Southeastern Antiquing and Collecting Magazine February 2015

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Southeastern

February 2015

Antiquing and Collecting Magazine

Small Wonders: Diatoms

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Liberace, The One-Man Disneyland!

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lessons at age four and early on displayed an amazing ability to memorize long, complicated pieces of music. He was classically trained and in his early twenties toured the United States performing with many major symphony orchestras. While still in his teens, to help support his family during the Great Depression, he played popular music for radio dramas, theaters, cabarets, weddings, even striptease shows. Although his father was Italian and only his mother was Polish, Lee considered himself Polish and became enamored with the great pianist Ignaz Paderewski who had a second job as Prime Minister of Poland. Eventually, they met, and it is said Paderewski took the young Liberace under his wing, but to what extent is not clear. By his mid-twenties, Lee was referring to his performances as “pop with a bit of the classics.” Around age 30, he played the White House at the behest of President Harry S. Truman. By age 40, it would be a command performance for Queen Elizabeth II. By the time he was 34, Liberace was earning a million dollars a year. In less than two years, his income rose to approximately four million dollars a year! Not much money by today’s standards, but in the early 1950s, it was a king’s ransom, allowing Lee to live like royalty. The big bump in income was due to his wildly successful television show that aired around 1953 and went on for many years. The show attracted about 30 million viewers a week and received 10,000 fan letters weekly. Most people, however, remember Lee’s TV show with his violinist elder brother George, and the signature sign off, Lee singing I’ll Be Seeing You. Of course, given Lee’s flamboyant costumes, it was one of the early shows to go color. Elton John, then six years old, recalls being fascinated with both Lee’s piano ability and his costumes. I was also a fan of the show and only realized while viewing old clips of it how much my own piano style had been influenced by Liberace. There are plenty of old clips of The Liberace Show on the Internet on sites like YouTube, as well as clips of Lee on The Ed Sullivan Show, I Love Lucy, The Jack Benny Show, The Muppet Show, Oprah, and Saturday Night Live. They are all worth checking out. Liberace has been a headliner in Las Vegas since 1944 where he first appeared with his trademark candelabrum. He also appeared in many movies. Songwriter Pat Ballard paid homage to Lee’s enviable head of hair in the 1954 smash hit by The Chordettes, Mister Sandman: Mr. Sandman (Yes) bring us a dream Give him a pair of eyes with a come-hither gleam Give him a lonely heart like Pagliacci And lots of wavy hair like Liberace.1 Following are the typical questions I am usually asked about Liberace: How good a pianist was he really? I have discussed this issue with many top pianists, both popular and classical. Everyone agrees that his technique was almost effortless to the point that he made even difficult pieces look a lot easier to play than they actually were. A world-renowned concert pianist told me off the record that he believed Liberace could give most concert pianists a good run for their money playing the classics, and yet, turn right around and play ragtime, blues, country, rock and roll, or almost anything else he pleased. He speculated that few pianists have mastered the instrument to that extent. If a music critic wrote anything negative about Liberace,

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SoutheAstern Antiquing and Collecting Magazine A noble price for a Nobel Prize Page 17 Vol. 19

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Features Liberace, The One-Man Disneyland! by John Aaron. ......................................... p.1 Small Wonders: Victorian Microscope Slides by Howard Lynk. ....................Center Spread Napoleon's Hat Sells............................... p.7

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Antique Shop and Mall Directory...................................... 36 Auction Calendar................................................................. 21 Civil War Collector.............................................................. 28 Classifieds............................................................................. 40 Gavels & Paddles................................................................. 17 Name This Famous Antique................................................ 14 Name This Famous Person.................................................. 30 News................................................................................ 34, 35 Show Calendar..................................................................... 24 What's Selling on eBay?...................................................... 10

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This Month’s Cover Story: What are the beautiful creations on the cover? Diatoms. What are diatoms? Read this month’s fascinating cover story by collector Howard Lynk. Clockwise from the top left, the photos are geometric arrangements of: diatoms and sponge spicules by E. Thum, c. 1880s-1890s; diatoms by E. Thum, c. 1880s-1890s; a “snowflake” arrangement by J. Moller, c. 1880s; and diatoms, butterfly scales and spicules by Watson & Sons, c. 1880s-1890s.

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INDIANA

St. Petersburg

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Alexander City

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Scott’s Antique Market......................26

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North Carolina

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Alpharetta

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Florida

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Florida Antiquarian Book Fair..........27

R.S. Goldberg Sterling Flatware............40

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Pioneer Park Days.............................27

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VIRGINIA

James Julia Auctions...................22, 23

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SHOWS & EVENTS

Asheford Institute.....................................9

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they often got a personal note from him that read something like: “I read with amusement your recent review. It was so upsetting my brother George and I cried all the way to the bank.” In another variation Lee would write, “I would have cried all the way to the bank, but instead, I just bought it.”

----------------John Aaron is a semi-retired master piano tuner and technician. He blogs wonderful stories at http://johnaaronstories.blogspot. com. Mr. Sandman by the Chordettes, www.elyrics.net.

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What make of piano did he play, and how often did you tune it? Liberace owned between 35 and 40 pianos at any given time. He only played Baldwin pianos in public, which was his preference long before he became an official endorser for Baldwin. Lee’s main stage piano was a mirrored Baldwin nine-foot grand for which he had a matching mirrored tuxedo and a matching mirrored Rolls Royce. Unlike artists who walk across the stage to the piano, Lee was chauffeur-driven. There was a white Baldwin baby grand that I tuned on occasion that he used for his “drop-in” visits to the Good Morning America show. Baldwin’s SD-10 touring concert grand that Lee used for one-night only performances I tuned on a number of occasions for Liberace, Ferranti & Teicher, Duke Ellington and Roger Williams. How many times I tuned for Liberace I cannot recall. I saw him more often at sales promotions and conventions.

Liberace, the Consummate Collector An Associated Press story reported in The Day in New London, Conn., on March 8, 1974: “Liberace admits that he is an ‘incurable collector’. He collects automobiles, miniature automobiles, antiques, chandeliers, unusual jewelry, rare crystals, silver, china and miniature pianos.... Liberace’s most valuable piece of furniture is probably the Louis XV desk in the master bedroom. It once belonged to Czar Nicholas and Empress Alexandra of Russia.” “‘In order to get the desk, I bought an entire museum in Pensacola. Fla.,’ he said. ‘It is one of the most sought-after desks in the world.’ He places its value at $275,000.” Continuing in the article, “Among his prized possessions are a dozen dinner plates initialed ‘JFK’ that belonged to the late President John F. Kennedy. He purchased them at a benefit auction for $40,000. The Los Angeles Times’ Jeannine Stein reported on the auction of Liberace’s collection in 1988: “His jewelry went fast Did Liberace actually like wearing the costumes? From and furious, with the first item, a large pendant with Liberace’s my observation, he did and he didn’t. I hefted more than one, profile in silver, fetching $3,500. The catalogue appraisal was and they were both heavy and hot. Very uncomfortable to $100. A collection of cuff links, tie tacks, stickpins and house wear at best. I think he enjoyed the way an audience reacted keys appraised at $100 sold for $2,000, and a personalized to them. I think he was also aware that they detracted from 14-karat cigarette case appraised at $5,000 went for $8,000. his musicianship. He wore at least two per performance, usually quipping at intermission, “Please excuse me while I go The most expensive item sold was a Baldwin mirrored piano that went for $46,750. The performer’s Baccarat crystal table, backstage and slip into something more spectacular!” previously owned by the Maharajah Bahadur Shah II, went for The second costume always was more elaborate than the $40,000, $10,000 over the estimated catalogue price. The first first. At times, they made him perspire to the point that he day’s tally was $660,045.”1 actually lost weight. Staying hydrated was a must. ------------- It all started in his early days when he played with symphony orchestras and wore a white tuxedo to stand out from 1 “His Final Bow: Liberace Auction Draws Thousands Eager to Bid on the Legacy of a Man Born to Shop,” April 11, 1988. the black-clad musicians. Soon came a white piano to match the tux. When he started in Las Vegas, booking agents insisted that each appearance be accompanied with a yet more elaborate outfit. And so it went. Whatever burden the costumes imposed, I think Lee well knew he would have been less popular and less wealthy without them. Didn’t he spend money like it was water? Liberace spent money on the things he enjoyed such as pianos, antiques, cars, clothing and jewelry. Typical of his Midwestern upbringing, he really didn’t spend that much in proportion to what he earned. He supported some members of his family and was generous to his friends and those in need. His older brother George, besides being his violinist and musical conductor, was his business manager. Lee had many investments from a restaurant (he loved to cook) to a shopping mall, real estate, etc. The trappings of wealth were almost second nature to him. I remember an occasion backstage somewhere on a hot day. We were all drinking cold beverages from cans or paper cups. Lee was strolling about drinking from a gold chalice with jeweled accents as nonchalantly as if it were only a paper cup. Lee always struck me as the type who, if he lost his fortune, would take it as nothing more than a new phase of his life. Liberace was a kind, gentle, generous and, extremely talented man. A legend in his own time. He’s been gone more than a quarter of a century now—and his job is still available.

The great collector Liberace among a few of his antiques and collectibles at his home in Los Angeles in 1974. (Photo: Allan Warren.)

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$2.2 Million For One of Napoleon’s Hats

A painting of Napoleon with his trademark bicorne hat. Prince Albert of Monaco put one of Napoleon Bonaparte’s bicorne hats up for auction in Paris last November, and it sold for $2.2 million. It was purchased by a collector from South Korea. Other articles of clothing belonging to Napoleon were also sold. Prince Albert oversees the Napoleon Museum in Monte Carlo, and the hat was sold to pay for other projects for the museum. While there are nearly 20 of Napoleon’s hats in existence, only two or three are not in museums or held in national collections.

Nicholas Appert discovered the process for canning food after the military in France offered a reward of 12,000 francs in 1795 for a way to preserve food for long periods of time. He collected the money in 1810. This is one of the jars he used; it is now in a museum in Chalonsen-Champagne, France. (Photos: JeanPaul Barbier.)

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Cincinnati Art-Carved Furniture By Diane C. Wachs, Director of Decorative Art Cowan’s Auctions, Inc.

When a style of unique furniture and accessories came into fashion in the Victorian Era, it took the name of the city where it originated. “Cincinnati art-carved” encompassed a broad spectrum of decorative items, from corner cupboards to fruit plates, and from fireplace mantels to picture frames. At the heart of the movement were a professional woodcarver, Henry Fry, and his son, William. Having migrated from England, they moved to Cincinnati in 1851, where they worked on churches and for owners of estates. Among the latter was Joseph Longworth. Between 1868 and 1872, he commissioned the Frys to carve portions of the interior of Rookwood, his country home and that of a house he had built for his daughter, Maria Longworth, who later founded the Rookwood Pottery Company. The work in Miss Longworth’s house caught the eye of her friends, who wanted to learn the art form as a pastime, much like porcelain painting was in vogue during that era. The Frys opened a carving school that eventually birthed the city’s artfurniture movement. It is believed the students at the carving school included the wife and daughter of Benn Pitman. Having immigrated to the United States in the early 1850s, eventually settling in Cincinnati, Pitman wasn’t trained as a carver, but he recognized a business opportunity and offered classes at the School of Design (which later became the Art Academy of Cincinnati) in the early 1870s. Both carving schools catered primarily to women who sought the training as a hobby. The Victorian designs produced Wetumpka.eighth.12.08_SEA.indd

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A Benjamin Pittman Cincinnati art-carved piece. (Photo courtesy of Cowan’s Auctions, Inc., Cincinnati, OH.) tended to lean toward the Aesthetic Movement, with flowers and plants a common element. The art form stepped onto a much bigger stage when hundreds of examples of the work were exhibited at the Centennial Exhibition, the 1876 World’s Fair held in Philadelphia. Interest continued into the 20th century, but by the 1920s tastes had greatly changed. Interest revived in the late 20th century when the Cincinnati Art Museum began acquiring pieces for its collection. Today, collectors actively seek Cincinnati art-carved furniture and accessories. Researchers have identified approximately 1,100 carvers who took classes from the Frys and Pitman. Anything produced by those hobbyists is of interest to buyers, but works signed by the teachers generally have much stronger appeal. Memories Flea Antique Mall.05.11_SEA The definitive book on the subject is Cincinnati Art-Carved Furniture and Interiors, edited by Jennifer L. Howe. --------This article was reprinted with permission from a blog at BidSquare.com.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Jewelry Storage Tips by Lori Verderame Jewelry is a very popular collectible. In addition to sprucing up an outfit, jewelry pieces, precious metals, and gemstones hold their value well in the antiques and vintage marketplace. So, storing these valuables is important. Gold and silver pieces can get scratched when stored next to each other or next to other pieces in a jewelry box. These precious metals can also damage fragile jewelry items like pearls and shells. Store gold pieces by themselves or in a felt- or velvet-lined box when possible. Gold necklaces ideally should be stored hanging up by their clasp to prevent damage. Gold bracelets should be stored flat when possible. Bangles need

their own storage boxes to prevent dents and damage. Always store pearls separately in a padded case or jewelry compartment. This will prevent damage to the soft cultured pearl’s luster surface. And, pearls should be restrung as soon as you notice that the individual knots are getting stretched out or loose. You will lose the pearls if the string breaks—I guarantee it. For gemstones set in rings, use ring holders that separate set stones and their settings from one another. This will prevent scrapes and scratches and retain a stone's clarity, too. Watches should not be stopped when stored. Let the watch run so you do not damage the battery or movement. Store watches flat and use a soft cloth to cover the dial and protect the crystal face when storing them.

When it comes to fine jewelry, protecting your investment goes hand in hand with proper storage. ---------------Celebrity Ph.D. antiques appraiser, Dr. Lori is the star appraiser on Discovery channel. Dr. Lori hosts antiques appraisal events worldwide. Check out her schedule at www.DrLoriV. com/events. Visit www. Facebook.com/DoctorLori, Lori Verderame on Google+ or call 888-431-1010.

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Ocala – located in central Florida, northwest of Orlando and southwest of Gainesville, off Interstate 75 – derives its name from the extinct Timucuan Indians, who called their village Ocali,

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thought to mean “Big Hammock.” Modern-day Ocala was established in 1846 and was a rather unremarkable town until 1943, when Carl G. Rose FUHDWHG WKH ¿UVW WKRURXJKEUHG KRUVH farm there. Many more followed his example, and today Ocala is known as the “horse capital of the world.” It isn’t densely populated (it’s just the 45th largest city in Fla.) but it’s well known to equestrians worldwide. And with horse people comes money, so Ocala has also become a destination not only for vacationers

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and full-time residents, but retail shops that cater to these upscale tourists and permanent folks. The antiques and collectibles stores in town – notably Ocala Antique Mall & Estates at 4425 NW Blichton Road (in the Winn-Dixie Shopping Center), the Ole Cracker House at 1734 NW Pine Avenue (or U.S. 441), and Legends Vintage Goods at 3305 E. Silver Springs Blvd. - make visiting Ocala an extra-special treat. When coming to Florida, be sure to include Ocala on your itinerary. See you soon!

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What's Selling on eBay? By Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $5,029 (36 bids): Carved Chinese Bamboo Boat, Immortals, Late Qing Dynasty. A hollow section of bamboo root carved as a gathering of Immortals and Scholars, with leafy pine tree canopy and wave-shaped hardwood stand. Condition: the wood is dry, dusty and uncleaned, two heads missing, and possibly a section of pine canopy near the back of the boat; a few small age lines. The base is attached with two screws. No other damage or repairs. Would

look stunning cleaned and waxed. Size: 15 inches long. Marks: unmarked, remnants of red wax seal to underside of boat. Circa Qing 18th-19th century. (Photo: eBay seller mark xl5.) DBA: This type carving of the Immortals was usually done in ivory or bamboo (and sometimes jade). This is a high price for such an item, but this carving is unusually large and very detailed. With this being a United Kingdom seller, the ban on selling ivory in the U.S. would not apply. I could not find the buyer’s nationality as it is not listed. Many people are unaware that it is now illegal to sell ivory in the U.S. Before July 1, 2014, it was legal to sell antique ivory but not vintage or new ivory. There are bills before Congress trying to make it possible to again sell antique ivory. I have seen some smaller auction houses still continuing to sell ivory, but

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Manatee County, Florida

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Preference Winner nine years running (2006-2014). The store is brimming with antiques, collectibles, fine gifts and more. The Feed Store Antique Mall, also on Highway 301 in Ellenton, not far away, features 50 quality dealers selling antiques and collectibles. Retro Rosie, on Manatee Avenue E. in Bradenton, is a multiple-vendor shop boasting a huge variety of vintage clothing for all occasions, plus much more. And Carriage House Antiques, at 3307 Manatee Ave. West in Bradenton, is packed with 500 vendors in 14 rooms (many of them consignors), selling antiques, collectibles, furniture, jewelry, gifts, books, Depression glass and more. So next time you're visiting Florida's Gulf coast, make a beeline to Manatee County. It's well worth the visit!

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beware that these objects could be confiscated. If you consign your ivory with the auction house and the government agents take it, you will not be compensated. If you buy from an overseas source and try to import it to the U.S., it most likely will be confiscated, and you will lose the object. I have discussed this ivory controversy because I do think that this will affect the value of this type of object in the future. I wish I could tell you what Congress will do concerning the ivory ban. This could affect the value of any Immortal carving. $315 15 (18 bids): Nickel Brass, 4-Bell, 2-Valve, German Schalmei Trumpet Horn, made by Signal VEB. It is called a German Schalmei. I thought that four separate bells were unusual, but there are examples that have up to 16 bells and up to four valves. These instruments must have a unique sound. I was only able to find one other example on the net that is as large as the example we are listing, and it only had two bells. This nickel-over-brass Schalmei measures 37 inches from the lip of the bell to the back of the large curve, by 24 inches wide. (Photo: eBay seller wwolst12.)

DBA: This instrument was primarily used as a signaling instrument for military groups. It evolved from an earlier type of horn and is actually considered a precursor to the oboe. I had to search the Internet to find people playing the instrument and to hear it. Apparently, its use is limited as I have never heard of anyone getting a college scholarship to play this instrument. The number of bells or horns varies from two to 16. Condition plays an important part of the pricing. I could not find that a larger number of horns meant more money. The quality of the material will make a difference in the pricing. This is probably a good buy. $5,600 (61 bids): 1820 Antique English Pieced Coverlet Quilt Early Chintz, 18th century. Wear appropriate to age and use. The overall feel of the piece is fresh and usable. I counted 14 tiny piecings that had decay. There is staining to the reverse and one cut in the corner. There is foxing and some damp-staining to the front and in one corner a darker yellow stain. Dimensions: 90 1/4 x 92 inches. For years I have lived with, loved, and admired the way this quilt (or appliquéd coverlet or pieced coverlet—I do not know the correct technical term; there is no batting between the top and bottom layers) works its magic in a variety of living spaces. Based on my own inevitable reaction—and far more importantly, the reactions of friends, acquaintances and complete strangers when it is laid out on a bed—here is a list of words and phrases that come immediately to nd: charming, enchanting, homey, endearing, exquisite, comforting, gorgeous, hypnotic, superbly made, painstakingly designed and astonishing variety of period prints. Even when combing it for damaged little appliqués (I counted 14, but there may be more), I was constantly

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AFTER 19 YEARS AT THIS LOCATION, WE ARE RETIRING-SELLING OUT--EVERYTHING MUST GO The complete inventory of antiques and collectibles, all the displays and the real estate will be sold with HUGE STOREWIDE DISCOUNTS! This commercial property, Zoned C-3, fronts busy Highway 27, Leesburg, Florida. Located in the center of the state, it is just 20 minutes from Mt. Dora, 20 minutes from Interstate 75 and 45 minutes from Orlando. The concrete block building is 8,000 sq. ft. downstairs with a spacious 2 bedroom/2 bath bright and sunny apartment upstairs. The front of the building has 12 feet x 60 feet of welcoming porches. The property is approximately 150 feet x 351 feet.

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sidetracked with admiration for the rare printed chintzes represented here, together with the minute care used by the needlewoman or women who designed it. Taking the time to cut out a little butterfly or position a flower just so. It is a true labor of love. Speaking of chintz, as the sun was setting in the garden during my photography session, I noticed that even after all these years, it retains a very soft glint—chintzes being polished at the time of its making. There are well in excess of 1,600 little pieces

of chintz on this quilt, most of them, in the main field, hexagons and in the borders, diamonds. One could make a long list of its imperfections, and yet, the overall presence of the piece is fresh, alive, and strong. I promise you this: if you spread it out on a bed, you will not be able to tear yourself from the room. (Photo: eBay seller sonjonny.) DBA: Quilting was done in England in very early times, even medieval times. Clothing as well as bed covering was quilted. Quilting was particularly important to Americans for several reasons. In early times, commercial fabric was imported and expensive. It was machine-made and more tightly woven and held up better than homespun. Fabric was very expensive, and saving scraps for additional uses was important to the economic well-being of the family. Quilted fabrics provided warmth as well as a creative outlet for women at that time. Every American household had quilts. Quilts were not as common in England where industrial equipment and the manufactured goods were more available. This “quilt” is made of period chintz and is unusual, and that is an important factor in this object. While $5,600 is a lot to pay for a “quilt”, this one is very rare and beautiful. I think that this area of collecting will not lose in popularity.

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Sarasota just may be the ultimate beach town, with its sun-kissed location on the Gulf of Mexico, more than 200 sunny days a year and an average year-round temperature of 71 degrees. But there are other reasons why Sarasota was named Best Small City to Live by Money Magazine. Sarasota County - which includes Venice, Northport, Longboat and Siesta Keys -- is alive with culture, sports, affordable homes, a brisk job market and great schools.

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Oh, and did we mention it’s a haven for antique lovers? There are 44 shops, and all of them are convenient to one another. Clustered along streets with names like Coconut, Pineapple and Palm, these stores make Sarasota a must-visit destination for antiquers just looking for that next great “find.” The Fruitville district is especially worth checking out.

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What’s better than visiting Tampa, Florida for fun in the sun? Shopping, that’s what – especially for antiques and collectibles. The city (especially the historic Seminole Heights area) are brimming with quality antiques and collectibles, plus some unexpected surprises. Like Schiller’s Architectural & Design Salvage, at 1002 North Rome Avenue. That’s the place to go for reclaimed wood, vintage furniture and antique and salvaged architectural

elements. Larry or his wife “Charlie� will be happy to show you what you need to give a unique twist to any design project. And speaking of Seminole Heights, you simply must make the trip to Sherry’s YesterDaze Vintage Clothing & Antiques, at 5207 North

Florida Avenue, and their sister store, A Modern Line, at 6415 North Florida Avenue, right up the street. Sherry herself will be glad to help you experience the YesterDaze shop, with its women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, accessories and jewelry from Victorian to Disco, dÊcor items and collectibles. A Modern Line is dedicated exclusively to Mid-Century Modern furniture, art and lighting. We’ll see you in Tampa!

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Fort Myers, Florida

Nestled along the scenic shoreline of the Caloosahatchee River on the Gulf coast of southwest Florida, Fort Myers is an interesting blend of young and old. The city sports the youngest population in Lee County, with a median age of 32. It is also home to the historic winter residences of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Extensive renovations of the downtown waterfront are underway, with new restaurants, nightclubs, apartments and artistic venues providing energy and growth.

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The shopping for antiques is great in Fort Myers, too. Shops like Teresa’s Antique & Vintage Store and Vintage Peddler (both on South Tamiami Trail), Ivy Cottage (on Widman Way, formerly Peck Street) and Judy’s Antiques (on McGregor Boulevard) are brimming with antiques and collectibles, at price points ranging from the novice shopper to the discriminating collector. Come to Fort Myers – the sun is out, the beaches are beautiful and the shopping is second to none.

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Name This Famous Antique by Mike McLeod

The Elgin Marbles (or the Parthenon Marbles) are the sculptures and the bas-relief frieze residing in the British Museum that were acquired by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin. In the early 1800s, Bruce served as the British ambassador to the Ottoman Turk Empire, which included Greece. At his own expense, he hired artists to draw and make plaster casts of the sculptures in the Parthenon to record these treasures before they were lost to history. The Parthenon, the temple to Athena built on the Acropolis in Athens, was constructed between 447 B.C. and 438 B.C. It was made with 69 columns, each standing 34 feet high. A 40-foot statue of Athena made of hollow wood and ivory and gold dominated the interior. A frieze of sculptures more than 500 feet long lined the outer walls of the inner

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A section of the Elgin Marbles in the British Museum showing horsemen. (Photo: Urban.) sanctum. “The frieze represented the Panathenaic procession held every fourth year when the citizens of Athens brought a new robe for the statue of Athena. The frieze was carved in low relief and was polychromed with a blue background.”1 Carved into it were 378 figures of men, women, children and Greek gods, and 245 animals. The Greek sculptor Phidias is credited with creating and supervising this colossal work of art. In addition to being a temple to Athena, the Parthenon has also been used as Christian churches and an Islamic mosque over the years. During those times and across the centuries, many parts of the frieze and the figures in the metopes (rectangular sections in the frieze carved with sculptures) were destroyed or vandalized. Several of the sculptures and figures in the Elgin Marbles are missing heads or have been defaced. In 1687, the Venetians attacked Athens in a war against the Turks. The Parthenon was used as a gunpowder magazine by the Turks, thinking their enemy would not bombard this architectural wonder. Wrong. The Venetians fired their cannons on the Parthenon, and one shell ignited a gigantic explosion which destroyed the walls of the sanctum, toppled several columns, and knocked down half of the frieze and its sculptures. It was a historic and cultural tragedy. When the Earl of Elgin arrived in the early 1800s, sculptures that had been knocked down or fallen from the triangular pediments on either end of the Parthenon were being taken by locals and burned to create lime for building their homes. Not expecting this archaeological treasure to survive, Thomas Bruce obtained an edict from the Turks to not only draw the sculptures but also to remove them. Some say bribery was involved in getting the edict and theft in taking the sculptures, but in the end, just under half of the original frieze

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of 524 feet, 15 metopes and 17 sculptures were preserved when he took them home. However, they were almost lost on the voyage back. The ship carrying the Elgin Marbles was wrecked in a storm, and its cargo sank into the ocean near the Island of Kythera. The Marbles were eventually retrieved by divers, at further expense to the Earl. In 1816, Thomas Bruce sold the Marbles to the British government for ₤35,000 (about $3.1 million today), less than what he paid to have them removed and shipped home. The Elgin Marbles have resided in the British Museum for more than 200 years and are available there for viewing free of charge. In 1832, Greece gained its independence with the help of Great Britain, France and Russia after being under Turkish rule for nearly 400 years. Since then, the Greek government has strenuously requested the return of the Parthenon Marbles from Great Britain, to no avail. The Acropolis Museum in Athens holds about the same amount Marbles as the British Museum, but parts of sculptures are also in the Vatican and in museums in Germany, Austria, Italy and Denmark. (The “Copenhagen Marbles” are in the National Museum in Denmark. A Dane fighting with the Venetians who bombarded the Parthenon bought two marble heads from a street vendor, one of a centaur and the other of a Lapith, a race from Greek mythology.) The ownership of the Elgin Marble is still hotly contested today. Was Thomas Bruce a savior or a thief? Would the Marbles he took be in a museum today if he had not taken

them, or would they be destroyed or in private hands? Should the Elgin Marbles be returned to their homeland? Should the Greeks buy them back for $3.1 million? All we can do is wait and see. Ted Carlton on Utah and Sherron Lawson of Roswell, Ga., correctly identified the Elgin Marbles. ------------1 Nichols State University, www.nicholls.edu, “The History of the Elgin Marbles: Past, Present and Future,” by Jessie Bangs. References: British Museum, www.britishmuseum.org. Telegraph.co.uk, “The Elgin Marbles will never return to Athens – the British Museum is their rightful home,” by Richard Dorment. Http://ancient-greece.org/art/athena-statue. html.

The Parthenon, 1910-1920. (Photo: Library of Congress.)

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Recent Auction Results From Near & Far

By Ken Hall

Nobel Prize in Medicine, $4.757 million, Christie's The 1962 Nobel Prize Medal in Medicine (or Physiology) given to James Dewey Watson for his work in the discovery of DNA structure, 23kt gold, sold for $4.757 million at an auction held Dec. 4 by Christie's in New York. It was a new world auction record for any Nobel Prize. Also, the manuscript of Watson's acceptance speech for the award, written on Grand Hotel Stockholm stationery and dated Dec. 9, 1952, went for $365,000; and the manuscript of a lecture on DNA given by Watson on Dec. 11, 1962 made $245,000. Prices include a 20 percent buyer's premium.

Babe Ruth baseball cap, $303,277, Grey Flannel A baseball cap worn by Babe Ruth during the historic 1934 U.S. All Star Tour of Japan sold for $303,277 in an absentee, phone and internet auction held Dec. 16-17 by Grey Flannel Auctions, based in Westhampton, N.Y. Also, a baseball signed by 23 of the 1932 New York Yankees (including Ruth, Lou Gehrig and other Hall of Famers) topped out at $115,242; a circa 1980s Julius “Dr. J” Erving Philadelphia 76ers game-worn uniform attained $44,428; and a 1950s jacket worn by Roy Campanella made $71,554. Prices include a 20 percent buyer's premium.

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Piano from Casablanca, $3.4 million, Bonhams The iconic salmoncolored piano from Rick's Cafe in the film Casablanca, on which Dooley Wilson plays As Time Goes By (and in which Humphrey Bogart hides the precious transit papers), sold for $3.413 million at a Hollywood Memorabilia Auction held Nov. 24 by Bonhams in New York City. Also, the Cowardly Lion costume Bert Lahr wore in the movie The Wizard of Oz rose to $3.08 million; Dorothy's dress, worn by Judy Garland, fetched $245,000; and a costume worn by Rita Hayworth went for $114,000. Prices include a 15 percent buyer's premium.

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19th century Russian icon, $24,400, Crescent City A 19th century oil on curved panel Russian icon, possibly of St. Maximus the Confessor, 12.25 inches by 10.5 inches, sold for $24,400 at an Estates Auction held Nov. 15-16 by Crescent City Auction Gallery in New Orleans, La. Also, a small, circa 1898-1908 Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator in a sterling and enamel riza, by Nicolay Kemper, rose to $14,760; an oil-on-canvas painting by Alberta Kinsey (1875-1952) made $3,075; and a French Louis XVI-style carved rosewood triple-door armoire hit $3,081. Prices include a sliding-scale buyer's premium.

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E. Howard No. 47 clock, $356,950, Fontaine's Auction An E. Howard & Company No. 47 wall-hanging astronomical regulator clock, one of only three known, sold for $356,950 at a Clocks and Watches Auction held Nov. 22-23 by Fontaine's Auction Gallery in Pittsfield, Mass. It was a new auction record for an E. Howard & Company clock, eclipsing the previous record of $277,300 paid for a No. 68 astronomical floor clock, also at a Fontaine's Auction clock sale. Also, an E. Howard & Company No. 25 drum head astronomical regulator changed hands for $121,000. Prices include a 21 percent buyer's premium.

Tiffany Dragonfly lamp, $142,200, James D. Julia A Tiffany Studios Dragonfly table lamp with a conical shade of mottled blue panels, completed by a chain of seven leaded mottled glass dragonflies, on a bronze trumpet base, sold for $142,200 at a Glass & Lamp Auction held Nov. 12-13 by James D. Julia, Inc., in Fairfield, Maine. Also, a Tiffany Studios chandelier with an openwork bronze top and a curtain of prisms descending from the cap rose to $45,662; and a Daum cameo glass and enameled rain scene lamp with pointed dome shade lit up the room for $36,735. Prices include an 18.5 percent buyer's premium.

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Action Comics #1, $310,700, Heritage An unrestored copy of Action Comics #1 (DC, 1938), the most desirable comic book in the hobby, graded 3.0 by CGC, sold for $310,700 at a Comics Auction held Nov. 22-24 by Heritage Auctions (based in Dallas, Tex.) in Beverly Hills, Calif. Also, copy of Pep Comics #22 (graded 7.0) hit $143,400. Prices quoted include the buyer's premium.

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Black Forest hall rack, $19,600, S & S Auctions An antique Black Forest hall rack, rare and highly collectible mainly for its finely carved, life-size dog (30 inches tall), sold for $19,600 at a Cataloged Auction held Nov. 16-17 by S & S Auctions, Inc., in Repaupo, N.J. Also, an Emile Galle etched art glass vase, just 3.25 inches tall, realized $14,700; an antique gilt carved center table with pietra dura (“hard stone”) top brought $11,025; and a French Chronos & Amour gilt and patinated figural bronze clock on a bronze mounted marble base rose to $13,475. Prices include a 22.5 percent buyer's premium.

The Shops of Middle & West Tennessee

The antique shops of Middle and West Tennessee are a must-visit for serious collectors on the antique trail. Moving from west to east, Jackson is a virtual mecca for antique shoppers. Be sure to visit Butler's Antique Mall while you're in town, at 2213 Highway 70 East. It's loaded with quality antiques and collectibles. In Bolivar, not far away, is On the Square Gallery & Gifts, at 109 North Main. Their 100+ year old building on the historic courtyard square is filled with antiques, artwork from local and regional artists, pottery, glassware and more.

Out of the Past Antiques & Collectibles, at 436 Bollin Lane in Clarksville, is packed with furniture, jewelry, silver, crystal and glassware, books, vintage clothing and more. GasLamp Antiques in Nashville is doing so well it's opened a sister store, GasLamp Too. Both are located on Powell Place and feature fine antiques and furnishings, artisan, industrial, mid-century vintage, modern and more. And Breckenridge House Antiques, at 205 North Main Street in Mount Pleasant, is located inside a lovely circa-1815 home. See you on the trail!

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Winchester Model 1873, $149,500, Rock Island A deluxe, special order Winchester Third Model 1873 rifle with fine case sold for $149,500 at a Premiere Auction held Dec. 6-7 by Rock Island Auction Company in Rock Island, Ill. Also, a Colt Pythons Silver Snake Edition rang out at $14,950; and a pre-war, Colt SAA with carved pearl grips and factory engraving by Master Wilbur Glahn hit the mark for $51,750. Overall, the auction grossed about $11.4 million and, with it being Rock Island's final sale of the year, the total gross for 2014 was $47.5 million. Prices include a 15 percent buyer's premium.

Smokey and the Bandit car, $450,000, Julien's Auctions The Trans Am car that actor Burt Reynolds drove in the movie Smokey and the Bandit sold for $450,000 at an auction of items from Reynolds' estate and career held Dec. 11-12 at Julien's Auctions in Las Vegas, Nev. Also, an 18kt gold pocket watch given to Reynolds by Sally Field achieved $13,750; the canoe made for the movie Deliverance went for $17,500; and Reynolds' Golden Globe Award breezed to $21,250. Prices include a 20 percent buyer's premium.

Natural saltwater pearl, $813,750, Rago Arts

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The largest known nearround natural saltwater pearl, also known as the Putlov Pearl Brooch, sold for $813,750 at a Jewelry, Couture & Objets de Vertu Auction held Dec. 7 by Rago Arts & Auction Center in Lambertville, N.J. It was the most ever paid for one lot at a Rago auction. Price includes a 25 percent buyer's premium.

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Small Wonders: Victorian Microscope Slides By Howard Lynk

Close-up detail of mounted diatoms with regular markings and perforations, useful for testing microscope lens resolution. Jewels! Brilliant, sparkling jewels of every imaginable shape, and like grains of sand on the beach or stars in the sky, beyond count. Fortunately, one doesn’t have to visit the grand palaces and museums of Europe to view such incredible wonders. These little gems can be found all around us! They are known as diatoms and live nearly everywhere there is, or has been, water. Diatoms are microscopic unicellular forms of algae. The little “jewels” we find, known as frustules, are actually very small, clear silica shells (natural glass!) that each individual diatom creates while alive. These beautiful frustules remain even after the diatom dies. Different species of diatoms each produce their own unique and intricate geometrically shaped frustule. While some common diatom species are distributed worldwide, others are very rare and found in only a few, or even a single, geographic location. Diatoms inhabit both marine (salt water) and fresh water environments. The obvious places to find live diatoms include bodies of water such as the oceans and seas, bays, rivers, lakes, ponds, streams and drainage ditches. They can also frequently be found living in architectural fountains, birdbaths, rain gutters and even in damp soils. Accumulations of these microscopic jewels, the remains of countless generations of diatoms, can always be found and collected from the bottom material in the same environments as the living specimens. With careful observation, they can also be discovered in practically any type of soil material. Certain geologic formations contain nearly pure deposits of diatoms, sometimes many feet thick, where large bodies of water once existed. Recent scientific research suggests that diatoms, along with other species of algae, have produced a significant portion of the oxygen in our atmosphere through the ongoing process of photosynthesis. Fossil diatoms have been found dating from at least the early Jurassic Period, 185 million years ago; although, there is some evidence they may have lived on the Earth much longer. The study of recent and fossil diatoms in relation to their geographic distribution has become an important tool in

200+ diatoms from New Zealand, arrangement by Watson

understanding our natural environment, both past and present. It wasn’t always that way. Little was known of them until the beginning of the second quarter of the 19th century when microscope lenses were finally developed to a point where diatom frustules could be seen with some clarity. By the latter 1830s, there were already individuals (often clergymen) especially interested in a study of the diatoms: finding, identifying, naming, classifying, and importantly, making permanent mountings of them. It was soon noticed, as well, that the regularly spaced, minute markings and perforations visible on certain species of diatoms could be used as a gauge or measurement of lens quality and resolution. Slides made up using these diatoms were known as test slides and were used to compare and further improve the quality of microscope lenses. All of the earliest diatom mounts were “strews,” which are slide preparations of randomly placed diatom material, usually from a specific geographic location. The first known reference to selection of a particular diatom for mounting was in 1849. By the mid 1850s, we begin to see diatom preparations where individually selected specimens are mounted, either singly or loosely arranged in small groups or lines. As the study and appreciation of natural history became an increasingly popular pastime in the second half of the 19th century, there was a corresponding growth in the number of commercial slide makers offering readymade preparations of every conceivable type. Most of these professional mounters also prepared and sold slides of selected diatom species, as well as simple arrangements. This trend culminated with a small number of very talented and artistic slide makers becoming recognized as consummate diatom specialists. Their output ranged from amazing works of mainly scientific value, such as miniature grids of named diatom species, to purely artistic efforts, often with hundreds of diatoms arranged into complex geometric patterns or as realistic images. Diatoms were also frequently incorporated in mixed arrangements that included other minute natural items such as butterfly scales and sponge spicules. These artistic arrangements using diatoms, known as salon or exhibition slides, were primarily made in the latter part of the 19th century.

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Close-up detail of diatoms in an arrangement; different colors are produced by diffraction of light passing through the clear, glass-like diatom frustules.

All are highly sought after today by collectors of antique microscope slides. Creation of such miniature wonders was by no means a trivial task! Many hours of painstaking labor were involved in making each one. The naturally occurring diatoms, collected from many different locations, first had to be thoroughly cleaned of organic material or debris. Next, working under a microscope, various specimens would be selected and isolated for later use, based on shape and size. Originally, this was done using fine boar bristles or cat’s whiskers to manipulate each diatom. Finally, the “canvas,” usually a clean 1 x 3-inch glass slide, was put in position and the actual arrangement begun. The first individual diatom was selected and transferred to this clean slide, being carefully manipulated into position, ever mindful of the artistic design. This process was carefully repeated many times until the desired arrangement was complete. Finally, the diatom arrangement would be made permanent by sealing with Canada balsam and a thin cover glass. The mounters who specialized in these kinds of slides eventually developed and used microscopes, incorporating an airtight box and more refined tools for manipulation. These allowed the fragile arrangements to be created in an enclosed environment where a passing breeze, ever-present dust, or the resident cat could not ruin the work in progress. The collection, mounting and study of diatoms were just one chapter in a much larger story that is now seen as nearly synonymous with the Victorian Era: the popular fascination with natural history, the natural world and collections of specimens. While this energetic interest and activity originated and was primarily centered in England, it flourished in the United States and Continental Europe as well. The primary tool that made this popular enthusiasm possible was the microscope. Within a 20-year period, the microscope went from being a very expensive handmade instrument in the hands of only a relatively few wealthy individuals to a widely available, mass-produced instrument, affordable by practically anyone. Microscopy became a popular pastime for individuals of all social classes. Trips to the shore

or walks in the countryside were opportunities for collecting specimens for later mounting and study. It wasn’t unusual for even laborers in the working classes to know the Latin names and habits of the insects, plants and animals living within their surrounding area. The prized possession in many homes was a well-used microscope and a collection of prepared specimens, known as a “cabinet of curiosities.” The microscope was not viewed just as a tool for educational and scientific purpose but was actively used for entertainment and amusement as well. While both encouraging and benefiting from this burgeoning, popular interest in science, numerous retail opticians shops supplied the growing amateur market, providing microscopes, mounting supplies and prepared microscope slides of every description. Starting in the 1830s, a few talented entrepreneurs began making slides for resale through these shops, eventually developing name recognition and becoming the first professional slide makers. Anyone even slightly familiar with antique microscope slides will probably recognize the names of C.M. Topping, J.T. Norman or E. Wheeler. They developed the skills and raw material sources necessary to create and offer literally thousands of different types of specimens of interest. An absolutely amazing variety of natural items from all over the world were procured and prepared as microscope slides. As time went on, added to these natural objects were slides bearing miniature photographs, microengravings of religious texts or popular maxims, and other subjects prepared purely for entertainment value. It is difficult to overstate the extent to which the naturalist movement permeated the life and times of Victorian England. However, after nearly 80 years, by the early 20th century, the Victorian Era fascination with natural history and “parlor microscopy” as popular entertainment was coming to an end. As interest waned and attention moved elsewhere, many of these incredible preparations, likely including many beautiful arranged diatom slides, were relegated first to the closet, then the attic or basement, and eventually the trash pile. Nowadays, most people don’t have any idea that these little works of art

by amateurs. Whatever one’s introduction, they can’t help but be appreciated by anyone who sees them, if only for their incredible variety and beauty! During the last decade or two, there has been a steadily growing interest in the field of antique slide collecting. A large community of knowledgeable collectors has developed worldwide, including those with a special interest in antique diatom slides and the beautiful arranged examples in particular. The ongoing digitization of library resources and easy access via the Internet has made meaningful research accessible to all. These surviving artifacts from another age are beginning to be widely recognized and appreciated as the irreplaceable creations they are—amazing objects almost uniquely positioned at the intersection of history, science and the arts I began collecting antique slides about 20 years ago when I found a few locally to add to some vintage examples I managed to hang onto from the 1950s. Growing up in that decade, I was fortunate to experience the very last fading rays of the amateur naturalist movement that had begun well over a century before. I spent many enjoyable times as a youngster exploring with my student microscope and chemistry set. With retirement on the A diatom by Klaus Kemp who continues to create them and not-so-distant horizon, I had decided perhaps microscopy might again be an interesting avocation to pursue. offers them for sale on his website. (Photo: Klaus Kemp, www.diatoms.co.uk.) They say timing is everything, and in my case, that proved to be true. The recent (at that time anyway) availability of ever existed! the Internet and the worldwide web allowed the research and Thankfully, the fairly recent growth of interest in collecting purchase of a good used microscope—the very same model I antique microscope slides of all kinds has encouraged the would have given practically anything to own in 1960! That preservation of surviving examples. In regard to diatom slides purchase led fairly quickly to online searches for additional in particular, there has remained a small but consistent interest prepared slides to look at. I soon discovered one could in their collection and study over the years, primarily by the occasionally find and purchase beautiful old antique slides at academic and scientific communities and to a lesser degree, quite reasonable cost. Collecting for my personal “Cabinet of Curiosities” had begun! As time has passed, the available online resources have grown substantially. In addition to the search engines, there are now many interest groups dedicated to amateur microscopy and websites about antique slides and collecting. My own informational website, “A Cabinet of Curiosities” can be found at www.victorianmicroscopeslides.com. “Everyone’s favorite auction site” (eBay) is probably still the best source for purchase of antique slides with a wide and ever changing variety of offerings. An interesting collection can be started for very little cost; although, rare and desirable specimens or slides by particular makers are often worth significant sums. Prices run the gamut, from a dollar or less to thousands. Purely from an investment standpoint, good antique slides continue to appreciate in value. As in all antique collecting, research and knowledge gained add to the interest but are also essential to wise collecting. Go slow and enjoy the journey! --------Howard Lynk has collected and researched Victorian Era microscope slides and their makers for many years. He presents the results of this ongoing research on his website, as well as in various other online and print publications. Inquiries concerning information or valuation of specific antique slides and collections are welcome.

Poor Jim's Almanac of Auctions FEBRUARY Ahlers & Ogletree Feb. 8 • Atlanta, GA A Winter Estates Auction, at 715 Miami Circle (Ste. 210), starting at 11 a.m. (EST). Over 500 quality lots from prominent estates and collections. Previews Feb. 4-7, 10-6; preview party Feb. 5, 5-9 p.m. LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Bidsquare. Info: 404-869-2478, www.AandOAuctions.com. Rockabilly Auctions Feb. 14 • Commerce, GA Auctions every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, at 409 Pottery Factory Drive in Commerce, just north of Atlanta. Info: 770-652-8075, RockabillyAuction@gmail.com, www. RockabillyAuction.com. Louis J. Dianni, LLC Feb. 14-16 • West Palm Beach, FL The 6th annual Palm Beach Auction, to be held at the Hilton Hotel & Conference Center on Southern Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Many items are de-accessioned from the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. Florida’s largest antiques, arms and art sale. Info: 954-895-8727, www.LouisJDianni.com. Ole Hound Auction House Feb. 15 • Atlanta, GA An antiques and collectibles auction, to be held at The Highland Inn, 644 North Highland Ave., Atlanta, starting at 3 p.m. Also, auctions are held every Friday night at 7 pm, at 179 Hwy. 11 South in Social Circle, Ga. Kris Clark, Auctioneer. Find us on Facebook, Auctionzip, Estatesales.net. Info: 706474-3443. Rock Island Auction Company Feb. 19-22 • Rock Island, IL A regional auction with over 3,500 lots and 6,500 firearms. The online catalog will be posted in January at www. rockkislandauction.com. For information, call 800-238-8022. Page Button Auctions Feb. 21-22 • Crystal River, FL A 2-day button auction in Crystal River, located not far from Tampa. For terms and information, please visit www. pagebuttonauctions.com or call 866-295-9228. FL #AU2771.

Burchard Galleries Feb. 21-22 • St. Petersburg, FL Florida’s foremost estate auction sale room, with quality auctions held each month throughout the year. Burchard Galleries buys, sells, auctions and appraises antiques and fine art. Located at 2528 30th Ave. North in St. Petersburg. Info: 727-821-1167, www.burchardgalleries.com. Rockabilly Auction Feb. 28 • Commerce, GA Auctions every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, at 409 Pottery Factory Drive in Commerce, just north of Atlanta. Info: 770-652-8075, RockabillyAuction@gmail.com, www. RockabillyAuction.com. MARCH Richard D. Hatch & Associates March 6-7 • Flat Rock, NC Huge 2-day auction, to be held at 913 Upward Road in Flat Rock, starting at 5 p.m. on March 6 and 11 a.m. on March 7. More than 1,300 lots will be offered in this auction: original oil paintings, estate jewelry, Oriental rugs, Asian objects and much more. Info: 828-696-3440, www.richardhatchauctions. com. James Julia Firearms Auction March 15-16 • Fairfield, ME Consignments wanted. Julia’s consistently conducts the highest grossing firearms auctions in the industry. The last 3 have each reset the record for the highest gross ever—Oct. 2013 = $18 million; March 2014 = $19 million; and Oct. 2014 approx.

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JUNE James Julia Rare Glass & Lamp Auction June • Fairfield, ME Our recent auction surpassed $1.7 million with strong participation in many categories. We are now accepting quality consignments for our June 2015 Lamp and Glass auction. For your single, high-quality item or an entire collection, contact us today to be included in our next successful sale! Contact Mike Fredericks or Julie Killam at lg@ jamesdjulia.com or 207-453-7125.

$19.3 million. Julia’s does not sell the greater number of guns, but we do sell the greater number of high-value guns and the greatest number of renowned and/or iconic collections in the industry. Our auctions generate tremendous interest from passionate buyers all over the globe with many major players in the audience and great interest from absentee, online and phone bidders. To consign, contact Wes Dillon at firearms@jamesdjulia.com, 207 453-7125, www.jamesdjulia.com, or 203 Skowhegan Rd., Fairfield, ME. SPRING James Julia Toy, Doll & Advertising Auction Spring 2015 • Fairfield, ME When the final hammer fell on James D. Julia’s fall toy, doll & advertising auction, the tally was over $1.4 million, nearly a half million dollars over the total presale estimate. We are now accepting quality consignments for our spring 2015 toy, doll & advertising auction. Whether you have one item or an entire collection, please contact us today for a free consultation. Contact Andrew Truman or Julie Killam at (207) 453-7125 or atd@ jamesdjulia.com.

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Galle (est. $6-8,000)

Sold $10,665

Quezal Decorated Shade (est. $600-900)

Sold for $5,628

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly (est. $120,000-140,000)

Sold for $142,200

Mt. Washington (est. $4,000-6,000)

Sold for $11,850

Tiffany Studios 10 Light Lily (est. $17,500-27,500)

Sold for $26,070

Daum (est. $20-30,000)

Sold $36,735

Daum (est. $4-6,000)

Sold $8,295

Wedgwood (est. $4,000-5,000)

Sold for $6,517

R. Lalique Sirenes (est. $10,000-15,000)

Sold for $17,775

Lalique Courges Vase (est. $8,000-12,000)

Sold for $15,405

Handel Exotic Bird (est. $8,000-10,000)

Sold for $9,480

Suess Poppy (est. $6,000-8,000)

Sold for $7,110

Antique Clichy Paperweight (est. $1,500-2,000)

Sold for $2,251

Pairpoint Puffy (est. $6,000-9,000)

Sold for $9,480

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Spectacular Firearms Auction

March 15 & 16, 2015 in Fairfield, Maine, USA

Our March 2015 Firearms Auction should prove to be another stunning event with extraordinary arms from various renowned and iconic collections together with superb consignments from various collection genres. One of the featured collections to be offered will be the Iconic Elmer Keith Estate Collection of Specialty Sporting Arms, probably the most famous and prolific gun writer, scholar and big game hunter of the 20th Century. Also the Estate Collection of the Late Elliott Burka (past President of American Society of Arms Collectors) also known as “Mr. Remington”. His renowned collection of Remingtons is known for its quality, rarity and diversity. The Richard Schreiber Collection of Sporting Arms - a prestigious Long Island collector; the Thomas Connally Estate Collection of Sporting Arms; the George Reeb Collection of magnificent European Sporting Arms; the Steven Harris Collection of Single Bbl Trap Guns; the Second Session of the Esteemed Norm Flayderman Estate Collection of Colts and Historic Antiques; the Second and Final Session of Evergreen Ventures Collection of Class III formerly on loan to the Evergreen Museum in Oregon; the Second Session of the Springfield Arsenal Collection of Cannons & Artillery collected by world renown Artillery expert John Morris; the Fourth Session of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ (Zurich, Switzerland) Collection of auto loading weapons. The finest of its type in private hands today; the Fourth session of the Dr. Douglas Sirkin Collection of KY Long Rifles and Antique; also an outstanding grouping of historical objects related to Custer and the Battle of Little Big Horn; single owner collection of fine Winchesters and much more. Below is a sample of the fine items to be included in this spectacular sale. Lavish, full color catalogs will be available $39 each or $75 for both. Free brochure upon request.

Remington Army Revolver, Holster and Farrier’s Knife, used by Lt. William W. Cooke at The Battle of Little Bighorn and taken from his body by Indians Important Confederate 1st National Type “Liberty or Death” Flag with Extensive Provenance

Archive of Col. Edward Anderson “The Infamous Fighting Preacher” who executed numerous suspected Confederate Spies, Guerillas, Bushwhackers and Disloyal Southern Citizens (Norm Flayderman Estate Collection)

Magnificent Pramsberger-

Very Fine & Rare Confederate Dance Revolver

Rare Inscr. 1860 Martial Henry Rifle Cal 44 RF SN 1534 to “S. Wright, K

Co/1863”

Rare Cased & Fact. Engr. Remington New Model Belt DA Revolver From Renowned Karl Moldenhauer Coll. (Elliott Burka Estate Coll.)

Rare and historic confederate frock coat of Major James Ratchford. Ratchford was John Bell Hood’s aid to camp

Extraordinary Boss

Goisern Hammer SxS Two Barrel Set (Shotgun & Rifle) w/ Gold Engr. (George Reeb Coll.)

Important Award Winning Gold and Silver Finished, Gustave Young Engr. SAA 1876 Centennial Display Gun (Dr. Gianni Spellman Coll)

Rare Incised Carved F/L KY Rifle by Lewis Armstrong (Coll. of Dr. Douglas Sirkin)

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Dear Mr. Sexton, the following items are presented for appraisal and have been amassed over the years, from 1970s to the present. We are looking for an honest appraisal in two groups: (1) Civil War bullets, and (2) Civil War buttons. These items are presented in their entirety as a group and not individually, and we are seeking an appraisal based on that.

for use in a Whitworth rifle. Excavated specimens are most common in the Atlanta Campaign, most being found at the Battle of Rocky Face near Dalton, Ga. The battle took place early in the spring of 1864. There are excellent accounts of the great accuracy of this approximately 1 ounce, .44 caliber projectile where many were shot from the top of Rocky Face into Union works at the base of the mountain. The JS: Civil War small arms projectiles unsuspecting U.S. officers could not are exceptionally diverse in the types believe the accuracy at over half a mile. that were used. There are several fine This particular projectile in similar, reference books that list hundreds unfired condition can be found for about of different variations of these lead $200. projectiles, from .28 caliber up to .71 Your buttons are mostly Civil War caliber, and there are others. Era, though several were manufactured Your projectiles all appear excavated after the war. Backmarks and styles tell with white lead oxide. Most are common us dates, as do reference books. Postwar examples that you can find sold by military buttons have very little value. specialty dealers for several dollars each. You have two Kentucky The Whitworth projectile, however, is Military Institute (KMI) buttons. The a rare and popular sharpshooter’s bullet first button is post war and sells for about $10. The second KMI button, which is excavated but not rare as many of these The Shops of have been found on the grounds of the institution, is still offered in similar condition for about $150. Apple Barrel The Alabama Volunteer Corps Antiques and Gifts II (AVC) button can be found for about $500. The Mississippi Infantry Approx. 35,000 sq.ft. of antiques, gifts, (Mississippi “I”) button is quite rare, as furniture, glassware, Coke items. it is a Confederate local; although, this Open 7 days: example has a replaced shank, and in Mon.-Sat. 10-6; detail, it is a little weak. Similar buttons Sun. noon-5:30 would probably sell between $500 and 1005 Alabama Ave., $600. Bremen, GA The excavated North Carolina 770-537-1925 Military Academy (Hornet’s Nest) button applebarrel1947@gmail.com with good dug patina and gilt can Find us on Facebook probably be found for around $300. The Confederate Artillery (script A) button is not actually Civil War and has little value, whereas an original Script “A” button can sell for more than $1,000. feathers & twigs The rarest button in this grouping is 5 0 6 M A P L E ST. C A R R O L LT O N , G A the Republic of Texas Navy button which could be found priced at $1,500-$2,000. It’s interesting that Confederate buttons were more collected “ G R A N D M A H A D I T, M A M A T H R E W I T O U T, with much higher values years ago. The & NOW WE’VE GOT IT ” button market has cooled considerably. O P E N M O N -S AT 1 0 -5 : 30 A fine collection of Confederate buttons P H O N E : 7 7 0 - 2 1 4 -9 1 9 1 was offered in auction at Bonham’s in San Francisco, and many did not sell,

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even with reasonable presale estimates and reserves. For those interested, Bonham’s has an easy website to check prices on these buttons. The auction date was November 10, 2014 and the button lots were 1214-1291. I found two Civil War-era photos and wanted to see if

Alabama Volunteer Corps button, $500.

Mississippi Infantry button, $500$600.

North Carolina Military Academy (Hornet’s Nest) button, $300. Republic of Texas Navy button, $1,500$2,000.

shotgun house here in Charleston, S.C. Any information, CSA or Union, rank, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Also, I don’t have any attachment to these; I’m looking to ballpark price them. JS: You are correct in that the civilian photograph is indeed a daguerreotype (among the earliest form of photography, where the image is on a piece of silver-plated copper). I can’t tell from your photographs of the soldier whether it is an ambrotype (on glass) or ferrotype, commonly known as a tintype. Both images are sixth plates, and both appear in good condition. Typically, Civil War soldier photographs of this genre sell from about $100 and up, depending on content. This particular soldier is holding his cavalry saber, and a Colt Dragoon revolver and wearing a regulation US cavalry shell jacket. Images of armed soldiers are much more desirable, and it’s most unusual to see a Colt Dragoon revolver in a Civil War image as these weapons are scarce. They were replaced with the newer Army revolvers model 1860 Colt or new model Army Remington’s. The clear well centered, massive Colt Dragoon in the image is the selling point, and this image should sell for about $400-$500.

you could provide any information. The first is a soldier. It isn’t a reflective surface, tintype perhaps? The second one is a reflective surface, only viewable at a certain angle, making me think it is a daguerreotype. The gentleman in both photos appears to be the same person or a same-family member, maybe? These were found together while cleaning an old Frog Hollow - Antiques & Unique Items

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The daguerreotype, because it is of the same individual (with his family), may add $100 or so to the group price of the two photos. ------------John Sexton is an independent appraiser and expert of Civil War memorabilia. He is an accredited member of various appraiser organizations. He can be contacted at 770-329-4984 or www. CivilWarDealer.com. For a free appraisal of a Civil War item, email a photo and a description to seantiquing@go-star.com.

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Poor Jim's Almanac of Shows FEBRUARY Antiques in the Heart of Aiken Jan. 30-Feb. 1 • Aiken, SC The 16th annual event, sponsored by the Aiken Center for the Arts and held at 122 Laurens Street SW in downtown Aiken. Hours: Fri.-Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4. $10 ticket is good for duration of the show. Cocktail party Jan. 29, from 6:30-9 p.m. (for a cost). Info: 803-641-9094, www. aikencenterforthearts.org.

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show Jan. 30-Feb. 3 • Miami, FL The world’s largest indoor antique show, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. Free shuttles from 6 major parking garages. Hours: Fri.-Mon., 12-8, Tues. 12-5. $20 for all 5 days. Info: www. MiamiBeachAntiqueShow.com or 239732-6642.

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Metrolina Expo Feb. 5-8 • Charlotte, NC The Southeast’s best for nearly 50 years! Held the first weekend of every month. Vintage and antiques show in climatecontrolled buildings and covered mall areas. Free Wi-Fi, free parking, hi-tech security, dogs welcome, great food, huge crowds; 7100 Statesville Rd., 704-7147909, www.ICAshows.com.

Las Vegas Antique Bottles Show & Sale Feb. 14-15 • Las Vegas, NV Presented by the Las Vegas Antique Bottles & Collectibles Club. To be held at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas. Early bird full pass $15 (sold Sat., 9-1). General admission: $8. Hours: Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4. Info: 702-6297513, lvabcc2013@yahoo.com, www. lvabcc.com.

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Colonial Williamsburg Antiques Forum Feb. 20-24 • Williamsburg, VA “New Findings in the Arts of the Southern Backcountryâ€? will plumb recent developments in: seating furniture of the Shenandoah Valley; pottery of East Tenn.; Quaker cabinetmakers in the Carolina Piedmont; more. Speakers: Dale L. Couch, The Georgia Museum of Art; Robert A. Leath, Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts; and Jeffrey S. Evans. Info: www.history.org/conted or 800-603-0948.

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Lakewood 400 Antiques Mkt. Feb. 20-22 • Cumming GA More than 500 spaces. Located at 1321 Atlanta Hwy. See ad for directions. Hours: Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5. Info: 770-889-3400 or www.lakewoodantiques. com. Info: 770-279-9899. Greeneville Antique Appraisal Fair & Show Feb. 21 • Greeneville, TN The 10th annual event, held at the Greeneville High School, from 9-4. Appraisers, antique dealers, museums and historical attractions, on-site concessions. Preview party on Friday, Feb. 20, from 79 p.m. (adm.: $10). Info: 423-638-4111, www.greenevilleantique appraisalfair.com. Pioneer Park Days Feb. 25-Mar. 1 • Zolfo Springs, FL Hardee County’s 47th annual event, to be held at Pioneer Park (corner of State Road 64 & U.S. Hwy. 17). Antique engine and car show, flea market, antique tractors, steam engines, farm equipment, antique cars, entertainment. Admission: $2 daily. Info: call Jane Long at 863-7732161. Antiques Show & Sale Feb. 27-Mar. 1 • Chattanooga, TN Benefiting Chattanooga’s Houston Museum of Decorative Arts. To be held at Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad Street. Preview party Feb. 26 at 7 pm. Glass expert and author Gay LeCleire Taylor will give a glass presentation and ID (no appraisals). Info: 423-267-7176, www. thehoustonmuseum.org.

Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles Show Feb. 27-March 1 • Palmetto, FL The Service Club of Manatee County’s 50th charity event, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center. Featuring a wide array of antiques and collectibles, jewelry and crystal repair, antique appraisals (Feb. 28 only), weekend lecture series, much more. Info: 941-321-1299, www. ManateeServiceClub.com. MARCH Metrolina Expo March 5-8 • Charlotte, NC The Southeast’s best for nearly 50 years! Held the first weekend of every month. Vintage and antiques show in climatecontrolled buildings and covered mall areas. Free Wi-Fi, free parking, hi-tech security, dogs welcome, great food, huge crowds. Held at 7100 Statesville Rd. Info: 704-714-7909 or www.ICAshows. com. Folk to Fine Arts Festival & Expo March 6-8 • Commerce, GA To be held at the Commerce Civic Center, 110 State Street in Historic Downtown Commerce. Meet the Artists Reception is March 6, from 6-9 pm (admission $15), regular festival hours are March 7th from 10-5 and March 8th from 10-4. Admission: $7. Kids 10 and under free. Info: www.Folk-FineArts.com. Ponchatoula Trade Days & Arts-Crafts Fair March 6-8 • Ponchatoula, LA Come to Ponchatoula – America’s Antique City! Spend the day or the

weekend browsing our antique, specialty shops and art galleries. Info: 800-6174502, www.ponchatoulachamber.com. Pineapple Antique Show March 7-8 • Sarasota, FL 39th annual show, 35+ quality dealers showcasing fine antiques and collectibles. Hours: Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail. Admission: $6 at door; $5 with online coupon at www. pineappleantiqueshow.com. Benefiting local charities since 1976. Antique Alley’s Antique Show & Sale March 8 • Belleair Bluffs, FL The semi-annual show and sale, to be held at 580 No. Indian Rocks Rd. Hours: 9-4. Food, fun and free parking, to go along with a fabulous antiques and collectibles show. Rain date: March 15. For info and dealer spaces, call 727-5816585, or e-mail collumantiques@verizon.net. Scott Antique Markets March 12-15 • Atlanta, GA Now open Thursday 12:45 pm-6 pm. At the Atlanta Expo Center, 3,300+ booths. Two buildings filled with exquisite antiques, collectibles and treasures from

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around the world. Located on Jonesboro Road, just off I-285 at Exit 55. Open: Thurs., 12:45-6; Fri. and Sat., 9-6; and Sun., 10-4. Florida Antiquarian Book Fair Mar. 14-16 • St. Petersburg, FL 100+ national and international book dealers with rare books, paper collectibles, Americana, Civil War, Floridiana, trade catalogs, autographed editions, first editions, autographs. Hours: Fri. 5-9; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 11-4. At The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Avenue N, St. Sponsored by Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Info: 727-2347759, FloridaBookFair@gmail.com, FloridaBooksellers.com. Admission: Fri. $10 (good all days), Sat./Sun. $6, kids under 12 and students with ID, free.

A Silver Chest Promotions March 19-21 • Myrtle Beach, SC Held at the corner of 33rd Avenue North & the U.S. 17 Bypass. Pete Clapp, Show Director, P.O. Box 291021, Tampa, FL 33687. Ph: 813-228-0038. Lakewood 400 Antiques Mkt. March 20-22 • Cumming GA More than 500 spaces. Located at 1321 Atlanta Hwy. See ad for directions. Hours: Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5. Info: 770-889-3400 or www.lakewoodantiques. com. Info: 770-279-9899.

Moultrie 58th Annual Show March 20-22 Moultrie, GA The Moultrie Federated Guild show will feature antiques, art, collectibles, furniture, sterling silver, crystal, antique/ estate jewelry, Oriental rugs, pearl jewelry, crystal repair and pottery. Hours: Cat Spring Antiques & Garden Show Fri. 10-7; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 11-4. Held at March 14-15 • Bellville, TX Moultrie Technical College, 800 Veterans Indoor/outdoor setting, of interest to antiques collectors and garden lovers. Sit- Pkwy. N. Advance tickets, $5; $7 at the door. Info: 229-985-5616 down meals available both days. At the Historical Agricultural Hall. Info: 979865-5618, info@ruraltexasantiques.com.

APRIL Scott Antique Markets April 9-12 • Atlanta, GA Now open Thursday 12:45 pm-6 pm. At the Atlanta Expo Center, 3,300+ booths. Two buildings filled with exquisite antiques, collectibles and treasures from around the world. Located on Jonesboro Road, just off I-285 at Exit 55. Open: Thurs., 12:45-6; Fri. and Sat., 9-6; and Sun., 10-4. Lakewood 400 Antiques Mkt. April 17-19 • Cumming GA More than 500 spaces. Located at 1321 Atlanta Hwy. See ad for directions. Hours: Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5. Info: 770-889-3400 or www.lakewoodantiques. com. Info: 770-279-9899. MAY Scott Antique Markets May 7-10 • Atlanta, GA Now open Thursday 12:45 pm-6 pm. At the Atlanta Expo Center, 3,300+ booths. Two buildings filled with exquisite antiques, collectibles and treasures from around the world. Located on Jonesboro Road, just off I-285 at Exit 55. Open: Thurs., 12:45-6; Fri. and Sat., 9-6; and Sun., 10-4.

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Name This Famous Person: Kit Carson By Mike McLeod

It is difficult to live up to your own legend—particularly if the dime novels exaggerate your true adventures with fictional stories of fighting off dozens of Indians all by yourself—but Kit Carson came pretty close. Born in Kentucky, Carson’s family moved to Missouri when he was very young. His father was killed by a falling tree branch, leaving his mother and 14 Shanty_07.14_SEA children to fend Big for themselves. Being needed to farm and feed the family with no time for school, Carson grew up illiterate. Even so, during his lifetime he learned to speak Spanish, French, Navajo, Hopi, Ute, Arapaho, Paiute, Apache, and Cheyenne and communicate the sign language of the Plains

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1511 Vaughn Road Griffin, Ga. (Corner of W. McIntosh & Vaughn Rd.)

770-265-1790

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47th Ave Antiques

324 E. Broad St. #212 Griffin GA 30223 Wed-Sat 10-5 Located within the Broad Street Mill Laurie Stusak, 404-569-4760

Weekend Treasures

125 South Hill St. • Griffin, Ga

Come In and Browse! Something For Everyone! • Vintage • New • Handcrafted Open Thurs.-Fri. 11-6; Sat. 11-5; Sun. 1-5

770-233-1559

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and the Crow Tribe. However, Liver-Eating did not always fight alone; he enlisted help sometimes from other characters portrayed in the movie who were also based on real people. Carson did not have a vendetta against Indians, but he did lead the military campaign against the Navajos who were waging war against white settlers and the other Indian Tribes in their area. He employed a scorched earth policy against them, and the Navajos surrendered. Carson left military service before Kit Carson when a 8,000 Navajos were forced on young man. the Long Walk of 300 miles to Fort Sumner, N.M. in 1864. Many died on the way, and more died after arriving there because the military was not prepared to feed the number that arrived. The Navajos were allowed to return home in 1868. Carson served as an Indian agent in New Mexico and Colorado and as the Colorado Territory’s superintendent for Indian Affairs. He once traveled to Washington, D.C., with leaders from the Ute Tribe to petition the government for better treatment for their people. Carson’s national fame occurred after he acted as guide for John C. Fremont in 1843-1844 on his expedition through the Rocky Mountains to Oregon and California. Fremont’s reports to Washington, which extolled Carson’s skills, were published, and the public was enthralled. Carson went on two more expeditions with Fremont, and those reports also heightened his notoriety.

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To his credit, Kit Carson was known as an honest man who was as good as his word. A quiet man, Carson’s actions did most of the talking. Standing just about 5 ½ feet tall, he was an expert horseman, crack shot, skilled tracker (he once tracked Indians who had stolen horses 40 miles and got them back), hunter, trapper, rancher, a Mason and co-founder of a Masonic order, and a father of ten children, most with his third and beloved wife, Maria Josefa Jaramillothen. They Kit Carson in 1868. also ransomed and raised three Navajo children. Christopher Houston Carson was born on Dec. 24, 1809 and died of an aortic aneurysm on May 23, 1868 in Fort Lyon, Co. He is buried in Taos, N.M. Just 58 years old at his death— which is probably miraculous considering the hardships he endured—Kit Carson’s exploits were legendary, even if he did not live up to the legend that was created for him. Sherron Lawson of Roswell, Ga., correctly identified him. -----------------References: Legendsofamerica.com HistoryColorade.org Notablebiographies.com Imdb.com Sides, Hampton, Blood and Thunder: Kitcarsonmuseum.org The Epic Story of Kit Carson.

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HOUSE 100+ vendors in a 1/2 acre of a 7 acre, former textile mill - filled with: art • antiques • vintage furniture books • old farm equipment & more. 706-839-7500 583 Grant St. • Clarkesville, GA www.oldclarkesvillemill.com

511 Grant Street Clarkesville, GA 30523

706-754-0789

Early American • Home Furnishings Antiques • Homespun Textiles Johnston Benchworks

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The Shops of Historic Senoia, Georgia Senoia, Ga. (pronounced Se-noy -- rhymes with boy or toy) is said to be 100 years and 35 miles south of Atlanta. Home of the 2010 and 2012 Southern Living Idea Houses, Senoia is also the backdrop for over 25 feature films, including Fried Green Tomatoes and Driving Miss Daisy, as well as the popular TV shows Drop Dead Diva and The Walking Dead. Downtown Senoia was the site of the “safe haven” fictional town known as Woodbury. There are regular movie tours on the weekends that take you to many of the locations where these shows were filmed.

Named for Princess Senoyah, mother of the Chief of the Creek Indian Nation (William McIntosh), Senoia has a historic district filled with over 100 historic homes and churches. Main Street features well established antique shops, two bed ‘n’ breakfast inns and an eclectic selection of one-of-a-kind gift shops. Take I-85 south to exit #61 (Fairburn/Peachtree City) and turn left onto Hwy. 74. Drive about 18 miles, crossing over Hwy 54. Continue on Hwy 74 until you come to a traffic light at Rockaway Rd. Turn right onto Rockaway Road, which becomes Main Street. To learn more about Senoia, follow us on facebook at enjoysenoia.

Gail's Antiques 22 Main Street Senoia, GA 30276

8861 Hwy. 54 • Sharpsburg, Ga 30277 22,000 Square Feet

Antiques - Vintage - Design

Open 7 days a week! 770-251-6835 collectorscornerretail.com Just minutes from Historic Senoia

GWTW Collectibles • China • Furniture • Antique Dolls • Glassware • Quilts Hand-made clothes for American Girl dolls! Open Mon.-Sat. 11-5:30, Sun. 1-5

770-599-9155 • 770-378-6627

Carriage Hou#e Antique# & Cu#tom Framing

Antiques, Collectibles & Custom Frames in an Authentic Carriage House

7412 E. Hwy. 16 • Senoia, Georgia 30276

gmdowns@comcast.net www.gailsantiques.com

770-599-6321 Hours: Fri. & Sat.10-5 • Sun.1-5

Senoia is conveniently located 35 miles south of Atlanta, not far off Exit 61 (Hwy. 74) off I-85

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JERE’S ANTIQUES

9 North Jefferson Street • Savannah, GA 31401

(912) 236-2815

Since 1976, Jere’s Antiques has catered to, and sold to, a wholesale trade of antiques dealers, designers and auction houses. We maintain our own warehouse in England and buy throughout all of Britain and on the continent, in Belgium, Holland and France. We continue to import a 40-foot container of furniture every 10-12 days. We inventory an incredible range of furniture, in all ages, styles and woods, in our

There’s NO PLACE Like JErE’s!

33,000 square foot warehouse in Savannah.

All of our merchandise is truly priced for the wholesale trade. Whether you seek a period linen press or an Art Deco Vanity, we have it all. Looking for a home or commercial bar? We have it all.

Whether you deal in oak, mahogany, walnut or pine, we have it all.

There are very few importers left and even fewer still who can sell at a true wholesale price. And not many maintain a large inventory of good, clean, saleable merchandise. There are very few that have a large turnover of merchandise. There are very few that unload on a regular basis. There is no one like Jere’s Antiques.

Come see why we set the standard for importers of fine European furniture. www.jeresantiques.com Fax: (912) 236-0274 • Email: jeresantiques@bellsouth.net Read the Southeastern Antiquing Magazine at www.antiquingmagazine.com --and tell your friends.

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Antiques Forum Reveals Treasures from the Backcountry The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s 67th Antiques Forum blazes a trail into the early American frontier Feb. 20-24, with a look at “New Findings in the Arts of the Southern Backcountry.� Following 2014’s look at the elegant, conforming pieces of the coastal South, the 2015 Forum examines the emerging body of diverse crafts born of ingenuity and creativity – often absent formal training or the dictates of prevailing styles – from the Virginia Piedmont south to the Gulf of Mexico, a region then known as “the backcountry.� “Research is revealing great insights into antiques from the backcountry South, and with them the stories of the people who crafted and valued them,� said Ronald L. Hurst, Colonial Williamsburg vice president of collections, conservation and museums and Carlisle H. Humelsine chief curator. “This year’s forum, with its extensive workshops and expert lectures, will vividly illuminate those stories for our participants.� Notable Forum guests include Dale L. Couch, curator of decorative arts at the Georgia Museum of Art’s Henry Green Center, Robert A. Leath, chief curator and vice president for the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts at Old Salem, and Jeffrey S. Evans, president and chief auctioneer at Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates. Couch will deliver the p4A.com Lecture, this year titled, “Georgia Fever: Chesapeake Culture

Goes Southward.� Leath will address “Friendly Furniture: The Influence of Quaker Cabinetmaking in the Southern Backcountry,� and Evans will discuss “Shenandoah Valley Seating—on Stage.� Other sessions include: Carroll Van West, Director of the Middle Tennessee State University Center for Historic Preservation, “From Backcountry to Heartland: Material Culture and the Transformation of the Southern Backcountry�; June Lucas, Research Director at the Museum of Early Decorative Arts, “‘Sober and Respectable:’ Furniture of the Scots-Irish in the Southern Backcountry�; Johanna M. Brown, Curator of Moravian Decorative Arts at Old Salem Museums and Gardens, “Neat and Simple Elegance: Moravian Decorative Arts in North Carolina�; John Case, President of Case Antiques and Auctions, “The Haun Pottery of Green County, Tennessee: Chronicling the Discovery of American Earthenware Masterpieces.� Forum sessions are held at the Williamsburg Lodge. Registration is $650 per person and includes Colonial Williamsburg admission through Feb. 27, an opening reception, four continental breakfasts, refreshments and a closing reception and dinner. Registration and other events are available by calling 800-603-0948 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or online at history.org/conted.

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Nestled along the scenic shoreline of the Caloosahatchee River on the Gulf coast of southwest Florida, Fort Myers is an interesting blend of young and old. The city sports the youngest population in Lee County, with a median age of 32. It is also home to the historic winter residences of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Extensive renovations of the downtown waterfront are underway, with new restaurants, nightclubs, apartments and artistic venues providing energy and growth.

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The shopping for antiques is great in Fort Myers, too. Shops like Teresa's Antique & Vintage Store and Vintage Peddler (both on South Tamiami Trail), Ivy Cottage (on Widman Way, formerly Peck Street) and Judy's Antiques (on McGregor Boulevard) are brimming with antiques and collectibles, at price points ranging from the novice shopper to the discriminating collector. Come to Fort Myers – the sun is out, the beaches are beautiful and the shopping is second to none.

322 Elberton Rd. (Hwy. 77 N.) Lexington, GA

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(706) 743-5055

www.goodnessgrows.com

Lexington Antiques For some, time stands still. traditional quality and good taste go hand-in-hand with reasonable prices. That’s just part of the allure you’ll ÀQG KHUH DW RXU VKRS 102 East Main Street Located across from Oglethorpe County Courthouse. (706)347-1052

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This Artist Fell in Love with the Folk to Fine Arts Festival and Moved to Commerce, Ga. By Frances Byrd from. If you pass muster, they want to I need more whimsy – and I found it at know what makes you tick. Suddenly, the annual Folk to Fine Art Festival in you’re a part of the “community family” Commerce, Ga. and folks are helping you out. Many ----------of the vendors know one another from This year’s Folk to Fine Arts Festival the festival circuit, and they come in will be held March 6-8, in the Commerce shouting hellos and sharing stories. Civic Center located at 110 State Street. There’s a sense of belonging and A Meet the Artists Reception will be community spirit. This atmosphere held March 6, from 6-9 p.m. (admission also extends beyond the festival into $15). Festival hours are March 7 from 10Commerce itself. 5 and March 8 from 10-4. Admission: $7, Upon entering, I found myself kids 10 and under free. Info: www.Folksurrounded by brightly painted gourds FineArts.com. (chickens, of course, that I wanted to Frances Byrd is an artist who will be buy up and take home), eclectic exhibiting at this year’s Folk to Fine Strasburg Emporium_10.13_SEA jewelry, face jugs, Arts Festival. story quilts, metal Two years ago, my family and I had art and a wide variety of folk and a dream of moving to the country and fine art paintings. getting a farm. Well, we didn’t get the I suddenly felt a farm, but we did move to the country. sense of belonging We have been driving up to Commerce I had never felt for 15 years to attend family reunions. in the Atlanta The small-town charm always appealed to us, so when we heard about the Folk to art community. Perhaps, as my Fine Arts Festival in the midst of house husband often says, hunting, we made a trip to check it out. As an artist, I was hoping to see what the art community looked like. Driving into Commerce is a little like going back in time, and it is that 160 No. Massanutten. St • Strasburg, VA 22657 slower pace that has always made us enjoy our visits. When you pull off the (540) 465-3711 interstate, there’s a beautiful, rusty, old Open Sun. - Thurs. 10-5 • Fri. & Sat. 10-6 water tower across from a quaint country *Like Us on Facebook!* church. A little further on, the railroad Exciting dealers, old and new! track begins to parallel the main road, which opens up into a traditional main Mr. B’s Room Now Open! street with shops on either side. Most of Free parking in back the architecture is original and has that Exit 298 off I-81, 2 miles to downtown Strasburg. unmistakable aura of a small community www.thestrasburgemporium.com Williamsburg.06.11_SEA and historic charm. The Civic Center, which hosts the festival, is in an old denim factory that Spend an hour or a day at one of the Best Antique Malls in the Country has undergone minimum renovations • 45,000 sq. ft. one-story facility • 300+ dealers • La Petite Tearoom and retains much of its original charm • Located near the Pottery Factory and the outlet centers – and it is a sight to be seen. The festival has grown by leaps and bounds each of 500 Lightfoot Road • Williamsburg, VA 23188 its four years, and with over 70 regional From I-64 take exit 234 east onto 199, exit at Mooretown Road West. Turn left at stop light onto Lightfoot Road, artists, it has a little bit of everything for 500 feet to mall on left. (From Route 60, turn at Casey Toyota onto Lightfoot Road, 1/2 mile to mall on right). Look for our white picket fences everyone. Open 7 days a week (closed My experience at the festival was Christmas, Thanksgiving & Easter) Mon.-Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5 different than I had expected. I am used to the Atlanta art scene, so the friendly atmosphere and vibrant personalities of the artists were a surprise. The majority www.antiqueswilliamsburg.com of people are just plain nice. They want 757-565-3422 to know about you and where you come

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7. Valley Timeless Antiques & Flea Market 2918 20th Ave., Valley, AL 36854. Come see the shop everybody’s talking about! Conveniently located off exit 79 of I-85, with offerings and features too numerous to list here. Visit us online at www.timelessantiques.us, then beat a path to our door. Ph: (334) 768-8463. (K-P/M) 8. Alexandria Valley Antiques & Collectibles 6312 US Hwy 431, Alexandria, AL 36250. Hours: Mon-Sat. 10:00-5:00 pm, Sun 1:00-5:00 pm. We have 4,500 square feet of everything from black powder long guns, vintage jewelry, artwork, clothing, hats, furniture, chandeliers, rugs, coins, knives, Nascar as well as collectibles and gifts. Don’t miss our Mark Down corner. We are located halfway between I-59 and I-20 on US Hwy 431 at mile marker 240. Great merchandise at affordable prices. (256) 820-0025. (P6/15 -M)

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1. Williamsburg Williamsburg Antique Mall 500 Light Foot Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Spend an hour or a day at one of the best antique malls in the country! 45,000 sq. ft. with 300+ dealers specializing in quality antiques and collectibles. The one-story facility is climate controlled, handicap accessible and has La Petite Tearoom serving gourmet lunches and desserts. From I-64 take Exit 234 east onto 199.

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3. Dothan Vintage Chic 140 N. Foster St., Dothan, AL 36303. Located in historic downtown Dothan. Vintage shopping the way it used to be. Small local shop where we get to know our customers. You never know what you’ll find here because every day provides a different experience. Open Tuesday-Friday from 10 to 4 and Saturday from 10:30 to 2:30. Info: 334-792-0280, vintagechic@centurytel.net, www.VintageChicOfDothan.com. (P 7/14-PA)

6. Prattville Memories Flea An’Tique Mall 1724-A E. Main St., 2.3 miles off I-65 (Exit 179), located between Badcocks Furniture and Big Lots. 23,000 sq. ft. of shopping for antiques, collectibles, glassware, books, records, coins, jewelry, furniture and more. Open 9-6 Mon.- Sat. and 1-5 Sun. Phone 334-491-5800. (P 4/14-PA)

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2. Birmingham/Irondale One Man’s Trash 2520 Crestwood Blvd/Hwy 78, Irondale/Birmingham, 35210, just off I-20 on the eastern edge of Birmingham, near Golden Rule BBQ. Antiques, collectibles, architectural salvage and custom home décor.Something for everyone including furniture, antique mantles and doors, glassware and sterling, vintage linens, collectibles, local artist original works, custom furnishings made from reclaimed architectural pieces and much, much more. Great new items added weekly. Open Tues-Sat 10-6 and Sun 11-5. Cash, check or credit cards accepted. Like us on Facebook at “One man’s Trash”. Info: barry.onemanstrash@gmail.com, 205-2090480. Come by and see us soon! (P/M-M)

5. Opelika Angel’s Antique and Flea Mall 900 Columbus Pkwy., Opelika, Al. 36801. Located 1 block off I-85 (exit 62) between Atlanta and Montgomery, in Historic Opelika. At 68,000 sq. ft. and over 400 dealers, Angel’s is HUGE! We’ve separated the antiques alley (old stuff) from tag sale heaven (old & new). Prices are low because dealers pay low rent and no commissions. Come buy where the Pickers Pick! Open every day, 10-7 (CST) and Sun. 1-5 CST. Call 334-745-3221, or visit www.angelsantiquemall.com or “Angels” on Facebook. (P/M-K)

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1. Brundidge Memories Present & Past 127 South Main Street, Brundidge, AL 36010, is one of several antique and collectibles shops located in Brundidge. Specializing in glassware, collectibles, lamps and more. Located about 55 miles from Montgomery on Hwy. 231 South, Brundidge is 8 miles south of Troy. To get to Main Street in Brundidge, turn at Hardee’s, into downtown, right at light onto Main Street. Open Fri. & Sat. 10-2, Tues. & Wed. 10-4. Closed Sunday. 334-300-8282. (P/M-M)

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Antiquing Kentucky 1. Bowling Green Vette City Antiques & Collectibles 778 Interstate Drive, Bowling Green, KY 2101. 250 booths of climate-controlled shopping. Antiques, primitives and collectibles of all kinds. Don’t miss us! (Exit 28 on I-65) Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. -Sun. 9-6. Phone 270-3939500. P/M-K) 2. Franklin Strictly County Antique Mall 31-W North, 5945 Bowling Green Rd., Franklin, KY 42134 is located on a working farm approx. 5 miles north of Franklin, KY . The original farmhouse, built in the 1840s, is occupied by the mall’s owners. The home and farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places because it is one of the few homesteads in S.Central KY., which still has the original outbuildings intact. Don’t let the name fool you. Strictly

3. Madisonville Kesterson’s Korner 502 Hall Street, Madisonville, KY 42431. Come experience 40 years of antiquing packed into a 1915 building. We’ve got antiques, fine furni-

2. SUMTER The Southern Cross 202 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150. Worldwide antiquities in a veritable museum, where everything’s for sale! See, feel, hear and touch history: dinosaurs, meteorites, U.S. and Confederate money and more. Immerse yourself in the natu-

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2. CONCORD White Owl Antique Mall & Design Center 455 Spring St. NW, Concord, NC 28025. Not far off exit 58 of I-85 (use the Concord ramp). Voted #1 Antqiue Shop, White Owl is a Cabarrus County “don’t miss” shopping experience, with 66,000 square feet and hundreds of vendors selling antiques, collectibles, vintage items, new and vintage art, furniture, pottery, handmade soaps, designer clothing, gifts, jewelry, crafts and more. Upstairs is now open to the public. Hours Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat. 10am-7pm & Sun. 12-6pm. Auctions every Fri night (by ActAuction). Classes forming soon

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1. CHARLOTTE Metrolina Expo Marketplace 7100 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, N.C. Held the first weekend of every month! Four days of shopping just $5! (5 days for $10 for April and November Extravaganza). Come find great treasures and gifts at the Metrolina Marketplace from antique to shabby chic and everything in between. Collectibles and antiques to Market Street: home decor, fine antiques, furniture, collectibles, antique guns, art, jewelry, rugs, crafts, vintage toys and games, silver, pottery, china, coins, ephemera, salvage items, outdoor decor, vintage instruments, fresh produce and more. Exit 16A off I-77. (P/M-K).

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Antiquing S. Carolina 1. Denmark The Caroline Collection Fine Antiques One of the Southeast’s finest & largest private collections of quality antiques displayed in vignette settings on three spacious floors of the historic AT&T building, also, The Mayfield House and The Old Commissary. Denmark, SC, at the intersection of Hwy. 321 & Hwy. 78. Open Mon.Sat. 10-5, closed Sun. Anytime by appointment. 803-793-4739. (PM-M)

ture, silver, collectibles, cut glass and more. Light fixture restoration, burners, wicks. Come see our large oil lamp collection. Open Mon.Sat, from 10-4:30. E-mail us for info at kestersonsa6183@bellsouth.net, or call (270) 8217311. (P/M-K)

Country offers antiques from various periods and styles. Visitors are welcome year round, excluding Easter, Thanksgiving day and Christmas day. Open 10am to 5pm, Mon. thru Sat., closed Sunday. Phone (270) 586-3978. (PM/K)

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(quilting, painting, etc.). Visit the new 3,000 square ft. boutique upstairs!! For reservations, call (704) 795-2657 or e-mail whiteowlantiquemall@gmail.com. Visit us online at www.whiteowlantiquemall.com. (P/M-K) 3. Franklin Whistle Stop Antique Mall 1281 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734. Experience North Carolina’s newest and largest antique mall with over 100,000 sq. ft. housing antiques and other fine shops. There’s a full size caboose right inside the mall, as well as fine antique cars and a train engine. Located in the western corner of the state, just south of the Great Smoky Mountains. Mon.-Sat. 10-5; Sun. 1-5. Call (828) 3490576. (P/M-K)

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1. Alpharetta Queen of Hearts 670 N. Main St., Alpharetta, GA 30009. 200+ dealers and 33,000 sq. ft. of fine quality antiques and interiors, located just one block south of Windward Parkway and 3/4 mi. N of downtown on Hwy. 9. Open 7 days a week, Mon.-Sat. 10-6; Thurs. 10-8; Sun. 12-6. Come by and see us. 678-297-7571. (P/M-M) 2. Austell Sweet Pickins 2749 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Austell, GA 30168; just 11 minutes northwest from I-20 Thornton Rd. exit. We are located in historic downtown Austell with several other antique and boutique shops. We consign antiques, collectibles, vintage, furniture, home goods. Come check us out Mon.-Fri. noon-6 pm, Sat. 10-6. Info: 678-903-2776, www.sweetpickinsga.com. (P/M-M) 3. Barnesville Antiques on Atlanta 100 Atlanta Street, Barnesville, GA 30204. Come shop the area’s newest antique mall located in historic downtown Barnesville, Ga., just south of Atlanta and only 12 miles off I-75 at exit #201. Built in 1898 and used by the Franklin Buggy Company, our restored facility now offers a fresh, relaxing environment to shop for your favorite antiques, collectables and oddities that will please almost every shopper. Make us your des-

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tination and take time to stroll through our beautiful historic downtown area, located just 1 block from our shop. Open 7 days a week: Mon.-Sat. 10– 6; Sun. 1–6. Be sure to visit us on Facebook. Drive safe, and we’ll see you soon! 470-5922033. (P/M-M) 4. Bowman The Shops of Bowman NE Georgia’s antique destination. Six unique antique stores, and two art galleries all located on the historic square. Stop in for a visit & enjoy our relaxed small town charm. Lots of variety & the best prices around. From country primitive to 50s modern. Multiple restaurants & a great little coffee shop. Plan to spend the day. All stores open Thursday-Sunday, many open Wed. too. We are at the intersection of GA Hwy. 17 & 172 in Elbert County, GA. Check out bowmanga.net for store info, hours, directions. See you soon! (P/M-K) 5. Bolingbroke Antiques of Bolingbroke 8083 Rivoli Rd. (Hwy. 41). I-75 N., Exit 175, I-475, Exit 15; right in the fork of I-75 & I-475. Three buildings full of period/ 1930s furniture and accessories, American, English & French. Open Mon.-Sat. 10-5:30. Call us at 478-9949353 and stop by today! (P/M-M)

6. Buford Queen of Hearts - Buford 4125 Ga. Hwy. 20, Buford, GA 30518. Located across from the Home Depot. 175+ dealers and 33,000 sq. ft. of fine quality antiques and interiors. Open 7 days a week, Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm; Thurs. 10-8 Sun. 12pm-6pm. Come by and see us soon! Info: 678-714-0643. (P/M-M) Further Down the Rabbit Hole Specializing in Primitives, Antiques, Vintage and Cottage. We are located in historic downtown Buford at 15 Scott Street, Buford, GA 30518. Phone: 770-831-5040. Our hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 and Sunday by appointment only. Visit us on the web at www.furtherdowntherabbithole.net, and visit us on Facebook! (P/M-M) 7. Brooklet 67 Antique Mall 6700 Ga. Hwy 67, 1/4 mile North of Exit 127 on I-16. 10 miles South of Statesboro and GSU, also only 35 minutes from downtown Savannah. Located just off I-16; Exit 127, one of the area’s cleanest, biggest and best antique malls. 12,000 sq.ft., 100 booths; offering a wide variety of stained glass, antiques, sports memorabilia, coins, collectibles and so much more for you to enjoy. Join us in our 1950s-style snack bar for an ice cold Coke. Our gift shop sells locally-made candy, syrup, jams, etc. We love our customers! Open M-F 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun 1-5 and closed on Tuesday. 912-839-2167, 67antiquemall.com. (P 5-15/M) 8. Carrollton Feathers & Twigs Vintage Market 506 Maple St., Carrollton, GA. “Grandma had it, Mama threw it out, & now we’ve got it.” Vintage and antique furniture, painted furniture, collectibles, glass, honey, scented candles, garden shop, decorator accessories, clever crafts and more. Come see us! Open Mon.-Sat. 10-5:30. Phone: 770-214-9191. Find us on Facebook. (P/ M-M) 9. Calhoun Calhoun Antique Mall & Calhoun Auction Estate Sales, LLC Antique Mall, 21 years in business in Calhoun. Open daily - 9 to 6pm Monday thru Saturday, 1 to 5pm Sunday. Up to 80 dealers set up with quality antiques, fine furniture, dep. glass, pottery, fossils, coins, records, books. Only 150 ft from I-75 exit 315, 1503 Red Bud Rd., Calhoun, GA. Phone 706-625-2767.The Calhoun Auction & Estate Sales LLC, is now taking calls for complete Estate Liquidations, Turn Key operations, set-up and display, research and advertising. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. All personal property, 20 years experience wholesale and retail sales and liquidations. Reasonable rates and professional staff. Call David Falls 706-506-8014. GL. #3707. www.calhounestatesales.com (P/M-K) 10. Chamblee Antique Row of Chamblee Conveniently located in North Atlanta, just inside I-285 on Broad Street & Peachtree Rd. in Old Chamblee. Chamblee’s Antique Row is the largest and most distinctive antiques destination in the Southeast. Visitors enjoy browsing 20 shops with over 250,000 sq. ft. of antiques and collectibles including an outstanding selection of American & European furniture, advertising, Americana, painting, prints, pottery, glassware, toys, dolls, early medical & scientific instruments, clocks, watches, Art Deco & ‘50’s Modern, vintage clothing, linens, rare books, post cards, ephemera, costume & estate jewelry, radios, telephones, restaurant decor & prop rentals, coin-ops, silver, Black Americana, old sport-

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ing collectibles & more. www.AntiqueRow.com. 770-458-6316. (P/M-K) 11. Clarkesville Old Clarkesville Mill Art & Antique Mall 583 Grant Street, Clarkesville, GA. 100+ vendors have filled 1/2 acre of this former textile mill with art, antiques, art supplies, vintage furniture, costume jewelry, ladies clothing, books, collectible dolls, rustic decor, old farm implements and more. Be sure to check the birding supplies, bird houses, hummingbird feeder sand all the great trees, shrubs, annual and perennials in our Garden Center. Call 706-839-7500 or visit www.oldclarkesvillemill.com. (P/M-M) 12. Cleveland Yonah Treasures 2047-C Helen Hwy., Cleveland, GA 30528. Art, pottery, folk pottery, wood creations, cabin decor, custom picture framing, jewelry and fashion accessories. Hours: Wed.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-4. Next to the Yonah Burger, 2 miles north of Cleveland. Call 706-348-8236 for more info. (P/M-M) 13. Griffin The Shops of Griffin

Weekend Treasures, Treasures, 125 125 South South Hill Hill Street, Street, 770770Weekend 233-1559; 1511 Vaughn VaughnRd., Rd., 233-1559;‘Tiques ‘Tiques && Fleas, Fleas, 1511 770-265-1790; Antiques, 324 324E.E. 770-265-1790;47th 47th Avenue Avenue Antiques, Broad Broad St. St. Mill, Mill, 404-569404-569Broad St., St., #212, #212, in in the the Broad 4760; South Pine PineHill HillRd., Rd., 4760;Holly’s Holly’sHouse, House, 900 900 South 678-251-2151; Southern Salvage, Salvage,324 324 678-251-2151;Sweet Sweet Southern Broad 210, 770-584-0116; 770-584-0116;Treasure Treasure BroadSt., St., Ste. Ste. 210, Seekers, 770-233-6777; Shop Shop at at Seekers, 110 110 S. S. 5th 5th St., St., 770-233-6777; 11th 11thSt., St.,770-227770-22711thAntiques, Antiques,212 212 South South 11th 2349; 109 E. E.Taylor TaylorSt., St., 2349;and andThe The Blue Blue Goose, Goose, 109 404-510-3862. FindFind them on Facebook. 404-510-3862. them on Facebook. 14. LaGrange Bradley’s Antiques & More 127 Main Street-Historic Downtown, LaGrange, GA 30240. Open: Daily 11-5; closed Wednesday & Sunday. Visit us on facaebook or www.bradleyantiques.com; 30+ consignors – We conduct estate/tag sales. 5,000 sq. ft. full of antiques, painted furniture, garden iron, pottery, sterling & costume jewelry, pictures, lamps, mirrors. Info: 706-837-4888. (P5/14-M) 15. Lake Park Farm House Antiques I-75, exit 5 , Lake Park, GA (behind Taco Bell).

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Multi-dealer mall with a wide variety of glass, furniture, vintage pottery, old books , fishing collectibles, estate jewelry and more. Open 7 days 10-6, 229-559-0199 (P/M-M) 16. Lilburn Antiques in Old Town 93 Main St., Lilburn Ga. 30047 Open Mon.-Sat. 10-5, closed Sunday...Gone to church. Visit us at Antiquesinoldtown.blogspot.com. Great prices... dealers love us ! Unique display and selection. Small-town atmosphere, big-time inventory. 18 years selling great antiques, vintage and seasonal items. Come on by...6,000 square feet of treasures await you! Ph: (770) 279-1300. Antiques@bellsouth.net.(P/M-K)\ 17. Jonesboro, GA Treasure Seekers of Jonesboro 234 South Main St. Jonesboro, Ga. 30236. Walking through the doors at Treasure Seekers is like a stroll through time. Memories of things past, décor of the present and future memories. At Treasure Seekers, we have done the rummaging for you. Second-hand furniture and décor at first-hand quality. Why pay full price when we have great prices waiting for you? Located in Jonesboro, Ga. at the caution light. Open Mon.Sat. 10:30-5:30. Call 770-473-4070. (P/M-M) 18. Kennesaw Big Shanty Antiques & Auction 1720 N. Roberts Rd. NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Looking for the old, unusual and the unique? Big Shanty Antiques is the largest antique mall in the North Georgia/metro Atlanta area with 100+ dealers, a 50,000 sq. ft. showroom and an eclectic mix of furniture, glass, silver, jewelry, art, pottery, collectibles, vintage toys and games, primitives, Civil War, sports, Coca-Cola memorabilia and more! Open Mon.-Sat. 10-6 and Sun. noon6. The Big Shanty Auction is on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month. Info: 770-231-2019 or www.bigshantyauctions.com. (P/M-M) 19. Marietta Queen of Hearts 2745 Sandy plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066, at the intersection of Post Oak Tritt and Sandy Plains Rd. 175+ dealers and 24,000 sq. ft. of fine quality antiques and interiors. open 7 days a week. Hours: 10-6 Monday-Saturday; 10-8 Thursday; 12-6 Sunday. Come by and see our new store soon! Info: 678-453-0600. (P/M-M) 20. McDonough Planters Walk Antique Mall 42 Keys Ferry St., McDonough, GA 30253.

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