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(Fragment)A Century of Silver and Metalwork at the San Francisco International Airport
A Century of Silver and Metalwork from the Margo Grant Walsh Collection is on view beyond security screening in the new terminal 2, departures level, at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Ticketed passengers may see it until October 2. The more than 100 examples of design and craftsmanship from ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Monthly Estate Sales in New York City
William "Bill" Roland and Robert "Rob" Roland, cofounders of Roland Antiques Gallery, Inc., have opened their new auction gallery, Roland Auctions, in New York City's Greenwich Village. Established late in 2010, Roland Auctions specializes in estate auctions. Bill Roland stated that the gallery is already a Greenwich Village attraction. Any ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)The New Ellis Boston Antiques Show Changes Dates
The relaunch of the Ellis Boston Antiques Show, originally scheduled for October 13-16, will now take place one week later. The new dates are October 20-23 at the Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street in Boston's South End. The old Ellis show was founded in 1960 and ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Markey's Toys and Folk Art Soar
Ives cutter sleigh with articulated horse, 1890's, cast iron, sculptural lines, in masterful detail, 22" long, $86,250.Coal truck, Hubley, cast iron, 10" long, possibly the finest known example-it appears to be right off the toy store shelf-$11,500."Boy's Express Co." wagon cast-iron pull toy, Pratt & Letchworth, 1890's, 17" long, $12,650.Artillery ... (Read More)
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(Show)Charlottesville Antiques Show Is New...Again
Connie O'Reilly of Davis-O'Reilly Antiques, Northport, Alabama, displayed an array of firearms-related items. The small powder horn on a cast metal stand (right) is heavily embellished with carvings, including a stag's head, dog, rabbit, long gun, pistol, and American shield. Engraved "Chantilly VA - 1863/ A.L.," it was priced at ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Who's James Guy Evans?
Oil on canvas, 26" x 38", inscribed "Celebrating Washington's Birthday at Malta, aboard the Constitution, 1837" and signed "Evans." A great American painting, in real time, by a marine aboard "Old Ironsides." The only thing missing is the sound of the salutes. Photo courtesy U.S. Naval Academy Museum.Oil on canvas, ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Georg Jensen Silver Fish Platter Flies
The A. Michelsen firm produced these two sterling silver and enameled cups, known as the Margareth cups, after the original designed for the first Queen Margrete of Denmark, who reigned from 1375 to 1412. The pair of 20th-century Danish cups, each 2 3/8" high, brought $402.50.This rare 1925-32 Georg Jensen ... (Read More)
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(Feature)Editorial: Thank You, Sarah Palin
In early June while visiting the Old North Church in Boston on her eastern U.S. bus tour, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin was asked about Paul Revere and his legendary ride. Her answer made the news across America and provided instant fodder for late-night comedians.Palin said Revere was “He who ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Summer Rhinebeck Show Canceled
by Fran Kramer
On June 10, Bruce Garrett, promoter and manager of the Rhinebeck ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Nordblom Packs Them In
The 99" high cherry secretary is a Kentucky piece and descended through the family of Judge Davis Edwards of Louisville. There are very minor repairs, with only the side two finials listed as 19th-century replacements. Dealer Clifton Anderson of Kentucky battled an aggressive phone bidder until the latter dropped out ... (Read More)
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