Antiques, Art, Vintage and Collectibles Blog and Research Information Forum
Rebekah Kaufman comes on the show again to talk about recent finds, and collecting Steiff other than the popular Teddy Bear and much more. Check out the accompanying VIDEO, a moving tale on what started three generations of collecting. Rebekah’s Steiff Blog.
by Martin Willis
Around two dozen years ago, I attended an auction that was being conducted by a legendary auctioneer, Dick Withington, of New Hampshire. Dick was a real character, and he had an amazing memory. If you bought an item at his auction, he would ask your name, and he never forgot it. You could walk into an auction of his five years later, bid on another piece, and he would say “Sold to John Doe”, he always got it right. He refused to use bidder numbers like everyone else until he was late in his 70s.
Martin visits York, Maine and speaks with longtime painting conservator, Anthony Moore on the importance of professional conservation. Anthony further discusses some techniques, as well as tells some interesting stories. anthonymooreconservation.com
A chat with app developer, Ryan Servant, who offers the Brimfield Flea Finder free to the antique show attendees, listen in to all the brilliant benefits of use, including finding pieces, the facilities/food and more.
Emily Susanin of Susanin’s Auctioneers & Appraisers joins us for insight on the Chicago auction world, her involvement in the company. She further discusses the fun one can have while dealing with interesting people and pieces as well as educating one’s self in the trade.
Martin and Walt Kolenda discuss how antiques are green, and give advice for the collector just starting out, plus throw out a few stories and tips. Check out Walt’s website.