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Lebanon, Ohioby Don JohnsonThe historic Staffordshire platter by Clews with Landing of General LaFayette was $1525; the Beehive pattern Sandwich octagonal lacy glass plate was $195; the historic Staffordshire coffeepot by Enoch Woods, LaFayette at Franklin's Tomb, was $1600; and the Peacock Eye pressed glass bowl with a rayed center, ... (Read More)
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(Computer Article)
Computer Column #245by John P. Reid, [email protected] of the AntiqueTutorials on-line course on World Paper Money.Those of us who attended traditional grade school, high school, and perhaps college might have trouble picturing schooling over the Internet or by using computer media. Yet it is happening. What educators have dubbed "distance ... (Read More)
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by Frank DoneganJim and Mara Kerr.Set of six Davenport transferware soup bowls in the Hydrographic pattern, dated 1836, $295 for the six. Kerr speculated that the name derives from the blue trim, which, on close inspection, looks like watered silk. "These came from a dealer who got them from a ... (Read More)
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(Book Review)
by M.A.D. StaffThese are thumbnail reviews of books recently sent to us. We have included ordering information for publishers that accept mail, phone, or on-line orders. For other publishers, your local bookstore or mail-order house is the place to look.Antiques: The History of an Idea by Leon Rosenstein (Cornell University ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
Refinished but "right as rain" with no real detractions other than the 1960's style refinish on this straightforward Chippendale four-drawer chest. It provided the slightest ray of hope that the early furniture market might be rebounding a bit when it finished at $1650.Now how sweet is that? Some tar made ... (Read More)
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(Book Review)
The Geometry of Beauty by Jeanne SchintoSplendor and Elegance: European Deco
Cabinet-on-stand, circa 1805, London, England, attributed to James Newton (English, 1773-1821), oak, pine, and mahogany, veneered with satinwood, rosewood, tulipwood, ebony, and boxwood. Photo courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Gift of Horace W. Brock in honor of G. Peabody Gardner, Jr. Photograph (c) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.Regency "Buhl" ... (Read More)
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(Auction)
Was it an early copy of Caravaggio's John the Baptist (Reclining)? Did Caravaggio produce the original? There are some questions yet to be answered. A knowledgeable bidder risked $51,750 for the 521/2" x 591/2" oil on canvas.Jack Lorimer Gray oil on canvas, 251/2" x 451/2" (sight size), $46,000.Thomaston Place Auction ... (Read More)
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(Show)
Chicago sisters Gwen and Melissa Marks traveled to Winnetka to search through buttons from Flapper Alley, Milwaukee. "It's hard to find fun buttons," said Gwen, who hunts them for sweaters she makes.Winnetka, Illinoisby Danielle ArnetTalk about bad luck. As if the sinking economy weren't enough, the gods of weather really ... (Read More)
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Nashville, Tennesseeby Sarah CampbellBurlington, Iowa, dealer Pat Meier of Privy Antiques, far right, closes a sale to Steve Evans, a Texas dealer who does not exhibit here but comes to buy. His purchases, in the foreground, included a wall box, breadboards, a small crock, and a pantry box.Paul Cox of ... (Read More)
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Nashville, Tennesseeby Sarah CampbellThis was the last show for retiring dealers Bob and Kathy Kimmel of Panama City, Florida, who are 18-year veterans at Music Valley. The couple priced everything in their booth at 40% off and were down to just a few smalls by Sunday.Barrett Menson of Ashby, Massachusetts, ... (Read More)
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