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Church’s $80K candlesticks stolen, sold as scrap for $100
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee police say two men broke into a church and stole antique candleholders worth as much as $80,000, and then sold them for scrap for $100. Police said Saturday the suspects were arrested this week following Monday’s burglary at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Authorities say the suspects stole several antique gold and […]
Andersen candlesticks illuminate Treadway-Toomey’s Design sale
OAK PARK, Ill. – A pair of fine and large Just Andersen candlesticks lit up the room for $15,600 at Treadway-Toomey’s 20th-Century Art & Design Auction held Sept. 14 at the John Toomey Gallery in Oak Park. The candlesticks were among the top lots in an auction that was 90 percent sold, by lot. “Basically, […]
Superlative 18th-century Irish silver keeps its shine
NEW YORK — When it comes to quintessential Irish antiques, early Irish silver ranks with Belleek china and Waterford crystal for rarity and desirability. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, let’s look at uniquely Irish silver from the 18th century — a standout period for its handmade and beautiful craftsmanship as well as mastery of the […]
Auctions at Showplace to offer stylish estate pieces, Feb. 6
NEW YORK – Auctions at Showplace continues the Winter 2022 auction season with an exciting grouping of 280 lots from New York City metropolitan area estates on February 6. The sale includes fine art, jewelry and silver along with a collection of James Mont furniture from an Upper East Side residence furnished by Mont. Absentee and […]