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Vol. 27 No. 6 • “Vintage, Collectible, & Antique Treasures” • June 2017
A galaxy of Star Wars relics
Johnson and his daughter Lily at a toy show. (Photo provided)
Robert Johnson and Yoda are old friends. Johnson has been a fan of Star Wars since he saw the first film in 1977. His day job is running Neo Neon where Yoda greets customers at the door in northeast Minneapolis. But these days Johnson’s Star Wars toy collecting is bigger business now that the franchise is on the upswing with new movies. (Photo by Britt Aamodt)
The 1985 Droids A-Wing fighter is a hard-to-find item. Batteries allow the engine to whir. It has retractable wheels and a pop-up cockpit shell. (Photos by Robert Johnson unless noted otherwise) ited Lim ce Spa ble ila Ava
by Britt Aamodt MINNEAPOLIS – Robert Johnson has been collecting Star Wars memorabilia since 1977. “That’s the year Star Wars came out,” Johnson said. “I was a 13-year-old kid when I heard about this new movie. Even before that I was a sci-fi nut. I grew up watching the Thunderbirds, Space 1999, Star Trek, and the Twilight Zone.” Johnson spent his first decade in the Twin Cities. “But my folks decided they wanted to become self-sustaining. They had read one too many Mother Jones magazines. So in 1975, they moved us to Mora,
Star Wars This model kit came with instructions to show you Cont. on page 3 how to build your very own 6-in. R2-D2.
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original 1977 Star Wars film, but it might as well have been. Kids had as much affection for the ship as for its pilots, Han Solo and Chewbacca.
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Every kid wanted a light saber after the Star Wars films. Some had to make do with plastic, battery operated versions that were nowhere near as cool as the ones Obi Wan and Luke used. This rare Darth Vader action figure has a telescoping saber, so at least it collapsed like the ones in the movies.
Minn., and bought 160 acres.” Johnson became an instant farm boy. In the darkened theater, with the John Williams score swelling, Johnson felt a kinship with Luke Skywalker, who dreamed of adventures beyond farm chores on Tatooine. For Johnson and children around the The Millennium Falcon wasn’t a character in the
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This rare six-pack, released after The Empire Strikes Back, came with an ensemble cast of action figures: Darth Vader, a stormtrooper, an AT-AT driver, a rebel soldier, IG-88 and Yoda.
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Luke Skywalker was piloting a Rebel Alliance X-wing fighter when he destroyed the Death Star in the first Star Wars film
Topps emerged out of a tobacco company in 1938. Though best known as a purveyor of sports trading cards, Topps also put out a series of Star Wars cards that came with stickers and fun movie facts.
In the 1970s, a young Robert Johnson went to a Darth Vader signing at Apache Plaza. The adult Johnson realizes that wasn’t the real Darth Vader, but he’s held on to the autographed picture all the same. (Photos by Robert Johnson)
Star Wars One of the most collectible of early Star Wars merchandise is Kenner’s 1979 Millennium Falcon. The Falcon came with a number of removable parts, including a light saber set. Today it’s hard to come by a Falcon with all its add-ons.
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world, the Star Wars adventure was just beginning. Not only would there be another
two films released in the original trilogy (Empire Strikes Back in 1980 and Return of the The toy had retractable landing gear and a laser
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light. The wings were also movable. You could return the wings to their original position by pressing R2-D2’s head.
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This Luke Skywalker comes from the original line of Kenner Star Wars action figures. The cardback shows a picture of Luke on his homeworld Tatooine.
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Jedi in 1983), but Lucasfilm Ltd and Kenner Products would unleash a line of action figures, model ships, and toys as coveted by Johnson’s generation as plans for a new Death Star. Mattel, one of the largest toy companies, had already passed on the Star Wars franchise. They, like the film studio 20th Century Fox, saw little profit in
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Everything must go including storage and display items! More antiques and collectables from storage will be added as room permits.
The original Star Wars was given a big boost by the science fiction fan community and its publications, including Starlog and Famous Monsters.
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Stormtroopers served as the Imperial armed forces. In a famous scene from the original film, Luke and Han conceal themselves in stormtrooper uniforms to steal onto the Imperial Death Star. This Kenner Stormtrooper comes with its original card.
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primitives, oil cans, tools, lightening rods, garden accessories, other farm finds, architectural, children’s collectibles, holiday, and more. Early bird admission before noon Monday, $4. After that, free. Hours are Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Smokehouse Square Antiques, located at 4503 F Street in Amana, is also celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year. For information, call 319-622-3539 or 319430-2728 or follow Firecracker 4th Antique Show on Facebook.
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George Lucas’s space opera. Bet they were kicking themselves when Star Wars became the blockbuster of summer 1977. The first Star Wars remains one of the highest grossing films in history (adjusted for inflation). More significantly, according to Forbes, George Lucas has earned $20 billion from Star Wars merchandise over the lifetime of the franchise. Johnson too has made a career out of Star Wars. He took up buying and selling Star Wars collectibles after
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Even young Jedis need to eat. Imagine hitting the school cafeteria with this vintage Return of the Jedi lunchbox and matching thermos. The thermos bears the image of an Ewok, one of those cuddly inhabitants of the forest moon of Endor, which fans either loved or hated.
In 1983, George Lucas had a new Star Wars film, The Return of the Jedi. And so Kenner released a new version of the toy Millennium Falcon sized to accommodate the action figures, which of course were sold separately.
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the recession put a dent in his original day job creating neon art for his Minneapolis sign
business, Neo Neon. If you visit Neo Neon, you’ll be greeted by a life-size Yoda at the door. Star Wars posters in foreign Johnson has a number of Star Wars movie posters hanging in his Neo Neon workshop. Return of the Jedi was the third of the original trilogy of films. It premiered in 1983.
Yoda was one of the breakaway characters from the sophomore Star Wars film The Empire Strikes Back. Luke Skywalker tutors under the Jedi master in the swamps of Dagobah. Frank Oz took time off his work with Muppets creator Jim Henson to operate the puppet.
The Jawa on Tatooine scavenge and sell old droids, including R2D2 and C-3PO, which they sell to Luke Skywalker’s uncle in the first film. The Jaw are among the smallest of the action figures
The AT-AT Imperial Walkers made a splash in their scene-stealing battle sequences in 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back. The AT-AT toy was cool because a couple of AA batteries allowed you to operate the side cannons.
languages compete with neon signs for wall space. Darth Vader and stormtrooper helmets cram on shelves. Glass cases display Star Wars action figures from all the movies. And this is only a mere sampling of Johnson’s goods. He warehouses most of it elsewhere.
Johnson said the original Kenner line of Star Wars toys was significant. Although not the first, Kenner popularized action figures in the 3¾-in. size. And the toys didn’t hit the market until months after the
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This is an Imperial Dignitary action figure from 1985. The character Sim Aloo first appeared in 1983’s Return of the Jedi as an unnamed dignitary.
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film’s opening—again because Lucas had such a hard time drumming up interest. Since then, of course, thousands of manufacturers have
jumped on board. Sometimes companies put out the same action figures. Yet there were always slight variations. A light saber would be thinner or a coat collar higher. This proliferation
The snow speeder was a Rebel Alliance vehicle seen in The Empire Strikes Back. The 1980 Kenner toy has molded circuitry, cannons and detachable plug with harpoon.
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Kenny Baker was the actor who gave life to the droid R2-D2 in the Star Wars films. R2 and his companion C-3PO, a protocol droid, engage farm boy Luke Skywalker in the adventure of a lifetime, when they play a hologram message from Princess Leia asking for a Jedi master’s help against the Imperial forces.
has made it difficult for buyers and sellers to know what they’re getting. Not all Han Solos are created alike. Johnson started his website starwarsfigure variations.com to help clear up the confusion. He’s also produced a book, Vintage Kenner Star Wars Action Figure Variations of North America 19771985 and a Few Bootlegs Too, available as a PDF download on his site. Like all collectibles, Star Wars has weathered ups and downs. Around 198586, Star Wars lost its luster. Then in 1991, a series of Star Wars novels revived the franchise. This was followed by a new film trilogy and then the Disney sequel, The Force Awakens, in
Star Wars came out in May 1977. The studio, 20th Century Fox, was less than enthused by George Lucas’s grand vision of space fighters and Jedi masters. There are several versions of the original poster.
2015, and the spinoff, Rogue One, in 2016. Last year, Johnson made more from Star Wars toys than neon signs. A new film in 2017 promises even more toys for hungry collectors. “You cannot collect it all,” Johnson said. “It’s crazy to even think you’d want to.” But where there’s a Bounty hunter Force, there’s a way.
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Amanaman first appeared in Return of the Jedi. This 1985 figure is another hard to-find collectible
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Design Trends of the Mid-20th Century
A Tisket, A Tasket:
A B o u n t y O f B e a u t i f u l B r i d e’ s B a s k e t s
No handles here, but still a bride’s basket. Amethyst and white cased glass, with decorative metal spokes extending from the Meriden frame. 12 in. d., $500-600.
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The hand-painted leaves and doubled-handled electroplated silver frame make this pink, deepruffled basket a top-of-the-line (and unpriced) rarity. 13½ in. d.
It’s been around for basket.” well over a century, yet Bride’s baskets its style and usage have often gone by remain timelessly modern. Smack Dab Cased glass basket in lavender and white. 10 in. It’s a “bride’s Cont. on page 10 d., $400-500.
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“ANTIQUES STREET” The Southwest Metro’s Largest & Best
Vintage jewelry, Lionel and Marx trains, primitives, coins.... and more!
Vintage Shopping Experience! Six Great Antique Stores....plus so much more - We LOVE our Customers!!!
Antiques on Mainstreet 913 Mainstreet
(downtown Hopkins)
952-931-2144 An eclectic mix of antique, vintage & collectible treasures. Ample parking in the back with a back entrance... Coffee’s always on!
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 to 6 Open Sun: 12 to 5 Memorial Day 10 to 4!
email: AntiquesMainstreet@yahoo.com www.AntiquesOnMainstreet.com www.facebook.com/antiques.on.mainstreet
Blake Antiques ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES FROM 1850-1950
40 Dealers 7,500 Sq. Ft. of quality Antiques Tues -Sat 11-6 Sun 12-5 • Jewelry • Sterling • Art Pottery • • Vintage • Clothing • Furniture • • Decorative • Arts • Dolls • Cottage
952-930-0477
901 Mainstreet • Hopkins, MN
HOPKINS
ANTIQUE MALL 68 Dealers With 10,000 Sq. Ft. On 2 Levels
1008 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11-6; Sun. 11-5
A Wonderful Mixture of Antiques & Collectibles Gift Certificates Available - We Accept Visa/MC
952-931-9748
www.HopkinsAntiqueMall.com
~ OPEN ~ Mon - Sat 11am - 6pm
www.BunnysAntiques.com 1009 Mainstreet • Hopkins, MN • 952-767-7764
Pink Elephant Vintage & Antiques
The Friendliest Place to buy Cool Stuff! Hours: Mon-Sat.: 10:30-5:30 Sun: 12:00-5:00 facebook.com/ThePinkElephantVandA
40 Sellers 5,000 Sq. Ft. 2 Levels 911 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 55343
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Surprise Me! Antiques • Vintage & More
1019 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 55343
952-582-4655
Tues-Sat: 10:30am - 5:30pm • Sun: Noon-5pm
Artwork • Books • Ceramics Clothing • Jewelry • Furniture Lighting • Old Time Candy & Much More!
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Cranberry glass basket for condiments (like cranberries). Modified square, 6 in. d., $300-400
Hixton School House Antique Mall
Modified “triangle” glass insert, with crosshatch coloring and metal fruit stand accents. 10 in. longest side, $225-275.
ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES AND FURNITURE Open 7 Days a Week | 10 am - 5 pm
Over 90 Dealers! Located halfway between the Twin Cities & Madison on I-94, Exit 105 - 1 Block off of Main Street in the Old High School
715-963-3500
Cupid forms the pedestal of this elaborate basket with hand-painted leaves and floral accents. 18 in. h., $1300-1500.
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S2020 Townshop Road Fall Creek, WI 54742 Mon-Sat • 10am to 5pm The area’s largest shop Located in a wonderful 1898 Masonic Temple and featuring a huge inventory of prints & frames, china & glass, jewelry, linens, books, collectibles, orientalia, etc. ~ Buying & selling since 1981 ~
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The kind of shop you’re glad to discover!
Victorian furniture • vintage lighting tools • fishing lures • watches & clocks jewelry • linens • fine glass and china pictures • general line of antiques
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Miller’s Antiques & Auction co. Specializing in stoneware, advertising, primitives & the unusual.
Vintage & Antiques
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132 East Oak Street Glenwood City, WI
~ FASHIONS from the late 1800’s to 1970’s ~ WWI & WWII Military-abilia ~ Exceptional FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS ~ Vintage LINENS & KITCHENWARE ~ Stunning ART GLASS Contact Mary Berg 651-257-9416 or MaryLaRue1949@gmail.com
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(715) 963-4438 135 Interstate Road Hixton, WI 54635 Exit 105 off I-94
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm N8779 Hwy 95 East Hixton, WI 54635 Cell: 715-299-2543 Store: 715-963-1100
Located at the intersection of I-94 & Hwy 95, 1 block North of I-94
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Paneled dogwood pattern on an oval basket in green and gold. Riverside Glass, 1880-1900. 12 in. longest side, $700-800.
Unusual pink crackle bowl with hand-painted, bird-and-flower decoration. 10 in. d., $550-600
A decorative metal column pedestal highlights an opalescent blue, cased-glass insert in a hobnail pattern. 10½ in. d., $700-800.
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Something extra: pink ruffle basket with accompanying spoon. A bird accents the handle, a leaf accents the spoon. 10½ in. d., $350-400.
the time and the couples lucky enough to receive such a memento. And, while the gift tag may have been addressed to both bride and groom, there was no denying who the present was really intended for. That’s why these unique glass centerpieces in their graceful metal frames were soon dubbed, and have remained, “bride’s baskets.” Bride’s baskets were an offshoot of handled silver baskets,
a popular (and pricey) wedding accessory of the early 19th century. As the church service began, a flower girl would strew blossoms from a silver basket (sterling or coin). At the reception following, that now-empty basket provided a picturesque receptacle for the bridal bouquet, serving as an attractive centerpiece. And, when all the wedding hoopla had concluded, the silver basket found a permanent place of Small English condiment basket, blue opalescent
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Vaseline glass insert with rigaree trim. The metal stand is a seldom-seen star shape. 6 in. d., $400500.
antique Shopping in
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EARL - 54875 Prock’s Crocks & Antiques 10 mi NE of Spooner on Hwy 63 (715) 635-3655 OPEN: 7 days/week, 9am - 5pm www.ProcksCrocksAntiqueStoneware.com
RICE LAKE - 54868
SHELL LAKE - 54871
HUGE SALE! 8,000 sq. ft.!
Primrose Parlor Antiques 417 N Main Street • (715) 234-5849 OPEN: Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm (Apr thru Sept) THEN Tues-Sat: 10am - 5pm (Oct thru Mar) Charming Victorian structure; multi-dealer.
CUMBERLAND - 54829
CAMERON - 54822
Jean’s Antiques Collectibles & Gifts 24 5th Avenue (downtown Shell Lake) (715) 468-7035 OPEN: Mon-Tues: 10am-1pm; Wed-Sat: 10am-4pm
Earl
Years Ago Antiques & Collectibles 1367 2nd Ave. (Downtown) (715) 822-4625 OPEN: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 11am-3pm Mall; 20+ dealers selling a wide variety.
Red Cedar Mercantile Antiques 2 mi West of Cameron on Hwy 8 (715) 458-4931 OPEN: Thurs-Mon: 10am-5pm; Online: www.red-cedar-mercantile.com
AMERY - 54001
CHETEK - 54728
PhyllBea’s of Amery 845 Hwy 46 North • (1 mile north of downtown Amery - next to Super America.) OPEN: Sat: 10am-3pm; Sun: 11am-2pm Antiques, gifts & more - “All with a unique flair”. www.PhylBeasOfAmery.com & Facebook
Time and Again Antique Mall & Estate Sales 606 2nd Street (Downtown Chetek) (715) 924-4000 • OPEN ALL YEAR! Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm 35 Dealers • www.ChetekAntiques.com
DEER PARK - 54007
Old Farmers Mercantile Historic Farmers Store on Main Street (715) 837-1919 • OPEN: Fri & Sat: 9 - 5 MON-THURS - CALL FOR HOURS! Quality Antiques / Clocks / 100+ Tractors Collectibles / Unique Homemade Items.
Deer Park Antiques 104 North Main Street (Hwy. 46) OPEN: Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm HUGE SELECTION- Real Antiques & Collectibles: stoneware, knives, clocks, immigrant items & much more!
DALLAS - 54733 Amery
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Firecracker 4th Antique Show Monday & Tuesday July 3rd & 4th • 2017
Vintage • Americana Folk Art • Textiles Advertising • Toys Pottery • Stoneware Primitives • Farm Finds Architectural • Children’s Collectibles & Holiday
~ Admission ~
Monday - Early Bird (8am - Noon) $4 Noon - 5 pm FREE Tuesday 8am - 3pm FREE Located at the Amana RV Park Event Center Hwy 151 & 220 Trail in Amana, Iowa
Dealer SpaceAvailable ~~~ 319-622-3539 319-430-2728
• 2 Air Conditioned Buildings • Grounds with Outdoor Vendors
July 8th & 9th
Elko Traders’ Market 34th Annual Antiques and Vintage Sale Indoor/Outdoor – Rain or Shine Only 20 minutes south of 494 on I-35 Exit 76, West 1/4 mile. Shop 300 booth spaces with a huge selection of fine antiques & collectables, furniture, vintage treasures, unique decorative items, re-purposed pieces, architectural & agricultural salvage, mantiques, signs, vintage jewelry, and much more. Beautiful setting, great food and free parking.
Regular Admission $6.00 – with Discount Coupon $5.00
Phone (952) 461-2400 www.tradersmarket.us elkotradersmarket@gmail.com
$1.00 DISCOUNT COUPON
Smokehouse Square Antiques Celebrating 30 Years 1987-2017 4503 F Street • Amana, IA 52203
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Almost 20,000 Shoppers & Buyers will converge on the Itasca County Fairgrounds in Grand Rapids, MN for this Annual Event!
July 2017 • Two Days Only
Both INDOOR and OUTDOOR Booth Space is Available! Rates are Reasonable & Buyers are Plentiful!
Antiques and Vintage Sale Sat., July 8th – 8-5 • Sun., July 9th – 9-5 Don’t miss the last 2017 sale!
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This is the Summer’s For More Information Contact: Biggest & Best Bud Stone or Nicole Franzone at (218) 326-6619 or visit Show in www.GrandMN.com/events Up-North Minnesota!
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Spirit Lake show July 4th weekend
--PRESS RELEASE SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA.—The 2017 Grand Champion Antiques Fair & Blue Ribbon Flea Market annual show will be held in and outside of the Expo Building, 1602 15th Street, all four days of the 4th of July weekend: Saturday, July 1; Sunday, July 2, Monday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4 at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds at 1602 15th Street in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Free parking and free admission. For information, call 712-336-0479.
Moon rises at 50th & Xerxes
--PRESS RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS—A second Mustard Moon, brimming with vintage furnishings and home decor, has opened at 50th and Xerxes in
southwest Minneapolis. Jane Hall is joined by other dealers, including her son, Mitchell, proprietor. Their specialties include vintage men’s wear, lighting, pillows, and
upholstered goods. The shop will be open each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 5014 Xerxes Ave. S. Among the five other shops at the intersection are the Loft and A Rare Bird.
THE ORIGINAL OLMSTED COUNTY
GOLD RUSH
Elkhorn holds June market
--PRESS RELEASE ELKHORN, WIS.-Rain or shine, N.L. Promotions is holding its June Antique Flea Market at the Walworth County Fairgrounds on Highway 11 in Elkhorn, Wis., on Sunday, June 25, opening at 7 a.m. Over 500 dealers expected.
Admission, $5. Parking, free. No pets, please. Two other summer -fall 2017 shows are scheduled for Sunday, August 13 and Sunday, September 24. For information, call 414-525-0820.
ANTIQUE SHOW and FLEA MARKET
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August 18 , 19 , & 20
Buildings & grounds open 8am to 6pm • Free admission/parking $5 America’s #1 Shopping Market LAST CHANCE in 2017 for GOLD RUSH! Don’t Miss It!
Mark your calendars NOW for GOLD RUSH 2018! May 11, 12, 13, 2018 • Aug 17, 18, 19, 2018!
Inside: 10’ X 14’ starting at $110 Outside: 15’ X 20’ $70
New Vendors Welcome!
641-832-2700 or 507-269-1473 • www.TownsendAntiqueShows.com And the 2017 winner is... The Grand Champion Antiques Fair & Blue Ribbon Flea Market
ELKHORN, WI
ANTIQUE FLEA MARKET
May 21 • June 25 • Aug 13 • Sept 24 Gate $5.00 • Free Parking • Opens 7 am • No Pets Over 500 Inside & Outside Dealers Rain or Shine • Fairgrounds Hwy 11
Our Blue Ribbon Flea Market will cover the Fairgrounds with bargains!
A holiday weekend at the Iowa Great Lakes is a time for fun, flea markets, and something special for serious antiques & vintage collectors! Dozens of upscale dealers from all over the Midwest will offer their collections at the EXPO Building at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds in Spirit Lake, Iowa on
414-525-0820
www.nlpromotionsllc.com
52nd Annual
Held Outdoors in Riverside Park
ANTIQUE & FLEA MARKET
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2017 Market Dates
• Labor Day Weekend Sept 2nd, 3rd, & 4th
FREE Admission!
Plenty of FREE Parking!
For information contact: Fairgrounds Manager Dickinson County Fairgrounds 1602 15th Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360
For Info. Write: Marigold Days Antique Show P.O. Box 202 • Mantorville, MN 55955
(712) 336-0479 • Email: DickinsonCoFair@gmail.com
e-mail: rruport@kmtel.com • www.MarigoldDays.com Phone: 507-635-3551
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Friday, June 30, 3pm - 9pm Saturday, July 1, 10am - 4pm In the Progress Center, State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, Minnesota
(Enter fairgrounds at main gate off Snelling Avenue. 2nd right. 4 blocks north. Just south of water tower.)
ANTIQUARIAN, RARE, AND FINE BOOKS IN MANY FIELDS Americana, regional & Minnesota history, illustrated, travel, children’s, first editions, fine bindings, autographs, railroading, modern literature, ephemera, science & technology, cookbooks
$7 Opening Night $5 Saturday Antique Dealers Wanted. For Info. Write: Marigold Days Antique Show Lots of FREE parking P.O. Box 202 • Mantorville, MN 55955 651-290-0700 or Phone: 507-635-3551 e-mail: TwinCitiesBookFair.com rruport@kmtel.com • www.MarigoldDays.com
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honor in the newlyweds’ home. The market perked up considerably with the introduction of bride’s baskets made of much less costly silver plate. Relieving all that unrelenting silveryness, and contributing to the basket’s usefulness, was the addition of a colorful glass insert bowl designed to complement the silver frame. The lightness of the design, reminiscent of an actual straw basket, ably served as a visual offset to the heft
Carnival glass in shades of pink, orange, and gold, with cased exterior. 8½ in. d., $500-600.
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Prairie Mercantile
L&J’sPerham Antiques
Sibley Antiques
Open Saturdays: 10:30am - 5:00pm
Multi-dealer. (Closed Mondays)
100 N Sibley Ave 110 E U.S. 212 • (320) 564-9094 108614 Benson Ave SW Dent 7 Days/wk: Mon-Sat: 10-5; Sun 12-4 (1 Blk N of Hwy 12 and 7th Street W.) (320) 693-7335 FLEA MARKETS: May through September (320) 894-4869 For Appointments Tues-Fri: 11-5; Sat: 10-5; Sun: 12-5 Star Lake
2nd Sat. & Sun. - NO CHARGE to set-up
Rush Lake
Buchanan Lake Otter Tail Lake
of the glass and metal. Early inserts were traditional round bowls, and the processing possibilities were limitless. Glass could be satin, frosted, dotted with glittering mica chips, or even “cased,” resulting in different colorations on the bowl interior and exterior. Soon, the bowl shape moved far beyond the round. Ovals, rectangles, triangles,
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A One-Owner Antique Shop 10222 State Highway 29 Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
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26 West Main • (320) 859-3200 Open Daily 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon - Sat: 9:30-5 (Closed Tues) Sun: 11-4 Opening Saturday, May 13th for their 31st Season! Stop In! OPEN YEAR ROUND.
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Geneva Lake
Lake Darling
Past & Present Home Gallery 619 Broadway St. (320) 759-2300 Herman
Parkers Prairie
Lake Miltona
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Freeport
521 Sinclair Lewis Ave (320) 351-7700
Albany 10-4 OPEN Wed-Sat: Jan Watson’s Back Again!
Osakis 55
Blue floral basket with ruffle edge and flor handle accents. 13 in. d., $500-550.
Blast From the Past
Grandpa’s Attic & Gifts
Antiques, collectibles, 2nd hand.
OPEN DAILY 10-5 YEAR ROUND! Les Kouba prints / Used furniture
125 Central 4 (320) 859-4500 OPEN Mon-Sat 10-5 YEAR ROUND!
Hwy 27 (Nokomis St.) & 1st Ave (320) 766-0394
OPEN YEAR ROUND Mon - Sat, 11 - 5 Sunday, 12 - 5
Furniture • Glassware Tools • Toys •Decoys • Redwing
(218) 338-6166
Located On State Highway 29 15 mi North of Alexandria or 3 mi South of Parkers Prairie, MN
320-859-3200 26 West Main St. Osakis, MN
Construction’s finished.... YAY! New Street... New Sidewalk...
...and LOTS of New OLD STUFF!
OPEN 10am TO 5pm DAILY! Stop In! We probably have what you need!
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Not your traditional shape: rectangular Vaseline glass basket. 11 in. longest side, $550-600.
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Hand-painted pine branches on yellow-white glass. 15 in. d., $500-600. (Courtesy of Pat Johnson)
Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES
Moorhead Antique Mall
SuLaine’s Antique Mall 603 Hwy 10 E
“An Old Friends Cottage” “Quality Antiques uniquely displayed”
(218) 844-6830/SuLainesAntiques.com
Mon-Sat 10-5:30; Sun 12-5 Facebook.com/SulainesAntiques
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Celebrating 20+ years!
A Creative Mix Of Vintage, Antiques, Home Decor, & Gifts
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11,000 Sq. Ft. • 80+ Vendors www.MoorheadAntiqueMall.com
OPEN: Wed - Sat: 10 to 6 Sun: Noon - 5
Empty Nest
Antiques / Vintage / Collectibles 202 Main St • (218) 770-2698
Battle Lake
Tues-Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 12-4 Come browse with coffee & cookies!
Fergus Falls
• 218-287-1313 •
Backwoods Antiques at Exit 55 Collectors Corner (I-94, Exit 55 at Cty Rd 1) (218) 998-3088 • (Closed Wed.)
2811 SE Main Ave, Moorhead
Open Thurs-Tues: 10am - 5:30pm Fun, fabulous treasures!
I-94 East exit 2A • I-94 West exit 2B
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Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10am - 5pm Great Variety ~ It’s Worth The Drive!
221 W Lincoln (Riverfront Square) 221 W Lincoln (Riverfront Square) 27685 County Highway 35 (218) 731-1483 • (218) 826-6571 (218) 736-2210 (218) 998-4224 Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat 9:30-4 3 Rooms + Hallway & thrift!
FARGO ANTIQUES & REPURPOSED MARKET Now TWO Fantastic Malls in Fargo/Moorhead with over 120 Vendors!!
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Metal floral accent trim on handle highlights a pale blue basket. 10½ in. w., $1300-1500.
The mid-20th-century bride, “a lovely vision, in search of loveliness” (a bride’s basket, perhaps?) Modern Bride, Fall 1954. $15-20.
Small basket in amber, with rigaree trim and accompanying spoon. 5½ in. d., $400-500.
One of the TOP 10 BEST Antiquing Towns in the U.S.!
Since their basic components are decorative glass and silver-ofsome-sort stands, bride’s baskets are not inexpensive. Even the Smack Dab smallest will set you Cont. from page 15 back somewhere bases themselves were around $200. The larger at times perched on traditional column-like pedestals, bride’s baskets hover in or on metal renditions Smack Dab No bride’s baskets in sight, but plenty of cake! As of cupids and other Cont. on page 18 imagined by artist Ben Prins. The Saturday mythic creatures. Evening Post, May 17, 1958. $15-20.
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Traders’ Market to be held weekend after the 4th of July
--PRESS RELEASE ELKO, MINN.-Elko Traders’ Market 34th Annual Antiques and Vintage Sales event will be held two more times this summer just 20 minutes south of I-494 on I-35 and about a quarter mile west of Exit 76 outside of Elko, Minn. Admission $6; free parking. The Fourth of July
THEFT NOTICE
Carol Eppel, president of the Minnesota Antiques Dealers Association, reported that on Saturday, May 13, two Minneapolis shops were robbed during shop hours. Each time, a man came in, pried open locked cases (or possibly picked the locks), and walked out with jade or fine jewelry and other valuables. The police were notified. Eppel warned shop dealers to be on the alert.
Let There Be Light Antiques
show runs two days, contact 952-461-2400 Saturday, July 8 and or elkotradersmarket@ Sunday, July 9 only. gmail.com The Labor Day show runs Saturday, September 2; Sunday, DEALER September 3; and SPACE Monday, September 4. Hours are Saturday, AVAILABLE! 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and on Labor Day LAKELAND ANTIQUES Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. NEW OWNERS / MANAGER For information, New Look - Updates Galore!
Specializing in: • Antique Lighting • Repairs & Restoration • Rewiring • Shades & Parts Hours: Friday & saturday 10am - 5pm sunday: noon - 5pm
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those on pedestals or with significant handCont. from page 16 painting, extensive the $400-600 range, applied trim, or unusual while the most edging—can teeter close elaborate designs— to the thousand-dollar
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Visit Historic & Unique Crosby, MN Antique Capital of The Lakes Area
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Pink-and-white, ruffle-edge basket, with imbedded mica chips. 11 in. d., $500-600.
OPEN YEAR ROUND!
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HALLETT ANTIQUE EMPORIUM Housed in a Historic
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Wednesday - Saturday: 10am to 5pm Sunday: 10am to 3pm
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28 W. Main St. Crosby, MN 56441
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70+ Duluth’s Finest Antique Mall Dealers! 9,600 Square Feet! 7 Rush Located In Duluth’s Canal Park! City
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Book lovers gather for annual sale
--PRESS RELEASE SAINT PAUL, MINN.—The Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association will hold its 27th Annual Twin Cities Antiquarian & Rare Book Fair 2017 Friday, June 30 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Progress Center at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Enter the fairgrounds at the main gate off Snelling Avenue. Take the second right and go four blocks. The building is just south of the water tower. Dozens of dealers from over a dozen states will be offering antiquarian, rare, and fine books, maps, Americana, regional and Minnesota history, illustrated, travel, children’s, first
Walnut show takes over town Father’s Day weekend
--PRESS RELEASE WALNUT, IOWA—Walnut, Iowa, has good reason to dub itself “Iowa’s Antique City.” Every year, the AMVETS there turn the whole town into an
antiques show over June 17; and 8 a.m. to 4 Father’s Day weekend. p.m. Sunday, June 18. This year they are Thirty new indoor presenting their 35th dealers expected. annual Walnut Antique Walnut is located in Show from 9 a.m. to 6 western Iowa just off of p.m. Friday, June 16; 8 Exit 46 on I-80 between 6-16-09 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Omaha, Neb., and
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editions, fine bindings, autographs, modern literature, ephemera, science and technology, cookbooks, and other paper collectibles. Friday opening night admission, $7. Saturday admission, $5. Parking, free. For information, call 651-290-0700 or log on to www. TwinCitiesBookFair. com
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CALENDAR Editor’s Note: Calendar listings are published free of charge. Space preference is given to advertisers. Listings in bold type have paid display advertisements in The Old Times, and page numbers (if in this issue) are given. Please look for these ads, (either in this issue or the previous issue), for additional information. To be included in the calendar simply mail information to: The Old Times, P.O. Box 411, Sauk Centre, MN 55378-0411, or email the listing to Paul@TheOldTimes.com. The deadline for calendar listings is the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. Because of the possibility of cancellations, we recommend that readers confirm the scheduling of an event before traveling any distance. Club information in the Club Directory is published on a rotating basis as space is available. MAJOR ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SHOWS / SALES / MARKETS MAY 22, 2017 - MAY 28, 2017 ELKO-NEW MARKET, MN: Elko Traders’ Market. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 27th, 28th, & 29th. Saturday: 8am-5pm; Sunday: 9am-5pm; Monday, (Memorial Day) 9am-4pm. Indoor/Outdoor, Rain or Shine. 10675 260th St E (I-35, Exit 76 - County Road 2). (952)461-2400 or ElkoTradersMarket@gmail.com or www.TradersMarket.us. Page 12. SPIRIT LAKE, IA: The Grand Champion Antiques Fair and Blue Ribbon Flea Market. Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday, (Memorial Day) May 27th, 28th, & 29th; 9am-6pm each day. Indoors at the EXPO Building and outdoors at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds, 1602 15th St. FREE parking and FREE admission. Info.: (712)336-0479; DickinsonCoFair@ gmail.com Page 13. MAY 29, 2017 - JUNE 4, 2017 ANOKA, MN: The 19th Annual Anoka Antique, Vintage, & Craft Show. Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd & 4th. Sat.: 8am-5pm; Sun.: 10am-4pm. Anoka County Fairgrounds, (1/2 mi N of Hwy. 10 on Ferry St. (Hwy 47) in Anoka). Admission: $4.50, under 12 FREE. FREE parking. Info.: MetroPromos, (763)434-6664 or email: kwel16421@aol. com, or visit www.MetroPromos.com. Pages 1 & 13.
Auction & Estate Sale Calendar The Old Times Auction & Estate Sale Calendar is a listing of auctions and estate sales advertised in The Old Times. The listing includes the location of the sale, the company name, the type of auction or sale and the page on which the advertisement can be found in this issue. (If no page is listed the advertisement appeared in the previous month’s issue.) May 25, 2017 Thursday 5:30 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate & Consignment Auction– P 21 May 29, 2017 **Memorial Day** Monday 4 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Memorial Day 23rd Anniversary Fine Art & Antiques Auction– P 21 June 5, 2017 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Antique, Garden, Cabin & Porch Auction– P 21 June 8, 2017 Thursday 5:30 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate & Consignment Auction– P 21 June 12, 2017 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Estate & Antique Auction– P 21 June 17, 2017 Saturday 9:00 am Eagan, MN– A New Day Auctions DART Portable Storage Auction– P 21 June 17, 2017 Saturday 10:00 am Eagan, MN– A New Day Auctions DART Portable Storage/U-Haul Auction– P 21 June 22, 2017 Thursday 5:30 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate & Consignment Auction– P 21 June 26, 2017 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Fine Art & Antique Auction– P 21
JUNE 5, 2017 - JUNE 11, 2017
MONTHLY MARKETS & OCCASIONAL SALES
ST. PAUL, MN: The Minnesota Antiques Dealers Association (MADA) Antiques and Decorative Arts Show. Saturday and Sunday, June 10th & 11th. Sat. 10am - 6pm; Sun. 11am - 4pm. Fine Arts Building at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1442 Cosgrove Street (Enter on Snelling Ave. 3 mi. N of I-94 or 2 mi. S of State Hwy 36). Admission: $6. FREE Parking, handicap accessible. For information call (651)430-0095 or visit www.MNAntiquesDealers.com. Page 3.
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JUNE 12, 2017 - JUNE 18, 2017 WALNUT, IA: The 35th Annual Walnut Antique Show. Sponsored by the Walnut AMVETS. Father’s Day Weekend- Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 16, 17, & 18. Fri.: 9am-6pm; Sat.: 8am-6pm; Sun.: 8am-4pm. Just off I-80, Exit 46 in Iowa. FREE parking and FREE admission. Info. www.WalnutAntiqueShow.com. Page 12. JUNE 19, 2017 - JUNE 25, 2017 ELKHORN, WI: Elkhorn Antique Flea Market. Sunday June 25th. Opens 7am rain or shine. Admission: $5. FREE Parking. No Pets. Walworth County Fairgrounds, Hwy 11. N.L. Promotions, LLC. Info.: (414)525-0820 or www.nlpromotionsllc.com. Page 13. JUNE 26, 2017 - JULY 2, 2017 ST. PAUL, MN: The 27th Annual Twin Cities Antiquarian & Rare Book Fair. Presented by the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Friday June 30th and Saturday, July 1st; Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Progress Center Building, MN State Fairgrounds, 1265 N Snelling Ave. (Enter on Snelling Ave. 3 mi. N of I-94 or 2 mi. S of State Hwy 36). Admission: $7 Opening night; $5 on Saturday. Lots of FREE Parking. Info.: (651)290-0700 or www.TwinCitiesBookFair.com. Page 13 SPIRIT LAKE, IA: The Grand Champion Antiques Fair and Blue Ribbon Flea Market. 4th Of July Weekend: Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday, (The 4th Of July). July 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th; 9am-6pm each day. Indoors at the EXPO Building and outdoors at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds, 1602 15th St. FREE parking and FREE admission. Info.: (712)336-0479; DickinsonCoFair@ gmail.com Page 13.
PINE RIVER, MN: First Monday Outdoor Trader Market. A 2-day outdoor Flea Market held the first Monday and the preceding Sunday each month. Sunday, June 4 and Monday, June 5; gates open at 7am both days. Located at Iron Valley Ranch, 2.5 miles north of Pine River on Highway 371 (watch for the yellow Iron Valley Ranch billboard and large threshing machine at the entrance to the market grounds). Info.: (218)587-2906 or www. FirstMondayMN.com. Page 13. JUNE 5, 2017 - JUNE 11, 2017 VICTORIA, MN: Antiques Worthwhile. A monthly market open just 3 days per month! Dates this month are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 8th, 9th & 10th. Thursday & Friday: 10am-6pm; Saturday: 10am-5pm. 1855 80th Street (just west of the Holiday gas station on Hwy. 5). Info.: (952)283-1730. Page 4. ANOKA, MN: 2 Rivers Outdoor Flea Market. Hosted by The BIG White House on the second Saturday each month, May thru September. Saturday, June 10; 9am – 5pm. Located at The BIG White House, 1900 3rd Ave S. FREE admission and FREE parking. Info.: Misseybwh@ outlook.com or (763)506-0562. Page 22. JUNE 19, 2017 - JUNE 25, 2017 APPLE VALLEY, MN: Haupt Antiek Market: “Red, White and Boom”. June 22nd, 23rd, 24th & 25th. Thurs: 9am8pm, Fri: 9am-7pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 11am-4pm. 7570 147th St West. Info.: (651)329-3871; or Deb@ HauptAntiek.com, or www.HauptAntiek.com. Page 4. JUNE 26, 2017 - JULY 2, 2017 PINE RIVER, MN: First Monday Outdoor Trader Market. A 2-day outdoor Flea Market held the first Monday and the preceding Sunday each month. Sunday, July 2 and Monday, July 3; gates open at 7am both days. Located at Iron Valley Ranch, 2.5 miles north of Pine River on Highway 371 (watch for the yellow Iron Valley Ranch billboard and large threshing machine at the entrance to the market grounds). Info.: (218)587-2906 or www. FirstMondayMN.com. Page 13.
JULY 3, 2017 - JULY 9, 2017
SPECIAL EVENTS / MEETINGS / CONVENTIONS EXHIBITS / MUSEUMS / GALLERIES
AMANA, IA: The Firecracker 4th Antique Show. Sponsored by Smokehouse Square Antiques. Monday and Tuesday, July 3rd and 4th; Monday: 8am - 5pm; Tuesday: 8am - 3pm. Located indoors at the Amana RV Park Event Center, plus many outdoor vendors. Admission: Early Bird (Monday, 8am till noon) $4; The rest of the time FREE! Info.: (319) 622-3539 or (319) 430-2728, or on Facebook: Firecracker 4th Antique Show. Page 12.
LA CROSSE, WI: The 27th Annual Rail Fair, Railroad Show, Exhibition, Sale & Swap Meet. Sponsored by The 4000 Foundation Limited. Saturday July 22nd, 10am4pm. Copeland Park, Rose & Clinton Streets. Admission: $5 adults - children under 12 FREE. All proceeds go to maintain and restore the La Crosse Short Line Railroad Museum. For information call (608)781-9383 or (608)498-9522 or visit www.4000Foundation.org.
RED WING, MN: The Red Wing Collectors Society (RWCS) Annual Convention. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 6, 7, & 8, 2017. There will be many Red Wing related events throughout the convention which takes place at Minnesota State College Southeast, 308 Pioneer Road. The annual Red Wing Stoneware and Pottery Sale will take place on Saturday, July 8 from 10:30am to 1:30pm at the Red Wing National Guard Armory, 885 E. 7th Street. For more information call Stacy at (800)9777927, e-mail membership@redwingcollectors.org or visit www.ERWCS.org. Page 12. ELKO-NEW MARKET, MN: Elko Traders’ Market 34th Annual July Weekend Antiques & Vintage Sale. Saturday, July 8th, 8am-5pm and Sunday, July 9th, 9am5pm. Indoor/Outdoor, Rain or Shine. 10675 260th St E (I-35, Exit 76 - County Road 2). (952)461-2400 or tradersmarket.us. Page 12. JULY 24, 2017 - JULY 30, 2017 GRAND RAPIDS, MN: The 2017 Northern Minnesota Antique & Vintage Market, Swap Meet & Car Show. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 28th, 29th and 30th. Antique & Vintage Market and Swap Meet: Friday, 3pm7pm; Saturday, 7am-6pm & Sunday, 8am-3pm. Car Show: Sunday, 8am-3pm. Itasca County Fairgrounds, North on 3rd Ave East. Admission: FREE; Parking $5/ car; $2/Motorcycle or $10/Motorhome, Bus, Trailer, or Camper. Sponsored by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. Info.: Bud Stone, Chamber President: (218)326-6619 or email bud@grandmn.com or www. GrandMN.com/events. Page 12.
MADISON, WI: CAS Collectors annual convention, Saturday, August 26th, Howard Johnson Plaza. CAS Collectors is a group for those with an interest in the work of Madison’s Ceramic Arts Studio. The convention will be held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Pottery Association Show & Sale. The 2017 convention theme, “Ceramic Arts Studio: Past, Present, and Future” celebrates the Studio’s roster of fabulous figurines, which spanned the decades from historic to futuristic. $60 registration fee includes dinner, display contest, club auction, and special commemorative. Registration forms available at www.cascollectors.com, or by writing CAS Collectors, 206 Grove St., Rockton, IL, 61072. CLUB / ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY ST. PAUL, MN: Pen Enthusiasts Northern Society (P.E.N.S.) is a long-standing vintage Fountain Pen collectors group based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN and we are looking for new members. If you collect old fountain pens, newer collectible pens, would like to learn about them or meet other collectors, visit http://PenEnthusiastsNorthernSociety.wordpress.com. We usually meet the third Friday of the month in the evening and have an informal program and trading. To verify meeting time and location and for more information contact Francis Bulbulian at FBulbul@comcast.net. ST. PAUL, MN: The Great Lakes Match Club is a Twin Cities based club that focuses on collecting matches (matchbooks, matchcovers, matchboxes and matchrelated items). The club meets the first Sunday of every month, at 1000 Edgerton St. in the Conference Room. For more information, call Mark Quilling at 651-7729398 or Denise Alliegro at 651-426-5503.
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CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE PRIMITIVE TO PRACTICAL: Red Wing Crock SALE! Toledo Lollipop Scales, Large Amount Of Militaria And Vintage Ammo. Many Beer Signs. Large Amount Of Decorative Collectibles For Everyone. Ask for DDS Areas - Gateway Antique Mall, Rogers MN (763)-428-8286. Check Out Our Internet Store: stores. ebay.com/ThreeRiversVariety. (0) ANTIQUE HARDWARE, lights, doors, etc. for older homes. 2,000 sq. ft. of stuff. Also, furniture hardware. NORTHWEST ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE, 981 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN. (651)644-9270 or email: pmanly8376@ aol.com (TFN) TELEPHONES: Over 85 different, genuine 1892-1983, parts, restorations. FREE Catalogue: We now offer our entire business for sale. phonecoinc@aol. com; (608)582-4124; w w w. p h o n e c o i n c . com. (10)
JAN WATSON’s LIQUIDATING THOUSANDS OF POSTCARDS! Most have been stored over 10 years. All Postcards in her booth at Antiques Osakis are 25-cents each. (0) PRONTO M-51 INVACARE SURE STOP ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR. Built-in charger. Just replaced computer and batteries. Asking $2,200 or trade for same value car. (651)352-0317. Dan. (BF0) WANTED ZIPPO CIGARETTE LIGHTERS WANTED BY COLLECTOR. Also Zippo knives, displays, fluid cans, etc. Highest Prices Paid. Call Bob (612)866-2683 (3) OLD FIREWORKS WANTED. Collector looking for old firecracker packs, fireworks and fireworks catalogs, etc. 1970s and older please. (612)708-0959 / OldFireworks@gmail. com. (11)
MOVIE POSTERS WANTED. Highest Prices Paid. 1-sheets, lobbycards, glass slides, displays. Dwight Cleveland, POB 10922, Chicago, IL 60610-0922. (773)525-9152 or posterboss@aol. com. (BF4)
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FLOOR SPACE OR CABINET AVAILABLE. Established shop sells a wide variety of goods: antiques, vintage, MCM and new. Seeking experienced dealer able to work duty days. Finds On WANTED: OLD Broadway, RobbinBEER SIGNS AND sdale, MN. Email: BEER CANS. Col- celshah@aol.com or lections, accumula- call: (612) 801-5707. tions or single items. (TFN) Top prices paid for top condition and rarity! Call David CHANDELIER (651)731-9573 or CLEANING wjumpy1@comcast. net. (0) JOE’S CHANDELIER CLEANING, LLC. I buy quality record Chandelier cleancollections. Pre- ing, rewiring, & repair fer Rock, Jazz and services. Insured. Soul. Also reel to Free local estimates. reel tapes. David Joe Schwab, Propri(763)780-8422 cor- etor. (651)338-9515 duroycarrot@gmail. or jschwab22@comcom. (TFN) cast.net. (7)
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CANING & WICKER REPAIR CHAIR CANING, wicker repair, rush and seat weaving. Only 1 hour from Minneapolis. FREE Estimates. Debbie (507)964-5887, DebGaryW@gmail. com. (4) ANTIQUE SHOWS & MARKETS DOLLS & TOYS & BEARS OH MY! 8th Annual Fall Doll Show & Sale. Sunday, October 15, 2017. Show time 10am to 4pm. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN 55441. Admission: Adults: $5; Kids 12 and under FREE. Sellers: For contracts call (239)282-9499 or visit www.DollShowUSA. com. (4)
KANE COUNTY ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE FLEA MARKET. “2017 - 50th Anniversary - Best in the Midwest or Anywhere.” Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60174 (between Route 38 and Route 64). 1st Sunday of every month and preceding Saturday afternoon. NEXT SHOWS: June 3rd & 4th and July 1st & 2nd (50th Anniversary Show!). Sat: Noon - 5pm; Sun: 7am - 4pm. Admission: $5 each day. Children 12 and under FREE with parents. Parking FREE. Information: (630)377-2252 or www.KaneCountyFleaMarket.com. (TFN)
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MADA sponsors vetted show
First Monday Market runs June 4 & 5 --PRESS RELEASE PINE RIVER, MINN.--Iron Valley Ranch in Pine River, Minn., will hold its third First Monday Outdoor Trader Market, a combination antique through retro flea market and farm
and auto swap meet, at Iron Valley Ranch, 2.5 miles north of Pine River, Minn., on Sunday, June 4 and Monday, June 5. The show will be held monthly through September on the first Monday of the month
and the Sunday prior to that date. Remaining 2017 Sunday-Monday shows are: July 2 and 3, August 6 and 7, and September 3 and 4. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. Iron Valley Ranch
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Some days disaster is just a hare away Dealer’s Choice
by Joan Sween I was happily cruising down the aisles of the big antique show, with The Man I Married close behind, when we reached one of those booths that had vintage jewelry laid out in abundant piles all over five tables. “Oh, boy, you’re going to be stuck here forever,” said TMIM, knowing my penchant for looking at every single piece of jewelry on display. “I’m going to go on ahead of you, but I’ll be back.” He ambled on. I balanced my fingers lightly on the jewelry display tables and began browsing. I was wearing a full-sleeved fuzzy sweater, and when I straightened up to move to a new pile of goodies, a plethora of jewelry clung to my sleeves. Surprised, I stood up suddenly and discovered that another mother lode of jewels was attached to the front of my sweater, about where my figure
By Joan Sween was prominent. I started to gently pick them off, but with every move a dozen or so fell off and bounced under the table. Good grief. I got down on my hands and knees, crawled mostly under the table and started picking up pieces of jewelry. After a few minutes I heard some young female voices in the aisle right behind me. “So, are those Yoga pants?” I heard one ask. “I hope not,” said the second voice, “because she shouldn’t be wearing them. To look good in Yoga
pants, you need a much fun raising derriere that looks like them.” two cantaloupes. That A hand came down rear end can only be from the back side of described as flapjacks.” the table and lifted the box I had accidentally “Flapjacks?” “Yeah. Flatter than turned over. a pancake!” “Where are my Well really! rabbits!” shrieked I continued looking Dawn. And she 23 started for jewelry under the to bawl at the top of her table, and in the voice. process, set my hand When the furor died Foley and the show down on the edge of a down box that tipped manager finally sideways. I didn’t hear understood 7 what anything fall out, so it must have been empty. “What are When I lifted my hand,25 you doing the box tipped silently 95 back. now,” he The next voice I said in a heard behind my crawling form was that longof TMIM. “What are suffering you doing now,” he said in a long-suffering tone. tone. Julia Lake Just then a Briggs veryLake happened, he got on the Rush public address system. young female voice Lake said, “I’ve come to get “Ladies and gentlemen, Elk my rabbits, Auntie there are 12 baby Lake 25 Jane.” rabbits loose in the A motherly We are Clearvoice Lake building. added, “It was so nice closing all the doors of you to bring them and asking everyone to 11 with you, Jane. Dawn look around and help is going to have so find them.” Becker Clearwater
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Joan Sween, a former English teacher and dramaturge, is an Silver Lake antiques dealer in southeastern Minnesota who has written three books: Nice Girls Don’t Bite, a paranormal mystery featuring two Minnesota Nice antiques dealers; a collection of her columns titled Dealer’s Choice; and Deathblow: The Encore Lake Always Returns. Killer Fremont She is also an accomplished playwright.
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table. “He’s just checking to see if you’re edible.” Finally, all 12 bunnies were found. Dawn was silenced. The wind-up toy lady was revived. The doors were opened. I and TMIM, with a handkerchief wrapped around a bleeding finger, were most firmly escorted out of the building. It was suggested that we not shop there again. Ever. © 2017 Joan Sween
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“Are they good to eat?” some guy shouted. Dawn started to wail even louder. Milaca Milaca In the cacophony, a lady stepped out of the rest room and looked around, puzzled by all the activity. She Pease apparently hadn’t heard the announcement. She looked down and shouted, “RAT! RAT!” 169 She leaped up on169 her booth’s display table, disturbing its contents, which happened to be hundreds of tin windup toys. They all began to whirr95and roll and unwind theirPrinceton keys, adding to Dawn’s volume of complaints. Meanwhile, I grabbed one of the little fur balls that came hopping by and reached up behind me. “Here,” Elk Lake I said to TMIM, “hold Rice Lake this one.” “Ow!” he shouted. “Are these guys Big Mud Lake vicious? He just bit Zimmerman me!” “No, they’re really Ann Lake sweet,” I said, crawling out from under the
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VINTAGE & DECORATIVE ITEMS FURNITURE • GLASSWARE JEWELRY • BOOKS • TOYS & MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!
Show Hours:
Sat. 8am - 5pm • Sun. 10am - 4pm Set-up: Friday 8am to 6pm Admission: Reg. $4.50; With Discount Coupon $3.50; Under 12 FREE Fairgrounds
(Under 12 FREE)
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Dealer Space Available! INDOOR & OUTDOOR
METRO PROMOTIONS, INC. Presents
19th Annual
Fairgrounds
INDOOR & OUTDOO R SPACE
ue, Vintage & Cr aft Antiq Sh Sat. & Sun. oka n ow A June 3rd & 4th, 2017 Saturday: 8am - 5pm • Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Info: 763-434-6664 • kwel16421@aol.com • www.MetroPromos.com
Railroad Ferry Street
Ferry Street
• Anoka, MN
One coupon per Admission
Regular Admission $4.50 with Discount Coupon $3.50
$1.00 Discount Coupon
Hwy. 10
Aug. 5 th & 6 th , 2017
Sat. 8am-5pm • Sun. 9am-4pm VINTAGE & DECORATING ITEMS!! Antiques • Primitives • Furniture Glassware • Jewelry • Military Items Toys, and MUCH, MUCH more!
There are still a few indoor dealer spaces available and many outdoor spaces!
(One coupon per admission)
Railroad Tracks
Shop the Best Antique Shows of the Summer! !
Tracks
Hwy. 10
1/2 mile N of Hwy. 10 on Ferry Street (Hwy. 47) Anoka, MN
Held at the Anoka County Fairgrounds • Anoka, Minnesota
For Information Contact: Metropromos, Inc. Kermit & Jeanie Wellman; Kerstin Quigley PO Box 219, Cedar, MN 55011 (763) 434-6664 or kwel16421@aol.com
www.MetroPromos.com /CambridgeAntiqueFair
Admission $6.00 - Kids 12 and under FREE
EARLY BUYERS- FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 9am-6pm - $20 (Good for the weekend!)