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Section One
Bursting with buttons
Elephants. Just one of an infinite number of categories a collector can focus on.
Buttons don’t just come in plastic. They can be made of rubber, pewter, fabric, black glass, and pearl, as demonstrated by Kris Peterson, program manager of the Minnesota Button Society. (Photos by Les Broich)
by Virginia Broich M E N D O T A HEIGHTS, MINN.- Question: “Button, button. Who’s got the button?” Answer: The Minnesota Button Society and their enthusiastic program manager, Kris Peterson. To some, a button is nothing special. It’s something they see in their everyday lives. But to collectors, buttons represent works of art. Peterson, who began collecting when she was nine years old, credits a neighbor for initiating a button collectors group. In 1957,
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Cont. on page 3 “It’s All Fun and Games with Buttons,” last year’s theme of the Minnesota State Button Society, was exemplified in this first-place presentation. Th contestant assembled examples of equipment, pastimes, games, and sports. The judge particularly liked the blowing bubbles button of reverse painted glass in metal. This year’s theme is “Bird Watching on Button Lane.”
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Excerpt from a chart depicting different types of buttons. Collectors can use these distinctions to organize their collections.
Made for Valentine’s Day, Kris Peterson’s first creation as a nine-year-old Jolly Junior button collector. Mrs. Ethel Malone, leader of the group, fostered button love in her five students
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Mrs. Ethel Malone started “The Jolly Juniors.” Peterson, along with her sister and three other neighborhood kids, attended meetings of this group, the first junior button organization in Minnesota. “Mrs. Malone ignited the spark for me. She had a passion in her for button collecting and shared it with her girls,” Peterson said. For six years, Peterson accumulated what she calls a “kid” collection, in which the buttons were housed in boxes and tins rather than sorted and mounted on cards. In this type of collection, the range of texture consists of more plastic and Bakelite. The oldest button in her collection is probably 1930s Bakelite. She feels that a kid collection is “stuck in a time period rather than a collection created over
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time. My passion was ignited as a child, and I never let go of it even though it was dormant for a while,” Peterson said. Another plus to her early assortment of buttons included ones her uncle brought back for her when he traveled around the world. Everything in her collection is at least 50 years old. Adult collections contain more specific themes and areas of interest, according to Peterson. “The collector sorts out and arranges the buttons on cards. It helps, as a collector, to get the full complement of something,” Peterson said. If collectors want to enter button contests, they must follow the rules in the Blue Book, published annually. It informs collectors how to create a card and qualify. In
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Button shanks can help determine the age of a button. This chart identifies 20 different types, from antiquarian to wedge.
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the late ’50s and early ’60s, Peterson won ribbons for her cards at shows. “If you want to compete, your buttons must be in good condition,” Peterson said. The contest rules vary slightly from year-toyear. Judges notify contestants if a rule has not been followed by sensitively writing the infraction on the participant’s score card. “There are many categories defined by the National Button Soci-
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ety. They are specific to size, color, time period, design, type of shank, use, manufacturer, etc. I have displays of cards within a category,” Peterson said. In addition to collecting and displaying her cards, Peterson is fascinated with the history of buttons. Through her research she discovered that the oldest record of a button came from the Indus Valley Civilization, now Pakistan,
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5,000 years ago. This button was made of a curved shell. Peterson also learned that in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, people without a certain fortune could not wear buttons or lace. Some buttons still in existence date back to the 18th centu-
ry. Recently, a George Washington inaugural button, copper with gilt remnants and made in the United States in the late 1700s, sold at an auction for $2,825. A Lincoln and Washington button of dyed and molded horn, made in the United States in the
The button collectors’ Blue Book, now available in eBook form, lists classifications of buttons and guidelines for contests. The book is put out by The National Button Society (NBS), which was founded in 1938 and currently boasts 3000 members on four continents. Local clubs are active in 39 states.
late 19th century, sold for $1,215. To feed her passion, Peterson is involved in The Minnesota State Button Society, which has existed since 1943. She plans a program
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An early 1900s stenciled button, which might have been done freehand. Stenciled denotes a certain style, not a technique.
A colorful, painted porcelain button on the cover of a National Button Society bulletin.
This pearl button chart includes tinted, inlaid, polished, cameo, and painted buttons. Pearl buttons were made from the soft inside bed of a clamshell. In the U.S., Muscatine, Iowa, became known as the “pearl button capital of the world.” Located on the Mississippi River, the town was ideally located to harvest clams for manufacture. The decimation of clams and the development of plastic buttons led to the decline of the pearl button industry in Iowa and around the world.
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A beaded fish button, the perfect medium fo adding fish bubbles
for members nearly every month. The group also sponsors an annual show. Last year some of the winning themes at that show were: birds, women’s heads, struc-
A worksheet for collectors that illustrates a variety of stencil patterns for china buttons.
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ANTIQUE MALL 68 Dealers With 10,000 Sq. Ft. On 2 Levels
1008 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11-6; Sun. 11-5
A Wonderful Mixture of Antiques & Collectibles Gift Certificates Available - We Accept Visa/MC
952-931-9748
www.HopkinsAntiqueMall.com
~ OPEN ~ Mon - Sat 11am - 6pm
www.BunnysAntiques.com 1009 Mainstreet • Hopkins, MN • 952-767-7764
Pink Elephant Vintage & Antiques
The Friendliest Place to buy Cool Stuff! Hours: Mon-Sat.: 10:30-5:30 Sun: 12:00-5:00 facebook.com/ThePinkElephantVandA
40 Sellers 5,000 Sq. Ft. 2 Levels 911 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 55343
952-933-1144
Surprise Me! Antiques • Vintage & More
1019 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 55343
952-582-4655
Tues-Sat: 10:30am - 5:30pm • Sun: Noon-5pm
Artwork • Books • Ceramics Clothing • Jewelry • Furniture Lighting • Old Time Candy & Much More!
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Design Trends of the Mid-20th Century
Poppin’ fresh! Vintage 3-D pop-up cards Smack dab
in the middle by Donald-Brian Johnson
by Donald-Brian Johnson “Boys! Girls! Men! Women! If you know
This Scotsman has a secret . . .
just 20 people, you can make at least $50 in your spare time! Because everyone you know loves spectacular, nationally famous greeting cards by Wallace Brown!” Well! Who could pass up an offer like that? Snazzy cards and $50 in pocket money! (“More likely $100200!”) Plenty of folks in the 1950s and ’60s found the idea irresistible, thanks to colorful
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Wescott Station
Mall of St. Paul
Antiques • Collectibles • Furniture
1817 Selby Ave (Corner of Selby & Fairview) St. Paul, MN • 651-647-6163 www.MallOfStPaul.com
7 ROOMS FULL! • 1,000’s of Items • Stained Glass Windows • Reasonable Prices Other Shops Nearby
YES!
We’re Buying!
. . . a flower shop filled with pop-up birthda greetings!
50 DEALERS FEATURING Furniture, Textiles, Paintings, Jewelry, Folk Art, Architectural, Pottery and Decorative Accessories
651-642-1938
Open Daily 9:30am-6pm • Closed Sunday
Antiques • Clothing • Vintage • Furniture Retro • Collectibles • Jewelry • Vinyl
226 West 7th Street • St. Paul, MN
Tuesday-Sunday • 11am - 7pm
(651) 227-2469 • Wally & Kurt Wescott
(1 Block West of Xcel and River Centers)
1750 Selby Ave., St. Paul Tue-Fri 11-5 • Sat 10-5 • Sun 11-5
Haupt antiek Market
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147th Ave St, then W. oneSt, blk. - on the left, (5 mi.Apple S. of theValley Mall of America on Cedar to 147th across from Famous Dave’s) then W. one blk. - on the left, across from Famous Dave’s)
Petal Power
Phone: 651-329-3871
Thurs. • Fri. • Sat. • Sun.
May 18, 19, 20 & 21
Embrace the garden season with flower power. Architectural, cottage and vintage pieces to fill your home & garden. Celebrate our 14th Anniversary all weekend long. Thanks for making our business grow.
Hours
Thurs. 9am-8pm Fri. 9am-7pm Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 11am-4pm
upcoming maRket June 22-25
Phone: 651-329-3871 deb@hauptantiek.com orwww.hauptantiek.com www.hauptantiek.com deb@hauptantiek.com or
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Antiques 60 + Dealers
Antiques • Collectibles • Vintage • Repurposed OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Sat: 10-5 • Sun: Noon - 5
320-587-6305
122 Main St N Hutchinson, MN 55350 Located 2 blocks south of the Junction of Hwys 7 & 15
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Bring your WISH LIST to the BARN - We have what you want for your HOME and GARDEN! (612) 229-9878 9676 Babcock Ave. S. (1 mi S of 212 on Cty 81) Plato, MN 55370 OPEN: Wed.-Sat. 11-5 Saundra Schaitberger
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E WATER STRE T ANTIQUES An Old-fashioned Multi-dealer Shop with 14+ GREAT Dealers! Buy • Sell • Consign
(Located 1/2 block from Baseball Park 1-1/2 blocks north of the Post Office)
(952) 467-3527
Pottery: Roseville (over 300 pieces) •Hull • McCoy • Shawnee • Weller • •Depression & Carnival Glass • • Beer & Bar Collectibles • ~ Other Antques & Collectibles ~
Hours By Chance or Appointment (Call)
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A bowling-themed birthday card, with a surprise inside . . .
A never-used box of sixteen, 3-D pop-up cards dating from the early 1950s. $25-30 complete set.
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
“Make the stars come to life! Look through to magic!” October 1953’s 3 D Movie Magazine capitalized on the vogue for everything threedimensional. $50-60 (with 3-D glasses intact).
books and homemaking journals to slightly spicy “men’s interest” mags. Wallace Brown
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Wallace Brown ads that appeared in practically every national publication, from comic
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The kind of shop you’re glad to discover!
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
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Miller’s Antiques & Auction co. Specializing in stoneware, advertising, primitives & the unusual.
Vintage & Antiques
Antique store Hours
132 East Oak Street Glenwood City, WI
~ FASHIONS from the late 1800’s to 1970’s ~ WWI & WWII Military-abilia ~ Exceptional FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS ~ Vintage LINENS & KITCHENWARE ~ Stunning ART GLASS Contact Mary Berg 651-257-9416 or MaryLaRue1949@gmail.com
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(715) 963-4438 135 Interstate Road Hixton, WI 54635 Exit 105 off I-94
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
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Right now, this poor fellow is bundled under a barrage of blankets . . .
Where’s the fire
. . . but thanks to 3-D, he’s springing to his feet, and feeling like a million!
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“To all who want more extra money than ever before!” Wallace Brown magazine ads, like this one from the 1950s, had would-be card salesmen ordering in droves.
offered an enticing variety: the “Royal Deluxe All-Occasion Assortment” (“all embossed, with enhancements including jewels, flocking, feathers, and bronzing”); the “T’allIn-Fun Set” (“terrific designs that tickle the funny bone in the new smart TALL shape”); and the “Christmas Wonderland Splendor Collection” (“beautiful sparkling cards glowing and glistening with old-fashioned Christmas cheer”). Top of the line though, and just right for the futuristic ’50s and ’60s: “Surprise Action PopUp Cards,” “leaping
off the page in three dimensions!” Nowadays, even the most mundane movie is released in “3-D.” But, when first introduced in the 1950s, 3-D was something extraspecial. Once the cardboard glasses with their varicolored lenses (one red, one blue/ green) were perched precariously on your nose, it was time to sit back and thrill, as assorted Bwana Devils and Robot Monsters popped off the screen, practically landing in your lap! Capturing that similar effect in print took a bit more effort. 3D Movie Magazine, for instance, came with its own pair of cardboard
. . . where all those birthday candles are! Interior, firetruck-themed 3-D pop-up card
glasses, so you could successfully view the otherwise blurry pix of “your favorite stars in full, rounded three dimension.” A 3-D greeting card was another story. Here, origami-like paper folds created an interior surprise. When the card was opened, the folds
unfolded, and there was no telling what might spring forth: a fire truck with towering ladder; a frolicking kangaroo, her pouch filled with well-wishing joeys; a “get well” donkey kicking up its heels; a
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antique Shopping in
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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
SHELL LAKE - 54871
HUGE SALE! 8,000 sq. ft.!
Primrose Parlor Antiques 417 N Main Street • (715) 234-5849 OPEN: Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm (Apr thru Sept) THEN Tues-Sat: 10am - 5pm (Oct thru Mar) Charming Victorian structure; multi-dealer.
CUMBERLAND - 54829
CAMERON - 54822
Jean’s Antiques Collectibles & Gifts 24 5th Avenue (downtown Shell Lake) (715) 468-7035 OPEN: Mon-Tues: 10am-1pm; Wed-Sat: 10am-4pm
Earl
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.
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
AMERY - 54001
CHETEK - 54728
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
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
DEER PARK - 54007
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.
Deer Park Antiques 104 North Main Street (Hwy. 46) OPEN: Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm HUGE SELECTION- Real Antiques & Collectibles: stoneware, knives, clocks, immigrant items & much more!
DALLAS - 54733 Amery
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35th ANNUAL WALNUT ANTIQUE SHOW Walnut, Iowa • Just off I-80, Exit 46 in Iowa ~ “Iowa’s Antique City”
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Friday 9am - 6pm • Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 8am - 4pm
FREE Parking FREE Admission!
NEW for 2017... 30 ADDITIONAL INSIDE DEALERS! (In the new old school building.)
www.WalnutAntiqueShow.com
Cambridge shops to run spring tour a fourth day
--PRESS RELEASE CAMBRIDGE, ISANTI, PRINCETON, MINN.-The shops of the Cambridge, Minn., area Unique Boutique & Antiques Tour have been working hard all winter to restock for their 2017 Spring Tour, which they are extending for an extra day this year to include Wednesdays. It will be held four days, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, May 10 through Saturday, May 13. Closed on Sunday. The 13 shops include: Red Chair Antiques, Pretty, and Pat’s Country Boutique, in Isanti, Minn.; Hall It Home in Princeton, Minn.; The Vintage Pixie, Cottonwood Mercantile, The Dandy, Brenda’s Log Cabin Boutique, and Rebecca Rae’s Boutique & Sawmill in Cambridge; Junc ’N Jewels, Andy’s
Antiques, and Revival in Isanti; and Vivian’s in North Branch. A 14th shop, The Vintage Loft, will be back on the tour in the fall, to be held Wednesday, September 27 through Saturday, September 30. For informations, visit Unique BoutiqueAndAntiques Tour.shutterfly.com or call 763.843.2767.
THE ORIGINAL OLMSTED COUNTY
GOLD RUSH
ANTIQUE SHOW and FLEA MARKET 45th
A self-guided tour of 13 Charming Occassional Shops • 9am - 5pm each day • Be sure to check us out on Facebook and visit our website at
www.UniqueBoutiqueAndAntiquesTour.shutterfly.com or contact Rebecca Rae’s at 763.843.2767 for more information.
Memorial Day Weekend Elko Traders’ Market 34th Annual Antiques and Vintage Sale
Indoor/Outdoor – Rain or Shine Only 20 minutes south of 494 on I-35 Exit 76, West 1/4 mile. Shop 300 booth spaces with a huge selection of fine antiques & collectables, furniture, vintage treasures, unique decorative items, re-purposed pieces, architectural & agricultural salvage, mantiques, signs, vintage jewelry, and much more. Beautiful setting, great food and free parking.
Regular Admission $6.00 – with Discount Coupon $5.00 This coupon is good for any of these 2017 sales
$1.00 DISCOUNT COUPON
Phone (952) 461-2400 www.tradersmarket.us elkotradersmarket@gmail.com
Elko Traders’ Market
Antiques and Vintage Sale 2017 Memorial Day Weekend Sat., May 27th – 8-5 • Sun., May 28th – 9-5 Mon., May 29th – 9-4
Don’t miss these additional 2017 sales! July 8th & 9th (Sat& Sun only) Labor Day Weekend - Sept 2nd, 3rd & 4th Phone (952) 461-2400 • www.tradersmarket.us • elkotradersmarket@gmail.com
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Buildings & grounds open 8am to 6pm • Free admission/parking $5 America’s #1 Shopping Market UPCOMING SHOW
Dealer ~ It’s Mother’s Day WeekenD! ~ take Mother for a WeekenD outIng! Space Available Inside: 10’ X 14’ starting at $110 Outside: 15’ X 20’ $70
August 18, 19, & 20 CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE!
641-832-2700 or 507-269-1473 • www.TownsendAntiqueShows.com
n o i t n e t At ! s r e l a De Reserve your space now for the
2017 Northern MN Antique & Vintage Market in Grand Rapids, MN From 3 p.m. Friday, July 28th until 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30th Almost 20,000 Shoppers & Buyers will converge on the Itasca County Fairgrounds in Grand Rapids, MN for this Annual Event!
Both INDOOR and OUTDOOR Booth Space is Available! Rates are Reasonable & Buyers are Plentiful!
This is the Summer’s For More Information Contact: Biggest & Best Bud Stone or Nicole Franzone at (218) 326-6619 or visit Show in www.GrandMN.com/events Up-North Minnesota!
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Elko Traders’ Market lives on Saturday, May 27; through Monday, May 29. Expect 300 booths with a huge selection of vintage, collectible and antique, treasures. The July show runs Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9. The Labor Day show runs Saturday, September 2 through Monday, September 4. Hours are Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m.
--PRESS RELEASE ELKO, MINN.-The well-established Elko Traders’ Market 34th Annual Antiques and Vintage Sale event will be will be held three times this summer just 20 minutes south of I-494 and about a quarter mile west of I-35 Exit 76. Admission $6; free parking; $1 off coupon, page 12. The Memorial Day weekend show runs
ANTIQUE TO MODERN DOLLS, BEARS & ORIGINAL ARTISTS SHOW & SALE Sunday, May 21, 2017 10am - 3:30pm
Mermaid Event Center 2200 County Road H Mounds View, MN 55112
Admission: Adults $5 ($1 OFF with this ad!) Under 12 FREE!
to 5 p.m.; and Mondays, or elkotradersmarket@ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. gmail.com or log on to For information, www.tradersmarket.us. contact 952-461-2400
ELKHORN, WI
ANTIQUE FLEA MARKET
May 21 • June 25 • Aug 13 • Sept 24 414-525-0820
And the 2017 winner is... The Grand Champion Antiques Fair & Blue Ribbon Flea Market
Our Blue Ribbon Flea Market will cover the Fairgrounds with bargains!
Held Outdoors in Riverside Park
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 9 & 10, 2017
MANTORVILLE, MN
Dealer Space is very reasonable! Call Today For Info!
• Memorial Day Weekend
Marigold Days
ANTIQUE & FLEA MARKET
(May 27th, 28th, & 29th)
• July 4th Weekend (July 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th)
• Labor Day Weekend
Plenty of FREE Parking!
Sept 2nd, 3rd, & 4th
FREE Admission!
For information contact: Fairgrounds Manager Dickinson County Fairgrounds 1602 15th Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360
Antique Dealers Wanted.
For Info. Write: Marigold Days Antique Show P.O. Box 202 • Mantorville, MN 55955
(712) 336-0479 • Email: DickinsonCoFair@gmail.com
e-mail: rruport@kmtel.com • www.MarigoldDays.com Phone: 507-635-3551
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Retirement
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STARTS SATURDAY JUNE 3, 2017 9:00 a.m. Sharp!
Entire Stock at least 30% - 40% OFF
Most items 50% off!
Annual Spring Gold Rush is on
--PRESS RELEASE ROCHESTER, MINN.—The Spring Gold Rush Vintage, Antique Show & Flea Market will be held Mother’s Day weekend—Friday, May 12; Saturday, May 13, and Sunday, May 14--at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds in Rochester, Minn. This indoor/outdoor event located at the junction of Highway 63 South &
A sampling of gems from Andra Behrendt of Western Springs, Ill. (Photo by Kae Townsend)
16th Street S.E. covers 52 acres of the fairgrounds and has been bringing dealers from all over the continent with their best antique, vintage, and repurposed wares for 45 years. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Shoppers welcome during set up Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, call promoters Richard and Kae Townsend at 507-269-1473 or log on to www. townsendantique shows.com
Miss Molly of
Pottery Place Antiques says, “Come On Down (or Up) to Red Wing” to kick off your spring antiques shopping!
Everything must go including storage and display items! More antiques and collectables from storage will be added as room permits. *The shop will be closed the month of May as we get ready for this fantastic sale!
AL’S ANTIQUE MALL 512 Plum St. Red Wing, MN 55066 651-388-0572
From Hastings to Winona...
RED WING is your BEST Stop!
2000 Old West Main • Red Wing, MN 55066
651-388-7765
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am to 5pm * Sun: 10am to 5pm
Antiquing in the
May 4-7, 2017 Kick off the 100-Mile Garage Sale with a stop at Pottery Place!
PotteryAntiques@EverythingRedWing.com
Mississippi River Valley 490th St
Beautiful Scenery, Friendly small towns
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La Crosse
(Located on the 3rd floor in Pottery Place Center)
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • Mon-Sat: 10-6, Sun: 11-5 www.thirdfloorantiques.crappietomtackle.com
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1023 Sugar Loaf Rd • Winona, MN
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75 Booths, 3 Floors
110 S. 3rd St. Downtown
16 West
1811 Old West Main St. 651-388-3331 Thurs - Sun - 10am-5pm
VALLEY Antique Center of La Crosse Gillete
~ OPEN ~ Mon, Thurs, Fri 10am - 5pm Sat, Sun 10am - 5pm
Copeland
“For over 25 years.”
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Welcome! to the spring postcard show
--PRESS RELEASE BLOOMINGTON, MINN.--The Twin City Postcard Club, formed in 1976, is holding its Spring Show on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bloomington Armory at 3300 W. 98th St. in Bloomington, Minn.,
Collection, Minnesota Historical Society
Old Rooster Antiques
106 N. Broadway, Rochester, MN • 507-287-6228 Mon - Fri: 10am - 6pm • Sat/Sun: 10am - 5pm
two blocks east of France Avenue on 98th Street. Or take the 98th Street exit off of I-35W and turn west. Admission, $4. Postcard Club members, $3. For information, visit www. TwinCity PostcardClub.com or call Dave Johnson at 651-426-3573.
Black Americana, Jewel Tea, Watts, S&P Shakers, Pottery, lots of misc.
• Sale Ends for Booth 11, May 28 •
SECOND STREET ANTIQUES MALL
OPEN 10-5 DAILY
651-480-0513
www.kruesel.com
Telephone: 507-289-8049 email: kruesel@msn.com
Experience
The EMPORIUM
22 - 3rd St. Southwest Rochester, MN 55902
Antiques, Collectibles Used Books and much MORE! Historic Downtown 213 East Second Street Hastings, MN
651-438-5444
Enjoy our river view!
204 E Second St Hastings, MN
Downsizing Booth 11
Located on Second Street under the Hwy 61 Bridge.
HASTINGS 30+ Dealers offering a Large Variety. Circa 1820-1960. Always Buying and Selling.
American Antiques - 19th to 20th Century Lighting, Jewelry, Auctioneering Service Consulting and Restorations
Over 20 quality dealers featuring pottery, glassware, stoneware, china, furniture, doll repair, and lamp parts.
Everything 50% Off!
Visit Historic Downtown
~ HOURS ~ Tues - Sat: 10-5 Sun: 12-5
Minnesota’s BEST Rivertown Experience!
Antiquing with the
Original Pioneers in
Gold Rush Country Harmony
CANNON FALLS
NORTHFIELD
Antiques of northfield 416 S. Division • Northfield, MN
507-664-9599
Open 7 Days A Week M-Sat 11-6, Th 11-8, Sun 12-5
31284 64th Avenue Path (In the Cannon Valley Mall)
Come to see the Largest Collection of 1950’s Television Lamps in the World! Stay for the great retro and antique goodies.
Mon-Sat: 10:30-5:30 Sun: Noon-5:00
507-263-5045
FARIBAULT
CANNON FALLS
KEEPERS
ANTIQUE STORE
224 Central Avenue • Faribault, MN
507-334-7673
A Complete Line of General Antiques “Victorian to Vintage” HOURS: Wed - Sat: 10am - 4pm
Antiques of the Midwest Antiques and Collectibles Featuring a wide variety of genuine antiques offered by multiple dealers
Hours Mon-Sat 10am - 4pm • Sun Noon - 4pm (Closed Mondays - December - March)
Phone: (507) 377-8212 • (507) 456-3699
OPEN DAILY • 50 Dealers
After Hours
218 S Washington Ave • Albert Lea, MN
Follow the I-35 / Hwy 52 / I-90 Loop ZUMBROTA
General Line of Antiques & Collectibles
1161 4th Street S • Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Midway between Rochester & the Twin Cities. East of Hwy. 52 on County 24 Blvd., then N. on 4th St. 3/4 mile. Next to John Deere.
(507) 263-0352
ALBERT LEA
Minnesota Iowa
Minnesota Iowa
AUSTIN
Olde Tyme Antiques
MEMORY MAKER ANTIQUES 350 22nd St. - Zumbrota
Directions: 4 mi. N of Austin on Hwy 218 to 262nd St., then 2.5 mi west. Watch for signs.
Visit www.OldeTymeAntiques.com
Old Rooster Antiques
Specializing in Investment-quality Antiques.
From MN-52 at Zumbrota, take the MN-58 exit and turn south. In 2 blocks take the first right after McDonalds. Memory Maker is 2 blocks west on the right.
• Winter Hours • Dec 1-May 31 • Open Daily: Mon-Sat: 10-4 • Sun: Noon-4
507-287-6228
MON-FRI: 10am-6pm • SAT-SUN: 10am-5pm A Rochester Landmark!
MANTORVILLE
Over 20 quality dealers featuring pottery, glassware, stoneware, china, furniture, doll repair, & lamp parts.
HARMONY Voted BEST Antique Shopping
Multi-dealer shop offering a wide selection of quality merchandise
OPEN DAILY Mon. - Sat. 10am - 6pm Sun. 11am - 6pm
Phone: 507-635-5554 416 N. Main St. Mantorville, MN 55955 www.MantorvilleSquare.com
Check Out Our Furniture Basement!
106 N. Broadway Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 732-5321
50422 262nd Street • Austin, MN 507-437-3343 or 507-438-7070
Hours - By Chance or appointment Call first to make sure we’re open!
ROCHESTER
Open Daily 10-5
Antique Mall ~ 135 Booths
50 Industrial Blvd NE, Harmony, MN 55939
507-888-6660
www.Generations of Harmony.com
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What’s the postman bringing?
Here’s a pop-up card with a kick to it . . .
Who never forgets?
Plenty of 3-D get-well wishes!
Smack Dab
scale, “cards which say in the modern manner birthday-wishing just what’s in the bowler, knocking down sender’s heart.” And to every pin; even a 1950s sell them, all it took anniversary couple was a simple enjoying their first-ever demonstration (“look— TV. These were Smack Dab An elephant, of course! 3-D birthday greetings, Cont. on page 17 complete with pop-up trunk and oversize ears. greetings on a grand
Cont. from page 11
. . and here’s the kicker! Interior, donkey-themed get-well card.
Antiquing in
New Ulm
South-Central Minnesota
St. Peter
Sleepy Eye
Rapidan
MANKATO
Open 7 Days a Week 9am - 9pm
(507) 359-1090 Mon.-Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 12-4
Doug Pelzel, Owner
Melissa & Doug Toy’s ® *
The Peddler will be at Occasional ELKO Sale Dates TRADERS MARKET
507-278-4808 507-278-4808
Cell: Cell:507-340-5794 507-340-5794
September 13, 14 & 15 May 27, 28 & 29 September 20, 21 & 22 Stop in and say “Hi”! Thursday-Saturday - 4Shop pm Or10inam the by appointmentOther times by chance (please call cell phone.) or appointment
A Lovely Collection of
Light Lunch 19075 RapidanAvenue Ave., Serving 19075 Rapidan • Handcrafted items Downtown Rapidan56001 and Desserts Downtown Rapidan, • Gifts • Antiques
*
(507) 794-5275 (507) 766-1961
507-386-0600
RAPIDAN
C ards
200 Oak Street Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(Closed Wed)
Vintage * Retro * Records * Watkins * Aprons
®
OPEN YEAR-ROUND by Chance or Appointment.
Old Town Antiques OPEN Mon-Sat: 11-5 Sun: 1-4
VintageMallAntiques.com •
* Dishes * it takes two
Depot Antiques
A Historic RR Freight Depot full of antiques!
Cash & Checks We’ve Moved! Only. To a bigger and better space!
405 N Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56001
* Quilts * Rugs * Furniture * Jewelry
Buying & Selling Quality antiQueS eState Buying & Moving Service
Antiques & More
1247 Range St (Hwy 169 North) Mankato, MN 56001 507-388-6016
28 N Minnesota St. New Ulm, MN 56073
SLEEPY EYE
MANKATO
Vintage Mall
Handiwork
ANTIQUES PLUS
Waseca
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NEW ULM
Including Janesville, Mankato, New Ulm, Rapidan, Sleepy Eye, and Waseca
Janesville
Mankato
A Unique Multi-Dealer Shop located in the heart of Old Town.
JANESVILLE
Ms. Mac's Antiques 100 North Main Street Janesville, MN (507) 317-2457
Usually Open Wed - Sat Please call for hours. An “ever-changing” variety of country and primitives uniquely displayed in a century-old building.
MANKATO
Broad Street Antiques
• vintage • home decor • gifts • upcycled • repurposed • furniture • books, maps, and early paper
All in a Historic Building in a Charming Neighborhood.
1434 N. Broad St., Mankato 507-291-5528
Wed - Sat 11-5 pm, Sun. 12-4 pm
WASECA
1101 N. State St. Waseca, MN 56093 Celebrating
Open 5 Days a Week Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm (507) 835-4000
20 years!
a DestinatiOn shOp - 5,000 sq. ft. Of shOpping! Collectibles • Antiques • Home Decor Gifts Like us on facebook!
May 2017
Old-fashioned anniversary greetings . . .
Smack Dab
the spot! Why, you’ll be taking orders right Cont. from page 16 and left, and you’ll that baby elephant is keep 50 cents of every actually waggling his dollar you take in!” Dumbo-size ears!”). But 20 potential Said Wallace Brown, buyers? Even though it “They’ll snap up 2, 3, 6 was “no money down— or more boxes right on don’t send a penny,”
was this a risk worth taking? Wallace Brown had the answer: “Don’t know 20 people? Of course you do! Add up a halfdozen relatives, perhaps 5 neighbors, the butcher, the baker, the milkman, your dentist, several friends and other tradespeople, and you’ve already got a lot more than 20. So what are you waiting for?” What indeed? In their day, these intricately folded cards elicited the same sense of wonder that cards with singing microchips aim for today. And luckily, mint-in-box
Smack Dab
Cont. on page 18
Backwoods Antiques
. . . and a 3-D bicycle built for two.
The Northwest Lakes
at EXIT 55
1394 South Tower Road • Fergus Falls, Minnesota (I-94, Exit 55 at Country Rd 1) • 218-998-3088 Free Flowering Plant to First 5 Customers!
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Antiques Trails
FISHING WIDOWS
STORE-WIDE SALE*
An Old Times Antiques Trails Map
Saturday, May 13, 2017 10 am - 5:30 pm
(*some dealer exclusions apply)
Park Rapids
Check us on Facebook/BackwoodsAntiquesAtExit55
Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES
Moorhead Antique Mall
SuLaine’s Antique Mall 603 Hwy 10 E
“An Old Friends Cottage” “Quality Antiques uniquely displayed”
(218) 844-6830/SuLainesAntiques.com
Mon-Sat 10-5:30; Sun 12-5 Facebook.com/SulainesAntiques
Dent
Celebrating 20+ years!
A Creative Mix Of Vintage, Antiques, Home Decor, & Gifts
DENT
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Fergus Underwood Falls
11,000 Sq. Ft. • 80+ Vendors www.MoorheadAntiqueMall.com
OPEN: Wed - Sat: 10 to 6 Sun: Noon - 5
Empty Nest
Antiques / Vintage / Collectibles 202 Main St • (218) 770-2698
Battle Lake
Thurs-Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 12-4 Come browse with coffee & cookies!
Fergus Falls
• 218-287-1313 •
Backwoods Antiques at Exit 55 Collectors Corner
Lincoln Avenue Antiques
Elle’s Antiques
Open Thurs-Tues: 10am - 5:30pm Fun, fabulous treasures!
Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat 9:30-4 OPEN YEAR ROUND. Closed Sun.
Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10am - 5pm Great Variety ~ It’s Worth The Drive!
(I-94, Exit 55 at Cty Rd 1) (218) 998-3088 • (Closed Wed.)
2811 SE Main Ave, Moorhead I-94 East exit 2A • I-94 West exit 2B
UNDERWOOD
221 W Lincoln (Riverfront Square) 221 W Lincoln (Riverfront Square) 27685 County Highway 35 (218) 731-1483 • (218) 826-6571 (218) 736-2210 (218) 998-4224 Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat 9:30-4 3 Rooms + Hallway & thrift!
FARGO ANTIQUES & REPURPOSED MARKET Now TWO Fantastic Malls in Fargo/Moorhead with over 120 Vendors!!
5258 51st Avenue South Fargo, ND 58104
West Fargo 420 Center Ave
Fargo
Moorhead
(I-29 Exit 60, (52nd Ave S) then W 1.5 mi.)
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
701-356-9199
MON-SAT: 10 AM-7 PM; SUN: NOON-6 PM
420 Center Avenue Moorhead, MN 56560
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
FM ANTIQUES & REPURPOSED MARKET
Featuring a wide variety of Antiques, Collectibles & Repurposed Items!
5258 51st Ave S (I-29, Exit 60, then W 1.5 mi.)
TheFargoAntiques@yahoo.com • FMAntiques@cableone.net
www.farmantiques.weebly.com
(In the Moorhead Center Mall - SE corner)
218-303-1742
MON-FRI: 10 AM-6 PM; SAT: 10 AM-5 PM; SUN: NOON-5 PM
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The eyes have it: pop-up birthday greetings from three wise owls.
Smack Dab
Cont. from page 17
vintage sets can still be found at garage sales, in the $20-30 range. Who did they belong to? Those longsuffering relatives and unsuspecting dentists who forked over their dollar bills for a box of “18 exquisite pop-up cards” but never got around to actually sending them? The would-be salesman who kept the cards past their “on approval
Leading the birthday parade . . .
Rush City
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ALLOUEZ
The St. Croix River Valley Antiques Trails Almelund 9
Almelund Mercantile
Between N. Branch & Taylors Falls
(651)583-3696
North Branch
Fri & Sat 10-5; Sun 10:30-5 Antiques, coffee shop & more!
St. Cr oix
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97 395 South Lake Ave. 97 Duluth, MN 55802 218-625-2379
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!
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~ Featuring American Art Pottery ~ Mission furniture, lighting, cabin style antiques, decoys and lures
deerwoodantiques.com
Bob Novak & Scott Berg Shop: 218-534-3700 • Cell: 218-838-0611 BUY - SELL - CONSIGN - APPRAISALS - INTERNET SALES
Open 7 Days a Week • MOn-sat: 10aM-5pM • sun: 11aM-5pM
(715) 294-2886
101 n WashingtOn st. • st. CrOix Falls, Wi 54024
715-483-7725
• FaCebOOk.COM/ghOstsintheattiCantiques •
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Antique Shops Along I-35 “Up North” in the Lakes & Pines
11 FABULOUS DAYS!
20% Discounts Storewide* *Excludes firm & already sale tagged items.
Stop for a bite to eat or to browse on your way north or as you head home. 73 Kettle River
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Moose Lake
Little Mermaid Café Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am - 4pm Sunday: 1pm - 4pm
Willow 35 River
Housed in a Historic 100-year-old building
28 W. Main St. Crosby, MN 56441
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Askov
218-546-5444
Sandstone
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Visit 9:30 am-5:30 PM Crosby, Minnesota
Pine County History Museum
Barnum
Sturgeon Lake
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HALLETT ANTIQUE EMPORIUM
Quality Antiques & Original Art in a Gallery Setting Fridays & Saturdays 10am to 4pm 23650 Forest Road P.O. Box 574 Deerwood, MN 56444-0574
Hwy 35 • 117 N Cascade Street
22nd AnniversarySpring Sale
Scandia
Worth The Trip! (or by chance or appointment)
The Looking Glass
M-Th: 10-5; Fr-Sa: 10-6; Sun: 11-5 Formerly Osceola Antiques.
Hwy 243
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Turtle Lake
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Forest Lake
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“Antique Capital of The Lakes Area”
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4101 E. 2nd Street Superior, WI 54880 (715) 398-0529 Located on Hwy. 2/53
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Many Quality Dealers!
period,” then had to cough up the purchase price? (Yup, there was a catch). Either way, they serve as cheery reminders of days gone Owl card interior. by. The next time you run across a box, snap it up. You may want to send some out. Or, if you’re like me, you may want to keep them all for yourself. They were, after all “the most thrilling cards ever
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Cont. from page 18
created by anyone.” Photo Associate: Hank Kuhlmann. 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. Please address inquiries to donaldbrian@msn.com
. . . a pouch filled with joeys and pop-up birthday greetings. Northbound has a general line of antiques and collectibles, specializing in:
Give a Unique Gift From
NORTHBOUND
Coins • Vintage Lighting Roseville • Jewelry • Stoneware Cabin Decor • Hunting/Fishing Signage/Advertising/Hamms Outdoors & Garden Decor Gas & Oil • Beer Signs/Neons
ANTIQUES
Gift Certificates Available! Multi-dealer shop 55 mi. N. of the Cities • Hwy. 169 • Pease, MN
This kangaroo has a secret . . .
OPEN DAILY
10 A.M. T 5:30 P.M O .
. . . as a pop-up stork takes wing.
First Monday show bridges April/May
--PRESS RELEASE PINE RIVER, MINN.--Iron Valley Ranch in Pine River, Minn., will hold its second First Monday Outdoor Trader Market, a combination antique through retro flea market and farm and auto swap meet, at Iron Valley Ranch, 2.5 miles north of Pine River, Minn., on Sunday, April 30 and Monday, May 1. The show will be held monthly through
September on the first Monday of the month and the Sunday prior to that date. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. Iron Valley Ranch is located north of Brainerd and Nisswa at 1833 State Highway 371 N. Look for the billboard and large threshing machine at the entrance. more For information, call 218 587-2906.
320-369-4489
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Hwy. 169/Mille lacs corridor 1 Cripple Creek antiques sHops Antique Vintage Retro 28353 U.S. Highway 169 Onamia, MN 56359 (14 miles N of Junction 23 & 169)
763-360-2629
Great Antiquing on the Way “Up North!”
Unique & One-of-aKind!
Hinckley
169
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OPEN: Wed-Fri: 10am-6pm • Sat: 10am-2pm
• Cripple Creek
OR “If the gate’s open ‘Come On In’ - the coffee’s brewing!”
K & K Collectibles Buy • Sell
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Pine City
Ogilvie
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Milaca
OPEN: Thurs-Sun: 10-6 • Mon: Noon-6 (Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
4004 Brickton Road • (763) 389-2554 2-1/2 miles N of Downtown Princeton, Clear Lake then 3/4 mile on Brickton Road.
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Two levels of antiques housed in our historic brick barn.
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Princeton Princeton Elk River 18
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Becker
Big Lake
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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 55378-0411, 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 APRIL 24, 2017 - APRIL 30, 2017 WEST FARGO, ND: Crying Hill Antiques’ Fargo Spring Antiques Show. April 29th & 30th. Saturday: 9am5pm; Sunday: 9am-4pm. The Hartl Ag Building at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1805 W Main Avenue. Admission: Saturday $5; Sunday FREE. Info.: (701)2268122 or daleks@earthlink.net. Page 1. WHEATON, IL: 2017 Chicagoland National Civil War Show AND Collectors Arms Dealers Association Gun Show. Saturday, April 29th, 9am - 4pm. Dupage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester, (County Farm & Manchester). Admission: $9 (covers BOTH shows); Early Buyers: $25 at 8am. Zurko’s Midwest Promotions, Info: (715)526-9769 or www.ZurkoPromotions.com. Page 12. CHICAGO, IL: The Fan Association of North America (FANA) 2017 Assemblage in Chicago: “FANA in the Windy City”, a 35th Anniversary Celebration. Wednesday, April 25th to Sunday, April 30th. Cambria Hotel & Suites, 166 East Superior Street (on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile). For Info.: FANAPresident@FanAssociation.org or visit FanAssociation.org or find us on Facebook. Page 13 (Mar).
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.) May 1, 2017 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Estate & Antique Auction– P 21 May 7, 2017 Sunday: Coins-8:45; Main Sale-Noon Spicer, MN– Blocks Auction Center Johnson Auction Quality Guns, Toys, and Antiques Auction– P 21 May 8, 2017 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Estate & Antique Auction– P 21 May 11, 2017 Thursday 5:30 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate & Consignment Auction– P 21 May 12, 2017, Friday 10:00 am - Day 1 of 2 St. Paul, MN– Danny’s Auctions at John’s Antiques on West 7th Street. Final Inventory Liquidation Auction by Danny– P 24 May 13, 2017, Saturday 10:00 am - Day 2 of 2 St. Paul, MN– Danny’s Auctions at John’s Antiques on West 7th Street. Final Inventory Liquidation Auction by Danny– P 24 May 15, 2017 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Estate & Antique Auction– P 21 May 25, 2017 Thursday 5:30 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate & Consignment Auction– P 21 May 29, 2017 **Memorial Day** Monday 4 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Memorial Day 23rd Anniversary Fine Art & Antiques Auction– P 21
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA: Cedar Rapids Antique & Vintage Show. April 28th, & 29th. Fri 10-6; Sat 9-4. Hawkeye Downs Speedway, Main Expo Building, 4400 6th St SW. Admission: $6 (Good both days). FREE Parking. Info.: (641)832-2700 or (507)269-1473 or: www. TownsendAntiquesShows.com. MAY 1, 2017 - MAY 7, 2017 ST. PAUL, MN: The 41st Northland Antique, Doll, Toy and Advertising Show. Sunday, May 7, 9am-3pm. MN State Fairgrounds, Progress Center. Info.: Bob Mannella, (763)560-4290. MAY 8, 2017 - MAY 14, 2017 CAMBRIDGE, MN: Spring 2017 Unique Boutique & Antiques Tour. Sponsored by the shops in and around Cambridge, MN. Wednesday, May 10th Saturday, May 13th, 9am-5pm each day. Info.: www. UniqueBoutiqueAndAntiquesTour.shutterfly.com or (763)843-2767. Page 12. ROCHESTER, MN: The Original Olmsted County Gold Rush Antique Show & Flea Market. Fri., Sat. and Sun. May 12th, 13th, and 14th; 8am-6pm all three days. FREE Admission. Parking $5. Fairgrounds, Hwy 63 South, Rochester, MN. R. Townsend, Mgr. Info: (507)269-1473 OR (641)832-2700; www.TownsendAntiqueShows.com. Page 12. BLOOMINGTON, MN: Twin City Postcard Club Spring Show. Saturday & Sunday, May 13th & 14th; Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm. Bloomington Armory, 3300 W 98th St. - (2 blks. E. of France Ave. on 98th St. OR use the 98th St. exit from I-35W., turn West) Admission: General- $4; (Club Members- $3); Info.: Dave Johnson (651)426-3573 or www. TwinCityPostcardClub.com. Page 12 (Apr). MAY 15, 2017 - MAY 21, 2017 ELKHORN, WI: Elkhorn Antique Flea Market. Sunday May 21st. Opens 7am rain or shine. Admission: $5. FREE Parking. No Pets. Walworth County Fairgrounds, Hwy 11. N.L. Promotions, LLC. Info.: (414)525-0820 or www.nlpromotionsllc.com. Page 13. MOUNDS VIEW, MN: Antique To Modern Dolls, Bears, & Original Artists Show & Sale. Sponsored by C Promotions Plus. Sunday, May 21st, 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 13 MAY 22, 2017 - MAY 28, 2017 ELKO-NEW MARKET, MN: Elko Traders’ Market. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 27th, 28th, & 29th. Saturday: 8am-5pm; Sunday: 9am-5pm; Monday, (Memorial Day) 9am-4pm. Indoor/Outdoor, Rain or Shine. 10675 260th St E (I-35, Exit 76 - County Road 2). (952)461-2400 or ElkoTradersMarket@gmail.com or www.TradersMarket.us. Page 12. SPIRIT LAKE, IA: The Grand Champion Antiques Fair and Blue Ribbon Flea Market. Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday, (Memorial Day) May 27th, 28th, & 29th; 9am-6pm each day. Indoors at the EXPO Building and outdoors at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds, 1602 15th St. FREE parking and FREE admission. Info.: (712)336-0479; DickinsonCoFair@ gmail.com Page 13. MAY 29, 2017 - JUNE 4, 2017 ANOKA, MN: The 19th Annual Anoka Antique, Vintage, & Craft Show. Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd & 4th. Sat.: 8am-5pm; Sun.: 10am-4pm. Anoka County Fairgrounds, (1/2 mi N of Hwy. 10 on Ferry St. (Hwy 47) in Anoka). Admission: $4.50, under 12 FREE. FREE parking. Info.: MetroPromos, (763)434-6664 or email: kwel16421@aol. com, or visit www.MetroPromos.com. Pages 1 & 13. JUNE 5, 2017 - JUNE 11, 2017 ST. PAUL, MN: The Minnesota Antiques Dealers Association (MADA) Antiques and Decorative Arts Show. Saturday and Sunday, June 10th & 11th. Sat. 10am - 6pm; Sun. 11am - 4pm. Fine Arts Building 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: $6. FREE Parking, handicap accessible. For information call (651)430-0095 or visit www.MNAntiquesDealers.com. Page 3.
JUNE 12, 2017 - JUNE 18, 2017 WALNUT, IA: The 35th Annual Walnut Antique Show. Sponsored by the Walnut AMVETS. Father’s Day WeekendFriday, Saturday & Sunday, June 16, 17, & 18. Fri.: 9am6pm; Sat.: 8am-6pm; Sun.: 8am-4pm. Just off I-80, Exit 46 in Iowa. FREE parking and FREE admission. Info. www. WalnutAntiqueShow.com. Page 12. MONTHLY MARKETS & OCCASIONAL SALES APRIL 24, 2017 - APRIL 30, 2017 MINNEAPOLIS, MN: The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis Annual Estate Sale. Saturday, April 29th; 9am-4pm. Located in the Club Ballroom at 410 Oak Grove St. (1 block E of Hennepin Ave and 1 block S of Loring Park). Admission: $5 until 12:00 noon. See Classified ad under “Antique Shows & Markets” for item listing. Info.: Diane Henry (612)269-8295 or Diane@dianes-homes.com or www.WomansClub.org. Page 21. PINE RIVER, MN: First Monday Outdoor Trader Market. A 2-day outdoor Flea Market held the first Monday and the preceding Sunday each month. Sunday, April 30 and Monday, May 1; gates open at 7am both days. Located at Iron Valley Ranch, 2.5 miles north of Pine River on Highway 371 (watch for the yellow Iron Valley Ranch billboard and large threshing machine at the entrance to the market grounds). Info.: (218)587-2906 or www. FirstMondayMN.com. Page 13. MAY 8, 2017 - MAY 14, 2017 ANOKA, MN: 2 Rivers Outdoor Flea Market. Hosted by The BIG White House on the second Saturday each month, May thru September. Saturday, May 13; 9am – 5pm. Located at The BIG White House, 1900 3rd Ave S. FREE admission and FREE parking. Info.: Misseybwh@ outlook.com or (763)506-0562. Page 22. MAY 15, 2017 - MAY 21, 2017 APPLE VALLEY, MN: Haupt Antiek Market: “Petal Power”. May 18th, 19th, 20th & 21st. Thurs: 9am-8pm, Fri: 9am-7pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 11am-4pm. 7570 147th St West. Info.: (651)329-3871; or Deb@HauptAntiek.com, or www.HauptAntiek.com. Page 9. VICTORIA, MN: Antiques Worthwhile. A monthly market open just 3 days per month! Dates this month are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 18th, 19th & 20th. Thursday & Friday: 10am-6pm; Saturday: 10am-5pm. 1855 80th Street (just west of the Holiday gas station on Hwy. 5). Info.: (952)283-1730. Page 9. MAY 29, 2017 - JUNE 4, 2017 PINE RIVER, MN: First Monday Outdoor Trader Market. A 2-day outdoor Flea Market held the first Monday and the preceding Sunday each month. Sunday, June 4 and Monday, June 5; gates open at 7am both days. Located at Iron Valley Ranch, 2.5 miles north of Pine River on Highway 371 (watch for the yellow Iron Valley Ranch billboard and large threshing machine at the entrance to the market grounds). Info.: (218)587-2906 or www. FirstMondayMN.com. Page 13. SPECIAL EVENTS / MEETINGS / CONVENTIONS EXHIBITS / MUSEUMS / GALLERIES ST. PAUL, MN: The mission of the Minnesota Museum of American Art is to showcase art of the past and present, unleash the creative potential of our community, and inspire the artist in us all. The Minnesota Museum of American Art is located in St. Paul at 141 East 4th Street (on the corner of 4th and Robert Streets). Hours are Thurs: 11am - 6pm; Sat & Sun:10am - 4pm. Admission is FREE. For more information, call 651-797-2571 or visit www.mmaa.org. 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. CLUB / ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY ST. PAUL, MN: The Twin City Postcard Club has an informal meeting, program and trading, etc., usually the third Wednesday of the month, 6:15-9:15 p.m. For location and more information, see our website at www. TwinCityPostcardClub.com or write to 25145 Chippendale Ave, Farmington, MN 55024.
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CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE PRIMITIVE TO PRACTICAL: Red Wing Crock SALE! Toledo Lollipop Scales, Large Amount Of Militaria And Vintage Ammo. Many Beer Signs. Large Amount Of Decorative Collectibles For Everyone. Ask for DDS Areas - Gateway Antique Mall, Rogers MN (763)-428-8286. Check Out Our Internet Store: stores. ebay.com/ThreeRiversVariety. (1)
TELEPHONES: Over 85 different, genuine 1892-1983, parts, restorations. FREE Catalogue: We now offer our entire business for sale. phonecoinc@aol. com; (608)582-4124; w w w. p h o n e c o i n c . com. (11)
JAN WATSON’s LIQUIDATING THOUSANDS OF POSTCARDS! Most have been stored over 10 years. All Postcards in her booth at Antiques Osakis are 25-cents each start(0) ANTIQUE HARD- ing May 13. WARE, lights, doors, etc. for older homes. WANTED 2,000 sq. ft. of stuff. Also, furniture hardware. NORTHWEST ZIPPO CIGARETTE A R C H I T E C T U R A L LIGHTERS WANTSALVAGE, 981 Selby ED BY COLLECAlso Zippo Ave, St. Paul, MN. TOR. (651)644-9270 or knives, displays, fluid email: pmanly8376@ cans, etc. Highest Prices Paid. Call Bob aol.com (TFN) (612)866-2683 (4)
OLD FIREWORKS WANTED. Collector looking for old firecracker packs, fireworks and fireworks catalogs, etc. 1970s and older please. (612)708-0959 / OldFireworks@gmail. com. (12)
I buy quality record collections. Prefer Rock, Jazz and Soul. Also reel to reel tapes. David (763)780-8422 corduroycarrot@ gmail.com. (TFN)
MOVIE POSTERS WANTED. Highest Prices Paid. 1-sheets, lobbycards, glass slides, displays. Dwight Cleveland, POB 10922, Chicago, IL 60610-0922. (773)525-9152 or posterboss@aol. com. (BF5)
JOE’S CHANDELIER CLEANING, LLC. Chandelier cleaning, rewiring, & repair services. Insured. Free local estimates. Joe Schwab, Proprietor. (651)338-9515 or jschwab22@comcast.net. (8)
WANTED: OLD BEER SIGNS AND BEER CANS. Collections, accumulations or single items. Top prices paid for top condition and rarity! Call David (651)731-9573 or wjumpy1@comcast. net. (0)
CHANDELIER CLEANING
CANING & WICKER REPAIR CHAIR CANING, wicker repair, rush and seat weaving. Only 1 hour from Minneapolis. FREE Estimates. Debbie (507)964-5887, DebGaryW@gmail. com. (5)
DEALER SPACE AVAILABLE FLOOR SPACE OR CABINET AVAILABLE. Established shop sells a wide variety of goods: antiques, vintage, MCM and new. Seeking experienced dealer able to work duty days. Finds On Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN. Email: celshah@aol. com or call: (612) 8015707. (TFN) ANTIQUE SHOWS & MARKETS
DOLLS & TOYS & BEARS OH MY! 8th Annual Fall Doll Show & Sale. Sunday, October 15, 2017. Show time 10am to 4pm. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN 55441. Admission: Adults: $5; Kids 12 and under FREE. Sellers: For contracts call (239)282-9499 or visit www.DollShowUSA. com. (5)
KANE COUNTY ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE FLEA MARKET. “2017 - 50th Anniversary - 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: May 6th & 7th and June 3rd & 4th. 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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Minnesota: April sleet, May hallucinations
by Joan Sween The song says April showers bring May flowers. That may be true elsewhere, but in Minnesota the truth is that April sleet brings May showers. Nor does Minnesota mess around with wimpy May “showers.” We deal with deluge, flood, hail, cloudburst, torrent, downpour, cats and dogs, pitchforks and axe handles, and buckets. I was violently reminded of this recently in May. We were under a severe rainstorm warning and advised to stay off the roads. Good advice, but I had to make a trip to the shop to deliver a collectible that I had promised a customer. After fighting the 60 mph winds and blinding sheets of rain, I made it to the shop, trembling with relief. However, I still had to get from my car to the front door. I fought to get my driver’s door open, tried to run to the shop door, and was pushed flat by the wind
and water. I crawled to the shop door, pulled myself up, and dashed in, along with about 185 gallons of water.
We deal with deluge, flood, hail, cloudburst, torrent, downpour, cats and dogs, pitchforks and axe handles, and buckets. A wind gust sent me flying and knocked my head against the edge of the service counter. I fell into the flooded floor. I saw blackness. “We can’t just let her lie there in the water,” said Anne. “We should pick her up.” “How much does she weigh?” asked Patricia. “You have a point.”
“Maybe we should ask a strong customer to help us.” “But there’s no one here. The place is totally empty.” My dazed mind was trying to regain consciousness. ‘No one here. Totally empty.’ Oh no! Somehow I had slipped into another dimension and I was on the Mary Celeste, the brigantine, discovered adrift and deserted in the Atlantic Ocean, off the Azores Islands, on December 5, 1872. “Well, we’ve got to elevate her somehow and get the water pumped out of her,” said Patricia. “What if we draped her over a blanket rack?” said Anne. “We could use that old jack that Jeff has in his booth.” I could feel something hard slipped under my stomach. With a click-clank, click-clank my middle started to elevate. Eventually, something was shoved under me until I was bent over
with my head and feet hanging down and water pouring off me. I was afraid to open my eyes. I opened them. Everything was upside down! Oh no! I was on ‘The Poseidon Adventure!’ “That’s getting rid of the water,” said Anne. “She looks a little green,” said Patricia. “Is she sick?” “Seasick,” said Anne, giggling. Seasick? Oh yes, my head hurt. My eyes wouldn’t focus. The world was going up and down. Up and down in 40-foot waves. Oh no! I was on a sinking swordboat in ‘The Perfect Storm!’ Wait! I tried to stand up, and saw I was clinging to the service counter in the shop. In the shop! I was okay! This had all been a hallucination from hitting my head! “I think she’s getting a grip,” said Patricia. “She still looks pretty woozy,” said Anne.
Dealer’s Choice
By Joan Sween Woozy. Yes indeedy. And I was about to lose my breakfast. ‘Bathroom,’ I mumbled. ‘Sick.’ “The storm made the city sewer system overflow, “ said Anne. “We’re not supposed to use the bathroom until tomorrow.” Oh no! I wasn’t okay. I was still in another dimension. I was on that cruise liner that had three days of overflowing toilets! I started to sink to the floor. “Take deep breaths,” said Patricia as she slid a stool under me. “We’ll get the hair dryer out of Phyllis’ booth and dry you out.
Imagine you’re on a sunlit beach with warm breezes blowing over you.” I relaxed. I imagined I could feel the warm breeze and the soft sand. My halfdrowned brain pictured me as a ‘Sports Illustrated’ swimsuit antiques dealer. © 2017 Joan Sween
Joan Sween, a former English teacher and dramaturge, is an antiques dealer in southeastern Minnesota who has written three books: Nice Girls Don’t Bite, a paranormal mystery featuring two Minnesota Nice antiques dealers; a collection of her columns titled Dealer’s Choice; and Deathblow: The Encore Killer Always Returns. She is also an accomplished playwright whose works include the drama, The First Woman, referring to Mary Surratt, who after being convicted of aiding in President Lincoln’s assassination became the first woman to be executed by the U.S. government.
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Anoka show brings in June
Antique to Modern Dolls, Bears & Original Artists
--PRESS RELEASE ANOKA, MINN.-Rain or shine, Metropromos, Inc., is presenting its 19th annual Anoka Antique, Vintage & Craft Show Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 at the Anoka County Fairgrounds. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Dealers set up Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission, $4.50; with coupon on page13, $3.50. Children under 12, free. For information, call 763-434-6664, email kwel16421@aol. com or log on to www. MetroPromos.com
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763-428-0101 Hours: Monday – Saturday 10-6, Sunday – 11-5 Beth Wolf – owner Evie Sandberg - manager
• 763-428-8286 •
www.Gateway-AntiqueMall.com
ONLY 20 minutes from the Twin Cities!
763-639-4004
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OPEN EACH DAY 10am-6pm Over 50 Dealers! 12825 Main St. • Rogers, MN 55374 (I-94 Exit 207 • 3 Blks S on right.)
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101 Pelican Lake
Downtown Elk River 309 Jackson Ave • Elk River, MN 55330
Elk River
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St. Cloud-25
Antiques
Frank & Bessie’s Attic
New items daily. Antiques, Primitives, Dairy, Breweriana, Garden, Nautical & Cabin, Gifts & More!
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A Multi-dealer Mall é d i o L 106 Walnut Street 7 Days A Week Oils & Monticello, MN . s r 10am to 5pm Vinega (763) 295-2211
LAKEVIEW
1004 3rd St S Buffalo, MN 55313
The
I-94 Exit 193, north 6 blks. to corner of Hwy. 25 and River St.
169 169
10,000 sq. ft. Showroom
Once a custOmer... ...always a friend!
One block N. ofLake lights ~ Junction Elk Hwys. 25 & Lake 55
Paints and Stains
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Antique Shops month May through October!
Milaca
Located in the old Waverly Bank building
BUFFALO, MN
Northwest Metro Area Flea Market • 1st Sunday every
407 Elm Ave Waverly,Milaca MN 55390
Pease
Clearwater
• 15,000 Sq. Ft. Multi-dealer Mall • 2 floors featuring a full line of antiques & collectibles • Best prices in the area
Minnesota’s FIRST retailer of
25
15,000 sq. ft. of Antiques and Collectibles Lake Briggs
of each month Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9:30am - 6pm Sunday 11am - 5pm
Buffalo Nickel 7 Antiques
Annie’s Attic The VinTage Jewelry ColleCTion
Open: the 1st & 3rd weekend
ANTIQUES IN
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Foley
--PRESS RELEASE MOUNDS VIEW, MINN.--C Promotions Plus is sponsoring its annual Spring Antique to Modern Dolls, Bears & Original Artists Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 21 at the Mermaid Event Center in Mounds View, Minn. Admission, $5. Children under 12, free. The Mermaid is located at 2200 County Road H, just off of I-35W at the intersection of County Road H and Highway 10. For information, call 612-669-1613.
Uncover YoUr Fondest MeMories... nestled Behind the Moon.
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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May 2017
The Old Times
LARGE TWO-DAY
auction
by Danny
John’s Antiques & Lamps
Location-261 Fort Road (West 7th Street) • St. Paul, MN 55106 (Near Excel Center)
Friday May 12th and Saturday May 13th Starting at 10:00aM both dayS Inspection: Thursday May 11th -10am - 4pm
Thousands of Shades, Fonts, Kerosene Lamps, Ceiling Fixtures, Deco Fixtures, Quezal & Stueben Shades, Deco Shades, Gas & Electric Shades, Slip Shades, Stained Glass Shades, Steel Shelving, Many Display Cases, Rolltop, Hundreds of Prisms, Hundreds of Frames & Ceiling Fixture Parts, Sconces, Fitters, Mazda Advertising Lamp, Cranberry Lamps, Gone w/the Wind Lamps, Student Lamps, Tons of Parts & Pieces from Old Lamps, Mountains of Brass, Fittings and Sockets. Many more items, too many to list. Lots of it will be sold in Huge Shelf Lots. No one had more than John!
Auctioneers Dan Reitzel & Tracy Luther
For Information - Call John-651-222-6131; Danny- 612-327-4419 A 10% Buyer Premium & Sales Tax will apply to all sales.