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Archive for April 2008

New Virtual Gallery: Change the World through Art

Apr 13th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Arts

New York, April 11, 2008 — Two marketing gurus once connected to global brands like IBM, Microsoft and Mercedes-Benz, with ties to the worlds of art and philanthropy, have launched a new “virtual art gallery” site with the belief that art can change the world.
According to founders, Lisa Cooper and Joan Daidone, “This is about […]



Vintage Kitchen Collectibles to warm up a modern kitchen

Apr 13th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Miscellanous

In fact women (and men) who work outside the home , also enjoy having some of nana’s kitchenwares sitting atop granite counters or alongside stainless steel appliances, computers, T.V.’s. and microwaves. Although it is trendy to build kitchens which have an industrial edge, it is also popular to soften the look by mixing vintage style […]



Rare Autographs featured in Pop Culture Auction

Apr 13th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Auctions

An autograph collection consisting of 25 “Theater World” Hardcover Books with dust jackets from 1940s through the 1970s, profusely autographed in person and including signatures by the Greats of the Stage including Broadway, Off-Broadway, City Center, Repertory Theater, National Touring Companies, Shakespeare Festivals, Gilbert & Sullivan Savoyards, Professional Resident Companies, Award-winning Productions, Dance Companies, Variety […]



B & C Emporium Sets up web site

Apr 13th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Business

Craig Phillips of B & C Emporium, that you have seen at the Select Antique shows around the Midwest, now has set up shop at 204 Trowbridge St Allegan,Mi and on line at http://www.b-c-e.biz with all his unique antique and antique style hardware and supplies.
Craig has a large selection of Original hardware for antique furniture […]



1970 K2 Honda Mini Trail 50 Z50

Apr 9th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Object of the Week

A fully restored 1970 K2 Honda Mini Trail 50 Z50 is beeing auctionned right now on ebay. This bike has gone through a complete floor up restoration. Every part is either brand new, NOS or has been professionally restored. The frame, gas tank, headlight bucket and rims have been glass bead blasted and professionally painted with […]



Junk R Us: Secrets of Compulsive Collectors

Apr 9th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Magazines

What do many collage-assemblage artists and flea market enthusiasts have in common? Yep…you got it…they both are after someone else’s junk………often referred to as “found objects”! According to C. Dianne Zweig, author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and a mixed media artist herself, “junk R us”!
Did you ever wonder […]



Add your site at Collectors.at!

Apr 9th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Sites to Visit

The brandnew Internet Directory for Collectors, Collectors.at, has just appeared on the world wide web: Within less than two weeks, already 2.300 galleries, museums, dealers and private collectors have added their sites to this directory.

Click the screenshot to visit Collectors.at
The new Directory offers different modes: from free basic listings to featured main page listings from […]



Geppi Museum: Historic Ben Franklin cartoon in John Adams TV series

Apr 9th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Museums

Baltimore - For viewers of HBO’s lavish, compelling, and historically rich mini-series John Adams, the image of the famous “Join, or Die” cartoon is front and center, in both visual and intellectual terms. Illustrated by Benjamin Franklin and first published in the May 9, 1754 Pennsylvania Gazette, perhaps the only known copy in private hands […]



How to store unmounted Rubber Stamps

Apr 9th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Movies to watch

A must for all collectors of rubber stamps: This video demonstrates three ways to store your unmounted rubber stamps. The movie discusses using CD cases, laminated storage panels and plastic baggies. 



New Appraiser Software from Collectorpro Software Group

Apr 8th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Business

Allen, TX April 7th, 2008 – Collectorpro Software Group, Inc. announces a multi-user version of Collectorpro Appraiser Edition.
In response to the demand for larger appraiser groups needing simultaneous access to appraisals, Collectorpro Software Group is very proud to announce the very first multi-user network version of Collectorpro Appraiser Edition Software.
Collectorpro Software Group Vice President Brian […]



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