Monthly Archives: September 2009

Celebrity encounters in the antiques business, part VIII

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Philip Chasen

In approximately 1987, I had a shop on the street level of the Manhattan Arts & Antiques Center on Second Ave. in New York City. It was small, but nicely appointed, with a window to the street. Barbara Streisand came … Continue reading →

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Some treasures I’ve owned, part I, French Cameo Glass

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Philip Chasen

I received two similar requests. Matt Long wrote. “Just a thought, what about writing about some of the most amazing pieces you have seen or dealt with over the years on your blog? The pieces that pop into your head. … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Baltimore

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Philip Chasen

I say thank you now, but for most of the weekend, I didn’t think I would say that. The show started off well on Thursday with good attendance, good interest, and moderate sales. Attendance stayed good throughout the four days … Continue reading →

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Tiffany candle lamps lesson

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Philip Chasen

You would think that all Tiffany candle lamps use candles, but not all do. There are actually three versions — electric, kerosene and candle. All candle lamps have three basic components, the base, the insert and the shade. They may … Continue reading →

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Setting up at the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Philip Chasen

We do get around in this business — Chicago last week, Southern California before that and Denver a few weeks ago. Now we’re in Baltimore for the biggest and best show of the summer. But since I think like the … Continue reading →

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French Cameo Glass excels at Christie’s Interior sale

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Philip Chasen

The economic recovery is in full swing at Christie’s, as evidenced by the results of the French cameo glass that was sold today at their Interiors sale in New York. Much of the French glass was from the estate of … Continue reading →

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An interview with George Honchar about collecting Wain cats

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Philip Chasen

George Honchar (gbhbah@aol.com) has been a collector of Wain cats since 1997. I sent him a few written questions regarding his collection. Q. How did you get interested in Wain cats to begin? A. Our interest in Louis Wain began … Continue reading →

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