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Both the regular and Exclusive versions of Superman are priced at  US$399.99.
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Antiques in Doylestown has started the process of closing its doors with a retirement sale.

Owner Lyn Kaufman has been in the store at 35 E. State St. for nine years, and for the last three weeks there has been a huge yellow banner in the window proclaiming, “everything must go.”

She is retiring but not before selling most of her stock at 30% to 50% off, she said.

“I have jewelry, art work, fabrics, purses and so much more,” she said. “Everything is from the 1800’s to the 1960’s.”

The store will close June 30th, then she
will take July to pack up anything left.

After more than 20 years in the business, she said, “I want a life.”

However, in the three months left, she is adding new items weekly, she said, and will still buy unique items (but not furniture) while the shop is open.

Source: www.doylestown.patch.com

What to do with Aunt Lettie’s tureen, grandpa’s watch fob, the first edition book you found in the attic and the old wooden tool from under the garage have
in common?  They’re all items you can bring to the Clearfield Center for Active Living to have appraised free.

Area residents 50 and older are invited to have their items appraised by local appraiser, Pat Errigo.

On April 11 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Errigo will preside over the Center’s annual Antiques Sideshow, patterned after the popular PBS program Antiques Roadshow, providing information and values about items brought in by the public.  Errigo is a longstanding member of the PA Auctioneers Association, the National Auctioneers Association, and the Mid-State Appraisers Association.

Attendees are invited to bring along one or two items to be appraised, but nothing larger than can be carried in two hands.   You do not need to bring an item to enjoy the program, as the center will be set up in audience-style seating so all may enjoy listening to appraisals Errigo will perform.

There are no reservations needed for the program.  However, those interested in having lunch at the center, prior to the program, are asked to call the day
before to make a meal reservation.  Any Clearfield County individual 60 years of age or older may contribute to the cost of the meal on a donation basis.  The
cost to those under age 60 is $3.50.

The center is located in the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging building, at 103 N. Front St. in Clearfield.

Information on this and other programs, meals, and activities is available by calling the Clearfield Center at 814-765-9319 or 1-800-225-8571 or visiting the
CCAAA Web site at www.ccaaa.net.  Programs and services of the agency are funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Inc., Mature Resources Foundation and local and consumer contributions.

Source: www.Gantdaily.com

Sohn & Associates, an Indiana auction company, is set to hold a large antique auction Friday, April 19th at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20th at 9:00 a.m., and Sunday, April 21st at 12:00 noon. Sohn & Associates will offer
antique and modern furniture, 100 pieces of Fenton, Waterford and cut glass, vintage marbles, vintage coin operated gumball machines and stimulators, vintage
comic books, stoneware including Uhl, Marx trains, collectibles, and musical instruments at their next antique auction.  The auction will take place at Sohn
& Associates in Evansville, Indiana. For directions to the auction and hundreds of photos, please click HERE.
Some unique items found at this Sohn & Associates weekend auction include a 1954 Gibson J50 acoustic guitar with case, and many more string instruments. 
There are collectible Fenton glass pieces including Mary Gregory style decorated pieces.  Sohn & Associates will also auction multiple coin operated machines.  Some of the featured machines include a rare 1923 Master 1¢ peanut or gumball machine, a 1942 PGST trading card machine that vends post size cards 2 for 5¢, and a 1939 25¢ Girlie Show Peep Show machine. “This auction will offer a big variety with something for everyone,” said Don Sohn, company president and auctioneer. 

To see details and photos on this fine antique auction, visit http://www.SohnAndAssociates.com/upcoming-auctions. Join Sohn & Associates for the live three day auction in Evansville, Indiana on Friday April 19th at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20th at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday,
April 21st at 12:00 noon. 

Sohn & Associates has over 90 years of combined auction and real estate experience and belongs to the Indiana Auctioneers Association and the National Auctioneers Association. The full service auction company specializes in real estate, antiques, collectibles, firearms, tools, equipment, and business liquidations. To request information send an email to info(at)SohnAndAssocites(dot)com.

Source: www.prweb.com

I recently visited the This & That Thrift Shop located in Milford, MA. This is a small shop, but worth checking out when you are in the area. They have a range of items from furniture, to glassware, to collectibles and more. The prices are fair and they are willing to negotiate on some items. It is located at:

260 Main St.
Milford, MA 01757
#508-498-9207

www.thisnthatthriftshop.com

He was a fifth-generation Italian antique businessman. She was the co-owner of a family antique business in Solana Beach. They met at an antique auction he
was managing in Vista in 2001, fell in love, and in 2002, Bellini’s Antique Italia was born.

Jacopo and April Bellini’s store, where shoppers can often find Italian relics dating back to the 16th century, stood at the southeast corner of Cedros Avenue and Lomas Santa Fe Drive for about a decade before it moved to its current, more visible location across the street, where people driving to the beach or strolling the Design District can catch a glimpse through the window of
ornate pieces of decor and sparkling chandeliers. But the Solana Beach landmark isn’t the first Bellini’s — Jacopo’s father also had an antique business, as did his father’s father, in Jacopo’s hometown of Milan, Italy. He said the first family business was in existence around 1850 in Florence and was run by his great-great-grandfather. But back then, he said, the antique business was defined more by dealers and traders working out of warehouses than shop owners selling to the general public.

“Now it’s about decoration, but back then it was about people collecting something they liked, something that was uncommon or strange or an artist’s work that had perceived value,” Jacopo said, adding that the first antique collectors in his family were collecting items dating back to the 15th century — items that would likely now be locked away in a museum or worth millions.

Jacopo’s father, for instance, collects angel wings that were removed or broken off of statues during the early 1900s or prior, when sculptures — usually in the form of winged angels or demons — were most commonly commissioned by the church.

“There was a time when people didn’t like the religious sculptures,” he said. “They wanted something different so they took the wings off to not have the religious connotation, and it was hard to find a sculpture that wasn’t commissioned by the church.”

Bellini’s keeps up the tradition of accommodating collectors, who will let Jacopo know what they are looking for before the shop owner heads off on his
quests for antiques. Jacopo takes several trips to Italy each year, spending up to three weeks there, both visiting his family in Milan and traveling nationwide, visiting his sources who buy directly from private people and families, many of whom have held on to the antiques through many generations.

“Sometimes you can even get the story of a piece when it’s been in the family,” he said, adding that items are all packed carefully and fumigated for 28 days before being shipped in bulk to the U.S. If someone tried to buy a
single item in Italy and ship it back under the same requirements, he said the process would be much more expensive.

The oldest items at the shop right now are a 17th century prayer bench, as well as some ornate wooden doors from that same time period. The couple recently sold a 17th century Venetian headboard for $14,000.

When it comes to seeking out items to sell in their shop, the couple has always employed a collaborative process. Jacopo even sends April photos from Italy of items in order to get her feedback.

“We kind of complete each other,” Jacopo said.

April added, “We love what we do and the pieces we sell, and we share an appreciation for the story behind them. I always think about the time period, that maybe the person who made it was carving by candlelight, and I think about the tools they chiseled it with … It’s an honor to bring these pieces here and to be able to provide them to others who might not know about them … It’s about
sharing the love and appreciation, but also the educational aspect.”

For more information, visit www.belliniimports.com. Bellini’s Antique Italia is located at 117 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach, 92075; (858) 509-9399; Email: belliniimports@gmail.com.

Source: www.delmartimes.net

The Royal Dutch Mint has launched (20th March)
a new set which combines some of the original key type coins issued after the signing of the Peace of Utrecht treaty – ending the decade long War of the Spanish succession and enabling the eventual union of the Dutch provinces into one Kingdom. Also included in this anniversary set is a contemporary replica of the commemorative medal, struck for the occasion of the declaration of the peace which was to shape the future of all the lowland provinces a century later as they united to form the United Kingdom of the Netherlands under the rule of the Prince of Orange who succeeded to the throne as William I, King and Grand duke of Luxembourg.

The coins included, all over two hundred years old represent some of the key numismatic issues during the era. A provincial silver gulden, with its ornate standing figure on the obverse and shield on the reverse, it is
considered the precursor to the eventual and familiar modern gulden issued after unification after 1818. A dual-weapon penny (double Wapenstuiver) minted in
silver, the coin was issued in several provinces with the city or authority inscribed on the reverse. A VOC penny (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) or United East-India Company (defunct 1798) an entity established by the States-General of the Netherlands in 1602 in order to carry out trade and commerce in what was to become the Netherlands East Indies, or present-day Indonesia.

The medal included, is a reproduction of the original medal which was commissioned in honor of the treaty, this piece is now housed in the Royal Dutch Mint Museum. Struck during the Republic of the Seven United Provinces of the Netherlands, this impressive medal was designed by Johannes Drappentier Sr. and engraved by Johannes Drappentier Jr. in Dordrecht at the Provincial Mint of
Holland. The obverse design depicts two standing allegorical figures at the temple of Janus along with the inscription “EUROPA PAX REDDITA” with the year
1713 represented in Roman numerals as MDCCXIII. The reverse depicts the seated figure of Europa and cornucopia in allegorical style along with tall mast
merchant ships in the background and the word “EUROPA” to the lower portion. The reproduction is produced in pure silver to proof quality especially for
inclusion in this collection. 
 
All coins and the medal are each enclosed in perspex capsules and the collection is housed in a custom wooden presentation case along with booklet / certificate describing the coins included. The Royal Dutch Mint has advised that only 300 sets are available with the average grade of the coins being designated as Very fine.

Source: www.coinupdate.com

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WAYNESVILLE — In the northeast corner of the fourth-fastest growing county in Ohio, Waynesville stands as a testament to historic preservation.

Thirty years ago, the village council created a historic preservation district and board. Its powers include approving environmental changes to properties in the district, such as construction and demolition.

Waynesville, a Warren County village of 2,834 residents about 40 miles northeast of downtown Cincinnati, touts tourism as an important part of its economy.

Since the 1970s, the village has been called “the antiques capital of the Midwest,” based on its high concentration of antiques stores. The preservation board is often credited with remaining true to downtown’s historic charm.

“(The board has) maintained the integrity of the historic district,” said Pam Bowman, owner of the historic Hammel House Inn since 2002. “There’s always
somebody that comes in that doesn’t get it. They want Wal-Mart down the street.”

The Hammel House dates to 1787 — 10 years before the village was founded —  when it was a log tavern known as the Jennings’ House. The building replaced the tavern in 1817.

The Hammel House fits in well with the downtown, which is largely void of  chain stores. Exceptions include a few restaurants — McDonald’s, a Subway, Bentino’s Pizza.

Waynesville native Dennis E. Dalton wrote “Waynesville and Wayne Township,” a book about the village and adjacent Wayne Township in 2012. He said Waynesville
was standing still before the antiques stores came. The village is home to at least 14 antiques stores.

Before 1970, Dalton said, historical buildings were often remodeled.

Dalton said the preservation board and antique dealers saved the community’s life and “preserved that illusion of small-town U.S.A. If they had not come along ... (Waynesville) would’ve eventually become a ghost town.”

Bruce Metzger, an antiques show producer and owner of Queen City Shows, said Waynesville is arguably the top small-town destination in the area.

In Waynesville, Metzger said, a customer deals with the proprietor, something they won’t find in a big antique mall.

He said the village has a small industry in antique replicas, where people sell newly made furnishings that look antique.

Linda Pelton, 66, of North Bend, visits Waynesville two or three times a year to shop for antiques. She called the village “one of the best around within 100 miles or so” because of the density of shops.

Dawn Schroeder, executive director of the Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce, said she’s visited other small towns that are “kind of shut up. There’s nothing left.”

In September, the Stone House Tavern opened on South Main Street. It’s the first restaurant in the village to serve alcohol by the drink since the 1940s.

Beyond antiques shops, Waynesville is home to art galleries, fabric stores, gift shops, bed-and-breakfasts, and restaurants. Metzger said people who are interested in decorating, especially in country styles, come to Waynesville.

Fall and the holidays are peak times for tourism, but shops are open year-round.

And the despite the recession, the downtown economy is stable with few vacancies.

And Waynesville’s government has nearly healed itself from a self-inflicted budget crisis that resulted in the state placing it on fiscal emergency status five years ago.

Molly Forner, along with her husband, Jerry, own Forner’s Wood Shop. She said a lot of people will come on the weekend to shop and eat lunch at The Hammel
House. In the summer, they might drive to nearby Caesar Creek State Park.

Source: www.marionstar.com

If only it were so easy as unzipping the case off of a camera to see its amazing  insides. It's not, but Chinese art student Hu Shaoming reworked a bunch of old gadgets with zippers so you can peer at their innards.
The antique devices are currently on display at Guangzhou Art Academy. It features four devices across four decades—a phone from the 1910s, a clock from
the 20s, camera from the 30s, and a film camera from the 40s. Over four months he took each old gadget apart and carefully added a zipper to show off the intricate gears and workings on the inside. And boy are they beautiful.

Source: www.Gizmodo.com