Nishna Valley Questers Meeting Nov 12, 2008
Dee Anderson presented an interesting lesson on Antique Toys: Most of the toys had been saved by her mother, and were in perfect condition. Some were around 100 years old. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Child of a lost bohemia Aug 20, 2008
The Jacobs household is a labyrinthine loft cluttered with antique toys and machines, working and under-repair filmmaking equipment and vast amounts of books and paintings and films and papers. It's like a modern-day New York equivalent of the magical antique store cum museum owned by Uncle Isaak in another quasi-autobiographical film, Bergman's "Fanny and Alexander." Uncle Isaak's surname, come to think of it, is Jacobi -- that can only be a coincidence, but it's one of those coincidences that... (Salon)
ATTIC TREASURES CAN HELP THE TOY TOWN MUSEUM May 20, 2008
The types of items sought include antique toys and dolls, jewelry and watches, musical instruments, sterling silver, fine furniture, pottery and vintage items. "If an item is donated that we feel has a broader audience and will raise more money online, we will auction it on eBay," explained Tapani. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Pamela Anderson selling her French antiques May 7, 2008
The list of items being sold includes beautiful linens and designer bedding, a new Jacuzzi tub and bathroom fixtures, a six-passenger Chrysler electric car, and antique toys. Athletic equipment like fishing and snow gear, bicycles, skateboards and scooters are also amongst the items being sold. (entertainment.oneindia.in)
2008 Piney Awards Revealed May 3, 2008
" A River Runs Through It AwardAberdeen Bait e. Who needs Bass Pro Shops when you've got a place so chock full of great fishing supplies you can scarcely navigate the aisles. Cleanest Man In TownTom Worth. For the many hours he has spent organizing volunteers and picking up trash around town. The Restaurant Time Forgot AwardBob's Pizza. The biggest collection of antique toys this side of Santa's discount warehouse -- also the cheapest, best pizza in town. Funky and fun for kids of all ages. Best... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Brownsdale one of state’s ‘150th’ cities Apr 15, 2008
Day s vast collection of antique toys is on display in a storefront on Brownsdale s main street. Smith is also attempting to obtain help from the Mower County Historical Society to loan appropriate historical items, celebrating the county s rich history. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Historical Societies Mar 24, 2008
During the appraisal, members will display private collections of antique toys and tools, going along with this year's theme of toys and tools. The public can have their own items appraised by a certified appraiser for a charge of 5 per item or 10 for two items. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
more » Mar 21, 2008
Bobby Quattlebaum is well-known for serving dishes of tasty food for Searcy and the surrounding area but the long-time restaurant owner has another passion in life collecting antique toys ... The vendors will feature a wide selection of collectible and antique toys. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Benjamin Shoemaker Jr. Feb 23, 2008
He enjoyed reading and collecting antique toys and stamps. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gwen Shoemaker; two daughters, Rhonda (Mark) Chilton and Renae Means of Pinetop, Ariz. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Newspapers shed light on Ga. history Feb 17, 2008
The antique toys and strange-looking clothes were fun, but the crate always creeped her out. John Spink/AJC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A Bite of a Hamburger and a Bit of History Feb 16, 2008
Upon entering the one-time mercantile store, I was instantly surrounded by a host of antique toys and cooking instruments, as well as old soaps and medicine containers. But this was not an antique store, it was a restaurant, filled with the fragrance of great cooking and some of the quickest service I had seen in a while. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Red Barn Studio offers glimpse into the mind of an artist Feb 3, 2008
In what can best be described as an organized clutter, the museum is filled with paintings, prints, ceramics, woodcarvings, metal work, jewelry, stitcheries, non-functional furniture, sketches, masks and antique toys he made for Ramona, his wife leaving members of the Raymer Society for the Arts over 1,600 pieces in his catalog, with new pieces discovered weekly, according to Howe. In 1988, he and Ramona created the Raymer Society for the Arts, in order to keep all of his works together. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Engineering a world all on his own Jan 2, 2008
carpeted steps lead to the basement, where 43 engines, mostly Lionel, line the walls on white shelves to the left and right, along with a small collection of antique toys and games. A collection of toy cars sits on a shelf near a bar before the carpet turns right, leading to Ford's work bench. (Albany Times Union)
Antique toy, coin roadshow coming to Mattoon next week Dec 29, 2007
The International Toy and Coin Collectors Roadshow is making a four-day stop in Mattoon next week for local collectors to bring in antique toys and coins to sell, said Jeff Parsons, associate member. The roadshow brings with it a group of experts in antique toys and coins who will sit down with people as they come in and assess the value of their items. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Toy Story, history highlights Christmas Dec 27, 2007
Paul Schupska, currently showcasing a vast personal collection of antique toys at the Pasadena Public Library on Jeff Ginn Memorial Drive, has a long-standing relationship with history. Approximately 75 years of history to be exact - all displayed in two of the library's glass cases through early January. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Missourians reminded to be alert for lead in toys for young children this Christmas, throughout year Dec 25, 2007
According to DHSS director Jane Drummond, the toys posing the greatest lead poisoning risk are those made in other countries and imported in the U.S., and antique toys and other collectibles purchased or passed down through the family. Not all toys, nor toys for every age group pose a lead poisoning risk, said Drummond. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Act your age? Dec 23, 2007
Arnie Prince who owns Arnie's Antique Toys in Lodi has been collecting old cast iron toys since he was introduced to them back in the early '70s. Prince had a friend who collected the metal toys and was quite involved with it. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Vintage Christmas Dec 19, 2007
Beneath the tree are antique toys ranging from a stick horse and a Kewpie doll to a ride-on tractor and an original Howdy Doody doll. Karen Wells, president of the community center s board of directors, added a pair of skates she found on a recent trip to Arkansas and one of her own childhood dolls. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Tips for a happy, safe holiday season Dec 12, 2007
Toys that have been made in other countries and then imported to the United States or antique toys and collectibles that have been passed down through generations can put children at risk for lead exposure. Lead can be found in the paint of toys. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Vintage playthings bring back memories of the past Nov 24, 2007
Antique toys at Swarthout Museum. PETER THOMSON photo. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The Holiday List Nov 15, 2007
WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF ART "Let's Play: The Holiday Toy & Train Exhibition" with antique toys runs Nov. 18-Jan. 13. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Holiday calendar Nov 11, 2007
Opening of Swarthout Museum s Unwrapping Christmas Memories, 1 to 4 p.m., Swarthout Museum, an exhibition of antique toys from members of the community ... Swarthout Museum s Unwrap-ping Christmas Memories, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Mondays, Swarthout Museum, an exhibition of antique toys from members of the community. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
‘He was very lucky' Nov 10, 2007
An electric heater too close to boxes of antique toys started a fire that destroyed part of David Robbins' collection. Obviously, safety with heating is important, and people should make sure they have plenty of clearance space between their heating source and materials that can catch fire, Wilson cautioned. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Weekend happenings Oct 10, 2007
Children's Antique Toys exhibit: (through October), Dousman Stagecoach Inn, 1075 N. Pilgrim Parkway, Brookfield. $4 for adults. (Sussex Sun, WI)
Kitschy, kid-friendly Aug 3, 2007
Kitschy antique toys and personal artwork are hallmarks of the Druid Hills home of Petra Geiger and Todd Relaford ... The Druid Hills home of Petra Geiger and Todd Relaford is full of antique toys, modern furniture and personal artwork. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tiny Artwork Jun 8, 2007
A book collector can separate his treasured tomes with a couple of cherished antique toys. Used together these collections create a much greater impression than one large piece ever could. (Suite101.com)
How to buy the best toy for a child Apr 29, 2007
Hand-me-down or antique toys should not have lead-based paint. Watch out for cracks, slits or holes that could pinch fingers or noses. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Marty's memories Apr 3, 2007
" Eclectic collection Aside from the equipment, the collection is rather eclectic, and includes a life-sized hippopotamus head, several brass portholes, a ship's mast, lobster traps, a massive wooden elephant, an imposing fiberglass shark's torso, several antique toys and dolls, old signs, various maritime fixtures, a hand-carved wooden archway from the Lightner Museum and wooden ship replicas. Even the cypress interior siding and brass railings are for sale. "I'm a collector," Nofal said. "I've... (The St. Augustine Record)
Vintage toys Mar 28, 2007
Little did he know that it would lead to a lifelong passion for Oriental antique toys and that he would go on to collect 3,000 of them and open the Museum of Shanghai Toys in his adopted Singapore, a one of a kind museum solely dedicated to vintage Shanghai toys from the 1910s to the 1970s. "At the beginning I collected any Oriental toys," said Chan, 42. (International Herald Tribune)
The clock doc Mar 26, 2007
Pictures of her remain, along with her collection of dolls that complements his clocks and array of antique toys. He gestures about the house: I never knew she did so much, he says. (Helena Independent Record)
The unique and the antique - Colfax FFA plans 20th annual farm toy and craft show Feb 20, 2007
For the most part, the items will be older antique toys, but new farm toys will be available, too. Many people are curious just to see the value of something they already own. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Audubon Lions plan 17th annual Farm Toy Show Jan 30, 2007
Last year s show featured 83 different tables of toys, with toy dealers and collectors bringing their new, used and antique toys. The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Agri-Hall in Audubon on Saturday, Feb. 24. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Burley collector has nostalgic temperament Jan 27, 2007
His parents Phil and Lillian Snow used to own Snow's Toy Box on Overland Avenue in Burley, which sold antique toys. f they liked something and had the money they picked it up, but they didn't have a house full of antiques, Snow said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Museum exhibits antique toys worth thousands Jan 9, 2007
It was one of several toys highlighted in a presentation by Eric Alberta, head of the antique toys and dolls department of the famed New York City toy company ... The Bruce Museum is showing off antique toys in its current exhibition, "Zip, Bop and Whir: Toys of the 20th Century." Connecticut had a major role in 19th century toy production, with factories located throughout the state. (Greenwich Time)
