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(Feature)"Miss Edgerton's Ye Colonial Shoppe" or Women in the Trade
by Jeanne Schinto"Partner wanted," began the classified ad in the December 1928 issue of Antiques magazine. "I want a young woman with brains, personality and capital. Prefer one who knows books, silver, pewter, paintings, etc., one who would love to go out and hunt these fascinating treasures with me. Abraham ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)On-Line Record Access
Computer Column #234by John P. Reid, [email protected] an organization's records need to be on line with access limited to specific people. This idea was first brought to my attention by a nonprofit organization. The group had a number of clients who attend meetings, send e-mail messages, and write regular mail. ... (Read More)
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(Feature)The Firearms Column
by Robert KyleIn what may come to be known as "Five Fabulous Firearms Days in Fairfield," bidders from around the world spent $14.2 million at two back-to-back auctions in Fairfield, Maine, March 7 through 11.First, Poulin's Antiques & Auctions on March 7-9 sold a personal best of $1.5 million on ... (Read More)
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(Auction Law and Ethics)Auction Law and Ethics: Goliath Meets King Kong
by Steve ProffittThis is the opening installment in a multi-part series I'm going to do about a serious auction scourge: bid rigging. Bid rigging is a problem that adversely affects auctions of every type in every area of the country. We're going to examine some of the key aspects of ... (Read More)
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(Auction)New Buyers for Americana
Cowan's, Cincinnati, Ohioby Don JohnsonThe figures fell out where expected during Cowan's spring Americana sale of fine and decorative art, held March 15 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Approximately 550 cataloged lots sold for a little more than $700,000, averaging about $1275 per lot.Compared to the spring 2007 sale, it was a ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Twentieth-Century Design Sale Uneven
Christie's, New York Cityby Lita Solis-CohenChristie's mid-season auction of 20th-century design on March 26 demonstrated the power of single-owner sales, even during a time when consumer confidence is low. The first 150 lots came from a private collection of European Arts and Crafts, 1930's furnishings, and an impressive collection of ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Cochran Sells Undertaker's Tall-Case Clock for $101,750
J.G. Cochran Auctioneers & Associates, Boonsboro, Marylandby Robert KyleJust about all the residents in rural Washington County, Maryland, knew John Harlan Bast Jr. They also knew of his father and his grandfather. The Bast furniture and undertaking company was connected to the town and surrounding farms because it took care ... (Read More)
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(Show)Successful Wilton Show During Economic Uncertainty
Wilton, Connecticutby Ed PfeifferIt goes without saying that 2008 to date has been a period of serious concern about the nation's economic health. Understandably, that climate of uncertainty has clearly affected the antiques and collectibles field. Yet there seemed few, if any, signs of marketplace problems at the Wilton Historical ... (Read More)
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(Show)A Small, Select, and Strong Show
Charleston, South Carolinaby Pete PrunklWhen it was inaugurated five years ago, the Charleston International Antiques Show (CIAS) had a ready-made northern audience. A number of New York collectors had second homes or friends in the Charleston-Kiawah Island area. They knew that anything sponsored by the Historic Charleston Foundation would be ... (Read More)
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(Show)Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained: Spirit of the Past Antiques Show
Renton, Washingtonby Cathy AldrichIn a perfect world things would never change, and they would always improve. Unfortunately, the world is imperfect.Customers and dealers have expressed serious concern whether the Spirit of the Past Antiques Show will survive. While spring brings us the promise of growth, warmth, and good things to ... (Read More)
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