Jul 22, 2017 | Press Releases
When the contents of the Steele/Bolger House in Pittsford, NY are auctioned August 19, the connection to history, preservation and antiques will be strong. For the past several decades the Pittsford landmark had been the home of the late Stuart Bolger,...
Jun 27, 2017 | Editorial, Featured Post
American dinnerware collectors and interior designers have cultivated a long-standing love affair with pristine, durable white ironstone and scenic blue transferware. It is pressed into service for floral bouquets, home vignettes, meals, wall décor, and hutch...
Jun 27, 2017 | Antique Show, Press Releases
Saturday, July 15th • 10am-5pm Sunday, July 16th • 11am-4pm Eason Hall, 23 Elm Street, Westfield, NY When the Westfield Antique Show opens its doors on July 15, it will continue a tradition that began in 1938. It’s most likely one of the...
Jun 27, 2017 | Publisher's Message
by Grant Hamilton, Publisher With this issue you may notice that our advertising representative is new to the masthead. Sharon Holtz has decided it’s time for her retirement from the monthly task of coordinating the advertising portion of the Collector. She has...
Jun 27, 2017 | Press Releases
The Hanover Chamber of Commerce Silver Creek, NY Yard Sales will celbrate 25 years on Saturday, August 5. Silver Creek and its surrounding area will be full of shoppers looking for that special antique, collectible, appliance, back to school clothes or that just...
May 30, 2017 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
A Spirit of Sacrifice: New York State in the First World War has opened at the New York State Museum in Albany. On display through June 3, 2018, the exhibition explores New York’s pivotal role in World War I and features artifacts, images, posters, and documents from...
May 30, 2017 | Featured Post, Press Releases
Medium for the Few, Now for the Many Beginning as a 19th century mechanical invention involving chemistry and directed to the few, photography evolved to a democratic medium engaged by the many – maybe “the most.” A three-day conference, “PhotoHistory/PhotoFuture,”...
Mar 23, 2017 | Press Releases
After more than 55 years of being operated by the same family, J & J Promotions Antiques and Old Collectibles Show (originally Gordon Reid’s Outdoor Antiques Market), has a new owner. The business and property has been sold to Rusty and Kate Corriveau. Rusty...
Mar 23, 2017 | Publisher's Message
I noticed recently that there has been some improvement in auction prices for period-era furniture. There is still a long way to go for most pieces to approach the zenith of more than a decade ago, however. It started me thinking. Is there another “Colonial Revival”...
