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Archive for June 2008

Would you make an Old Master catch a bus?

Jun 23rd, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Business

Don’t risk your art through poor transport, experts warn.
An increasing number of amateur collectors are bidding to become the next Charles Saatchi – but a lack of caution is repeatedly putting their art at risk.
Fine art movement and storage specialist Cadogan Tate today warns young collectors that securing the winning bid for a piece of […]



Byzantine Iconography

Jun 15th, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Movies to watch

Hand-painted byzantine icons with Greek Orthodox chanting as the soundtrack. Byzantine Studio produces high quality icons on wooden boards, murals on canvas and etchings on both glass and marble using 22 kt.

German gold leaf backgrounds and fine artist’s pigments. Visit the site at www.byzantinestudio.com



1890s Mahagony Figural Piano Cigar Humidor

Jun 15th, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Moment's Item

CollectOs’ Object of the week is this rare 1890s Mahagony Figural Piano Cigar Humidor.
 A superb fine quality wooden humidor with precision detail and with compartiments for 24 cigars.

Click HERE for more details and to visit the auction!



Historic aviation collection up for bid on Internet auction

Jun 10th, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Auctions

Manion’s International Auction House presents the Harry C. Block aviation anthology Initial auction closes July 20, 2008
Since a young age, Harry Block traveled the country personally meeting with epic figures of aviation history. During the visits, his heroes were often so impressed with his enthusiasm and knowledge they let him keep a memento of his […]



The Kitchen Stove Warms More Than Just the Kitchen

Jun 7th, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Antiques

In a time when the kitchen stove was always hot, cooking something for breakfast, lunch and supper, it didn’t just keep those old kitchens warm. It warmed the hearts of families all across our country as mealtimes were a chance to bond, share and spend time with family. Those traditions are our history and culture. […]



Clocks, clocks and more clocks at Fontaine’s

Jun 1st, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Clocks & Watches

(Pittsfield, Mass.) - Over 500 vintage collectible clocks – many of them exceedingly rare and museum-quality – will be sold on Saturday, June 14, starting at 10 a.m., by Fontaine’s Auction Gallery. A catalog is available by phone request, at (413) 448-8922, or through e-mail request, at info@fontaineauction.com. Images may be viewed on the firm’s […]



Numismatic News Launches Online Business Directory

Jun 1st, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Coins and Banknotes

IOLA, Wis. (May 30, 2008) – Numismatic News, the complete information source for Coin Collectors, has announced the launch of an online Business Directory.
Available at http://directory.numismaticnews.net, the directory is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the collection and sale of coins. Users can find information about products, services, dealers, events, and clubs. A store […]



Free Antiques & Collecting Newsletter

Jun 1st, 2008 | By CollectOs | Category: Magazines

With the June 1 issue, the free monthly Antiques and Collecting Newsletter celebrates its 13th year of publication. The newsletter is available as an opt-in email subscription and delivered on the first day of each month.
Visit the website and sign up for this free email newsletter which includes the latest antique/collectible news, trends, articles, interesting […]



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