A speciality dealer, on the other hand, is the better option for high-value items like vases or paintings, as well as specific things such as video games, branded merchandise, and movies. How can you tell if an antique is valuable? One good way to confirm if an antique is valuable is ...
One of the most interesting items (as far as the antique dealer’s blog is concerned at least), is a unique sketch book of designs for drapery and furniture produced by Daniel Thorn (c.1788-1853) in the early 19th century. Thorn began trading as ‘Upholsterer’ in the 1810s, but ...
Until the day, I rarely know what will be there however we will be having a new dealer selling ceramics. I know there’s already people telling me they are looking forward to being back in Bibury, and I’m sure we will have a great display. See you soon? Regards, Andy. Featured ...
On a cold spring day in early 2012, I made my first visit to the Daniel Hiester house, located near Sumneytown in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. I grew up just a few miles away and had long been curious about this house, which was reputed to be one of the fi...
This set of plates was purchased from a dealer at the local flea-market who sold all kinds of Asian antiques. I recognised the pieces at once for what they were, and asked about their history. They were originally from Georgetown, in Penang, off the west coast of Malaysia, which only do...
I just bought a gun, what do I have to do to get it shipped to me? We are an FFL dealer that can provide 4473 background checks if items are picked up at our facility by Maine residents. Out of state residents have certain restrictions to pick items up at our facility, and may re...
Several years ago I bought a Tiffany Favrile vase that bothered me somewhat. The vase looked contemporary, but the signature was perfect, so I thought my instincts were wrong. I showed it to another dealer who thought the vase was modern, but I still didn’t listen. After all, I’m an...
a waste of a dealer’s time; how I feel used because preview parties are not for selling but for the promoters to have a social occasion; how hot the room was, and what a bad mood I was in during and after the party. But since you didn’t get me started, I won’t mention it...
Great Niece Kristin & Poncho (also celebrated 20), Great Great Nieces Crimson, Lily & Fisher, Student Dottie (Conklin) & husband Tracy Whiting, Niece Hollie, Nephew Graham, Brothers: Sam & John, Niece Regina, All our dealer friends at Scott’s that shared my 80th. We’re celebrating for...
” Joe DelGuidice, general line dealer from Royal Oak, MI, told me “Not very well. Not like the usual. No retail, just dealer business.” Bizarre Bazaar of New York City commented “It was good. We’re happy we came back to exhibit. We haven’t been here for years. We’ll be...