Family owned and operated by the Matousek family for over 35 years starting in Lone Grove Illinois, we have moved all of our locations to the Prime Outlet Mall in Huntley, Illinois. We are formerly the Estate in Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg IL. and the Estate Collection in the Watertower, Chicago, IL. We [Read More]
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Between 1770 and 1772, Philadelphia, was home to an ambitious, complex commercial and artistic undertaking that mirrored the spirit of independence taking shape throughout the city and the American colonies. Encouraged by the production of porcelain at John Bartlam’s factory outside Charleston, South Carolina, in the late 1760’s, Gousse Bonnin – an [Read More]
Antique Dealers TV™ announced today the launch of “Virtual Antique Shops™” that promises to be the venue of the future for all successful antique dealers everywhere. Antique Dealers TV™ is the latest development of the highly acclaimed e-commerce publisher Ray Whitmer who was born into a family with more than 160 years [Read More]
It’s Appraisal Day again at Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania. People travel from near and far to this annual event, with paintings and frames in-tow, to get guidance from two of the region’s foremost fine arts experts. If you’ve always wondered what that painting is worth that your [Read More]
For many collectors, country primitive antiques represent Americana at its finest. Currently, the Grist Mill Antiques Center in Pemberton, New Jersey, is focusing on these charming reminders of bygone days in its special display. Rustic wooden tools and kitchen implements share space with stoneware crocks and yelloware bowls. Staffordshire figurines and old [Read More]
The Northern Columbia Community and Cultural Center, in Benton, Pennsylvania, will host an Antique Show and Appraisal on March 29 and 30. The hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Qualified dealers will showcase a wide variety of merchandise and vintage jewelry [Read More]
On Saturday, April 5, The Second April Fools Toy Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nur Shrine Temple, Route 13/198 South DuPont Highway, in New Castle, Delaware. This April Fools show is even bigger than last year’s show. This year it will feature over 175 tables [Read More]
Once again, WDIY-FM, 88.1 and Anne Bedics, owner of the Cat Lady Antiques, are making preparation for the 8th Annual “Heart of the Valley” Antiques Show in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. “It seems as if we just put one show to bed, and we’re working on the production of another one,” said Bedics. “And, [Read More]
Ralph & Terry Kovel will be speaking and signing their books at the 84th annual Realtors Home & Garden Show in Milwaukee Wisconsin at 12 noon March 30th, 2008. They have authored over 95 books and write a weekly syndicated column about antiques and collectibles Cleveland, Ohio – March 18, 2007 – [Read More]
Things iCollect.com is specifically designed for collectors, antique dealers, appraisers, and others that wish to share their passion for collecting. The community provides for sharing images, videos, blogs, messages, and much more. Special interest groups are available to share stories, ask questions, and interact with other collectors with the same interests. Joining [Read More]
The Antiques Outlet (http://www.theantiquesoutlet.com) officially enters into the internet shopping market with the official launch of our website. The Antiques Outlet is a collaboration of the best antique products consolidated from various antique ecommerce sites, including eBay, Amazon, ShopZilla and other reputable internet ecommerce providers. Antiques from multiple categories are available on [Read More]
WINCHESTER, Va – Local entrepreneur Carl Johnson is preparing for the official opening of a new store, 4 Sale In Winchester, dedicated to providing consignment services to area collectors and businesses. According to Johnson, 4 Sale In Winchester, along with its companion website www.4SaleInWinchester.com, is the synthesis of several interests: antiques and [Read More]
Held at 1350 W. Randolph Street, Randolph Street Market Festival is home to the Chicago Antique Market and Indie Designer Market. The Market features more than 200 vendors, plus onsite dining, wine bar, interactive demonstrations and live music. New this year are mini “markets within the Market” including the Vinyl Swap Meet, [Read More]
Cleveland, OH – Kovels.com (http://www.kovels.com), the Web’s largest free price guide for antiques and collectibles, today released its list of the top 20 searches for January. The Kovels’ top 20 list is based on the results of hundreds of thousands of searches that took place on its website during the month of [Read More]