Sep 23, 2019 | Press Releases
For the 100th time, the Elverson Antique Show will open its doors on October 26 and 27, 2019. How does a show that began 50 years ago keep going and going? It must reflect changes in the antiques market while continuing the tradition of a good, old fashioned country...
Sep 23, 2019 | Press Releases
Book and print media collectors of every stripe will satisfy their collecting interests at the 47th annual Rochester Antiquarian Book Fair, Saturday, October 19th. The 2019 event will again be hosted at the historic Rochester, N.Y. Main Street Armory. Three dozen...
Sep 10, 2019 | Press Releases
If you are interested in spending a weekend with fellow collectors and people interested in talking about, learning about, and acquiring hatpins, hatpin holders and related items, reserve your space for the Hatpin Gathering to be held at the Mohawk Golf Club in...
Sep 9, 2019 | Press Releases
The weekend of September 21st and 22nd is a great time to plan a trip to Schoharie County. Steeped in history, the Schoharie Valley Railroad Complex will once again be the site of our 43rd annual ANTIQUES IN SCHOHARIE. The dealers will arrive early on...
May 21, 2019 | Press Releases
The Brandywine River Museum of Art will present N. C. Wyeth: New Perspectives, the first exhibition in almost 50 years to examine in depth the entirety of Wyeth’s multifaceted oeuvre. Opening June 22, the exhibition continues through September 15 at the museum....
May 21, 2019 | Press Releases
Timed to the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing, The Corning Museum of Glass will present a special display that invites visitors to get hands-on and explore the integral role glass has played in space exploration. Journey to the Moon: How Glass Got...
May 20, 2019 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
We recently attended a Kelly and Ben Schultz auction in Clarence, NY, not far from our East Aurora Home. This is one auction gallery that hasn’t adopted internet bidding, so the “competitors” are in the room or on the phone. That doesn’t mean the...
Apr 25, 2019 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
I’m not sure what prompted me to think about old trophies and prize ribbons. Perhaps it was Gayle Manley’s piece on Kentucky Derby memorabilia (this issue). While antique trophies aren’t high-priced, for the most part, those associated with...
Mar 28, 2019 | Featured Post, Gallery
Mar 26, 2019 | Featured Post
Article by Gayle Manley After months of work accomplished by the giving hearts and hands of volunteers, a new Duncan & Miller Glass Museum in Western Pennsylvania is ready to greet the public. The original 1200 square foot museum location on Jefferson Avenue in...
Mar 20, 2019 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Helene Marlowe has written to tell me of her plans to end her monthly column, “Collector’s Playtime,” a detailed work on the topic of dolls and related subjects. Her “one year” agreement to write a column stretched into a decade. TheCollector is a labor of love...
Feb 20, 2019 | Press Releases
THE OLDE STARK ANTIQUE FAIRE will be held Saturday and Sunday, MARCH 9 & 10 at the Stark County Fairgrounds, Exhibition Building, 305 Wertz Ave., Canton, Ohio. Hours are 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday and 10 AM to 2 PM Sunday for this LARGE INDOOR SHOW FEATURING OVER 100...
Feb 20, 2019 | Press Releases
Spring is just around the corner and we all have cabin fever! Mark your calendars for March 23 and 24 for 44th ANNUAL ANTIQUES IN SCHOHARIE at 136 Academy Drive, Schoharie, NY 12157. On Saturday from 10 to 5 and Sunday from 11 to 4, the Schoharie...
Feb 20, 2019 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
By Grant Hamilton, Publisher One of Linda’s favorite retail stores is the HomeGoods store. While she shops I like to do a little market research there. They often catch the wave when it comes to “looks” that are nostalgia-related. Over the years I’ve seen...
Jan 4, 2019 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Our sister publication, a community newspaper, The East Aurora Advertiser http://www.eastaurorany.com, provides the sound system for an annual Main Street carol sing each December, so the bulky speakers and related electronics are stored in a closet that also...
Dec 27, 2018 | Featured Post
As many readers know, the existence of the Collector depends on advertising from shows and dealers and auctions. So, to improve customer service for our advertising clients, we now have an advertising manager able to answer calls and emails every weekday. Christina...
Nov 27, 2018 | By Gayle Manley, Editorial
On the day after Thanksgiving, thoughts turn to gift shopping, holiday decorating and searching for the perfect Christmas tree. For many families, setting out yard decorations is a longstanding Black Friday tradition that engages everyone throughout the day. It’s the...
Nov 7, 2018 | Publisher's Message
Okay, it’s not a presidential year, but election season has been in full swing and it brings up some memories and thoughts. The first campaign I remember was that of Dwight D. Eisenhower. I was still in short pants – literally – when I was hauled off to...
Nov 7, 2018 | Press Releases
Recent reports in other publications regarding the closing of some antiques shows in York P.A. may have caused confusion among patrons and dealers. Mel Arion stressed that the “Original” York Semi-Annual Antiques Shows, which he manages, are doing just fine....
Nov 7, 2018 | Press Releases
Seeking information for a research project investigating two western New York craft operations: Arthur Cole’s “Avon Coppersmith” (Avon, N.Y., 1933-1970) and Clarence E. Wemett’s “Roadside Craftsmen” (East Bloomfield, N.Y., 1929-1953), including potter Guy Daugherty,...
