Historical Society to hold annual antiques show Nov 16, 2009
The dealers will be showing furniture, decorative accessories, textiles, pewter, jewelry, fine paintings and prints, oriental rugs, glassware, ceramics and more. Sellers are coming from all over the Northeast and some from the mid-Atlantic region, so it draws collectors from all over the region, Josefiak said. (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Star Trek BD Nov 7, 2009
Hand cast in solid metal, the replica incorporates chrome, textured steel and pewter finishes to create a collectible of unsurpassed detail and elegance. From the delta command badge base to the tip of each nacelle, not a drop of plastic was used in the construction of this substantial piece. (IGN FilmForce)
Vintage toys Nov 5, 2009
pril wrote on Nov 4, 2009 3:39 PM:" I had a first edition Monopoly game when I was a kid. It was my dad's, first. I'm pretty sure my brother trashed it. The houses were wood and the figures were pewter or tin or something. The die was Bakelite, I think. I don't think I have any of my old stuff, but there's no telling what lurks in the garage. ". Submit a Comment. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Saturday, September 19 South Britain ChurchOffers Apple Festivities Sep 9, 2009
A select group of area artisans will be on hand with hand-crafted jewelry, quilts, hand-painted gourds, knit and crocheted items, fairy apparel and decor, pewter jewelry and figurines, American Girl doll clothes and more. The popular "Pick-a-Prize" table will feature drawings for gift certificates for rounds of golf, restaurant meals, services and merchandise donated by local businesses. (Voices, CT)
'Antiques Roadshow' taping in Phoenix Aug 14, 2009
The set of pewter tankards was a gift from actress Joan Crawford to her husband, John Richardson's late uncle. Richardson, of Scottsdale, brought the tankards and two Bohemian glass-art pieces, also a gift from his uncle. (AZCentral -- Home)
One-tank trip: Clarkesville, Ga., is artisan-friendly Jul 15, 2009
Just a half mile from the square, you'll find Homestead House (formerly in Crabapple), with primitive textiles, pewter pieces and folk art in an old log cabin. 511 Grant St., 706-754-0789, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Meyer takes grand sweepstake prize in open class antiques Jul 10, 2009
Bank: 1st - Loretta Lunderville, 2nd - Pat Mathews, 3rd - Larry Meyer; Book: 1st - Jeffrey O. Wocelka, 2nd - Christine Sommerfeld, 3rd - Larry Meyer; Book, children s: 1st - Lois Paquette, 2nd - Homer Peloquin, 3rd - Mary Jane Griffin; Brass or copper item: 1st - Randy Petska, 2nd - Jeffrey O. Wocelka, 3rd - Sharon Starr; Buttons, collection, fancy, more than 36: 1st - Betty M. Nayes, 2nd - Loretta Lunderville, 3rd - Sandra Larsen; Cast iron item: 1st - Pat Mathews, 2nd - Jeffrey O. Wocelka, 3rd... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Clarkesville is artisan-friendly Jul 3, 2009
Just a half mile from the square, you ll find Homestead House (formerly in Crabapple), with primitive textiles, pewter pieces and folk art in an old log cabin. 511 Grant St., 706-754-0789, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
