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Private York County museum makes question on 'Jeopardy!'

York Daily Record - Jan 5, 2012
Arbittier, chairman of the York Hospital Department of Anesthesiology and medical director of Perioperative Services, has been collecting antique surgical saws and bloodletting devices for the past 25 years. His private museum was the subject of ...

Private antique weapons museum opens in Vietnam beach town

Thanh Nien Daily - Jan 9, 2012
Taylor said he has been collecting antique army costumes and weapons since he was 19 years old. He also said he will leave this collection to Vietnam, his second homeland. The museum is located at No 14, Hai Dang street in Vung Tau City.

Ice Festival Founder Ready To Sculpt Lifesize Horse And Wagon

Patch.com - Jan 19, 2012
“It is very interesting how they used to cut and store ice with no refrigeration and the power of horses, man and crude tools,” he said, adding he's started collecting antique ice harvesting tools, antique ice boxes, ice tongs, ice saws, ...

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Antiquing For Dummies

by: Ron Zoglin, Deborah Shouse
“This is a fun and painless way to give yourself a firm grounding in the wide wonderful world of antiques and collectibles.”
Kyle Husfloen, Managing Editor, Antique Trader Weekly and Antique Trader’s Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide

Do you love to poke around estate sales and antique shops, but can’t tell the difference between Queen Anne and Queen Victoria furniture? Do you dream of owning that old Oriental rug or Meissen figurine — but worry that the dealer might gouge you on the price? Do you own pieces you think might be valuable — but don’t know where to go for a reliable appraisal? Relax.
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Furniture: World Styles from Classical to Contemporary

by: Judith Miller
From primitive pieces to elegant modernity, this is the definitive guide to 3,000 years of furniture design. It is a glorious encyclopedia from expert Judith Miller, a regular guest on the BBC's "Antiques Roadshow", showcasing more than 3,000 years of design. From primitive pieces to elegant modernity, this definitive guide illustrates every style and form. Packed with tips on how to recognise the key elements of each period and featuring lavish, full-colour photographs throughout. With a special foreword by furniture designer and manufacturer David Linley.
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Found, Free, and Flea: Creating Collections from Vintage Treasures

by: Tereasa Surratt
Grandma’s rusty teakettle, old fishing lures, a broken antique camera from the attic—these are your foundation pieces for building authentic collections on the cheap.

When Tereasa Surratt’s husband convinced her that they should buy a derelict summer camp in Wisconsin, they had no idea the treasure trove they’d inherit with the property. While renovating the decrepit cabins at Camp Wandawega, they kept stumbling upon curious objects, some dating back ninety years or more: a Boy Scout patch, an old sled, a pristine set of Fiesta Ware, dozens of midcentury aprons, an untouched box of board games in their original packaging.
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Collecting Antiques : Antique Golf Collectibles

Using The Encyclopedia of Golf Collectibles as a reference, collect a variety of golf antiques, such as shoes, clubs, balls and tees. Learn more about collecting golf antiques with expert tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about collecting antique memorabilia. Expert: Jan...

 

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Collecting Antiques : Antique Casino Collectibles

Casino collectibles, such as chips, dice and cards, can be priced by using antique reference guides. Find out more about antique casino collectibles with expert tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about collecting antique memorabilia. Expert: Jan Braunstein Bio: Jan Braunstein...

 

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Collecting Antiques : Antique Fishing Lures

When collecting antique fishing lures, the most valuable lures are made of wood and come in original boxes. Learn more about antique fishing lures with expert tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about collecting antique memorabilia. Expert: Jan Braunstein Bio: Jan Braunstein...

 

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Collecting Antiques : Antique Kitchen Collectibles

Simple kitchen items, such as silverware, rolling pins and molds, are popular antique collectibles that can be found at almost any antique store. Find out more about antique kitchen collectibles withexpert tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about collecting antique memorabilia. Expert: Jan Braunstein Bio: Jan Braunstein owns and operates the Antique Avenue antiques store in Pomona, Calif. Her mother also owned an antiques store. She is a certified antique appraiser. Filmmaker: Nili Nathan