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On ebay you'll find over 100 categories covering the Medieval and Renaissance periods, through Georgian, Regency and Victorian, to Edwardian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

Antique Dealers in California

Linda Stamberger

Linda Stamberger, author of "Antiquing In Florida", is a Florida expert and freelance writer of many genres. Visit this site to read her articles - some of which are available for purchase - as is her book.


Brooks Novelty Antiques and Records

Brooks Novelty is an all-vinyl record store. We specialize in: jukeboxes, vintage soda machines, antique slot machines, pin balls, arcade games, neon clocks and signs, rare concert posters, old advertising signs and much more!


The Antique Company

Established in the late 1900's, we occupy a huge corner building with a small garden area that leads to another 1000 sq foot store (called TAC) that contains our Mid Century collection.


Vintage Westclox

Westclox photo identification gallery and history and information of clocks, watches and other timepieces. This site primarily displays American clocks made by Westclox that were made from the early 1900's up to about the 1960's.


Antique Appraisals On-Line

We are one of the country's largest, oldest, most qualified and respected appraisal services. The majority of our appraisals are estate and personal property evaluations for valuation documentation purposes. However, we have evaluated goods and personal property for natural disaster losses (hurricanes), theft, fire, freight and shipping damage after the loss has occurred.


Connoisseur Antiques

Featuring fine antique furniture, Connoisseur Antiques is a Los Angeles Antique Furniture Showroom specializing in antique clocks and mirrors, European and French antiques, Antique Lighting, Chandeliers, Sconces, Armoires and much more.


Liz's Antique Hardware

Antique Hardware is the backbone of our business. We offer a complete selection of door, window and furniture hardware, lighting and accessories circa 1890 to 1970.


San Francisco Antique and Design Mall

San Francisco Antique and Design Mall is the largest antique mall in northern California. We opened our doors in October 1997 with 75 dealers and today we have over 200 of San Francisco's most professional antique specialists.


Ambiance Antiques

Importer of 18th and 19th Century French Antiques


C'est La Vie Antiques

European Antique and Accessories in San Diego, CA.


Lang Antiques

We carry a large selection of fine antique jewelry, antique rings & antique engagement rings. We also have vintage estate jewelry, vintage estate rings & vintage estate engagement rings from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian & Art Deco style periods.


Once in a Blue Moon Online Thrift Store

We are an online thrift store featuring new, used, and unusual items.


Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Antiques Road Trip film crew visit Lockwood shop Serendipity - Huddersfield Examiner

Antiques Road Trip film crew visit Lockwood shop Serendipity - Huddersfield Examiner


Source: www.examiner.co.uk

Attendance was up at NY Antique Jewelry & Watch Show - LIVE AUCTIONEERS

Government Auction of Tehachapi, Calif., saw the trend coming for large, impressive gemstones and always offers a selection in their sales. This spectacular 15.35-carat brilliant-cut GIA-certified natural alexandrite gemstone was entered in the company's April 29, 2012 auction with an estimated value of $84,000-$167,000. Image courtesy of LiveAuctioneers.com Archive and Government Auction.

NEW YORK (PRNewswire) – U.S. Antique Shows, a major promoter of antique shows in North America, announced today an increase of five percent in attendance at this year's 6th Annual New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, which took place on July 20-23, 2012, at The Metropolitan Pavilion. The Show attracted more than 100 of the most prestigious dealers in the industry. who showcased the latest antique and estate jewelry and watch trends to worldwide and local New York antiques enthusiasts.

"This year's increased attendance marks the sixth consecutive year to see a rise in visitors to the show," said Andrea Canady, fair director. "It's undeniable, based on attendance numbers, that this show remains an important event which brings the New York elite, celebrities and antique trendsetters into one venue for the weekend to experience some of the most impressive antique jewelry and watch collections in the world."

Luxurious items showcased throughout the aisles revealed the latest trends, including bold gold jewelry, large statement pieces and classic watches. Also featured this year were items ranging from all categories of jewelry such as cameos, tennis bracelets, rings, decorative necklaces, brooches, gemstones and pendants from various time periods including the Renaissance to Art Deco eras.

Most sought-after pieces, according to exhibitors, included untreated gems such as emeralds, rubies and sapphires; large elegant signed pieces and classic Victorian pieces, such as Victorian enamel and diamond snake bracelets.

"Our top sellers included signed pieces from notable brands including Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Cartier," said charter exhibitor Gus Davis of Camilla Dietz Bergeron Ltd.

Dealers witnessed elevated sales and viewed interest from the public at an all-time high throughout the show. Exhibitors also saw an increase in European and Asian buyers at the show.

"Antique jewelry is back in style, with interest at an all-time high from US, European and Asian buyers," said Ronald Kawitzky of D.K. Bressler & Company Inc. "Antique jewelry is finally being appreciated in the general jewelry market. Buyers are now open to adding these fabulous antique and estate pieces to their jewelry inventory and personal collections."

The next show on the calendar for US Antique Shows is the Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, scheduled for Oct. 5-7, 2012 at The Miami Beach Convention Center. Next year, the New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show will be held July 26- 29, 2013 at The Metropolitan Pavilion. For more information, visit the promoter’s website at www.NYAntiqueJewelry.com .

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ADDITIONAL IMAGE OF NOTE

Government Auction of Tehachapi, Calif., saw the trend coming for large, impressive gemstones and always offers a selection in their sales. This spectacular 15.35-carat brilliant-cut GIA-certified natural alexandrite gemstone was entered in the company's April 29, 2012 auction with an estimated value of $84,000-$167,000. Image courtesy of LiveAuctioneers.com Archive and Government Auction.


Source: acn.liveauctioneers.com

Store.MapsofWorld.com Enters European Map Market; Launches Antique Maps - YAHOO!

Store.mapsofworld.com offers Antique Maps for sale in Europe.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 31, 2012

Store.mapsofworld.com recently added a new category of maps to their online offerings – Antique Maps. In association with Interkart, Germany, the online mapping store is now offering a number of 16th-18th century maps. These include antique maps of the world, of the US, and of different continents, countries, and cities.

Antique maps are timeless pieces of art and are available as digital downloads and replicas at Store.MapsofWorld.com. To start with the replicas are available for sale within Europe only but the store soon plans to expand to new geographies. With the launch of Antique Maps, Store.MapsofWorld.com has now entered Europe after a long and established presence in the US.

The antique maps on offer at store.mapsofworld.com provide a rich insight into the history and political terrain across the ages. These maps are of immense value to cartographers, researchers, historians, teachers, and students. The antique maps from the online mapping store are available for sale at http://store.mapsofworld.com/antique_maps.

MapsofWorld is one of the world’s leading map and information portals. Store.mapsoforld.com offers a number of digital and flash maps, globes, atlases, and travel guides. The store also offers customized mapping solutions and cartography services. The iPad and Android mapping apps from Mapsofworld.com are very popular with travelers and teachers.

About the company:


MapsofWorld.com is a multilingual portal offering high-quality maps and information across geographies and platforms. With special focus on educational content, the portal has thematic as well as interactive maps on all major platforms: Web, iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Android. World Atlas and World Quiz are two highly successful educational apps. Other services offered are custom mapping, content digitization, and the online map store.

For more information, please contact:


social(at)mapsofworld(dot)com


MapXL Inc.


10 S. Third Street, Suite 310,


San Jose, CA 95113

Ash Chopra
MapXL, Inc
+(408)-326-9371
Email Information



Source: news.yahoo.com

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