Nov 20, 2024 | By Lew Larason, Fakes I Have Known
I’ve been examining furniture, looking for alterations and out and out fakes for many years. However, in the past few years, it seems to me more and more pieces are turning up with alterations that aren’t being mentioned when the items are sold. One...
Nov 20, 2024 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
From time-to-time some of our readers may recognize David Hamilton’s by-line. He’s been contributing articles to the Collector on a regular basis over the years. That is, I suppose, the price to pay when you are the son of the publisher and also a...
Aug 29, 2024 | In Memorium
Lew Larason, 91, died on August 8 from an aorta dissection. He was pain free and with his family. Lew is survived by his wife Patti Guthrie, his daughter Cindy White, his two granddaughters Tara (Mark Norris) and Sabrina (Einar Mathisen), his great grandson Malachi...
Aug 20, 2024 | Antique Show, Press Releases
The “ORIGINAL 183rd SEMI-ANNUAL YORK ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE” is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 20 and 21, 2024 at MEMORIAL HALL EAST, located within the York FairgroundsConvention & Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Avenue, York, Pennsylvania 17404. ...
Aug 20, 2024 | Antique Show, Press Releases
The plans are set, the dealers are signing up and we are excited to be back at the Schoharie Valley Railroad Complex at 143 Depot Lane in the Village of Schoharie, NY. On the weekend of September 28 and 29, Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association (SCHA) will once...
Aug 20, 2024 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
I recently visited the Wyoming County Fair in Pike, New York and spent a few minutes walking through the historical exhibits. I always find the farming equipment from days-gone-by of interest. Early household and commercial items are on display as well. I suppose that...
Jul 25, 2024 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
It was 20 years ago that the New York – Pennsylvania Collector ceased arriving at my mailbox. In fact the Collector ceased publication entirely. It seemed to me at the time that a regional antiques publication remained a viable idea, so I explored purchasing the...
Jun 25, 2024 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
It’s hard to believe that the nation’s 250th anniversary will take place in 2026. Colonial Williamsburg, the best-known “living museum” dedicated to the Colonial era will mark its 100th anniversary in that year. The nation’s Centennial Exhibition...
Apr 19, 2024 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Some of our readers may have seen reports that the Royroft Inn, located in the Collector’s current hometown of East Aurora, NY, has been sold a developer who is known for his work in utilizing old and historic structures. While we can be reasonably certain that...
Mar 19, 2024 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
April 13 and 14, Schoharie Central School, Schoharie, NY The “SPRING ANTIQUES IN SCHOHARIE” Show is fast approaching! The contracts are coming in, spaces are being assigned, food is being prepared, and volunteers are being lined up for all the duties. The...
Feb 20, 2024 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Some readers may recognize the occasional Collector article featuring the annual Key, Lock and Lantern convention of railroadiana collectors. And yes, the David Hamilton by-line on the convention announcement is related to this publisher. Our son has been collecting...
Feb 20, 2024 | Press Releases
The Southern Tier of New York’s premminent Antique Show looks forward to the third year under its new name and new mission. Formally the Binghamton Sertoma’s Million Dollar Antique Show now named the Binghamton Shriners Antique Show was overwhelming well received in...
Dec 18, 2023 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message, Uncategorized
After many years of “free” money, markets of all varieties are trying to deal with the impact of interest rate increases and inflation. In the business of collecting or buying and selling antiques, there is some correlation to the changes, I suspect. I’m just...
Nov 16, 2023 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Many years ago I acquired a Civil War newspaper printed on wallpaper. I always wondered about it. Was it real, a “fantasy” item that never really existed in that era, or a reprint? Someone had taken the time to frame it with glass on front and back so that the news...
Oct 15, 2023 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
This is the last issue of the Collector that the Buffalo News contract press department printed for us. As is the case with other daily newspapers in New York, the News decided to close its printing operations here and move printing to Cleveland, Ohio. Unfortunately,...
Jul 25, 2023 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
By Grant Hamilton We recently had an opportunity to take a short trip to Vermont where we made our regular stop at the Stone House Antique Co-op in Chester. It’s a short drive on a winding road (what side roads in southern Vermont aren’t winding) from the...
Mar 22, 2023 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Regular readers may notice the by-line of David Hamilton, mostly on articles relating to trains, appearing from time-to-time in the Collector. He, like his old man (me), is a collector. His primary collecting interest has been in railroad-related antiques, though it...
Feb 23, 2023 | Press Releases
After 28 years of hosting our member dealers’ antique show at Nazareth College in Rochester we will be moving to a new location. With grateful thanks to Nazareth College for a long and professional relationship the association will be hosting the 2023 and 47th...
Feb 23, 2023 | Press Releases
Come See the Passion and History at Our Shows! The largest Gun Show held in New York State will be staged as indicated above. Over 800-1000 exhibits and displays will be provided by our collectors and dealers from all over the United States. Featured will be...
Feb 23, 2023 | Press Releases
Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association is putting the last details together for this year’s “Spring Antiques in Schoharie” Show which will be held on Saturday, March 25 from 10am-5pm and Sunday, March 26 from 11am-4pm. We are moving back to the Schoharie...
