| The antique trade is facing modern problems
EAST PROVIDENCE - Thanks to eBay, the rest of the Internet and the popular TV show "Antiques Roadshow," the world of antiques has gotten a lot of exposure recently. However, with heightened visibility comes misconceptions about older pieces. Shaffie Pillay, manager of the wholesalers D&M Antiques on North Broadway in East Providence, says while the trends have changed, antiques are still as valuable as ever. Mr. Pillay was in the antiques restoration business at the back of the antique shop before joining owner Marvin Rubin in selling. The store is not a pretty retail storefront by his own admission, but is instead jam packed with old furniture, art and jewelry, along with clocks, dishes and all kinds of miscellaneous antiques. The East Coast in general is spoiled by a glut of antiques in comparison with more western parts of the country, and through estate sales, family calls and other purchases, D&M antiques is able to supply items to distributors all over the country.
Farm artist to exhibit at tractor show
GALESBURG - A nationally known farm artist will be in Galesburg with his Norman Rockwell-inspired farm scenes this weekend. Charles Freitag will make his second appearance during the Maple City Antique Tractor Association's annual Mall Tractor Show, which is Saturday and Sunday at Sandburg Mall. An estimated 80 antique tractors of all brands will fill the wings of Sandburg Mall. The show has grown three to four times its size since its start seven years ago, said Brad Underwood, show coordinator. In Center Court of the mall, Freitag will display his work, which primarily is nostalgic tractor art that includes either John Deere or Farmall tractors from the 1930s to 1970s. He also will be painting and signing autographs. Freitag of Iowa has painted for 21 years and in the last 12 years has sold tens of thousands of prints of his nearly 50 farm paintings across the United States and around the world.
Dig out your antiques
DIG out your family treasures and head to Eaton Socon on Saturday (January 27) where an antiques expert will be offering evaluations to raise funds for the church. Thomas Plant, pictured, from BBC 2's Flog It will be offering evaluations to up to 70 people from 10am to 4pm valuing a maximum of five items per person at a cost of £2 per item with all proceeds going to St Mary's Church. After a spell of working for a sale room in Kent and appearing on Flog It, Thomas now works as an independent valuer and auctioneer.A silent auction with also take place to help raise funds for the church, which costs £1,500 a week to run. Lots range from a Dell computer, a hand-crafted mirror, bottles of wine and beauty treatments. People will be able to view the items in the auction and leave a sealed bid. INFORMATION: To find out more phone 01480 474167.
Living with an uneasy calm
Folks come by to take in the elegant atmosphere and soak in some of the old-fashioned Southern hospitality given out each day by owner Vivian Strange.
And they come to play with the cats.
But the talk around town these days doesnt center around her precious felines, Gracie and Madeline.
Rather, it all has to do with what will soon take place across the town square the double-murder trial of accused murder suspect Steven Bixby, of Abbeville.
Its just a wound thats getting picked to death, Strange said. I cant imagine what (the families) have gone through. My heart breaks for the families, but at the same time theres nothing you can do. Im sure they need that closure.
Bixby has been charged in the Dec. 8, 2003, shooting deaths of Abbeville County Sheriffs Sgt.
Just off St. Hwy. 11 at 1891 Morley-Potsdam Rd., Potsdam, NY 13676
Oak & Victorian Furniture: Numerous oak 4 sectional stacking oak bookcases in original varnish; impressive marble top hunt board w/ carved hanging game; marble turtle top table; 36" round drop leaf breakfast table; Eastlake marble top table; oak Morris chair; oak folding dressing screen; wicker tete-tait; oak country store showcase; drop front music cabinet; set of 4 oak pressed back chairs; oak 2 door bookcase w/ brass strap hinges; mahogany 2 over 2 dresser w/ claw feet & mirror; mahogany lamp table w/ ball & claw feet; Eastlake Victorian walnut parlor set; pedestal plant stand; set of 6 caned seat chairs; 2 door oak bookcase w/ empire feet & more.
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