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Tools Rush In-and Out
by Mark Sisco

Live Free or Die Antique Tool Auctions, Nashua, New Hampshireby Mark SiscoThere were no killer $20,000 planes at the Live Free or Die tool auction and show in Nashua, New Hampshire, on April 18 and 19. Nothing even broke the $5000 mark this time. Yet bottom to top, from the ... (Read More)

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Inaugural Antiques Show at the Museums of Old York
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The inaugural antiques show at the Museums of Old York in York, Maine, will take place September 11-13. The event will feature 20 dealers from throughout the region showcasing exceptional silver, furniture, paintings, porcelain, jewelry, Oriental rugs, textiles, prints, and decorative accessories. Proceeds from the show support the museum's education, ... (Read More)

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Charlotte Antique & Collectibles Show to Move
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The Charlotte Antique & Collectibles Show, currently held at the Metrolina Expo on Statesville Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, is moving in 2009 to the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, North Carolina, 30 minutes from downtown Charlotte."Our new venue allows us to offer higher quality booth space to ... (Read More)

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Fishersville Keeps Moving Forward in Uncertain Times
by Walter C. Newman

Fishersville, Virginiaby Walter C. NewmanThe 42nd installment of the Shenandoah Antiques Expo took place May 2-4 on the grounds of Expoland in Fishersville, Virginia. The Expoland complex is a multipurpose venue that includes four large freestanding buildings and a central gravel-covered events infield. Throughout the year the facility is host ... (Read More)

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It's Showtime in Los Angeles
by Blanche W. Moss

Los Angeles, Californiaby Blanche W. MossWelcome to the West Coast where each year the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Air Center is reborn as the Los Angeles Antiques Show. The show, held April 24-27 with a preview party on the 23rd, showcased 60 top antiques and fine art dealers ... (Read More)

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Knight Painting Paces Auction
by Mark Sisco

James D. Julia, Inc., Fairfield, Maineby Mark SiscoThere were some crashing home runs and more than a few notable strikeouts at James Julia's May 10 antiques and fine art auction in Fairfield, Maine. It may be reflective of the gloomy economic news pouring out of the media daily that in ... (Read More)
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