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Vol. 25 No. 10 • “Vintage, Collectible, & Antique Wonders” • October 2015
Design Trends of the Mid-20th Century
Oh, you beautiful dolls!!
Dollmaker extraordinaire: Madame Beatrice Alexander, 1978. (Promotional photo)
The world of Madame Alexander “A child’s doll is precious. It is a friend who shares her secrets, joys, and sorrows. . . something beautiful that is a joy forever.” Madame Alexander by Donald-Brian Johnson Smack dab Beatrice Alexander was the grand dame of dollmaking. From “Snow White” to “Cleopatra,” “Anne of Green Gables” to most of The Sound of Music gang, Madame Alexander dolls ran the gamut of popular culture. There were so in the middle many choices—and
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Little Women’s take-charge girl, “Jo” in one of her numerous Alexander incarnations. 8 in. h., $20-30. (Photos by Donald-Brian Johnson unless noted otherwise)
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OCTOBER 3RD & 4TH • 2015
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OCTOBER 24TH & 25TH • 2015
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Pottery, Jewelry, Furniture, Western Americana, The Ag Building Primitives, Sterling, Red River Valley Fairgrounds Depression and Elegant 1805 West Main Ave Glass, Postcards, and West Fargo, ND 58078 Scandinavian artifacts.
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M i s n e n u e s Q i o t t n a Minnesota’s First Mall A Established 1979
Sale
20% OFF STOREWIDE
Sat., October 17th & Sun., October 18th
Antique Desk $500.00
Alpine Express Toy in Box
$125.00
Nice Selection of Shot Gun Shell Boxes Ormolu End Table $1250.00
Mobo Walking Dog $39.00
Red Wing Hamm’s Bear Bank
Lionel Soo-line Operating Car
$525.00
$385.00
Art Nouveau Bronze Candle Holder $400.00 Hawkes Crystal Biscuit Jar
$200.00
Grain Belt Sign $125.00 Red Lacquer Table $239.00
Halloween Collectibles
Wurlitzer Speaker $450.00
Herend Ducks $50.00
Steiff Teddy Bear in Box
$125.00
Royal Doulton Figurine $79.00
Dealer Space starting at $25.00 per month 952-894-7200
www.AntiquesMinnesota.net ANTIQUES MINNESOTA BURNSVILLE • 191 River Ridge Circle Exit 3A (Hwy 13N) off 35W, 1st Left Nicollett, Left to River Ridge Circle
Open Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM • Sunday 12:00 to 6:00 PM
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The “Princess” of “Princess and the Pea” fame. 8 in. h., $30-40.
“With Love” special occasion doll. 8 in. h., $40-50.
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Many Quality Dealers!
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little girls just couldn’t get enough of them. As Madame herself put it, “Once you have one, you will want to have another, until you have collected friends from all around the wide, wide world.”
395 South Lake Ave. Duluth, MN 55802 218-625-2379
4101 E. 2nd Street Superior, WI 54880 (715) 398-0529 Located on Hwy. 2/53 OPEN YEAR ROUND 7 Days a Week 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dealer Space Available.
Through the looking glass: “Alice in Wonderland.” 14 in. h., $50-75.
Open daily at 11 am
Furniture • Architecture • Glassware Art • Jewelry • Clocks • Pottery Sports • Seasonal • Coins
70+ Duluth’s Finest Antique Mall Dealers! 9,600 Square Feet! Located In Duluth’s Canal Park!
The first authorized pop culture tie-in doll: Gone With The Wind’s “Scarlett O’Hara.” 14 in. h. $40-50.
Born in 1895, Madame Alexander seemed predestined for her future career—the family lived above her father’s doll hospital. In a 1978 recording, she recalled her humble
beginnings: “We could hardly get by on the income from the doll hospital alone, so we bought shopworn sample dolls from Germany. My mother would clean
them, comb their hair, and make them as presentable as possible, and we would sell them in our shop.
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antique Shopping in
‘up north’
WiSConSin SIREN - 54872
EARL - 54875 Prock’s Crocks & Antiques 10 mi NE of Spooner on Hwy 63 (715) 635-3655 OPEN: 7 days/week, 9am - 5pm www.ProcksCrocksAntiqueStoneware.com
RICE LAKE - 54868
Siren Antiques Collectibles & Gifts 24530 State Road 35/70 (715) 349-7573 OPEN DAILY: 10am - 5pm The coffee’s on... we’re waiting for you!
Earl
Primrose Parlor Antiques 417 N Main Street (715) 234-5849 OPEN: Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm Charming Victorian structure; multi-dealer.
SHELL LAKE - 54871
CAMERON - 54822
Jean’s Antiques Collectibles & Gifts 24 5th Avenue (downtown Shell Lake) (715) 468-7035 OPEN: Mon-Sat: 10-4; Sun: (Please call ahead.) 8,000 sq. ft. Glass, Furniture, Jewelry, & more
Red Cedar Mercantile Antiques 2 mi West of Cameron on Hwy 8 (715) 458-4931 OPEN: Thurs - Mon: 10am - 5pm Online: www.red-cedar-mercantile.com
CUMBERLAND - 54829
CHETEK - 54728
Years Ago Antiques & Collectibles 1367 2nd Ave. (Downtown) (715) 822-4625 OPEN: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 11am-3pm Mall; 20+ dealers selling a wide variety.
Time and Again Antique Mall & Estate Sales 606 2nd Street (Downtown Chetek) (715) 924-4000 • OPEN ALL YEAR! Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm 35 Dealers • www.ChetekAntiques.com
AMERY - 54001
DALLAS - 54733
PhyllBea’s of Amery 845 Hwy 46 North • (1 mile north of downtown Amery - next to Super America.) OPEN: Sat: 10am-3pm; Sun: 11am-2pm Antiques, gifts & more - “All with a unique flair”. www.PhylBeasOfAmery.com & Facebook
Amery
Old Farmers Mercantile Historic Farmers Store on Main Street (715) 837-1919 • OPEN: Fri & Sat: 9 - 5 MON-THURS - CALL FOR HOURS! Quality Antiques / Clocks / 100+ Tractors / Collectibles / Unique Homemade Items.
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Antique Spectacular comes to fairgrounds first weekend of October --PRESS RELEASE ST. PAUL, MINN.The Antique Spectacular 2015 Fall Antique & Collectibles Show & Sale will be held inside and ouside of the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds--three
miles north of I94 and two miles south of Highway 36 at 1265 N. Snelling Ave. in St. Paul, Minn.--on Saturday, October 3 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Buyers and browsers can expect hundreds of dealers and thousands of artifacts from rustic to fine at a wide range of prices. Dealers specializing in the finest antiques and best known names, from furniture to glass to china to watches and more, will be mostly inside the Grandstand, Admission, $6; $5 with this press release. Early admission during dealer set-up on Friday, October 2 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., $20. Attention outside vendors: Due to the racetrack renovations,
Hixton School House Antique Mall ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES AND FURNITURE Open 7 Days a Week | 10 am - 5 pm
Over 90 Dealers! Located halfway between the Twin Cities & Madison on I-94, Exit 105 - 1 Block off of Main Street in the Old High School
715-963-3500
Sisters and friends Laura Borden, Linda Voigt, Karla Greene, and Laurie Baer had a ball shopping the Antiques Spectacular show and went home with treasures. (Photo by Linda Simpkins)
outside dealer space will be limited to the first 100 dealers. There is an advantage to registering in advance. On Friday between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. prepaid dealers will be checked in to enter and to set up. At 9 a.m., or as soon as pre-paid dealers have been checked in, any remaining space will be available on a firstcome-first-served basis. Inside dealers will set up as usual. Call 612-961-3401 to make reservations or for more information.
ANTIQUE SHOPS in and around
EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
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Antique Emporium 306 Main Street Downtown, Eau Claire, WI
715-832-2494
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ECLECTIC A on GRAND 106 W Grand Avenue Eau Claire, WI
715.834.7811
EclecticaOnGrand.com
Antiques, Memorabilia & Collectibles
An entertaining and everchanging multi-dealer shop.
OPEN Mon-Fri: 10-5 • Sat: 10-4 Sun: 12-4
715-231-3222 244 Main Street Menomonie, WI
Mon-Sat • 10am to 5pm The area’s largest shop Located in a wonderful 1898 Masonic Temple and featuring a huge inventory of prints & frames, china & glass, jewelry, linens, books, collectibles, orientalia, etc. ~ Buying & selling since 1981 ~
S2020 Townshop Road Fall Creek, WI 54742
Worldly Tues - Sat: Treasures & 10am - 6pm Antiques, Tribal, Next-d River Toor to Sterling & r Antiquaeder s Vintage Jewelry, Vintage Clothing & Accessories
Open Tues. thru Sat.- 11am-4pm Victorian furniture • vintage lighting tools • fishing lures • watches & clocks jewelry • linens • fine glass and china pictures • general line of antiques
715-877-3468 • Buy-Sell-Trade
Miller’s Antiques & Auction co. Specializing in stoneware, advertising, primitives & the unusual.
Antique store Hours
Over 70 antiques booths cover 11,000 sq ft. Also featuring gifts and home decor. Open 7 days/week Mon-Sat: 10-5; Sun: 11-5
(715) 963-4438 135 Interstate Road Hixton, WI 54635 Exit 105 off I-94
The kind of shop you’re glad to discover!
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm N8779 Hwy 95 East Hixton, WI 54635 Cell: 715-299-2543 Store: 715-963-1100
Located at the intersection of I-94 & Hwy 95, 1 block North of I-94
Historic Neillsville, WiscoNsiN 32 Historic BuildiNgs, specialty sHops aNd...
tHe rockiNg cHair aNtiques, collectiBles & gifts
442 Hewett St (Hwy 73) Neillsville, WI 54456 Open: Wed - Sat: 9:30am-5pm
715-338-0959
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She came in many Alexander versions: “Jo,” of Little Women fame. 8 in. h., $20-30.
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Ready for her closeup: a Madame Alexander doll in a vintage ad for Yardley Fragrances. $5-10.
“After the First World War began, the importation of all dolls ceased, and we found ourselves with no dolls to sell. To help my parents, I designed my first dolls. They were a little Red Cross nurse, and a baby doll. The demand for them was so great, my father had to work day and night to fill the orders. This helped them through the most difficult times.
John’s Antiques
Furnishings, ANTIQUE VINTAGE FURNISHINGS 707 W. 34th Street JEWELRY and ART MinneapoliS, Mn 55408 3252 L yndaLe ave S. 612-827-8043 In the Historic White Castle #8
MinneapoLiS, Mn 55408
612-827-8043 www.XcentricGoods.com Thurs-Sat: 11am-5pm Sun: 12-4pm Other Times by Chance or Appointment
Chandelier Cleaning available
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NORTHWEST ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE
VINTAGE LIGHTS; chandeliers, sconces, school globes, original & reproduction glass shades. HOUSE HARDWARE; brass & glass doorknobs, door plates window catches, hinges, locks, antiqued furniture hardware, etc. LARGE ITEMS IN OUR GARAGES; clawfoot tubs, radiators, wood trim and all types of interior & exterior doors. 981 Selby Avenue • St. Paul, MN 55104
651-644-9270 or 651-227-0382
Open weekdays 12 to 6 pm, (Wed. 12 to 4 pm), Sat. 11 to 4 pm
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Awake for awhile: “Sleeping Beauty.” 14 in. h., $20-30.
$ ALWAYS BUYING QUALITY $
JOHN IS RETIRING!
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Ready for a mountain trek: “Heidi.” 12 in. h., $30-40.
“My little daughter was the inspiration for my first commercial baby doll. We called her ‘Billie,’ and this is how the Alexander doll began.” Forget “Tiny Tears” and “Chatty Cathy.” The real
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HOURS: Monday thru Friday: 10aM - 5:30pM Saturday: 10aM - 2:30pM (CloSed WedneSdayS)
John Remackel Phone: (651) 222-6131 261 Fort Road (West 7th) St. Paul, MN 55102
***Specializing in Lamps & Lamp Repair***
• Pottery • Metal • lighting • Jewelry • leather • linens • art and other
aMerican arts & crafts
Steve Schoneck
Po Box 56 • newPort, Mn 55055
651-459-2980
Mall of St. Paul 1817 Selby Ave (Corner of Selby & Fairview) St. Paul, MN • 651-647-6163 www.MallOfStPaul.com
Antiques • Clothing • Vintage • Furniture Retro • Collectibles • Jewelry • Vinyl Tuesday-Sunday • 11am - 7pm
Wescott Station Antiques • Collectibles • Furniture
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7 ROOMS FULL! • 1,000’s of Items • Stained Glass Windows • Reasonable Prices Other Shops Nearby
Open Daily 9:30am-6pm • Closed Sunday
226 West 7th Street • St. Paul, MN (1 Block West of Xcel and River Centers)
(651) 227-2469 • Wally & Kurt Wescott
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Storewide 20%
All Antiques & Collectibles (unless firm/final/already on sale)
Friday, Saturday & Sunday OctOber 16tH, 17tH, & 18tH, 2015 Enjoy a sample of our organic coffee while you shop amid Scandinavian decor and creaky old floors!
Now serving Lattes!
SALE HOURS: Open till 6pm Winter Hours: Friday & Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10:30am to 5pm
Help Us Celebrate Nine Wonderful Years! Just off State Hwy. 95, between North Branch & Taylors Falls. 15790 Maple Lane • Almelund, MN 55012
A “Toulouse-Lautrec Portrait Doll.” 21 in. h., $60-75.
/Almelund Mercantile • www.AlmelundMercantile.com Phone: (651) 583-3696 • Email: AlmelundMerc@frontiernet.net
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always say you can tell your dolly your secrets, and you may be sure she will keep them. Dolls live in the hearts of children. That is where they truly come alive.” Madame Alexander was a canny entrepreneur, ready to capitalize on the day’s trendsetters. Her “Scarlett O’Hara” was the first doll licensed as a book/movie tie-in. Such Hollywood stars as skater Sonja Henie and child phenomenon Margaret O’Brien saw themselves reenvisioned as dolls, while a World War II series paid tribute to women in the service. In the 1930s, when multiple births were still a rarity, Canada’s Dionne Quintuplets were headlinegrabbers—so Madame Alexander made sure her tiny fans could acquire Quint dolls. Some came with accessories: sleep baskets; a wooden bed;
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2563 7th Avenue E, N. St. Paul, MN 55109
651-773-7001
7th Avenue Antique Mall has a Full Range of Antiques and Collectibles; Specializing in Postcards, Books, Coins, Glassware, Jewelry, and Toys with Over 20 Dealers.
Jerry Peterson, Owner
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“McGuffey Ana.” 14 in. h., $20-30.
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Flamenco-inspired skating couple. 8 in. h., $100150/pr. (Doll pair courtesy of Joan Lubischer)
Bundled up for an afternoon of winter skating: the four “Little Women” by Madame Alexander. 8 in. h., $350-400/set.
wigged rendition of their physician, Dr. Dafoe. Multiples proved an Alexander specialty:
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“Marmee,” mother of the Little Women. 8 in. h., $20-30.
Let There Be Light Antiques
for the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, three dozen renditions of the queen-to-be and her entourage were released. During America’s 1976 Bicentennial, Madame’s “First Ladies of the United States” dolls, posed in their inaugural gowns, were displayed at the Smithsonian. Some subjects called for
210 North Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 351-7580 www.BeLightMn.com
Hours: Fri. & Sat: 10am - 5pm • Sun: noon - 5pm
Over 500 fixtures in stock!
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10 am - 6 pm
Specializing in:
651-430-1816 Star-crossed lovers “Antony & Cleopatra,” from the “Portraits In History” series. 12 in. h., $30-40/ pr.
One of the TOP 10 BEST Antiquing Towns in the U.S.!
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1. Staples Mill Antiques 410 N. Main St 651-430-1816
2. Let There Be Light 210 N. Main St 651-351-7580
3. Stillwater Antiques Mall 101 S. Main St 651-439-6281
4. Our Antiques 119 S. Main St 651-439-3889
5. American Gothic Antiques 236 S. Main St 651-439-7709
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Lunch is a moveable feast by Joan Sween It was a lovely autumn day--the sort of day that made a person want to get out and do something. Apparently, it had affected antique shoppers the same way. The mall was full of people, and my work partner, Sharon, and I had been kept hopping from the
minute we opened the doors. When a person is kept busy, the hours go past with a dizzy speed, and before you realize it, your stomach is announcing (quite loudly) that it’s lunch time. One of us was planning to run to the café next door and buy lunch for both, but
Moorhead Antique Mall “An Old Friends Cottage” “Quality Antiques uniquely displayed” A Creative Mix Of Vintage, Antiques, Home Decor, & Gifts 11,000 Sq. Ft. • 80+ Vendors www.MoorheadAntiqueMall.com
OPEN 10 to 6 • 7 days
See us on
• 218-287-1313 • 2811 SE Main Ave, Moorhead I-94 East exit 2A • I-94 West exit 2B
Crow Wing Antiques
“Don’t 10 West Main • Crosby, MN You’ve heard... by its 218-546-2769 judge a book cover...” We may look like a small shop...
BUT... Come in and be wonderfully suprised by how big we are!
WINTER HOURS Oct 15-Jun15
3,500 Sq. Ft. of Antiques, Collectibles, & Books Good Quality - Well Priced!
Thurs Thru saT Noon - 5pm
A Multi-Dealer Shop!
2 Levels!
. . . the hours go past with a dizzy speed, and before you realize it, your stomach is announcing (quite loudly) that it’s lunch time. Noon turned into one o’clock. One turned into two, and still no respite. (Grumbling now seemed like a good idea.)
Bob Novak & Scott Berg
deerwoodantiques.com
shop: 218-534-3700 • cell: 218-838-0611 buy - sell - consign - appraisals - internet sales
ic & Unique Crosby, r o t s i H MN Visit Dealer Space Available
Antique Capital of The Lakes Area
www.hallett-abbey.com
SuLaine’s Antique Mall
Antiques
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603 Hwy 10 E
(218) 844-6830/SuLainesAntiques.com
Mon-Sat 10-5:30; Sun 12-5 Facebook.com/SulainesAntiques
Fergus Falls
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Collectors Corner
221 W Lincoln (Riverfront Square) (218) 998-4224 Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat 9:30-4 OPEN YEAR ROUND. Closed Sun.
Exit 55 Antiques
Off I-94, exit 55 at County Rd 1 (218) 998-3088 Open Every Day - 10am - 5pm Fun, fabulous treasures!
Fergus Falls
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Antiques / Vintage / Collectibles 202 Main St • (218) 770-2698 Fri & Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: Noon - 4 Come browse with coffee & cookies!
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BATTLE LAKE Bartertown / Katie’s
21485 374th Ave • (218) 535-5000 Open 7 Days A Week - 10am - 5pm BartertownBattleLake.com BUY • SELL • TRADE!
Abbey House Antiques 27 W. Main St. Crosby, MN 56441
218-546-5444 218-546-8311 7 Days a Week • 9:30 AM-5:00 PM
We assured her we had more and smiled as she left. As another customer approached the counter, Sharon quickly moved to the back of the shop to put the remaining bag in the microwave. The next customer was a man and his fouryear-old daughter. The man put a pile of collectible valentines on the counter. The top one was particularly nice with a delicate honeycomb heart foldout. “I want this one,” said the little girl, grabbing the one on top. “No, Cecily,” said the man, taking the valentine. “That’s a surprise for Mama. We have to keep it nice. Let go of it, please.” “No!, said Cecily, and gave a tremendous backwards yank, ripping the valentine in half. I set the valentine aside and wrote up the remaining undamaged ones. (We don’t charge for accidents.) Just then, Sharon came up from the back with a freshly-popped bag of popcorn, and set it on the far end of the counter. “Popcorn!” shrieked Cecily and ran for the bag. “No, Cecily! That’s not yours,” said her father, diving for the bag. A tussle ensued, the bag ripped, and popcorn flew in the air like a geyser. He was a nice man; he offered to sweep it up, but we insisted we would do it. With only one
Dealer’s Choice Cont. on page 9
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famished!” (We knew exactly how she felt.) We assured her that she was welcome to have a few pieces. (A few!) Then we watched in growing despair as we recorded and wrapped her purchases and she ate all the popcorn. “Oh no!” she said. “Look, I’ve eaten all your popcorn. You can’t believe how hungry I was! (Yes, I think we can.) You do have more, don’t you?”
DETROIT LAKES
Lincoln Avenue Antiques
decoys and lures
By Joan Sween
An Old Times Antiques Trail Map
Quality Antiques & Original Art in a Gallery Setting (or by chance or appointment)
Dealer’s Choice
Antiques Trails
Worth The Trip! 23650 Forest Road ~ Featuring American Art Pottery ~ Mission furniture, lighting, P.O. Box 574 cabin style antiques, Deerwood, MN 56444-0574
Finally, when a customer asked to have a case unlocked at the rear of the shop, near our cubby-hole of a kitchen, I ducked in, and finding two bags of microwave popcorn, I thrust one into the microwave. The next time Sharon went that way, she snagged up the popped bag and carried it to the front counter. We opened the bag, hungrily, hoping it would hold us off until one of us could run for our lunches. A nice-looking customer in a pretty sun dress approached the service counter with her arms full of purchases. We started to write sales slips and wrap fragile items. “Popcorn!” she exclaimed “Do you mind if I have a few? I skipped lunch and I’m
The Northwest Lakes
221 W Lincoln (Riverfront Square) (218) 736-2210 Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat 9:30-4 3 Rooms + Hallway & thrift!
Wednesday - Saturday: 10am to 5pm Sunday: 10am to 4pm
28 W. Main St. Crosby, MN 56441
customers were lined up at the counter and we would have to postpone our lunch. (Oh well, mustn’t grumble.)
Fall is here ~ take a road trip! Come North to view the Colors aNd lots oF Great iNveNtorY! plUs doCks, boat liFts & sheds! Cmw has somethiNG For EvEryonE! Tuesday thru Friday: 10-5; Sat: 9-5
320-630-6111 or 320-232-0444
1979 W HWY 27 • SWANVILLE, MN 56382 4 mi N of SwaNville; 12 mi e of loNg Prairie oN HigHway 27 www.CentralMnWestwind.com Facebook.com/CentralMnWestwindAntiquesConsignment
re In-Sto ! LS SPECIA HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-5 pm • Saturdays, 9:30 am-4 pm CLOSED Sundays and Holidays 79 East Broadway, Little Falls, MN 56345 Store: 320-632-5350 Home: 320-632-6796
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Crying Hill hosts two North Dakota shows
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--PRESS RELEASE BISMARCK, N.D. & FARGO, N.D.-Crying Hill Antiques of Mandan, N.D., is sponsoring two October 2015 North Dakota shows. The first North Dakota show will be in Bismarck on Saturday, October 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Burleigh County 4H Building
located at 3715 E. Bismarck Expressway. The second North Dakota show will be in Fargo on Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ag Building at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds located at 1805 W. Main Ave. Saturday admission, $3; Sunday admission, free.
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601 Broadway St. (320) 763-6467 Herman Mon-Sat: 10-5; Sun: 12-4 55 YEAR-ROUND Mall of 4 Floors
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Star Lake
Dealers from four states will be bringing their finest in pottery, jewelry, furniture, Western Americana, primitives, sterling, Depression and elegant glass, postcards, and Scandinavian artifacts. North Dakota artifacts are a specialty! For information, call 701-667-8894 or write daleks@earthlink.net
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customer left in the mall, we went on a search--under the counters, in the utility room, in the cash register-everywhere. There wasn’t a cookie or a pretzel to be had. “Gurgle orgle urgle org! “ “Good heavens, what was that?” asked the customer. “That was my stomach grumbling,” I said. “Grug ug ug!” “Mine, too,” said Sharon. “I think you ladies can control that if you eat more for lunch,” the customer said08-11-08 as she left. “We close in half an hour,” I said to Sharon. “I’ll be home by 6:30.” “What are your plans for tonight? she asked. “Eat lunch,” I said.
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Grandpa’s Attic & Gifts
Antiques, collectibles, 2nd hand.
Les Kouba prints / Used furniture
125 Central 4 (320) 859-4500 OPEN Mon-Sat 10-5 YEAR ROUND!
Hwy 27 (Nokomis St.) & 1st Ave (320) 766-0394 OPEN DAILY 10-5 YEAR ROUND!
Refreshments • Gift Certificate Drawings
OPEN DAILY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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“Portrait Children,” “Pinkie & Blue Boy.” 12 in. h., $20-30/pr. One of Madame’s many interpretations of “Anne of Green Gables.” This one: “Anne at the Station.” 8 in. h., $20-30.
Smack Dab
ANTIQUES in EXCELSIOR
Women-inspired dolls Cont. from page 7 depicted them in numerous interpre- everything from tations. A slew of Little aproned at-home wear
to full winter apparel, including ice skates. Beatrice Alexander continued to spearhead the Alexander Doll Company well into her nineties, passing away in 1990. Her dolls, however, live on,
through vintage inventory and collector clubs as well as through new releases from the still-thriving company. (Frozen character dolls recently registered high on the Alexander pop culture radar). The
ANTIQUES IN EXCELSIOR
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LEIPOLD’S
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dolls that delighted continue to delight baby-boomers, (and today’s collectors, who their mothers, and perhaps their Smack Dab Cont. on page 11 grandmothers as well),
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Artwork • Books • Ceramics Clothing • Jewelry • Furniture Lighting • Old Time Candy & Much More!
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Friends gather at Bachmann’s Bachmann’s is located at 6010 Lyndale Ave. S. in Minneapolis. Dealers keep their shelves stocked with primitives, cottage, architectural, and cabin décor. Free admission and free parking. Log on to www. agatheringoffriends.net for more information or call 612-910-3133 or 612-599-9942.
--PRESS RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS-A Gathering of Friends Antiques Market is again teaming up with Bachmann’s to present its four-day fall show that will run Thursday, October 8, through Sunday, October 11. Hours are Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
From the 1950s, “Binnie Walker” walking doll. 14 in. h., $60-75.
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Cont. from page 10
appreciate their imaginative themes and beautifully detailed quality—the heritage of Madame Beatrice Alexander. “Some people think that dolls are only for children,” said Madame Alexander. “They are wrong. You must never underestimate the marvelous ability to appreciate beauty wherever you find it, in dolls and in life.” Photo Associate: Hank Kuhlmann.
The adaptable “Wendy Ann,” shown here with her Radio Flyer wagon. 8 in. h., $20-30. Madame Alexander dolls courtesy of Pat Johnson. Donald-Brian Johnson is the coauthor of numerous books on design and collectibles, including Postwar Pop, a
collection of his columns, and an upcoming second volume. He doesn’t collect dolls (but his Mom sure does). Please address inquiries to donaldbrian@msn.com
Friday, November 6th 5 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, November 7th 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, November 8th 11 am to 4 pm
Where: WAUKESHA COUNTY EXPO CENTER 1000 Northview Rd Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 (I-94 Exit 294 (HWY J), then south 1 mi. to Northview Rd, then 1/2 mile to show entrance)
October 8, 9, 10 & 11 2015 Thurs & Fri - 9am - 8pm Sat - 9am - 6pm Sun 10am - 3pm Continually Restocking FREE Admission & FREE Parking
Food: CATERED FOOD & DESSERTS Friday Night Cash Bar Admission: Adults $8.00 Children (15 and under) FREE
Tickets are valid for all 3 days of the show.
~Mary Lou’s Crystal Repair on Site~
Located at Bachmann’s 6010 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55419
70 Dealers Featuring Art & Antiques from the 18th Century through Modernism... ~ SPECIAL ARTS PROGRAM ~
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Fill your home with pieces from the past. Enjoy the warm inspiring collections of fall. Primitives • Cottage • Architectural • Cabin
Presented by John Eastberg, Director of the Pabst Mansion. Saturday, November 7th , 9 am-10 am. Admission: $5
FOR MORE SHOW INFORMATION: Antiques Center at Wales • 323 E Summit Ave • Wales, WI 53183
612-910-3133 or 612-599-9942
262.968.4913 • www.AntiquesCenterAtWales.com
www.AGatheringOfFriends.net
October 17-18, 2015 Depression Era Glass Elegant Glass • Kitchen Glassware Mid-Century Glass • American Dinnerware 3200 S. 103rd Street • Milwaukee, WI 53227 Info: 414-551-2017 or amblackmore@yahoo.com Admission $6 (for both days), $1 off with ad
ANTIQUE TO MODERN DOLLS, BEARS & ORIGINAL ARTISTS SHOW & SALE Sunday, November 1st
Admission: Adults $5 ($1 OFF with this ad!) Under 12 FREE!
10am - 3:30pm
Mermaid Event Center
2200 County Road H Mounds View, MN 55112
Just off 35W on Cty Rd H & Hwy 10
Info: www.CPromotionsPlus.com 612-669-1613
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*NOTE:
J&E Antiques will be Closed, Oct. 3rd and 4th. We will be at the Antique Spectacular at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Stop and see us there!
Annual October Clearance Sale! Fridays & Saturdays • October 9th-31st • 10am-4pm Horner Atlas bookcase.
Super vanity dresser/chest.
Wooton Desk. Gustav Stickley set of six chairs.
Mahogany dental cabinet.
Horner winged Griffon table.
Fancy O Rope-twak Library ist Table.
Unique carved home bar.
rass e Great pair of Great b g light fixtur Spool Cabinet – leaded glass doors. in g n ha Brainerd Armstrong & Co. id. p u C h wit
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Beautiful leaded glass China buffet.
Unusual rare bookcases.
1000 Arcade St • St. Paul, MN 55117
Open Fridays & Saturdays 10am-4pm or call Lonny for appointment 612-961-3401
Outstanding Berkley and Gay 2-piece Victorian bed set. Laminated Open-carved Rocker.
Check our website for a sample of the items we have in stock in our 6,000+ square foot warehouse. We have many more items than are listed - come in and browse!
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The Premier Journal of Antiques & Collectibles in the Midwest
• “Vintage, Collectible, & Antique Wonders” •
Aglow
Mid-Century table lamps by James Cihlar
When it comes to Mid-Century lamps, collectors have two general directions to go: glitz, niche, and kitsch, or sleek, chic, and on fleek. Continued on page 14
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The ethereal “Phantasy Lady” by Hedi Schoop, on Moss Lamp #XT 807. 2 ft. 5½ in. h. $250275. (Photo by Leslie Piña, from Moss Lamps: Lighting the ’50s by Donald-Brian Johnson & Dr. Piña, Schiffer Publishing.) During a Moss factory tour, Johnson noticed “a stack of black and white sample pictures of Moss lamp models. For furniture shows, the factory would often only make a display piece. Then, if there was interest, they would put it into production. That’s why ‘one-of-akind’ Moss lamps literally do exist.”
Lamps A ceramic base lamp with black and gold glaze and red cold paint--paint applied after the pottery has been glazed and fired--and the original metal Venetian blind shade, circa 1950s. (Photo by James Cihlar)
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Cont. from page 13
Post-war exuberance in design and manufacturing encouraged the use of conversation pieces in the home— often in the form of bold, outsize, angular lamps. At roughly the same time, Danish Modern encouraged streamlined minimalism, natural materials, and earth tones. Since the middle of the 20th century was a time of innovation in American design, many
An Art Deco lamp with a ceramic base glazed brown, with original (repaired) matching fabric shade, circa 1930s or ’40s. (Photo by James Cihlar.)
manufacturers of table lamps took an anything goes approach. As Jan Lindenberger writes in Lamps of the ’50s and ’60s (Schiffer): “New materials and production techniques developed during the war era were readily available for new commercial purposes”-including lamps, which Lindenberger says came to “represent an era of hope, modernism, and faith that science and technology had stepped in to create a bright future for the hardworking American family.” Materials included fiberglass, spun glass, ceramic, Lucite, Plexiglas, and more. A few brand name makers such as Moss and Reglor inspire specialized collectors today. Reglor lamps often featured matched sets of plaster bases,
“Our overall furniture offering leans toward Danish Modern, so the lamps follow suit. Lamps made primarily of wood or with strong wood accents are our best sellers. In pottery or ceramics, orange and turquoise are popular,” says Neal Kielar of MidModMen+Friends in St. Paul. A vintage lamp base paired with a new fiberglass shade made by Powerhouse Design. (Photo courtesy Neal Kielar).
Lamps
Cont. on page 15
Antiques in
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You can almost picture the fiberglass drum shade spinning as the gold paint was applied in the factory. Ceramic base featuring a bones pattern, with original shade, circa 1960s. (Photo by James Cihlar.)
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The base (above) of the lamp featuring a black panther (left) is marked on the back, “Continental Art Company, 1950.” (Photo by James Cihlar.)
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A plaster base painted green, red, and black, with a fringed red and green fabric shade. (Photo by James Cihlar.)
Lamps
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such as male and female dancers, topped by broad, round fabric shades. The company was founded in 1947 by Bernie and Rena Stein of Montebello, Calif.,
and ran until 1975. City Salvage in Minneapolis houses an extensive collection of Reglor Lamps. Donald-Brian Johnson, whose column “Smack Dab in the Middle” runs in Old Times, coauthored with
Leslie Piña Moss Lamps: Lighting the ’50s (Schiffer). Moss lamps often included Plexiglas bases, spun glass shades, and rotating figurines made by Ceramic Arts Studio, Hedi Schoop, Lefton, and others. Moss Manufacturing turned to Plexiglas during World War II because it was not rationed. As an added benefit, Plexiglas could
www.AntiquesOnMainAnoka.com
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Decoramic Kilns’s “Bali Dancer,” surrounded by starburst bulb cover, on Moss Lamp #XT 819. 2 ft. 10 in. h. $225-250. (Photo by Leslie Piña, from Moss Lamps: Lighting the ’50s by Donald-Brian Johnson & Dr. Piña, Schiffer Publishing.) Johnson says, “When I toured the long-abandoned Moss factory in 2000 or so (it was then still kept up, per Mrs. Moss’s orders, as if ready to re-open the next day), I found many of the designs scribbled on lunch bags, scrap paper etc., just as Mrs. Moss had dictated them.”
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be cut in shapes that more traditional lamp materials couldn’t. Some Moss lamps incorporated radios, clocks, and even intercoms. In production from 1937 to 1968, Moss produced well over one thousand models.
Many Moss lamp concepts originated with Thelma Moss, coowner and wife of founder Gerry Moss. According to Johnson, “Mrs. Moss was quite a character, and I was lucky enough to interview her very late in her life. She would tour the work floor with her yapping poodle, who was often featured
“Post war design was all about pushing boundaries, with emphasis on a variety of new materials developed during the war, like plastics, fiberglass, plywood, and laminate, along with many of the themes that guided design, like chemistry, modern sculpture, nuclear physics, and more organic, biomorphic forms. Many of these themes are especially prevalent in Mid-Century lamps,” says Megan McGuire of Up Six Vintage in Saint Paul. (Photo courtesy Megan McGuire)
A plaster base in yellow, green, and black, with a fabric shade, circa 1950s. (Photo by James Cihlar.)
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then in Moss’s promo complied, that photos. For her incorporated daughter’s wedding, design into a fountain she wanted a champagne fountain. Lamps Her designers Cont. on page 17
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A green ceramic base lamp with stylized horse figure and two separate side planters or containers and a dark green paper shade, circa 1950s. (Photo by James Cihlar.)
the appeal of Moss Lamps: “They’re fun to Cont. from page 16 look at, and are, to my lamp released by the way of thinking, good company. Among some examples of the of her many other creative energy and unusual concepts: an ingenuity that took aquarium lamp, and a America by storm in lamp/fish tank/bar.” the post-war years. Johnson explains Over the top? Well
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A ceramic base lamp with brown and yellow glaze. The base doubles as a planter. The original fiberglass shade is textured, with colored flecks. (Photo by James Cihlar.)
maybe. But that’s not such a bad thing, every now and then!” Not all MidCentury lamps are outrageous. Paul Albright of Succotash
A blue plaster base with gold metallic highlights and two figurines (red one is a replacement), and the original metal Venetian shade, circa 1950s. (Photo by James Cihlar.) 302 Oak St • Farmington, MN
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A high-gloss brown and yellow ceramic base, with two yellow birds perched on a branch, and the original fiberglass shade, circa 1950s or ’60s.
by design-conscious companies like Laurel, Lightolier, Nessen, Dazor, Marshall Studios, etc.” Megan McGuire of Up Six Vintage, also in the Retro Loop, says that Mid-Century lamps have “definitely become more mainstream in the past few years thanks in part to TV shows like
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The Old Times Mad Men. Those Powerhouse Design to gorgeous sets were offer an innovative almost as exciting as service: creating new the show itself—how fiberglass shades for could you not be vintage bases. “We sell and inspired? It brought off-the-shelf Mid-Century Modern custom, so customers into the homes of can finally get shades people who previously that are a size and style would’ve shied away.” fit. It’s been a great As not all Mid- success so far. We’ve Century lamps survive also paired many of our with their shades intact, shadeless lamps with these replacements to MidModMen+Friends in Saint Paul create a more complete collaborates with product offering.” From kitsch to class, Mid-Century lamps have it all.
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--PRESS RELEASE CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA—Townsend Promotions presents the Cedar Rapids Antique & Vintage Show & Collectors Fair at Hawkeye Downs Main Exhibition Building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, from Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11. The Exhibition Building is located just off of I-380, Exit #17, at 4400 6th St. S.W.
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--PRESS RELEASE MILWAUKEE, WIS.--Attention Glass Lovers! The 39th Annual Milwaukee Depression Era Glass Show will be held at the WiseGuys Banquet Center in Milwaukee, Wis., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 17 and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 18. Admission, $6, covers both days. $1 off with press release. The show features Depression glass, elegant glass (including
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CALENDAR Editor’s Note: Calendar listings are published free of charge. Space preference is given to advertisers. Listings in bold type have paid display advertisements in The Old Times, and page numbers (if in this issue) are given. Please look for these ads, (either in this issue or the previous issue), for additional information. To be included in the calendar simply mail information to: The Old Times, P.O. Box 411, Sauk Centre, MN 553780411, or email the listing to Paul@TheOldTimes.com. The deadline for calendar listings is the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. Because of the possibility of cancellations, we recommend that readers confirm the scheduling of an event before traveling any distance. Club information in the Club Directory is published on a rotating basis as space is available.\ MAJOR ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SHOWS / SALES / MARKETS SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 ST. PAUL, MN: The 16th Twin Cities 20th Century Design Show and Sale (formerly the Twin Cities Arts and Crafts Show and Sale) sponsored by Eastwood Gallery. Saturday and Sunday, September 26th & 27th; Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 11am4pm. The Progress Center at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1442 Cosgrove Street (Enter on Snelling Ave. 3 mi. N of I-94 or 2 mi. S of State Hwy 36). Admission: $7. Info.: (651)695-1902 or www.tc20design.com. Page 1 (Sep). ELKHORN, WI: Elkhorn Antique Flea Market. Sunday, September 27th. Opens 7am rain or shine. Admission: $5. FREE Parking. Walworth County Fairgrounds, Hwy 11. N.L. Promotions, LLC. Info.: (414)525-0820 or www. nlpromotionsllc.com. Page 10 (Sep). SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 - OCTOBER 4, 2015 ST. PAUL, MN: Prime Promotions’ Minnesota Antique Spectacular. Saturday & Sunday, October 3rd and 4th; Sat: 8am-6pm, Sun: 10am-4pm. Indoors and Outdoors at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand and Racetrack (on Snelling Ave. 3 mi. N of I-94 and 2 mi. S of State Hwy 36). Admission: $6. For information call: (612)961-3401 or visit www.MNAntiqueShows.com Page 13.
Auction & Estate Sale Calendar The Old Times Auction & Estate Sale Calendar is a listing of auctions and estate sales advertised in The Old Times. The listing includes the location of the sale, the company name, the type of auction or sale and the page on which the advertisement can be found in this issue. (If no page is listed the advertisement appeared in the previous month’s issue.) September 28, 2015 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Fine Art & Estates Auction– P 21 October 1, 2, & 3, 2015 Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, 9:00 am all 3 days. Wautoma, WI– W. Yoder Auction Services 3-Day Fall Auction Extravaganza– P 24 October 3, 2015 Saturday 9:00 am Rochester, MN– Olmsted County Fairgrounds John Kruesels Gen. Mdse. & Auction Co. Antiques & Music Machines Auction– P 24 (Sep) October 5, 2015 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Estate & Antique Auction– P 21 October 7, 2015 Wednesday 6:00 pm Center City, MN– Moe Auction Service Estate & Consignment Auction– P 21 October 8, 2015 Thursday 6:00 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate Consignment Auction– P 21 October 12, 2015 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Estate & Antique Auction– P 21 October 21, 2015 Wednesday 6:00 pm Center City, MN– Moe Auction Service Estate & Consignment Auction– P 21 October 22, 2015 Thursday 6:00 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate Consignment Auction– P 21 October 26, 2015 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Fine Art & Estates Auction– P 21
BISMARCK, ND: Crying Hill Antiques’ Bismarck Fall Antiques Show. Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd & 4th. Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 9am-4pm. Burleigh County 4H Building, 3715 E Bismarck Expressway. Admission: Saturday: $3; Sunday: FREE. Info.: (701)667-8894 or daleks@earthlink.net. Page 1. MEDINA, MN: Dolls & Toys & Bears OH MY! Sponsored by Shows by Bernadette. Sunday, October 4th, 10am to 4pm. Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Highway 55. Admission: Adults $5; Kids 10 and under $1. Info.: (239)282-9499, email: Dolls_toys_ bears_ohmy@yahoo.com or visit www.DollsToysBearsOhMy.com
OCTOBER 5, 2015 - OCTOBER 11, 2015 MINNEAPOLIS, MN: A Gathering of Friends Antique Market. Thursday through Sunday, October 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th. Thurs & Fri: 9am-8pm, Sat: 9am-6pm, Sun: 10am3pm. 6010 Lyndale Ave South (Bachman’s Flagship Store at 60th & Lyndale Ave South in Minneapolis). FREE Admission and FREE Parking. Info.: www.AGatheringOfFriends.net or (612)910-3133 or (612)599-9942. Page 11. MAPLEWOOD, MN: 42nd Annual Guzzle ‘N Twirl Beer & Brewery Collectibles Show. Sponsored by the North Star Chapter of the Beer Can Collectors Association. Saturday, October 10th, 9am-3pm. Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Ave. Admission: $5. Info.: Dave at (651)731-9573 or www. NorthStarChapter.com. Page 11. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA: Cedar Rapids Antique & Vintage Show. October 9th, 10th, & 11th. Fri 10-6, Sat 10-6, and Sun 11-4. Hawkeye Downs Fairgrounds, Main Expo Building, 4400 6th St SW (just off I-380, Exit 17). Admission: $6 (Good all 3 days). FREE Parking. Info.: (641)832-2700 or (507)269-1473 or: www. TownsendAntiquesShows.com.
OCTOBER 12, 2015 - OCTOBER 18, 2015 MILWAUKEE, WI: 39th Annual Milwaukee’s Depression Era Glass Show. Sponsored by the Depression Era Glass Society of Wisconsin. Saturday and Sunday, October 17th and 18th. Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 11am-3pm. WiseGuys Banquet Center, 3200 S. 103rd Street. Admission: $6 (good for both days). Food available on site. Info.: (414)551-2017 or email amblackmore@yahoo.com. Page 11. OCTOBER 19, 2015 - OCTOBER 25, 2015 WEST FARGO, ND: Crying Hill Antiques’ West Fargo Fall Antiques Show. Saturday and Sunday, October 24th & 25th. Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 9am-4pm. The Ag Building at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1805 W Main Avenue. Admission: Saturday: $3; Sunday: FREE. Info.: (701)667-8894 or daleks@ earthlink.net. Page 1.
OCTOBER 12, 2015 - OCTOBER 18, 2015 SHAKOPEE, MN: How Quaint - A 4-Day Market held each month. October 15th, 16th, 17th & 18th. Thurs: 9am-7pm, Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 11am-4pm. 714 1st Ave E (Hwy 101). Info.: (952)465-3887 or www.How-Quaint.com. See the “Spend A Day in the Country” ad for a more complete listing of shops in and around Shakopee - Page 16. FARMINGTON, MN: Vintage Marketplace - A 4-Day Market held twice each month. October 15th, 16th, 17th & 18th. Thurs, Fri, & Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 11am-4pm. 302 Oak St., (Downtown Farmington). Info.: (651)463-3401; or www. VintageMarketplace.org. Page 17. OCTOBER 19, 2015 - OCTOBER 25, 2015 APPLE VALLEY, MN: Haupt Antiek Market: A “Moonlight Madness” Party & Pre-Sale. Wednesday, October 21st, 5pm8pm. 7570 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN. Info.: (651)3293871; or Deb@HauptAntiek.com, or www.HauptAntiek.com. Page 18. APPLE VALLEY, MN: Haupt Antiek Market: “Autumn Palette”. October 22nd, 23rd, 24th & 25th. Thurs: 9am-8pm, Fri: 9am7pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 11am-4pm. 7570 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN. Info.: (651)329-3871; or Deb@HauptAntiek.com, or www.HauptAntiek.com. Page 18. FARMINGTON, MN: Vintage Marketplace - A 4-Day Market held twice each month. October 22nd, 23rd, 24th & 25th. Thurs, Fri, & Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 11am-4pm. 302 Oak St., (Downtown Farmington). Info.: (651)463-3401; or www. VintageMarketplace.org. Page 17. JORDAN/SHAKOPEE, MN: The Little Red Barn and The Hen House - Annual Fall Sale. Held four weekends in the fall. Fourth 2015 weekend: October 23rd, 24th, & 25th. Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm; Sunday: 10am-4pm. 850 Country Trail West, (Highway 282). Info: (952)496-2113 or www.facebook.com/littleredbarn. cbrueck.
SPECIAL EVENTS / MEETINGS / CONVENTIONS EXHIBITS / MUSEUMS / GALLERIES TWIN CITIES, MN: The Twin Cities Fine Arts Organization (TCFAO) is a resource on arts and events for the community. It is a nonprofit membership-based organization that galleries, museums and art centers may join. TCFAO is made up of Galleries, museums and art centers, Artists and Arts advocates. Museum & gallery and events calendar info.: www.TwinCitiesFineArts.org.
MINNETONKA, MN: MFC 41st Annual MINNEFEST CocaCola Collectibles & Antique Advertising Show & Sale. Saturday, October 24th, 9am - 1:30pm. Sheraton Hotel - Mpls West, 12201 Ridgedale Drive . FREE Admission. Sponsored by MN First Chapter of the Coca-Cola Collectors Club. Info.: http://MNCoca-ColaClub.tripod.com. Page 11.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN: The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, was founded in 1929 by Swedish newspaper publisher Swan J.Turnblad. The Turnblad mansion, which houses the Institute, is on the National Register of Historic Places. For information about hours, exhibits and programs, call (612) 871-4907.
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ST. PAUL, MN: The Minnesota Museum of American Art features the following: New Visions: Works from the Permanent Collection, ongoing. The Minnesota Museum of American Art is located in St. Paul’s historic Landmark Center, 2nd floor, 75 W. 5th St. Hours are 11am - 4pm, Tues-Sat, (‘til 7:30 p.m. Thursday), 1-5 p.m. Sun, (closed Monday). For more information, call 651-292-4355 or visit www.mmaa.org.
MOUNDS VIEW, MN: Antique To Modern Dolls, Bears, & Original Artists Show & Sale. Sponsored by C Promotions Plus. Sunday, November 1st, 10am - 3:30pm. Mermaid Event Center, 2200 County Road H (Just off 35W on County Road H & Highway 10). Admission: Adults: $5; Under 12: FREE. Info.: (612)669-1613 or www.CPromotionsPlus.com. Page 11 NOVEMBER 2, 2015 - NOVEMBER 8, 2015 WAUKESHA, WI: Lake Country Antique Show. November 6th, 7th, & 8th; Fri. 5pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am4pm. Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road, (I-94 Exit 294 (Hwy J), then south 1 mi. to Northview Rd, then 1/2 mile to show entrance). Admission: Adults $8; Children (15 and under) FREE. Tickets valid all three days. Catered Food & Desserts; Friday Night cash bar. Info.: (262)968-4913 or www.AntiquesCenterAtWales.com. Page 11 MONTHLY MARKETS & OCCASIONAL SALES SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 SHAKOPEE, MN: How Quaint - A Special September 3-Day Market. September 24th, 25th, & 26th. How Quaint will be open from 9am to 6pm each of these three days. 714 1st Ave E (Hwy 101). Info.: (952)465-3887 or www.How-Quaint.com. See the “Spend A Day in the Country” ad for a more complete listing of shops in and around Shakopee - Page 6. FARMINGTON, MN: Vintage Marketplace - A 4-Day Market held twice each month. September 24th, 25th, 26th & 27th. Thurs, Fri, & Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 11am-4pm. 302 Oak St., (Downtown Farmington). Info.: (651)463-3401; or www. VintageMarketplace.org. Page 7. OCTOBER 5, 2015 - OCTOBER 11, 2015 JORDAN/SHAKOPEE, MN: The Little Red Barn and The Hen House - Annual Fall Sale. Held four weekends in the fall. Third 2015 weekend: October 9th, 10th, & 11th. Friday & Saturday: 9am5pm; Sunday: 10am-4pm. 850 Country Trail West, (Highway 282). Info: (952)496-2113 or www.facebook.com/littleredbarn.cbrueck.
CLUB / ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY MINNEAPOLIS, MN: The Minnesota Art Pottery Association meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive. For more information, contact Anita Macias-Howard, secretary, at (952) 920-3266 or email: MNArtPottery@gmail.com. ARCHER CITY, TX: The National Toothpick Holder Collectors’ Society promotes and supports the collecting of toothpick holders, and provides education for both members and non-members by providing research, written documentation, new articles, and by participating in other collectorrelated events. NTHCS is open to anyone interested in the collection, research, and preservation of toothpick holders. For membership Info: email: Membership@NTHCS.org; visit: www.nthcs.org; or write: NTHCS Membership Chairman, P.O. Box 852, Archer City, TX 76351 MINNEAPOLIS, MN: The Minnesota State Button Society meets monthly at the Textile Center of Minnesota, 3000 University Ave. SE. Meetings are at 10 a.m. with program and coffee. Guests are always welcome. Calendar of events information: check our website at www.MNButtonSociety. com or contact Sue Kilgore at (715)235-7181 or email: zanzibar@charter.net. MADISON, WI: CAS Collectors is a group of people with a common interest in Ceramic Arts Studio pottery. Complete information, including contact information, can be found on the club website at www.CASCollectors.com.
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CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE
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ANTIQUE HARDWARE, lights, doors, etc. for older homes. 2,000 sq. ft. of stuff. Also, furniture hardware. NORTHWEST ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE, 981 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN. (651)644-9270 or email: pmanly8376@ aol.com (TFN)
WANTED TO BUY: Old comic books, Sunday funnies, toys, and old baseball cards. Call Dave: (651)503-0642 (4)
PRIVATE COLLECTION: 200+ NUN FIGURINES. 1950s-70s, small to large, excellent condition. Sports, musicians, medical, gardening, housekeeping, singing, praying. Some are planters, wall pockets, music boxes, salt/pepper, bells. Photos available. (715)878-9667 (Eau Claire, WI) or jpmarb@gmail.com. (0)
ANTIQUE 1800’s HOME COMFORT WOOD COOK STOVE - Black Wrought Iron. Use as a decorative display or as a working oven. “Nice condition for its age”. $1000.00/BO (763)295-3082 or jbschoen@tds.net
TELEPHONES: Over 85 different, genuine 18921983, parts, restorations. 2.00 inch FREE Catalogue: We now offer our entire Photo-classified adbusiness for sale. $40.00 phonecoinc@aol.com; (608)582-4124; www. phonecoinc.com. (4)
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PRIMITIVE TO PRACTICAL: Lighted Signs, Toledo Lollipop Scales, 2.00 inch Large Amount Of DecoPhoto-classified ad For rative Collectibles Everyone. Ask for DDS $40.00 Areas @ Gateway Antique Mall, Rogers MN (763)-428-8286. Check Out Our Internet Store @ stores.ebay.com/ThreeRiversVariety. (6) GOT RECORDS? Clean, playable vinyl reasonably priced. DLJ @ Mall of Saint Paul (Selby and Fairview) & DLJ @ School House Mall (Hixton, WI). I buy record collections. David (763)7808422. (TFN)
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Collector for over 45 years paying top $ for political buttons, badges, ribbons, and the unusual.
1952 UNIVERSAL SEWING MACHINE (black), in cabinet. $75.00/BO. Also, VINTAGE WHITE SEWING MACHINE (zig-zag, tan color), in cabinet. $50.00/BO. Email for pictures. (763)295-3082 or jbschoen@tds.net (0)
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ANTIQUE WOOD BURNER dark brown. Great for a cabin or hunting shack. $350.00/BO (763)295-3082 or jbschoen@tds.net
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ZIPPO LIGHTERS BOUGHT BY COLLECTOR. Also other Zippo items like knives, tape measures, fluid cans, etc. Bob (612)866-2683 or bob.rosenberg@comcast.net. (0) SERVICES JOE’S CHANDELIER CLEANING, LLC. Chandelier cleaning, rewiring, & repair services. Insured. Free local estimates. Joe Schwab, Proprietor. (651)338-9515 or jschwab22@comcast. net. (3) DOLL REPAIR & APPRAISALS: Demi’s Doll Studio and Hospital: w w w. d e m i s d o l l s t u dio.com. / demisdollstudio@comcast.net. (BF1) CANING & WICKER REPAIR CHAIR CANING, starting at $1/hole. Wicker repair, rush, seat weaving. Only 1 hour from Mpls. Debbie (507)964-5887, DebGaryW@gmail.com. (0)
1952 UNIVERSAL PERSONALSEWING MACHINE (black), in PROPERTY cabinet. $75.00/BO. APPRAISAL SCHOOL Also, VINTAGE WHITE SEWBE A CERTIFIED PERING MACHINE (zig-zag, SONAL PROPERTY APtan color), inFree cabinet. PRAISER. catalog Email for -$50.00/BO. (507)995-7803. Contipictures. (763)295-3082 nental Appraisal School, or jbschoen@tds.net PO Box 346, Mankato, MN 56002. www. AuctioneerSchool.com. (0) SPECIALTY SHOWS & SALES JORDAN/SHAKOPEE, Standard Ad MN: THEClassified LITTLE RED 25 words BARN and THE HEN $12.50 - Annual Fall HOUSE Sale. Two great weekends: October 9th, 10th, 11th and October 23rd, 24th, 25th. Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm; Sunday: 10am-4pm. 850 Country Trail West, (Highway 282). Info: (952)496-2113; Photos: www.facebook.com/littleredbarn.cbrueck. SEE US AT THE FAT ALBERT TOY SHOW ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 - 8am to 2pm. Knights of Columbus Building, 1114 American Boulevard West (American Blvd. W & Dupont Ave. S), Bloomington. GREAT LAKES COLLECTIBLES - Vintage video games, consoles, vinyls, cassettes, CD’s, movies. (FWS)
DOLLS & TOYS & 1952 UNIVERSAL SEWBEARS OH MY! Shows ING MACHINE (black), by Bernadette$75.00/BO. 6th Annual in cabinet. Fall Also,Doll Show & Sale. Sunday October 2015. VINTAGE WHITE4,SEWShow time 10am to 4pm ING MACHINE (zig-zag, Admission: tan color), inAdultscabinet.$5; Kids (Under 10)$1.for $50.00/BO. Email Medina Entertainment pictures. (763)295-3082 Center, 500 HWY 55, or jbschoen@tds.net Medina, MN 55340. Over 100 tables of Dolly Treasures! FREE Raffles! Food on-site and FREE parking. Doll Repair and Appraisals!!! www.DollsToysBearsOhMy.com (0)
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TIQUE & COLLECTIBLE FLEA MARKET. “Best in the Midwest or Anywhere.” Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60174 (between Route 38 and Route 64). 1st Sunday of every month and preceding Saturday afternoon. NEXT SHOWS: October 3rd & 4th and October 31st & November 1st. Sat: Noon - 5pm; Sun: 7am - 4pm. Admission: $5 each day. Children 12 and under FREE with parents. Parking FREE. Information: (630)377-2252 or www.KaneCountyFleaMarket.com. (TFN)
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--PRESS RELEASE MINNETONKA, MINN.—The 41th Annual Minnefest Advertising Show & Sale will be held in Minnetonka, Minn., at the Sheraton HotelMinneapolis West on Saturday, October 24
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Beer collector show on tap --PRESS RELEASE MAPLEWOOD, MINN.--Hundreds of breweriana enthusiasts will gather at the Aldrich Arena in Maplewood, Minn., on Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the annual Guzzle ’N Twirl Show & Sale sponsored by the North Star Chapter of the Beer Can Collectors of America. This beer-lover’s show and sale is one of the largest in the Midwest, drawing some 150 dealers from 2 ps t Sho Grea to get to y s st Ea almo from here! w y n A
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(763) 263-8188 • www.PedalInnAntiques.com Open 10am - 5pm 12180 Hancock St. Wed. thru Mon.
952.201.7614
Email: vintagejewelry@comcast.net
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Princeton Princeton
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~ Multi Dealer Store ~ ~ 2 Historic Buildings Full ~
(In Sue’s Country Cottage)
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Rush City
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ANTIQUES
And nOW At
240 Central Osseo, MN 55369
Princeton
OPEN: Thurs-Sun: 10-6 • Mon: Noon-6
PEDAL INN
(In the Antique Mall of Rogers)
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Two levels of antiques housed in our historic brick barn.
Clearwater
Foley
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Milaca
12860 Main Street Rogers, MN 55374
High Traffic Highway 24 through Clear Lake, MN
Pine City
Ogilvie
At 2 GREAT locations...
• Easy 23 in-and-out! • Corner lot with much parking Pease • Antique shop next door! • Fresh paint and floor • Across the street from Famous McDonald Meats
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WE SURE DO!!!
Milaca
Hinckley
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GOT GLITZ?
Perfect Antique Store
Great Antiquing on the Way “Up North!”
Unique & One-of-aKind!
OPEN: Wed-Fri: 10am-6pm • Sat: 10am-2pm
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--PRESS RELEASE MOUNDS VIEW, MINN.--C Promotions Plus is holding its fall Antique to Modern Dolls, Bears & Original Artists Show & Sale Sunday, November 1 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mermaid Event Center in Mounds View, Minn. Admission, $5. Children under 12 years old, free. The Mermaid lies off of I-35W at 2200 County Road H. For information call 612-669-1613.
the VintAge JeWelry COlleCtiOn
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Itasca Lake
101 Pelican Lake
Albertville Crow River
Rogers
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(Travel the I-94/Hwy. 10 Loop) 5
763-428-3111
Antiques & Collectibles
20 min. from the Twin Cities
21311 John Milless Dr ROGERS, MN 55374 • I-94 Exit 207 • South on Hwy 101/County Road 81 • First LEFT after the stoplight (behind CVS Pharmacy) Open Daily 10am to 5pm
60 DEALERS on TWO FLOORS
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Open Mon-Sat: 10-6; Sun 11-6 • 763-428-4873 HoMe oF
THE VINTAGE JEWELRy COLLECTION
12860 Main St • Rogers, MN 55374
I-94 Exit 207 (3 blks S) • 20 min. from the Cities
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The Old Times
October 2015
3-Day Fall auction Extravaganza WYoderAuction.com Directions: Yoder Auction Center N2475 13th Gateway & State Rd 21 (Next to Country Discount Grocery Store) 3 Miles West of Wautoma, WI on Hwy. 21 or 10 Miles East of I-39/ Hwy 51 on Hwy 21
octobEr 1, 2, 3, 2015
Starting at 9:00 am EvEry Day vEry DivErSiFiED WEEKEnD WitH SWaP/FlEa marKEt THURSDAY (Day 1) • Uncataloged (no online bidding available).
Furniture, wrenches, toys, spinning wheels, crocks, stoneware water cooler and all late arrivals.
FRIDAY (Day 2) • (Cataloged with online bidding) 1925 Cadillac Fisher Custom with 4 suicide doors, 1965 Catalina 2+2 Convertible, 421 tri-power with 4-speed Hurst matching numbers car,1948 Studebaker Champion Convertible (3 of the nicest barn finds you will lay your eyes on), 1964 Thunderbird hard top, 1967 Cutlass Supreme hard top matching numbers car - unmolested, 1903 Cretors & Co. Sidewalk model popcorn and peanut wagon, tractors – Allis Chalmers and John Deere,
30+ highly decorated parlor and kitchen stove collection, 200+ signs / advertising items, (petroliana- automobilia- farm- store, etc.) Wayne visible gas pump, carriages, sleighs, wooden wheel farm wagon, High Wheel Bike, butter churns, copper items, toys, country store, coffee grinders snowshoes ... so much more.
SATURDAY (Day 3) • (Cataloged with online bidding.) Tall case clock, wall clock,
carriage clock, pocket watches, toys, pedal tractors military items, occupational shaving mugs, just for a start.
See website - www.WYoderAuction.com = for more complete list. Attend, Phone Bid, Absentee bid, or BID LIVE ONLINE @ wyoderauction.com Terms: Cash, WI Checks Only, Visa, MasterCard. 4% convenicence fee for credit card. 10% Buyers Fee. 5.5% sales tax. All sales final with no warranties. Announcements sale day supersede this and printed material. Not responsible for accidents. See our website wyoderauction.com for online terms. W. Yoder Auction, LLC Registered Wisconsin Auctioneer: Wayne Yoder, #1977 N2475 13th Gateway • Wautoma, WI 54982
• Phone 920-787-5549 • Cell 920-295-2644 •
For more info and updates visit: WYoderAuction.com