COLLECTOR'S CORNER - ANTIQUES

Learn more about Antiques on this page. Find links to resources and articles from past issues of the AuctionBytes-Update newsletter.

Antiques

Pricing Guides, Books & Publications

Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price List for the 2000 Market

Maloney's Antiques & Collectibles

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Art & Antiques
Magazine DescriptionArt & Antiques provides collectors and connoisseurs with news and information on trends in the art market, as well as auction reports, profiles of personalities, and in-depth features on specific works, periods, artists, cultural trends, and events.

Art in America
Magazine DescriptionArt In America is dedicated to artists, dealers, and aesthetes who want the latest news from the art world. Topics covered in the monthly magazine include show reviews, event schedules, profiles of artists and genres, and updates on literature and materials.

Collector Editions
Magazine DescriptionCollector Editions is the oldest and most widely read consumer magazine covering the world of limited-edition collectibles including figurines, plates, prints, art glass, steins, cottages, ornaments, and dolls. Each issue contains in-depth articles plus auction and secondary market reports, details of upcoming shows and special events, profiles of top artists, news about collector clubs, and much more.

The Newtown Bee's Antiques and The Arts Weekly http://www.thebee.com   (the Newtown Bee) - Each week, "Antiques and The Arts Weekly" averages 200 pages, including hundreds of detailed listings of auctions (with photos), a calendar of antiques shows, and extensive coverage of museum and gallery exhibitions, historical society programs, book reviews, and antiques show and auction coverage from around the country. It also presents fascinating feature stories on the people, events, and trends that are important to dealers, collectors, and lovers of art and antiques. It is known by its loyal subscribers are 'the bible for the antiques industry'

Maine Antique Digest http://www.maineantiquedigest.com  - Web site of the printed monthly huge newspaper for the arts and antiques market. Lists its show and auction ads, has an interactive forum for wants!, links to appraiser databases and more

Miscellaneous

Art Display Essentials http://www.artessentials.com - Art Display Essentials is a mail order company selling display stands, bases, cases, pedestals, easels, and custom mount making for; art, antiquities, collectibles.

Organizations

National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc.

AuctionBytes Articles

Collector's Corner - Advertising - (April 23, 2000, Issue #12)
In Part II of this Collector's Corner, Editor Marlene Earle recalls her best auction find...and worst disaster
Collector's Corner - Advertising - (April 9, 2000, Issue #11)
Part I - Marlene Earl gives some great tips on cleaning and repairing Advertising Memorabilia prior to putting it up for auction...

Resources

Antique Searcher  http://www.antiquesearcher.com  "The antiques and collectibles portal"

Chris Eve's Kodak Camera Collection www.toptown.com/nowhere/kypfer/index.htm - Great reference site for the Kodak camera enthusiast! Collector Chris Eve identifies hundreds of vintage Kodak cameras and accessories

Getty Reference Library http://shiva.getty.edu/ulan_browser - Has a searchable database of artists by name. Great for finding information about lesser-known artists.

Internet Auction List (IAL) http://www.internetauctionlist.com/calthumb-search.asp  – List of "real" auctions. Search by keyword, date, location or category. For example, you can search for all the auctions in Massachusetts in the month of May.

Jim's Burnt Offerings http://www.wclynx.com-burntofferings-index.htm  - Jim Shaw's site for vintage cigarette memorabilia. There are approximately 70 pages of cigarette packs, advertising, and history that make up this Web site

Old Books and Paper www.oldbooksandpaper.com  – Commercial site selling historical papers and ephemera. Excellent American-history links.

Prices for Antiques   www.prices4antiques.com – Paid subscription to photographic database of antiques and collectibles. $19.50/month for unlimited access; other pricing plans are available.

Brimfield Antiques Show

Brimfield, Massachusetts, is the site of New England's largest outdoor antique show, with shows held annually in May, July and September. There are 20+ fields with over 5,000 dealers!

Brimfield Show Dates
2000: May 9-14, July 11-16, September 5 – 10
2001: May 8-13, July 10-15, September 4-9

Brimfield Literature


Brimfield: A Novel

Related Articles from AuctionBytes-Update:

Bound for Brimfield – Preparing for New England's Largest Outdoor Antiques Show . Wayne Tuiskula takes a look a the practical side of attending Brimfield

A First Foray Into Selling at Shows. Edith Reynolds' look at selling at book fairs applies to any show, including Brimfield. If you are considering exhibiting at Brimfield or other shows, read this article!

Brimfield-Related Links

Brimfield Site sponsored by the Quaboag Valley Chamber of Commerce http://www.brimfield.com

Brimfield Show Schedule http://www.brimfield.com/html/show_times.html 

Brimfield Map http://www.quaboag.com/html/maps_of_shows.html  

Brimfield Antique Show Website (Wayne Hodges, President, brimfieldshow.com) http://www.brimfieldshow.com

Promoter's Web Sites:

Brimfield Acres North http://www.brimfield2000.com 

Brimfield's Heart-O-The Mart http://www.brimfield-hotm.com

JandJ Promotions http://www.jandj-brimfield.com   [check out the show photos!]

New England Motel Antiques Market http://www.antiques-brimfield.com

May's Antique Market http://www.maysbrimfield.com

Want us to add info about other antiques shows? Email ina@auctionbytes.com