Cash in trade for your treasure Nov 30, 2008
They want collectible toys, dolls, trains, vintage jewelry, old and modern musical instruments, war memorabilia, swords, knives, daggers and unusual items, Stott said. Our treasure hunters make offers based on what our collectors are willing to pay, Stott said. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Birthday and Christmas Gifts for Ca... Nov 28, 2008
Birthday and Christmas Gifts for Capricorn: Choosing Presents for Those Born December 22-January 19. Birthday and Christmas Gifts for Capricorn. (Suite101.com)
Aubrey Beardsley Illustration Sets New World Record at Skinner's Fine Books & Manuscripts Auction Nov 21, 2008
Skinner's appraisal experts regularly appear on the PBS-TV series, Antiques Roadshow, and its specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, American & European Paintings & Prints, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, 20th Century Design, Fine Ceramics, Fine Silver, Fine Jewelry, Couture, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Works of Art, Fine Wines, Rare Books & Manuscripts, Science & Technology, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, Fine Judaica, Antique... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup Nov 6, 2008
Unique gifts from handcarved Russian Santas to musical instruments, children s toys, and woven goods from Central and South America, Africa, and Asia will be offered at the Third World Shop, whose proceeds support native artisans. HOLIDAY GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
'Treasure Hunters' coming to Bismarck Nov 3, 2008
Also, any platinum or silver, all old musical instruments and much more. If it's old, they want to see it. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Treasure Hunters Roadshow comes to Niles Inn and Conference Center Oct 3, 2008
Those items, according to the release, include "coins and paper currency issued prior to 1965, toys, dolls, trains, vintage jewelry, old and modern musical instruments, war memorabilia, gold and silver jewelry, costume jewelry, advertising memorabilia, swords, knives, daggers..." among other items. "Anything unusual is always a good thing to bring in," said Stott. (Niles Star, MI)
Nintendo's Holiday 2008: Wii Speak Channel, Club Nintendo, More Surprises Oct 3, 2008
Wii Music: Its a new Wii experience that launches on Oct. 20 and gives you the ability to play a wide variety of musical instruments by using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers to mimic the motions used to play real instruments. Everyone in the family will enjoy jamming together, while music fans will enjoy creating their own fresh, stylized takes on a variety of songs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Weekend Calendar Sep 4, 2008
There are up to 85 vendors offer goods of every description from school supplies, sewing materials, videos, tools, spices, musical instruments, to household items. There is free admission and parking for a $1 entry donation. (Middletown Press, CT)
Collectibles come out at 'road show' Aug 23, 2008
Those items include anything made of gold or silver; U.S. coins predating 1965; pocketwatches and clocks from all eras; war memorabilia like bayonets, swords or pistols; vintage toys before 1964, trains and any musical instruments. "Most of our collectors are from the baby-boom time frame," Davis said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
OLYMPIC BLOG:Ni Howdy! Aug 18, 2008
The monster flea market is bursting with jewelry, scarves, purses, artwork, pretend antiques, toys, musical instruments. I could go on. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Thousands flock to see Buddha relics Aug 7, 2008
A taste of Tibet: Tibetan monks, dressed in Tibetan Buddhism robes, playing their traditional musical instruments ... The peaceful ambience, coupled with sounds of Tibetan musical instruments, got many curious devotees snapping photographs while walking through the hall, reading about and examining each relic closely. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Editor's Notebook: I love the smell of free enterprise in the morning Jul 17, 2008
She told me I missed jewelry, musical instruments and some card tables, all sold long before I left my apartment. The early bird may get the worm, but the early shopper gets the goods. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
A quirky collection awaits visitors to Bayernhof Jun 9, 2008
Search post-gazette NOW. If the floor-to-ceiling glass windows didn't offer stunning views of the Highland Park Bridge and the Allegheny, I would have bet my last sprig of edelweiss I was in the bachelor pad of Matt Helm or James Bond. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sun shines on McCloud's 37th annual Flea Market Jun 5, 2008
The weather cooperated, too, and though organizers said the shopping turnout was a bit low, there was no shortage of items to choose from, including clothing, collectibles, jewelry, novelty items, tools, musical instruments, books, crafts, furniture, and many other household items. We're having a great time, the weather is beautiful, and we are making money, said vendor Marie Keen of Redding, who has been coming to the McCloud Flea Market for the past 10 years to sell silver jewelry, knives,... (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Antiques and Beyond boasts European furniture, animal heads Jun 3, 2008
Beyond antiques, shoppers will find old musical instruments, suitcases, mounted animal heads, fountains, figurines and costume jewelry. A large portion of the store is devoted to lighting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
* David Byrne's new band: lyrics in girders, harmony in rusty pipes Jun 2, 2008
Im not suggesting people abandon musical instruments and start playing their cars and apartments, but I do think the reign of music as a commodity made only by professionals might be winding down, he said. The imminent demise of the large record companies as gatekeepers of the worlds popular music is a good thing, for the most part. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Realtors group goes Antiques Roadshow May 28, 2008
Please omit coins, jewelry, stamps or musical instruments. Bring a photo of large or fragile items. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Tickets on Sale for Star Studded Icons of Music II Auction Benefiting Music Rising, Taking Place Saturday, May 31st at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square May 22, 2008
Music Rising is a campaign launched in 2005 to replace musical instruments lost or destroyed by hurricanes in the Gulf Region. It has since launched a second phase dedicated to the aid of schools and churches. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ATTIC TREASURES CAN HELP THE TOY TOWN MUSEUM May 20, 2008
The types of items sought include antique toys and dolls, jewelry and watches, musical instruments, sterling silver, fine furniture, pottery and vintage items. "If an item is donated that we feel has a broader audience and will raise more money online, we will auction it on eBay," explained Tapani. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Update: Watervliet man can't go back in damaged home May 8, 2008
Richard Albagli was willing to risk his life to preserve books, a box of musical instruments, videos and antique puzzles now trapped inside the three-story home at 303 21st St., his residence of 30 years. The home partially collapsed March 9 and more damage occurred early today. (Albany Times Union)
Living history lessons Mar 30, 2008
Along with re-enactments by the 20th Maine Infantry and the 46th Virginia Infantry Company A, events included an antiques appraisal fair early in the day, a blacksmithing demonstration, children s storytelling by Jimmy Olgers and a demonstration of 19th-century musical instruments. Yesterday s events also included guided tours of the Fork Inn, which was built in 1803 by Fendall and Elizabeth Sutherland. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Antique Treasure Hunters Roadshow coming to Canton Mar 30, 2008
Representatives will help identify and value antiques and collectibles, focusing on coins and paper currency issued prior to 1965, toys, dolls, trains, vintage jewelry, old and modern musical instruments, war memorabilia, gold and silver jewelry, costume jewelry, advertising memorabilia, swords, knives, daggers, and unusual items. Most items made before 1965 are sought after by collectors. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Show Your Axe and Kathy's Kool Stuff: for both men and women Feb 22, 2008
Bob and Kathy Duffy have recently opened a new business featuring musical instruments as well as jewelry, clothing and more ... The couple has always prided their selves on being able to find great deals on old musical instruments and antiques and being able to bring them back to their natural state, which is one of the main reasons they say they opened the shop ... He has now carried that business over to Show Your Axe and also makes display cases for musical instruments. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
On display (49) Feb 15, 2008
East Linn Museum, 746 Long St. Farm machinery, household goods, tools, medical equipment, musical instruments and logging and mining equipment dating from the 1800s. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Snug as a good pair of jeans Feb 2, 2008
Though their rooms are filled with musical instruments, video games and vinyl figurines by contemporary American artists and Japanese anime illustrators, Dahan's sons already have their share of family heirlooms. Dylan, 15, uses 1950s rattan end tables from his father's old apartment. (AZCentral -- Home)
Prices soaring for collectibles Jan 19, 2008
Other records were set in automobiles, furniture, musical instruments and weather vanes. Astronomical prices. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Celebrating Jewish films Jan 11, 2008
He said there's no way to measure all of the objects that were stolen or destroyed because they include both famous works of art and valuables such as tapestries, musical instruments, family heirlooms, antiques and hand-crafted items. "The magnitude is just overwhelming," he said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Pay a visit to Prescott Dec 28, 2007
Newman is the official artist of P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon Marathon in Phoenix and was tapped to create artwork on guitars and amplifiers sold by Fender Custom Shops, a division of Fender Musical Instruments Corp. Newman's art is sought by guitar collectors worldwide. Details: 106A S. Montezuma St., 928-442-9167 or www. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Dog Dance Art Center becomes creative outlet Dec 6, 2007
There are also a variety of antiques as well, including sports-related items and old musical instruments. Some of the antique items are also from various community members, including Terry Weisner of Rice Lake. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Continue reading Nov 21, 2007
The tree is adorned with gold musical instruments, bows with music notes, and grand piano ornaments. Holiday stockings hang from the walls, and the assortment of angels will delight any collector. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Guitars go Star Trek Nov 20, 2007
Unfortunately, 390 of the guitars won't make it into Australia, with the one-and-only store for us downunder being Australian Musical Instruments in South Melbourne. If you're lucky and cashed-up enough to be taking one home for Christmas, the highly collectible piece of history will be available in an exclusive Blue Silverburst Les Paul model. (Sunshine Coast Daily)
Global village festival mingles cultures Nov 1, 2007
Musicians at the Nritya Natya Kala Bharti Academy of Dance and Music in Norcross play a mix of traditional Indian musical instruments along with western instruments as they rehearse Tuesday. WANT TO GO. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Tracing the family tree Oct 25, 2007
Bachman was hoping for a Beethoven when the show went looking for his German ancestors, but had to be content with a maker of musical instruments while Page was also pleased to find some musical roots. If the Internet greatly speeds these searches, DNA testing is also beginning to play a role in genealogy. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Craft Fair listing Oct 11, 2007
Unique items from elegant handcarved Russian Santas to musical instruments, children s toys, and woven goods from Central America, Africa, and Asia will be offered at the Third World Shop, with proceeds going to native artisans. Home crafted clothes and furnishings suitable for American Girl sized dolls. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
2007 holiday bazaars Sep 28, 2007
Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23-24, Soldotna United Methodist Church, 158 S. Binkley St. This festival is full of intriguing handcrafted merchandise ranging from folk art to ceramics, textiles, baskets, jewelry and musical instruments. The rhythm of international music, the aroma of fairly traded gourmet coffee and the rich taste of chocolate made from fairly traded cocoa beans add to the festive atmosphere. (Anchorage Daily News)
New exhibit traces region's high, low notes Jul 25, 2007
Wiese said she chose the topic of her newest show after realizing the extent of musical instruments, equipment and other accouterments in the museum's collection, ranging from an 1880s' era bugle to an 8-track from the 1970s. Other musical items on the museum's crowded shelves include phonographs, gramophones and music boxes. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
10 things to do this weekend Jul 6, 2007
Gullah slaves dancing and playing traditional musical instruments, c. 1790. You have a cell phone: use it. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Weekend Guide Jun 21, 2007
" Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7.50 adults; $6 seniors; $5 students with ID; $3.50 children ages 6-18; free to members and children under 6. ***NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235. Summer free-flight Bird Show, Wed.-Sun. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weather permitting; through Labor Day. "Penguin & Me," an hourlong interactive penguin program for children ages 18 months to age 5. Mon. Tues., Wed. and Sat. at 10 a.m., and children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $25 for one... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
ONE-MAN BAND Apr 30, 2007
" Ray invented Lunchbox-A-Leles, musical instruments that look like toys but are actual children's lunch boxes crafted into ukuleles. Yes, they play, and sure, they'll hold that peanut-butter sandwich for between-set snacking. "I'm a troubadour, a gypsy and a nutcase, frankly," he says. Talking to Ray about his obsession, you meet a large cast of characters -- Jimmy Stewart, Austin Powers, Kermit the Frog, Bugs Bunny, Bill Clinton among them -- as Ray breaks into some of the many voices he... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Inland Community News: Cinco de Mayo festival scheduled Apr 24, 2007
The museum of "functional fine art" features restored cars, mechanical musical instruments and antique furniture. The group also will see and learn about the Guide Dogs of America. (North County Times)
Reclaiming his throne Apr 23, 2007
"This area here, when I was a kid, we used to change tires. I jacked up many a car in this spot," Mr. Osbon said in a red-walled room lined with musical instruments. The old Broad Street tire shop is now a multitenant commercial building. (The Augusta Chronicle)
In case of fire ... what do you grab? Feb 23, 2007
Have purchase dates and serial numbers for collectibles, antiques, guns, paintings, clocks, silver, jewelry, furs, electric appliances, power tools and lawn mowers, sewing machines, vacuum cleaners, musical instruments, and all photography, sports and electronic equipment. It's easiest to start in one corner of the room and work your way around until everything is itemized. (AZCentral -- Home)
Talking Business: Roam'n Around finds home downtown Feb 15, 2007
Some of the things that sell best on eBay, according to the iSold It brochure, are cameras, antiques and collectibles, sporting goods, musical instruments and consumer electronics. The California franchise company has 200 stores and 900 franchise contracts. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
San Marcos antique fair attracts treasure seekers Feb 11, 2007
For 7 an item, residents received a verbal estimate of value from four professional appraisers, who examined everything from tapestries to musical instruments Saturday. About 300 people turned out for the city's fifth annual fair at the Williams Barn in Walnut Grove Park to shop for antiques and learn whether their heirlooms were trash or treasure. (North County Times)
Hunt for collectibles brings expert to area Feb 1, 2007
It is particularly interested in rare toys, musical instruments, clocks and watches and trains ... His collectors are primarily interested in toys, trains, dolls, clocks and watches, musical instruments and swords -- the rare, the old and the mint-condition ones ... For instance, McCurley specializes in toys, watches and musical instruments. (Herald-Tribune)
Their favorite things Jan 7, 2007
Musical instruments: Any rapid changes in temperature or humidity are no-nos for wooden instruments. Never use an oil-based polish or alcohol on wood. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
Appraisers confirmed for Marco Island Historical Society's 2007 Jan 5, 2007
Since 1995, Farmer has served as a guest appraiser in furniture, folk art, decorative arts, and musical instruments on the PBS television series Antiques Roadshow. Chisholm is an independent appraiser, art consultant and dealer in 19th and 20th century American and European paintings based in New York City. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
A sharp eye for sharpeners Collection has reached 2,000 pieces, and counting Jan 4, 2007
Other outstanding ones, he added, were the key chain-cum-compass sharpeners, spinning top sharpeners as well as those in the shape of musical instruments, gardening tools, cooking utensils, inkbottles and fire extinguishers. I also have twistable pencil holders that come with a pencil covers and built-in sharpeners, he said, adding that pencil manufacturers should produce pencil covers to protect pencils from breaking easily. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
