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(Issue Story)Bonnie and David Ferriss, Lake Luzerne, New York
In the Trade
In this feature, we’ve reported on all sorts of strategies that dealers have used to cope with the changing antiques market. But longtime dealers Bonnie and David Ferris haven’t felt any great need to devise new coping mechanisms. Today, they do pretty much what they’ve done since they ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Artworks from DuPont Collections Go to Local Museums
When the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, Delaware, was sold to the Buccini/Pollin Group in January, those who are frequent guests at the hotel wondered what would become of the art on the walls. The 103-year-old 217-room hotel will continue to operate under the Hotel du Pont name with all ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Franklin Fire Hat Brings $18,000
A fireman’s ceremonial parade hat sold at Kaminski Auctions in Beverly, Massachusetts, on April 30. According to Kaminski, the hat, probably from the 19th century, was purchased at a yard sale in Milton, Massachusetts, and was originally from the Franklin Fire Company of Germantown, Pennsylvania. Made of pressed resin felt ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Ruskin Watercolor Tops CRN Sale
CRN Auctions, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Karin J. Phillips and Carl R. Nordblom can be depended on to provide bidders with an eclectic range of antiques and art at their CRN gallery in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Eclectic was decidedly the word of the day. There was something for everyone. The April 30 sale started ... (Read More)
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(Auction)The Something for Everyone Sale
Slotin Folk Art, Buford, Georgia
Photos courtesy Slotin Folk Art
The April 29 and 30 Slotin Folk Art sale in Buford, Georgia, had a few changes to what has become a very predictable flow of offerings. Previous sales grouped nearly all the pottery lots at the opening of the first day. Perhaps ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Spring Sale in South Carolina
Wooten & Wooten, Camden, South Carolina
Photos courtesy Wooten & Wooten
The audience at the Wooten & Wooten sale on April 29 in Camden, South Carolina, was in the mood to celebrate accomplishments near and far. They applauded successful bidders whether they were on site, on the telephone, or on the Internet. ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Discoveries in Downingtown
Pook & Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Photos courtesy Pook & Pook
Pook & Pook’s combined international and Americana sale on Saturday, April 29, was offered in a slim catalog. There was no Friday evening party followed by an evening session of selling plus an all-day Saturday sale, which has been the usual format ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)Computer Backup and Editing PDFs
Computer Column #341
John P. Reid, [email protected]
Computer backup is revisited, and Adobe Acrobat as a universal document format is discussed.
Computer Backup
Our parents said, “Look both ways before crossing the street.” Computer columnists said, “Back up your computer.” We do not hear that as much these days, but the advice is still ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Robert Cheney Clocks Out
Skinner Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts
Photos courtesy Skinner Inc.
“We’re moving forward.” Those were the firm words from Skinner CEO Karen Keane. She spoke to me at the April 27 preview of the next day’s auction of clocks, watches, and scientific instruments. April 28 was also Robert C. Cheney’s final day as department ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Hunting Decoys from the Brown Collection
Guyette & Deeter, Inc., St. Charles, Illinois
Midwestern and Canadian decoy enthusiasts had an extra treat when Guyette & Deeter, Inc. brought its 32nd annual spring auction to the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois, April 27 and 28. An annual get-together for collectors and sellers, held in conjunction with ... (Read More)
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