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Signs Of A New Generation Of Antique Collectors

April 4, 2009

A post that I did on the passing of Richard Wright in early March asked a question that  a not-yet 20-year old site visitor named Frank Merante of Francis Clay Antiques answered in an email to me.  His note gives me hope that there is a glimmer of a generation coming that is as passionate [...]

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Old House Tours Launches!

March 29, 2009

I have no free time but I had to do it. I’ve launched a new site dedicated to the appreciation of historic properties – Old House Tours. My aim is to capture old homes and buildings of all eras and share them with others that appreciate them as well.
The site is launching with [...]

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Victorian Antique Furniture Stolen – Birmingham, AL

March 27, 2009

Please be on the lookout for some Victorian Furniture that was stolen on it’s trip down to Stevens Auction. If you come across any of it please contact us (info @ rarevictorian.com) and we will pass the information on to the owners.  Here is some background from them describing how it happened:
My wife [...]

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I Thought Everyone Knew The Kenos?

November 25, 2008

I had to laugh when I saw this photo of Laura Bush with a caption stating that “Laura Bush speaks with an unidentified man”.  I’m surprised that they didn’t say speaking with an unidentified man  – and another unidentified man that looks just like him.  I guess these reporters aren’t Antiques Roadshow fans.
Laura Bush will [...]

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Stubby Finds a Home

October 13, 2008

Are there any independent film producers out there?  I have  a new movie title for you to produce, “Stubby Finds a Home”.  Probably more of a Disney flick than a Tom Cruise action flick.
The new owner of the cut-down Rococo table that I profiled on Rare Victorian while it was up for sale wrote to [...]

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Victorian Timewarp

June 7, 2008

I ran across this article about a man and his family that lived in a 150 year old, 17 room home untouched by time with no heat or electricity.  His advice to friends and family to deal with the lack of heat: “move energetically and dress warmly”.  You can read the full story and see [...]

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Antiquarian Traders Showroom Videos

June 6, 2008

I ran across a few Antiquarian Traders videos on Youtube that I thought I’d share. For those of you who aren’t unfamiliar with them, they are a Beverly Hills-based antiques dealer that has a large inventory of very high-end antiques.

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