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Conservation and Restoration
by John P. Reid

Computer Column #331 John P. Reid, <[email protected]> A recent column discussed computer software to help furniture restorers make precision woodworking drawings. The software is available online. There are other online aids to antiques restoration and conservation. (The cumbersome URLs are listed by number in the “Websites” sidebar. Subscribers can click on the ... (Read More)

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Elmore Wins One in Harvard Suit
by Clayton Pennington

On May 19 a federal judge handed New Mexico dealer and author Steve Elmore a partial victory in his legal battle against Harvard University. United States District Judge Robert C. Brack ruled against Harvard’s claim of copyright infringement on some of the images used in Elmore’s book. “Mr. Elmore and Harvard ... (Read More)

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Chait Gets a Year in Prison and a $10,000 Fine
by M.A.D. staff

Joseph Chait, 38, of Beverly Hills, California, the senior auction administrator of I.M. Chait Gallery, was sentenced on June 22 to one year and one day in prison and a $10,000 fine for conspiring to smuggle wildlife products made from rhinoceros horn, elephant ivory, and coral with a market value ... (Read More)

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New Antiques Show in Virginia Beach
by M.A.D. staff

D’Amore Promotions is adding a new show to its 2016 lineup. The Virginia Jewelry, Art, & Antiques Show will be held August 5-7 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center and will feature more than 100 dealers. It will be the largest antiques show in the Hampton Roads area, a metropolitan ... (Read More)

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Exhibitions, July 2016
by M.A.D. staff

Maine Antique Digest includes, as space permits, brief announcements of exhibitions planned by galleries, museums, or other venues. We need all press materials at least six weeks in advance of opening. We need to know the hours and dates of the exhibit, admission charges, and phone number and website for ... (Read More)

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Uncertain No More
by Clayton Pennington

Editorial It isn’t perfect, but the new federal rule regarding African elephant ivory should bring a sigh of relief from the antiques trade. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), which issued the final version of the rule on June 6, will make dealers and collectors jump through a lot ... (Read More)

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