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10 Years of Discovering ANTIQUES with you! April 10, 2000 my husband, Cam and I bought Discovering ANTIQUES. Cam’s initial involvement could not be maintained due to full time employment. I, on the other hand, worked part time and had some editorial experience from my four years with Reader’s Digest (Canada), Book Department, as well as numerous non-profit organizations’ newsletters, etc.; so jumped in with both feet and relished all the fascinating subjects to be researched and written about. Much to my utter surprise (probably based on my naivety and blind enthusiasm) I discovered that selling ads was what demanded the most time. In order for the publication to survive and grow, the advertiser base had to increase. I do NOT like sales! But, as the years have passed and the magazine’s reputation has grown, so have the advertiser base and the circulation. I will also say that due to my travels I have met and come to know many dealers, auctioneers and show promoters. Some have become friends as well as advertisers. What a fascinating business – totally unpredictable with regard to both product and their trends as well as how it fairs as an industry. You never know when you will stumble across an item that dates back to a time and era of our forefathers before they ever thought of migrating to Canada. Oh, the stories it could tell! As Discovering ANTIQUES has evolved, so have I. Many mistakes have been made but never intentionally and hopefully, never a second time! My first look at each new issue is still a thrill and I am pleased with the growing interest from dealers primarily who provide the interesting selection of articles that have been included in the magazine. Occasionally a private collector is willing to share information on whatever subject is their passion because I learned in the six years I worked at the antique shop that a collector has researched, studied and knows about whatever it is that he/she collects. Learning about antiques and collectables is like peeling an onion - each subject, be it buttons or porcelain or furniture, has its own subtopics dealing with the age, style, production, country of origin, etc. etc. The other learning curve about antiques and collectables is the collector. Why some people collect certain things is still a mystery to me. Hopefully each issue of Discovering ANTIQUES brings some insight into a subject of interest to you or introduces you to something that you were not aware of before! AND…each issue has a wealth of advertisers where treasures can be found! Watch for future articles with interesting stories and comments from dealers as well as some personal anecdotes and special memories from over the years. Editor
Discovering ANTIQUES VOLUME 12 - NO. 2 2010 Publisher Discovering ANTIQUES Editor Jan Mather Layout & Ad Design www.crystalink.ca Contributing Writers Fred Hauck Susan Holme Manyluk Henry Stel Catharina VanTooren Table of Contents 8 french connection 14 collecting pocket watches 18 shows & auctions 20 history of stereoscopes 24 arrangements & egg-spectations 34 discovering us near you Front Cover: A selection of covers from over the past 10 years. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Discovering Antiques is published five times a year. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written consent of Discovering ANTIQUES Discovering Antiques assumes no responsibility for lost material. For Advertising/Subscription Info: Toll Free: 1-888-705-8978 Ph.: (403) 281-0413 Fax: (403) 238-6923 email: cmather@telusplanet.net or write to: Discovering Antiques 60 Cedardale Road SW, Calgary Alberta CANADA • T2W 5G5 www.discoveringantiques.com Call Toll Free: (888) 705-8978 Name Address City Postal Code Province Phone Please make cheque or money order payable to: Discovering ANTIQUES 60 Cedardale Road SW, Calgary, AB T2W 5G5 Email: cmather@telusplanet.net $20.00*/YR. 5 ISSUES - *GST Included May/June 2010 • 5
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