Art steams ahead despite the ructions Feb 1, 2008
It might be a primitive agricultural technique, but slash-and-burn - in the shape of swords and guns - naturally dominated the offerings at an important antique arms and militaria auction held by Thomas Del Mar in London on December 12. Del Mar took over Sotheby's arms sales when these were deemed non-core by the auctioneer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
WorthPoint Launches New Web Site for Collectors Nov 28, 2007
com, a new Web site that promises to greatly simplify the way collectors can find and share information about the items they own or want to buy and sell, from art and antiques to furniture, china and glassware, and from coins, stamps, model cars and trains to flags, militaria and political memorabilia. The site, with its large database of historical and current prices, photographs and descriptions from more than 250 auction houses, will appeal to the growing number of collectors in America and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Spring bidding budding Aug 24, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Peter FishAugust 25, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
There's money in coins, but not for everyone Jul 21, 2007
Militaria buffs, doubtless heavily camouflaged, will be fanning out across Victoria next week, with a couple of interesting sales scheduled in Bendigo and Ballarat. David Westcott's Australiana and Collectables sale this Sunday at Huntly Public Hall in Huntly, near Bendigo, includes any number of swords, bayonets and daggers, military badges and helmets, flintlock pistols and Third Reich mementoes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
COMBAT collectibles Feb 9, 2007
A militaria show attendee walks through the isles of booths set up in the Frontier Conference Center Feb. 3 ... Fort Leavenworth Historical Society hosts annual militaria show ... discuss the modifications made to a World War I bugle at the Fort Leavenworth Historical Society's militaria show Feb. 3 at the Frontier Conference Center. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Antique show at Fairgrounds Jan 7, 2007
It offers hundreds of exhibitors who feature decorative accessories and collectibles including furniture, lighting, garden accents, architectural ceramics, pottery, glass, silver, rugs, linens, books, fine art and sculptures, toys, china, silver, glassware, jewelry, linens, fine art, retro kitchenalia, toys and dolls, militaria and much more. The show also offers on-site services including jewelry repair, porcelain and glass repair, doll restoration and silver and gold plating. (The Palm Beach Post)
Appraisers confirmed for Marco Island Historical Society's 2007 Jan 5, 2007
He is also the founder and owner of Cowan's Auctions, Inc., one of the nation's leaders in the sale of Historical Americana, American Indian and Western Art, American/European Furniture, Paintings and Decorative Arts, and Historic Firearms and Early Militaria. Farmer is the owner of Ken Farmer Auctions and Appraisals, LLC based in Radford, Virginia. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
