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So, this is it. Living in Wisconsin has its pluses, wonderful springs, warm summers, lots to do in the cities and tons of auctions and yard sales. But at this time of year, I realize it is (almost) the end of another season of searching for treasures. It was a good year for the “hunt” and both hubby and I felt it was successful.

Swiss Enamel & Gold Snuff Box, circa 1740. Photograph property of M.S. Rau AntiquesPapier Mache Snuff Box, circa 1814. Photograph property AAAWT,Inc. I often tell Members of the 31 Club that money in the antique and collectible world can be made with items smaller than a bread box.

What's this old gypsy fortune telling book got to do with one woman's Uncle Stuart & his knickers and another woman's parent's marriage? Read it, if you dare.

Most new collectors of Roman ancient coins often find it interesting and sometimes difficult interpreting the words or letters on their coins. The reason for this is that the celators that carved dies used to create the coins were forced to used abbreviations in order to fit the entire legend on the flan of the coin.

Collecting is a hobby in which the thrill of the hunt is hoped to be rewarded with a trophy, for the wall or otherwise. But unlike big game hunters, we don’t always have a trail to follow — or even know what it is we are looking for.

Setting A Budget For Antique Shopping This article explains the steps that you should take before going shopping for antique items. Planning your antique purchase can save you money. ¶ Posted 21 August 2008 † Victor Epand § Collecting ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: antique furniture, antiques, shopping

How To Repair Broken Antiques Most antiques can be repaired, usually without difficulty. This article makes suggestions about what things to consider when repairing antiques. ¶ Posted 21 August 2008 † Victor Epand § Collecting ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: antiques, fix your antiques, repair your

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2008 Aboriginal Art Awards - artmarketblog.com Well, today is my last day in the extremely beautiful Darwin which, as well as being the capital city of Australia’s Northern Territory, is the centre of the world renowned Australian Aboriginal art movement.

After some early luck at the Buffalo farm house estate auction, we got hot dogs & chips and, like everyone else who hadn’t brought their own chairs or arrived by riding lawnmower, sat on (sturdy) chairs which would be up for auction later. This is a dangerous thing.