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2 Sept-Oct 08 

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Sept-Oct 2008 Index 

Cover Story ............................................................................... 3 

Feature Stories ..........................4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 26, 31-32, 34-35 

Flagstaff • Williams ............................................................... 3, 5 

Kingman .................................................................................... 7 

Property for Sale ....................................................................... 8 

Boulder City • Las Vegas .......................................................... 9 

Needles, CA • Barstow, CA • Fort Mohave ............................ 10 

Sedona • Camp Verde .............................................................. 11 

Cottonwood • Jerome • McGuireville ..................................... 13 

Prescott ...............................................................................14-15 

Payson • Pine .....................................................................16-18 

Historic Globe -Miami .......................................................19-20 

New Mexico Shops & Services .............................................. 20 

The Country Register .............................................................. 21 

Maricopa • Casa Grande • Oracle • Green Valley ................... 22 

Tucson ................................................................................22-23 

Wilcox • Sierra Vista • Bisbee ................................................. 25 

Tempe ...................................................................................... 26 

Mesa • Gilbert • Chandler ............................................27-28, 33 

Apache Junction ...................................................................... 33 

Scottsdale • Cave Creek ...............................................36-39, 52 

Phoenix ........................................................................43-49, 52 

Historic Downtown Glendale ............................................40-42 

Special Events & Services ......................................50-51, 53-54 

Drawing Winner ...................................................................... 35 

Dealing with the Dealers ......................................................... 55 

Black Canyon City .................................................................. 56 

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Sept-Oct 08 

� Cover Story • Flagstaff � 

Nostalgic Images 

Collections can be anything you want them to be! I 

happened to get started on a small collection of metal signs to 

hang on the outside of my cabin in Munds Park. I only wanted 

those with elk, deer or 

moose on them. My favorite 

one is labeled “September 

Passage” and shows an elk 

in a fall scene. September 

is my birthday month so 

September Passage has 

special meaning for me. In 

another month, my age will 

pass into another number! 

In early August, as I 

left my cozy cabin and the 

beautiful cool weather in 

Northern Arizona, I made 

the decision to put up a 

One of many nostalgic displays 

at Country Farm Store, a block 

north of Route 66 in Flagstaff 

flagstaff’s largest antique Mall 

aunt Maude’s 

unique furniture 

treasures & collectibles 

Vintage jewelry • Dolls 

Open: tues-sat 11-5 

Call for sunday Hours 

for sale by owner sign. It 

was with mixed feelings of 

sadness that I put up that 

sign, because it is a very 

special cabin with good memories. At the same time, there is 

excitement thinking about the next phase for my free times 

in the summer. 

2222 E. Cedar Ave • Flagstaff, AZ 

928-226-1176 

across from the salvation army on 4th st. 

take 4th st. n. to Cedar & turn left. 

I still have a few weeks to enjoy the cabin this summer 

and, certainly, the time with my two sisters over Labor Day 

Weekend will be 

among the best 

memories of all. 

On that weekend, 

Saturday, August 

30, Munds Park 

will be buzzing with 

activity and garage 

sales and families 

having a final end 

of summer outing. 

For the third year 

in a row, I will have 

my annual bake 

sale and open house at 17385 Pine Trail Dr. just off Hillside. 

The baked goodies go very quickly and there is everything 

from whole wheat bread made with freshly ground wheat to 

brownies, monster cookies, home made granola and much 

more. It is a fun neighborly day with the coffee pot and iced 

tea free until it runs out! 

One decision I need to make is whether to leave my metal 

signs on the cabin once it sells or to take them with me. If I 

take them with me, they will probably end up with my older 

Continued on page 8... 

The Country 

Farm Store 

Antiques • Farm Rustics • Wagons 

Old West in Historic Downtown Flagstaff 

• Buy & Consign 

17 N. Leroux St. • Flagstaff, AZ 86001 

928.774.2271 

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by Barbara Floyd 

Just one of many rooms and settings at 

Aunt Maude’s, Flagstaff’s largest antique 

mall.

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Lonesome Dove Antiques 

Adds to Williams’ Adventure 


It was a beautiful summer day in late June when a friend 

joined me for a day’s excursion from Munds Park to Williams 

so that I could do a feature story on Lonesome Dove Antiques, 

which is located at 420 N. 

Grand Canyon Blvd. That 

trip prompted this issue’s 

front cover along with 

some other stories about 

interesting shops along 

Route 66 in Flagstaff, 

Williams and Kingman. 

The legend of Route 66 

is kept very much alive 

in these cities. It was fun 

to discover other newly- 

Tom and Nancy Crandall, owners 

of Lonesome Dove Antiques 

� Feature Stories � 

opened shops along the 

way, which added to the 

day’s excitement. 

We stayed in the area longer than we had anticipated, drawn 

by the chance to enjoy some new shopping experiences. Plus 

we discovered Red Raven Restaurant at 135 W. Route 66 in 

Downtown Williams. After enjoying a delicious lunch, we 

decided that we would return there in a heartbeat for either 

another lunch or dinner—especially after we looked at the 

enticing menu. 

Lonesome Dove Antiques is just a couple of blocks north 

and on the other side of the street from the Welcome Center 

by the train depot in Williams. That road used to be the 

main route to the Grand 

Canyon. The shop is 

housed in a charming 

historical building that 

was probably built in 

the late 1800s and which 

might have been built 

for the railroad crews. 

It is the original rock 

house with plaster and 

has been remodeled a 

few times; it has been 

lived in as a residence 

and served as Northside 

Market. Today, it is the 

perfect setting for Tom 

and Nancy Crandall’s 

antique shop, which 

opened in August 2007. 

The shop is open from March through November, closing 

for the months of December to February because it is just 

too cold. 

Nancy had a store in Southern California for several 

years; now this Prescott couple has set up their motor home 

in Williams and spends a good part of their open-for-business 


Many Interesting Activities 

Are Found Along Route 66 


When visiting Williams, I always stop by The Christmas 

Tree Gallery to see what’s new. It is located at the east end 

of town at 402 E. Route 66 next to Williams Realty. It was a 

pleasant surprise to find there is a recently-opened area called 

“The Backroom.” That 

area is filling up with 

second-time-around, 

but lovely, pieces of 

household furniture, 

home decor plus a nice 

array of antiques and 

collectibles. The very 

large room is fun to 

shop in because cleverly 

arranged displays give 

you an idea of what 

the items would look like in a home. There is a nice mix of 

styles to chose from plus a constant flow of new things in 

and out of the shop makes shoppers want to check back often 

so they don’t miss 

anything. 

The lovely 

Christmas shop 

out front is very 

appealing even if 

Christmas might be 

the furthest thing 

from your mind 

during a summer 

shopping trip! 

There is something 

about the decor and collectibles associated with that holiday 

that are timeless. 

On the opposite side of Route 66, the Old West is brought 

to life at the Wild West Junction with special events, historical 

re-enactments, food and good, wholesome old time fun. Here 

you’ll find Jules of 

the West, a small, 

but impressive 

shop that offers all 

kinds of antiques 

and vintage wares 

from the 1920s to 

the 1960s, ranging 

from singing 

cowboy and rodeo 

memorabilia to 

garden and patio decor. 

Jules of the West is just a few steps from the front door 

of one of our Country Register advertisers, The Quilters 

Mercantile, a not-to-be-missed quilting shop. Also nearby 

is Hop Sing’s Chinese Kitchen, a most exclusive Chinese 

Continued on page 8...

Sept-Oct 08 

� Williams � 

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6 Sept-Oct 08 

“Hidden Treasures” Appear 

When You Are on a Mission 


On a mission to gather stories in Williams in late June, 

I found “Hidden Treasures” Antiques & Collectibles, 

which opened in 

May on Route 66 

in Williams. By 

the time you read 

this, the shop will 

probably be in the 

front location of 

the building at 117 

W. Route 66 that 

is home to several 

businesses. 

When I 

discovered Hidden 

Treasures inside 

Canyon Vista Shops, it occupied several rooms in Suite 120. 

When I asked how and when all this came together, I found 

out it that happened quite by accident. Troy Troutman, who 

does tax work out of this same complex, had a client who 

suggested it and so Troy, Chuck and Belinda Campanella 

open their doors from 

noon until 7 p.m. on 

Wednesdays to Saturday. 

The shop will do 

consignments on large 

items and its owners have 

discovered that people 

collect the strangest 

things! All three are 

always hunting for the 

unusual and like to stock 

small things because 

tourists can’t take big 

things with them. They 

were excited when they 

found an old barn full of 

“things” that they were 

able to keep the prices low on—something which is easier 

to do in Williams. Shoppers always love a bargain! 

It will be fun to go back and see how the shop looks in its 

new space. It will give 

them a front window 

for displays, and 

allow them to show 

off their furniture 

pieces, “smalls,” lots 

of glass and china, art 

work and other items 

of interest. There 

seen to be no lack of 

hidden treasures at 

Hidden Treasures! 

� Feature Stories � 

Time Was Antiques Mall 

Is a Trip Back to the Past 

You’ll find Time Was Antiques – Antique Mall located 

at 427 E. Beale St in Kingman. While the shop has been 

around for 7 years, Mary and Tom Wise have been its proud 

owners for the last 4 ½ years. 

Inspired by a never-ending love affair with items from 

the past, Mary and Tom find that this antique shop has 

fulfilled their long awaited dreams. Time Was Antiques 

is located in a building rich in Kingman history. Built in 

1921, it began its existence as the Van Marter building, 

which housed the town’s music shop, shoe repair shop and 

mortuary. 

At the mall, there are 17 dealers who have combined their 

individual areas of interest in antiques and collectibles into 

one eclectic array of items. Among the “hidden treasures” 

and “one of a kind” items are: furniture, glassware, books, 

pottery, jewelry, military items, knickknacks, linens, plus 

so much more. 

When visiting Time Was Antiques, you will experience 

a trip back in time plus have fun exploring the rest of 

downtown Kingman with its many other shops (including 

9 other antique shops), restaurants and historical places of 

interest. For more information on Time Was Antiques, call 

928-753-4570.

Sept-Oct 08 

A Walk in the Park 

Kingman, AZ 

Saturday, October 11, 2008 

Locomotive Park • 10am to 5pm 

between Andy Devine (Rt 66) & Beale Street 

Parade starts at 9:30, runs from 6th St. to Locomotive Park 

One Day of 

• Food • Entertainment •Arts & Crafts 

• Antiques & Collectibles • Raffles • Fun 

Antiques 

and 

Collectibles 

Auntie’s Attic 

We Buy 

Tuesday through Saturday • 11am-4pm 

424 E. Beale St. • Kingman, AZ 

928-753-1921 

Tracy & Dana Matteson, Proprietors 

& Lt. Beale Parade 

Vendor Booths Available: 

Contact Ann White at 928-753-1200 

or Karl Kettelhut at 928-753-9095 

hawhite@citlink.net 

ckett@citlink.net 

� Kingman � 

All Types of AnTique And Modern CloCks 

experTly repAired, BoughT And sold 

willis l. lynEs 

MeMBer nAwCC And AwCi 

“The Clock Man” 

sinCe 1974 

Phone: (928)-753-6858 

E-Mail: clockman@uneedspeed.net • www.theclockman-az.com 

largest selection of Quality clocks in tri-state area 

226 East bEalE st. in historic downtown kingman, az 86401 

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� Feature Stories • Property For Sale � 

Many Interesting Activities, continued from page 4... 

Restaurant in Northern Arizona with two floors of dining 

and four outdoor patios, along with Typhoon Saloon and 

Restaurant, a family-oriented establishment with the feel 

of an Old West Saloon. Another 

part of this interesting complex 

is Drover’s Hotel that reflects the 

best of the Old West with its five 

queen-sized themed rooms. The 

Old Adobe Beverage Company 

features Granite Creek organic wine 

produced in Chino Valley along 

with other beverages and snacks. 

It’s always a great treat to take in 

The Chuck Wagon Dinner Theater. 

Just sit back and enjoy a Wild West 

style revue and The Wild West 

Junction’s famous Pork Brisket and 

BBQ chicken with all the fix in’s. 

We have given you lots of reasons to visit Williams and, 

while you are so close, buzz up to the Grand Canyon. It only 

takes a little over an hour to drive from Williams or take the 

train—it’s a real treat. The train leaves everyday from the 

Williams railroad station, and you will feel like you are really 

out west! 

Nostalgic Images, continued from page 3... 

grandsons who love to hunt. When they came to visit the 

cabin and we took a trip to Williams, they got to pick out 

their own metal signs for their rooms. Because two of them 

have September birthdays, they already have the September 

Passage sign. There are several places in Williams that have a 

great selection of these signs and I see them in many antique 

shops as well. 

My subject matter 

was narrowed down 

so it limited which 

ones I was interested 

in, but I really like 

many others. They 

are affordable and fun 

and very nostalgic. 

That might be the 

reason for the name 

A collection of signs at Barbara’s 

cabin, pictured below. 

of the company called 

Nostalgic Images, 

Inc. One of their metal 

signs is shown on this issue’s front cover and they graciously 

allowed us to reproduce one of my favorite signs for Route 

66. Check out their web site at www.nostalgicimages.com 

and enjoy the more than 700 metal sign images. Start looking 

in the shops for them; once you have become aware of these 

signs, you will notice lots of them. 

And, what is more fun than the nostalgia of Route 66? We 

have our Flagstaff, Williams, Kingman, Barstow, CA, and 

Needles, CA, shops in this and every issue of The Antique 

Register and all of those cities have lots of Route 66 events 

and related merchandise. The Mother Road, as Route 66 is 

called, was commissioned in 1926, crossed eight states and 

three time zones. It was a link between Chicago and Los 

Angeles and was intended to connect the main streets of rural 

and urban communities. Check out our wonderful advertisers 

in all of these Route 66 locations and have a nostalgic trip. 

P. S. I really don’t think I will be able to part with my metal 

signs! They aren’t exactly right on Route 66 but just twenty 

miles south in a community with its own fire department, 

a golf course, club house with a swimming pool, tennis 

courts, a park, several small businesses and lots and lots of 

nice people. It is a very “happening” and coveted area with 

some year-round residents and many summer and weekend 

residents. Call me at 602-321-6511 if you are interested in a 

cabin for your own getaway.

Sept-Oct 08 

� Boulder City • Las Vegas � 

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10 Sept-Oct 08 

� Needles, CA • Barstow, CA • Fort Mohave � 

Treasure House Mall 

Antiques, Collectibles & Gifts 

Resale Shop Upstairs 

Home Decor Art 

60 Dealers 

236 & 300 E. Main St. • Barstow, CA 

(760) 255-4834 • (760) 255-1817 

Business Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 

Sunday 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm 

The Antique Cottage 

“Mini Mall” 

Antiques & 

Collectibles 

We do layaways, special holiday sales 

and of course, “friendliness and caring 

for our customers” is our motto... 

12 miles south of the Laughlin Bridge by way of 

Bullhead City, Arizona Parkway. Across from 

Family Dollar. • 928-763-5242 

AZ Hours Mon - Sat 10 - 4:30 Sunday 12 - 5 

4596 Hwy 95 • Fort Mohave, Arizona 86426 

Lonesome Dove, continued from page 4... 

season there. While it is Nancy’s business, Tom runs the store 

as he is needed 

and enjoys 

talking to people 

from all over 

the world. The 

Crandalls travel 

to Pennsylvania 

once a year and 

to the Midwest 

and wherever 

else they can 

find things for 

their store. They 

like to find 

primitives and 

people often 

bring things to 

them. The store is not big enough for consignment items, but 

they have managed to get a selective display of a wide variety 

of items. The turnover of offerings is quite fast so the shop is 

always changing. Their clientele is mostly serious collectors 

and shoppers so they do not carry many of the trinkets so 

popular with tourists. 

There is a nice blend of things from a small kitchen full 

of cooking-related collectibles, rolling pins (one went home 

with me), and depression glass. There are also: primitives, 

western, country, art work, railroad memorabilia with a bit of 

a take on Fred Harvey, jewelry and Native American items. 

Rustic signs from an Ohio Sign Maker labeled “Made in 

American” come with a variety of sayings such as “Welcome 

to the Cabin . . . Come Early, Fish Late.” An Alabama artist 

with creations called “A Place in Time” is very popular. 

Choice antique furniture pieces make this a complete antique 

shopping experience and one you won’t want to miss. 

You will be impressed with Lonesome Dove Antiques 

not only inside the shop, but with the neat as a pin “outside” 

shop as well. The well decorated yard has items for sale and 

complements the attractive front entry of the shop. We think 

you will enjoy visiting with these knowledgeable owners plus 

you will be quite impressed with what they have gathered 

together at Lonesome Dove Antiques. For more information, 

including shop hours, call 928-635-2610.

Sept-Oct 08 

Saddlerock Barn 

Consignments 

Buy • Sell • Consign 

• Antiques • Furniture • Home Décor 

• Estate Sale Services • Appraisals 

Bashas Shopping Center 

164 J Coffee Pot Drive 

Hwy 89A & Coffee Pot Dr 

Sedona, Arizona 

928-282-8518 

Mon - Sat 10:00 - 6:00 • Sun 12:30 - 5:00 

Visit your local 

antique, vintage or 

collectible shop for 

unique, one-of a 

kind items 

� Sedona • Camp Verde � 

(928) 282-7090 

& 

(928) 282-1593 

Available 

for hire 

Both at one location 

3235 w. Hwy. 89A, Sedona AZ 86336 

“Where Food & History Meet” 

ANTIQUES GIFTS COLLECTIBLES CONSIGNMENTS 

Located 

In the of Arizona 

Over 30 Dealers in one location 

437 Highway 260 • General Crook Trail • Camp Verde 


Collectibles 

Gifts 

Old Fashioned 

Candy Counter 

Western 

Holiday 

Seasonal 

& Garden 

Decor 

5,000 Sq. ft of Fun 

Scrapbooking Supplies now available 

Hours 

Now Open Mon-Sat from 9-5 

928-567-6555 or sweetpeaantiques.net 

Where the popcorn is always free! 

Furniture 

Pictures 

Consignments 

Featuring 

Local Artists 

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From stalwart pioneers blazing trails across the burning 

desert to beehive hairdo’d politicians, our state of Arizona 

has a very colorful past and many items found locally are 

representative of that bygone era. The population of the state 

is nearly 10 times larger today than it was in 1950 so these 

remnants of earlier days are not only fun to collect and display 

but also make a good investment as ever increasing numbers 

of Arizonans are searching for them. 

Arizona was known for the 5 Cs – Climate, Cattle, Copper, 

Citrus and Cotton. The 

climate and the mystique 

of the West attracted 

visitors to famous resorts 

such as the Wigwam, 

Castle Hot Springs or 

the Arizona Biltmore and 

they visited the myriad 

local attractions including 

Grand Canyon and Oak 

Creek. This vanguard 

was later replaced by 

tourists speeding across 

Route 66 or through Salt 

River Canyon in sleek 

tail-finned automobiles. 

They sent millions of 

colorful post cards with 

interesting stamps and postmarks. They bought a huge variety 

of other collectible items, such as: spoons, plates, tablecloths 

and sterling silver and turquoise jewelry. Santa Fe, Fred 

Harvey and early Arizona Highways items are also becoming 

extremely valuable. All these things are easily collectable and 

readily available at the many antique stores, flea markets and 

garage sales throughout the state. 

The Romance of the West and the Arizona Cattle Industry 

provide an interesting area for 

Collecting Arizona. The N. 

Porter Saddle Company was the 

signature Arizona Saddlery from 

the 1890s through the 1960s. 

Any cowboy worth his salt 

anywhere in the world was proud 

to ride a Porter Saddle, sport 

Porter chaps, vest, cuffs or other 

Porter accoutrements ordered 

from the world famous Porter 

Catalog. Any visitor staying at 

one of Arizona’s famous dude 

ranches was soon ordering such 

items for their stay here, too. Western Art is also an interesting 

area of collecting Arizona. Lon Megargee was made famous 

for his A-1 Arizona Brewing Company Prints. Ted DeGrazia, 

George Phippen and Olaf Wieghorst also created interesting 

Arizona art, prints, post cards and plates that found their way 

into thousands of Arizona homes. Arizona also had its share of 

Western stars from Rex Allen to Marty Robbins, and hundreds 

of movies were made from Old Tucson to Monument 

� Feature Story � 

“Collecting Arizona” Is Educational —and Fun! by Bill Bowan 

Valley to The Red Rocks of Sedona. Zane Grey wrote novels 

about our colorful state, 

and all of his books are 

increasing in value with 

the passage of time. 

Arizona became a 

territory as a function 

of the Civil War, but 

the mining industry 

greased the rails. 

Mining collectables 

come in many forms from carbide lamps to blasting cap tins; 

picks, stock certificates, maps and photographs abound. Some 

collectors specialize in historic districts including: Ajo, Bisbee, 

Tombstone, Clifton/Morenci, Globe/Superior or Jerome while 

others focus on items from United Verde Copper Company or 

Phelps Dodge. 

Making the desert bloom to produce cotton, citrus and 

Arizona agriculture is an interesting area in itself—from 

colorful fruit labels to 

milk bottles, farm tools 

and historic stereoviews 

of Arizona’s first 

Reclamation Project, 

Roosevelt Dam. With 

farming and mining 

came the need for banks, 

and Arizona banking 

is an area of growing 

interest. All the early 

Arizona banks are gone 

and deposit bags, cashed 

checks or their colorful 

advertising from Valley 

Bank, Arizona Bank or 

other local banks are 

becoming quite valuable. 

No piece on 

Collecting Arizona would be complete without mention of 

our colorful political history from George W. P. Hunt, elected 

governor seven times and who is buried in a white pyramid 

in Papago Park, to Barry Goldwater’s 1964 bid for the 

presidency. Bruce Babbitt, Stewart Udall, Rose Mofford and 

Evan Mecham, among others, 

round out a varied market 

for campaign pins, bumper 

stickers, election posters and 

other memorabilia. 

So the next time you’re 

out visiting the spectacular 

places in our state or just 

out junking, think about 

Collecting Arizona. The 

education and experience will 

make you a better Arizonan 

whether you invest or not. 

Have fun along the way!

Sept-Oct 08 

� Cottonwood • Jerome • McGuireville � 

U.S. Politics-a Hot Button Issue 

By Mary Dessoie 

Even though I was a small child I can still vividly recall 

the excitement when Presidential Candidate John F. Kennedy 

made an appearance in my small town. There were banners, 

posters and lots of buttons. I sure wish I had picked up a few 

of those items! 

Every four years the excitement—albeit increasingly 

annoying—surrounding national elections swells. And few 

are shy about wearing their convictions—if not on their 

sleeves, at least on their lapels. 

Not everyone sees all this hoopla as annoying! Have 

you noticed the crowds at the end of the debates and other 

gatherings clamoring for those cherished autographs from 

the candidates? Although I suspect some of those persons 

are planning on selling the autographed materials on eBay or 

elsewhere, many of those pieces of ephemera will be stored 

in personal collections. 

Collectors of political memorabilia especially prize all 

the hoopla—posters, placards, ribbons, bumper stickers, 

hats, noisemakers and items related to American political 

campaigns of the past as colorful reminders of our democratic 

history. They also like the idea that every four years their 

collections become more sought after and more valuable. 

The early years of our republic produced little in the way 

of campaign memorabilia. There were no real campaigns for 

our first six presidents because so few people could vote. 


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Sept-Oct 08 

� Prescott � 

1. Prescott Antique 

& Craft Market 

115 N. Cortez • 928-445-7156 

Fifty-seven (57) dealers displaying 

antiques, collectables, crafts, coins 

& more. Arizona’s “First Antique Mall”. 

Mon.- Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5. 

2. Pennington’s Antiques 

117 N. Cortez • 928-445-3748 

7000 Sq. ft. of antiques, décor & collectibles 

Furniture • Quilts • Folk Art • Toys • Coins 

Records • Books • Antique Dolls 

Pottery • Glass • Jewelry 

Always buying • Open 7 days a week. 

3. Red Lamp Antiques 

121 N. Cortez Street • 928-445-7899 

Fifty years in antiques business with 

glassware, furniture, primitives, silverplate, 

sterling, napkin rings, pickle castors, 

R.S. Prussia. 

4. Keystone Antiques 

127 N. Cortez • 928-445-1757 

18th, 19th, 20th century furnishings, fine silver, 

jewelry, glass, pottery & porcelain, lighting, 

advertising, railroad. Dealers welcome. 

Open 7 days a week. 

5. Antiques Off The Square 

145 N. Cortez • 928-778-1040 

Quality antiques of all kinds. Furniture-advertising-glass-primitives-oldercollectibles-tools-specializing 

in antique toys (cast iron, pressed steel 

etc.) Always buying. Open 7 days a week. 

6. Merchandise Mart 

Antique Mall 

205 N. Cortez • 928-776-1728 

N. AZ’s largest antique mall, over 15,000 sq. ft. 

Est. 1986. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, 

and a whole lot more. 

Buy & Consign. Daily 10-5. Sun 11-4. 

www.prescottantiquestores.com. 

7. Cross Creek Antiques 

1125 W Gurley St • 928-776-0035 

Specializing in mid 19th century through mid 

20th century glass, crystal, pottery, porcelain, 

kitchenwares, furniture, antique fire screens, clocks, 

linens and lamps. 

Open Thurs-Mon 10-5:30. Tues by appointment only

Sept-Oct 08 

Pennington’s 


117 N. Cortez 

Prescott, AZ 86301 

- downtown - 

928-445-3748 

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 

Furniture • Antiques • Collectibles 

Records • Books 

Keystone Antiques 

10 select dealers located in the heart of 

Prescott’s rejuvenated antique row! 

Specializing in 18th, 19th and 20th century 

furnishings, fine silver, jewelry, glass, pottery & 

porcelain, advertising, railroad and lighting. 

Almost half of our sales are to dealers. 

We buy • Estate Sales Conducted 

Antiques and house hold moving 

(local & long distance) 

127 N. Cortez Street • Prescott, AZ 86301 

(928) 445-1757 • Jacy Lee, Proprietor 

Red Lamp Antiques 

Glassware - Furniture - Primitives 

Silverplate - Sterling - Napkin Rings 

Pickle Castors - R.S. Prussia 

50 years in Antique Business 

121 N. Cortez Street 

Prescott, Arizona 86301 

(928) 445-7899 

� Prescott � 

antiques, furniture & collectibles 

Prescott’s Largest 


15,000 Square Feet• 90 Dealers 

Voted 

BeSt ANtique ShoP 

in PreSCott 

205 N. Cortez • Prescott, AZ 

928-776-1728 

Monday-Saturday 10-5 • Sunday 11-4 

www.prescottantiquestores.com 

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MOOSE MOUNTAIN GIFTS 

& Pine Country Accents 

and 

MOOSE MART ANTIQUE MALL 

TWO GREAT SHOPS IN ONE! 

OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 

6264 Hardscrabble Road 

Pine, Arizona 85544 

928-476-3044 

We have something for everyone! 

Gifts, Cabin & Country Accents, 

Red Hat Ladies, Wildlife Accessories, 

Antiques and Treasures from the Past! 

� Pine � 

U.S. Politics, continued from page 13... 

Most experts agree that the era of political memorabilia 

begins with Andrew Jackson’s campaign in 1828. While still 

only white male landowners could vote in that election, 

public opinion was beginning to carry some weight with 

politicians. To prove he was a man of the people, Jackson 

showered the common folk with ribbons, snuff boxes and 

bandanas as well as whiskey bottles with his face on one 

side and George Washington’s on the other. 

Victorian-era political memorabilia includes sheet 

music and almanacs. In later years, the niche of collecting 

all things political included a vast array of toys, games, 

puzzles, banks, clocks, watches, mugs, glasses, dishes and 

an array of novelties. Also look for statues, busts, portrait 

plates, prints and photos of historical American presidents, 

statesmen and politicians. 

Mary Dessoie covers a variety of topics in the field of 

antiques. She founded the Butter Pat Patter Association for 

collectors of butter pats. Butter pats are miniature plates 

that were introduced during the mid-1800s for individual 

servings of butter. A subscription to The Patter newsletter 

costs $22 and includes a mint-condition Royal Doulton 

butter pat and ten issues of The Patter. Sample copies are 

available by sending $4.00 and a LSSAE (58 cents). For 

those persons who would like to start their subscriptions 

immediately and receive their Royal Doulton pat by return 

mail, please send your check or money order, payable to 

Mary Dessoie, 7950 E. Keats Avenue, No. 178, Mesa, AZ 

85209-5025.

Sept-Oct 08 

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� Payson • Pine � 

Payson and Pine 

Rim Country’s Coolest antique “Find” 

WesteRn Village 

Payson’s Largest Multi-Dealer Mall 

Over 10,000 sq ft of Art-Antiques-Collectibles 

Western Home Furnishings, Vintage Indian Rugs, 

Jewelry, Artifacts, Cowboy Memorabilia, Outdoor 

Wild Life Items, Historic Library & Bookstore. 

1104 S. Beeline Hwy. 

928-474-3431 

Open 7 days 

CedaR lane antiQUes 

111 E. Cedar Ln. 928-468-1351 

A must stop for the antique enthusiast! 

Specializing in “high quality” antique 

furniture, silver, porcelain and glassware. 

Thurs-Sat. 10-5 

and other days good chance. 

www.cedarlaneantiques.com 

Main stReet 

MeRCantile 

216 W. Main St. 928-468-0526 

Antiques, Collectibles, Cool Stuff in a 

unique country store that was built as 

Payson’s first drugstore. 

A Real Arizona Experience 

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 

gasoline alley 

407 W. Main Street, Payson 

928-474-4932 

Fun place for guys & gals ~ 2000 sq. ft. 

of unique antiques, collectibles, coin-ops, 

jewelry, cookie jars, celebrity collectibles, 

automobilia, pedal cars, nostalgic candy. 

10-5 Thurs-Sat and 11-4 Sun. 

Other days by chance or appt. 

eagle MoUntain 

galleRy oF giFts 

MUlti-dealeR Mall 

501 W. Main St. • 928-468-0012 

4,400 sq. ft of New, Used & Antique 

Furniture - Home Decor from Cabin to 

Cottage & Unique Gifts at Reasonable Prices. 

10-6 Mon.-Sat. and 12-6 on Sun. 

Bootleg alley 

antiQUes & aRt 

520 W. Main St. • 928-472-4323 

Located in Payson’s Historic District. 

Fine Art, Mid-Century Modern, Antiques 

& Collectibles. 

Thurs.-Sat. 12-5 or by appointment 

PINE 

16 

15 

14 

12 11 13 

Hardscrabble Rd. 

Forest Dr. 

10 

9 

8 

Longhorn Rd 

W. Wade Ln. 

7 

Highway 260 

6 5 

4 

Pine 13 Miles 

3 

W. Main St 

1 

2 

BEELINE HWY 87 

Frontier St. 

PAYSON 

E. Aero St. 

E. Cedar Ln. 

7. tHe 

CaRPenteR’s WiFe 

112. W. Wade Ln. 928-472-7343 

Antiques, Furniture, Collectibles, Gift 

Shop, Herbal Shop. 

Voted Best of Payson for 2007 

Mon. - Sat. 10-5 and Sun. 12-4. 

8. gRanny’s attiC 

MUlti-dealeR antiQUe Mall 

800 E. Hwy 260 928-474-3962 

Voted Best of Payson 11 years in a row. 

3,200 Sq. Ft. Multi-Dealer Antique Mall. 

Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture 

& Home Decor. 

Every day 10-5 

9. 

CHRisys Cottage 

718 N. Beeline Hwy • 928-474-4022 

Antiques, Home Decor, Romantic Fashion 

& Accessories 

Proprietor-Chris Wickstrom 

10am-5pm Wed.-Sat. 

12-5 Sun. 

10. dJ’s HoMe deCoR 

806 N. Beeline Hwy •928-4749204 

Lodge, Western, Cabin & Cottage Décor 

Cozy Bedding, Earth Rugs, Decorator 

Bath Sets, Red Cedar Furniture, Quilts, 

Wildlife Framed Art, Vintage Cottage & 

French Country Décor, Gifts, Collectibles 

Open Mon-Sat 10-5 • Quality Items Arriving Daily 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14. 

15. 

tyMeless antiQUes 

& tReasURes 

3716 N. Prince/Hardscrabble Rd. 

in Pine 928-476-4618 

Browse 3,300 Sq. Ft. of treasures 

from all eras. 

Our prices are worth the drive! 

Open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 

Moose MoUntain 

giFts & Moose MaRt 

antiQUe Mall 

6264 Hardscrabble Rd. in Pine 

928-476-3044 

Gifts, Antiques, and Collectibles. 

Mon.-Thurs. 10-4, 

Fri.-Sat. 10-5 and Sun. 11-4. 

oUR HoUse circa 1915 

3879 N. Hwy 87 in Pine 

928-476-5800 

Antiques, Local Art, 

Home Decor & Gifts 

Bed & Bath, Body & Soul 

Kristen & Rex 

Visions sPeaking RoCk 

sHoP & eMPoRiUM 

3974 N. Highway 87 

Pine, AZ 85544 

Phone: 928-476-6437 or 928-978-0487 

Pine’s newest Multi Dealer Antique/Collectible/ 

Gift Mall along with Rocks, Fossils & Gemstones. 

Open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, Closed Wed. 

Pine station antiQUes 

& old tRains 

3998 N. Hwy 87, Pine, 928-476-4882 

Home & Business for Sale! 

Antiques, Furniture, “O” & Standard Gauge 

Trains, Railroad Memorabilia and Gifts. 

Open at 10am Sat 

16. Pine CoUntRy 

antiQUes & Vintage 

4078 Hwy 87 in Pine 

928-476-2219 

Multi-dealer Mall 

Antique Furniture, Collectibles, Vintage 

Items, Gifts 

Sun 11-4 • Wed-Mon 10-5 

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Corral Antique 

Market & Gift Shop 

We offer a large variety of 

collectibles, antique furniture, 

beautiful glassware, jewelry, quilts 

& depression glass 

Large Selection of 

Fenton Glass & Lamps 

Collectibles • Antiques 

Gifts • Rhythm Clocks Available 

Look for us on Main Street 

433 E Main Street 

Springerville, AZ 85938 

928-333-2264 

� Payson � 

Political Collectibles’ Book 

In Time for the Campaign 

Just in time for the presidential campaign is the extensive 

Warman’s Political Collectibles by college professor Dr. 

Enoch Nappen. 

This latest volume provides 

sweeping coverage of all things 

presidential in terms of presidential 

campaigns. Its parade of political 

treasures extends from buttons and 

photographs to jewelry and paper 

items. 

Dr. Nappen, a political science 

professor at Monmouth University, 

suggests there is much more to 

political memorabilia than just pinback 

buttons. 


Chrisys 

Cottage 

spend a day at 

the swiss village 

• Antiques 

• Home Decor 

• Romantic Fashion 

• Accessories 

Proprietor - Chrisy Wickstrom 

718 N. Beeline Hwy 

Payson, AZ 

928-474-4022 

Specializing in Shabby Chic Decor, 

Crystal Chandeliers, 

Furniture & much more 

Wednesday - Saturday • 10am - 5pm 

Sunday • 12pm-5pm

Sept-Oct 08 

� Historic Globe • Miami � 

Historic Globe-Miami! 

“Come for a Day & You will want to Stay!” 

26+ Antique & Art Shops specializing in 

Mining Collectibles • Advertising Signs • Coke Machines • Gas Pumps 

Outdoor Decor • Sports Memorabilia • Indian Artifacts • Western Collectibles 

Glassware • Quality Furniture • Shabby Chic • Fabric • Quilting • Craft Goods 

SODA POPS 

505 Sullivan Street, Miami 

Fri & Sat 10-5 • Sun 10-4 

(480) 839-4794 

Coke Machines, gas pumps, toys and 

restoration services 

GrAnDmA Weezy’S Attic 


(928) 928-473-9004 

Open 7 days, 10-4 

Antiques, Collectibles, & Used Furniture 

FUDDy DUDDy’S 

Antiques-Furniture-Resale 

“The Old Miami Library” 

1068 Adonis Avenue, Miami 

(928) 473-8337, Sat & Sun 10-5, 

Salvage, Lighting, Random Old Stuff 

LemOnADe’S 

413 Gibson Street, Miami 

(480) 213-8817 

Open: 10-5 Weekends only 

Antiques & Collectibles 

miAmi rOSe trADinG cOmPAny 


(928) 473-2949 • Sat & Sun 10-5 

Bordello Chic, Vintage Religious 

Historic 1915 Building & Business for Sale 

JULieS SeWinG cOrner 


10am-6pm • Closed Sunday 

(928) 473-7633 

Quilting Fabric, Notions, Machines, 

Classes & Repairs 

PicKLe BArreL trADinG POSt 

404 S. Broad Street, Globe 

Daily 10-6 • (928) 425-9282 

Antique Market, Indian Art & Craft, 

Outdoor Rustic Furniture & Home Decor 

Pretty PAtty LOU’S 

551 S. Broad Street, Globe 

Wed-Sat 10-5:30, Most Sundays 

(928) 425-2680 

Unique blend of old & new, vintage linens 

cynthiA’S cLASSic AntiqUeS OF miAmi 


(480) 332-7013, (928) 425-3677 

Fri-Sun 10-5, Mon & Thurs 11-5 

Closed Tues & Wed 

Unique/Quality Antiques, Victorian, Glass, 

Silver, Bronze, Mission, Primitives, 

Original Signed Paintings 

PASt-timeS AntiqUeS OF GLOBe 

150 W. Mesquite, Globe 

Mon-Sat 10-5 , Sun 1-4 (928) 425-2220 

Quality furniture, glass & more 

hiLL Street mALL 

383 S. Hill St., Globe 

(928) 425-0022 

10am - 6pm • Open Daily 

Antiques, Fabric, Jewelry 

cOBre VALLey center FOr the ArtS 

101 N. Broad Street, Globe 

M-F 10-5, Sat 10-4 Sun 12-4 

(928) 425-0884 

Fine art, sculpture, stained glass, 

Home of Community Theatre 

the White POrch GiFtS & AntiqUeS 

101 N. Broad Street, Globe 

(928) 425-4000 • Thurs - Mon 10-5 

Located inside the Historic Courthouse 

A fun mix of old & new in a multi-dealer 

shop, with a huge selection of depression 

glass and Vintage Clothing! 

Wonderful 

Restaurants! 

A Destination You Will Remember! 

(At the Crossroads between Phoenix, Tucson, White Mountains!) 

For More info on the Area: www.globemiamitimes.com 

PLEASE NOTE: 

Days & Hours 

Vary from 

Shop to Shop 

NOT ALL SHOPS OPEN 

EVERY DAY 

Some only open on 

weekends - call for 

hours 

80 Miles from 

Phoenix & Tucson 

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� Globe • New Mexico Shops & Services � 

Our Book Winner 

19 Years 

in the 

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Have you heard about 2nd Saturday in Globe? 

Lots of Fun, Prizes & Bargains! 

Check out our Fall Deals! 

150 W. Mesquite, Globe, AZ 

928-425-2220 

Open 7 days a week • 2,600 square feet 

of Wonderful Shopping 

Small Mall Antiques 

the “only” Antique Mall 

in Las Cruces, NM 

Collectibles, Marbles, Glassware, Toys, 

Jewelry, Comic Books, Wall Pockets, 

Pictures, Furniture, Linen 

Afternoons 7 days each week until 5:00pm 

Visa MC Amex Discover 

810 W. Picacho Avenue • 575-647-0667 

between 2nd St and the railroad tracks 

Mary Huston of Chandler is the winner of the book Antiques 

To Die For, a mystery novel written by Jane Cleland. 

Set on the beautiful and rugged New Hampshire coastline, 

Antiques to Die For is filled 

with antiques lore and complex 

plot twists. In the end, using her 

knowledge of antiques, Josie 

finds the valuable treasure—and 

solves the crime. And in doing so, 

she gives a young girl hope. 

Antiques to Die For is an 

Antiques Roadshow for mystery 

fans—if you like antiques and 

collectibles, you’ll love this 

book. 

Enjoy your book . . . it is a 

good read 

Rough Rider Antiques 

Open 10-5 • Monday-Saturday 

505.454.8063 

furniture, Collectables, linens, Textiles, 

Native American, Rugs, Books, Kitchen, 

Glassware, Jewelry, Cowboy, Primitives 

and much more 

The Wright Stuff 

W. C. “Red” Roetteis 

Specializing in 

Effective 5/1/07 

New Location 

501 Railroad 

las Vegas, nm 87701 

Across from historic Tram depot 

L.G. Wright Glass • Primitives 

Fine China • Pressed Glass 

Advertising Collectables 

Cranberry Glass • Barber Bottles 

Fenton Dealer • Aladdin Lamps 

Angle Lamp Parts 

In Albuquerque, NM 

Classic Century Square 

4616 Central Avenue SE 

505-255-1850 

Home 505-243-7428 • wroetteis@aol.com

Sept-Oct 08 

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Join us in celebrating 

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Call to speak with a 

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� Maricopa • Casa Grande • Oracle • Green Valley • Tucson � 

LITTLE BARREL 

Antiques & Collectibles 

“A Unique Experience In Shopping, With 

Quality Merchandise At Reasonable Prices” 

Gifts • Primitives & Furniture • Estate Liquidation 

Located Across From The Historic City Hall 

507 E. Florence Blvd • Casa Grande 

Call For Store Hours 

Donna Kerr • Owner 

Dealers Welcome 

520-836-3659 

Political Collectibles, contd. from page 18... 

Optimistically he notes, “There are still hundreds of historic 

and contemporary items available at flea markets, antique 

stores, shows and auctions that are often not considered 

important and, as a result, are either trashed or sold for a 

fraction of their future historic worth. Save them and you save 

what the history books, unfortunately, usually ignore.” 

Just the paper items’ chapter alone is extensive and typical 

of the overall coverage. That chapter includes political 

postcards, posters, official documents, tickets, public meeting 

notices and even sheet music. 

Included in the kitchenware and grocery items chapter are 

ceramic plates, bottles, matchbooks, salt and pepper shakers, 

ashtrays and even bubble gum cigars. 

The volume covers presidential campaign items dating 

from the 1860s to the present day. More than 1,100 color 

illustrations and current values are included with the text. 

They depict everything from a $250 Franklin Roosevelt clock 

to a $10 ‘unofficial’ videotape of Vice President Dan Quayle. 

Overall, this book will be helpful to any reader with an 

historical or collectible interest in past presidential campaigns. 

Its one flaw is that it lacks a much-needed index. 

Warman’s Political Collectibles by Dr. Enoch Nappen, 

softcover, 256 pages, is $24.99 plus shipping from Krause 

Publications, 1-800-258-0929. 

Book reviews by Robert Reed, Antique and Collectible 

News Service, PO Box 204, Knightstown, IN 46148. 

Sue & Jerry’s “Unique Resale & Gift Shop” 

Buy • Sell • Trade • Antiques • Furniture 

Clothing • Indian Rugs • Pottery • Gifts 

Located in Beautiful Downtown Oracle 

Open Daily 11:00 am-4:00 pm • Closed Mondays 

520-896-9200 • 1015 W. American Ave • Oracle, AZ 

Bygones 

15 th Anniversary 

(520) 648-5222 

Antiques, Jewelry Collectibles, Furniture 

Sale 15% off everything except jewelry 

In the Green Valley Plaza • 175 S. La Canada, #121 

Green Valley, Arizona 85614 

Firehouse Antiques 

Something old, something new, 

we have something just for you. 

Multi Dealer Mall 

6,300 sq ft with 1,000’s of items 

Flea Market 2nd Sunday Each Month 

Hours: 

Mon-Sat 10-6 • Sun 10-4 

6522 E. 22nd. Street • Tucson, Arizona 

520-571-1775 

We appreciate your business. We support our Troops. 

Cedric’s Antiques 

Turquoise, Sterling, Jewelry, Fine Arts, 

Minerals, Bottles, Lithics, Postcards, 

Museum items, Jade, 

Artifacts, Oriental, Primitives, 

Collectibles & too much more to list! 

2782 N. Campbell Ave 

Centrally located in Gee’s Plaza 

Tucson, AZ 85719 

Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm 

520-327-3667

Sept-Oct 08 

200,000 + Items 

2 Huge Shops Side by Side 

Christine’s Antiques 

and 

Elegant Junque 

Shop 

s 

Browsers Welcome!! 

Sterling, Furniture, Dinner sets, Jewelry, Crystal, 

Glassware, Hummel’s, Art Glass, Clocks, 100’s of 

Dolls and Doll House Miniatures, Paintings, Toys, Post 

Cards, Museum items, Orientals, Advertising, Linens, 

Military, Books, Quilts, Coke, Marbles, Tools, Gifts, 

Country stuff, Western, Turquoise, Primitives, Pottery, 

Beer Items, Collectibles. 

s 

We HAve IT ALL! 

4932 - 4940 E. Speedway • Tucson, AZ 

Mon-Sat 10:00-5:30 Sun by chance 

520-323-0018 • 520-881-8181 

We Are Not a Mall • Deal with the Owners 

22nd Street 


THE HAUNTED MALL OF ARIZONA 

Furniture/ Vintage Appliances/Postcards 

Fine Jewelry/Coins/Glass/Tribal Art 

Fine Art/Textiles/Primitive to Retro 

and everything in between! 

Your One-Stop Shopping Mall for 

Antiques and Collectibles. 

We are open 7 days a week, rain or 

shine, hot or cold. Plan to spend the day 

exploring over 31,000 sq. ft. of treasures 

Antiques and Collectibles presented by over 130 dealers 

Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm 

Sunday 11am - 4pm 

5302 E. 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 

Centrally located in midtown Tucson. 

From Interstate 10 - exit 22nd Street eastbound past Swan Road 

(520) 514-5262 

NEW DEALERS WELcOME 

Booths & Showcases Available 

� Tucson � 

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4932 E. Speedway • 520-881-8181 

2. Christine’s Antiques 

4940 E. Speedway • 520-323-0018 

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5051 E. Speedway • 520-326-0167 

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5. Firehouse Antique Center* 

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6. American Antique Mall 

3130 E. Grant • 520-326-3070 

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A “Haunted” Antique Mall in Tucson? 

by Myra and Paul Rees 

Do ghosts come out of the past? Most people think so. Well, 

then, what more appropriate a place than an antique mall? Here 

in Tucson we have such a “Haunted Antique Mall” at the 22nd 

Street Antique Mall, 5302 E. 22nd Street. 

Here are the facts: 

• The Mall has a main store and a two-story adjacent annex. 

It was built as a furniture store, with an office on the second 

floor. In one booth upstairs was an antique typewriter last used 

long ago. Several customers and employees reported hearing 

a typewriter typing away over a period of months, but when 

investigated, nobody was there. Many customers told employees 

there were “ghosts” upstairs. 

• The second floor booths mostly contain furniture—chairs 

desks, tables, beds, etc. Several times, employees straightened 

up the furniture before going home at 5 p.m., only to find it 

rearranged, the chairs pulled out into the aisles and all askew, 

the next morning. 

• A radio tuned to a local station for background music was 

left on upstairs while the store was open. Often it would increase 

suddenly in volume when nobody was upstairs. 

•. The following is a description from an employee who still 

works at the mall: “The holiday season was upon us and we were 

very busy. One of the employees was coming down the annex 

stairs and we both were suddenly ‘frozen’ in our positions. The 

people who were shopping all sped up like in a time warp. It 

might have been only a matter of seconds but it seemed like 

hours. Then everything slowed to a normal pace. My fellow 

employee was still standing in the same position on the stairs 

with a dazed look on her face. I said to her, ‘Did you see that?’ 

She replied, ‘What just happened?’ We were both shaken up.” 

• One employee was bending over a jewelry showcase when 

she felt something brush against her back. Looking up, she saw 

a “transparent” figure of a young male with a mischievous look 

on his face and then he quickly vanished. 

• Several employees and customers were at the back of the 

Mall when they heard a loud sound of crashing glass from one 

of the front booths. They rushed to the booth, but nothing was 

amiss. The booth was rented to a dealer who had died the month 

before. His goods were still in the booth, mostly glassware. He 

was known to the employees as a prankster. 

• One elderly customer advised that he was coming slowly 

down the stairs. He’d had double knee surgery recently, and was 

having trouble with stairs. Then he felt as if strong hands were 

on both sides, helping him, and he reportedly had no trouble 

coming down the stairs after that. 

• A few recent reports state that employees have felt pennies 

hit them on the head or back, but nobody’s there to throw them. 

Pennies are being found around The Mall floor. 

Recently, we filmed a television commercial telling about 

“The Haunted Mall.” On the evening before the commercial 

was to be filmed, as the employees were about to exit the front 

door, a loud sneeze (“Achoo” – obviously a sound from a man) 

was heard, coming from back in the store. Thinking a customer 

was still in the Mall, the employees went through the buildings 

looking for a person, but nobody was there. The next morning, 

the employee who was involved in the prior night’s closing 

(who has a dealer booth) found her booth in disarray, with items 

on the floor or tipped over on the shelves. 

Confirming our “haunted” status, a team of “ghost-hunters” 

investigated the Mall in February 2007. Their findings are 

published in a new book, “Scare-izona, A Travel Guild To 

Arizona’s Spookiest Spots “by Katie Mullaly and company. 

We’re in Section Two of the book on pages 173-187. We’re 

listed as having “Moderate” paranormal activity. The team 

(on their own) wandered around the entire Mall, with digital 

cameras and electronic equipment, before coming to interview 

the employees and dealers who were there that evening. 

Two specific areas were identified as having extra-sensory 

“electricity.” One is Booth 52 on the second floor of the Annex 

and the other is in the area in the warehouse from the electric 

panels to the double entry doors. Paul is very skeptical about 

these matters, but that night he saw three digital photos taken 

in sequence along an aisle near the warehouse doors. Pictures 1 

and 3 are normal, but picture 2 has an “orb” hanging in midair. 

Coincidence? 

Historically, the one-story Mall building (around 20,000 

square feet) was built in 1961 and the 10,000 square feet Annex 

added two years later. It was used as a furniture store until the 

owner died. It was purchased from his estate, then continued as a 

furniture store until the 

late 1990s when it was 

converted to an antique 

mall. There is no 

information as to prior 

use of the real estate 

now available. We have 

over 150 dealer booths 

and showcases with 

room for more dealers. 

The Mall is fully air-conditioned and comfortable on Tucson’s 

hottest days. There are several good restaurants and small 

businesses nearby on a busy arterial roadway. To our knowledge, 

the only reasons for the “haunting” are the contents (antiques, 

collectibles, jewelry, dishware, art, old western gear, etc.) or the 

building itself. The “ghosts” themselves have all been friendly, 

if somewhat mischievous. Nothing horrible has happened. We 

do sponsor an annual Juried Scarecrow Exhibition in the fall, 

and just maybe, the spirits are attracted by kindred presences, 

even if only made of straw and old clothes! 

Perhaps these are all examples of vivid imagination, but we 

have documented all of these events from more than one source. 

We have started a Haunted Journal, Book 1, which is kept at the 

cashier’s desk, where employees, dealers and customers can 

enter their own experiences. We have many pages already filled 

with “happenings”. Is the Mall really haunted? Well . . . come 

and see for yourselves. 

Myra and Paul Rees are the owners of 22nd Street Antique 

Mall.

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Girlie Glasses Have Become Interesting Collector’s Items 

by Jay Mark 

Long before Dana Carvey and Kevin Nealon, as “pumpedup” 

body builders Hans and Franz, introduced “Girlie Men” 

to Saturday Night Live audiences in 1988, and Arnold 

Schwarzenegger reprised the term in his Calley-for-knee-ya 

gubernatorial campaign there were Girlie Glasses. 

Considered by many as quite risqué and inappropriate for 

the American home, Girlie Glasses were often kept hidden 

away by men who would bring them out for stag activities. 

Promoted with more erudite names, they were advertised 

variously as Mystic Glasses, Hollywood Pin-up Glasses, 

Magic Follies Girl Glasses, and Petty Girl Hi-Ball Glasses. 

Three Magic Follies Girlie Glasses by Federal Glass with 

accompanying retailer’s game card. Photo credit: Jay Mark 

But to the mostly men who bought them as novelty bar 

tumblers during their 1940s and 50s heyday, they were just 

Girlie Glasses. 

Now, those bygones from the great era of pin-up art 

popularized by artists like George Petty, Alberto Vargas, 

Gil Elvgren, Earl Moran and Rolf Armstrong have become 

collector’s items. 

The turn of the 20th century saw a lively, new expression 

of the female form by pioneering illustrators like Howard 

Chandler Christy, Charles Dana Gibson and Harrison Fisher. 

As early as the silent-film era, Hollywood began depicting 

women in more erotic and suggestive attire than ever before 

—eventually leading to a new art form called pin-up, which 

emerged in the 1930s after George Petty created his Petty 

Girls for Esquire, the foremost men’s magazine of the day. 

World War II “legitimized” the pin-up, when calendars, 

movie star photographs and illustrations were sent to soldiers 

around the world in an effort to bring some cheer and 

diversion to war-weary young fighters. 

In fact, the term pin-up first appeared at this time as a 

reference to soldiers pinning up these colorful mementos on 

tent and barracks walls. 

The popularity of pin-ups blossomed after the war—in 

calendars, periodicals and other forms like bar glasses. 

Most Girlie Glasses were simple containers on which a 

decal was applied. But some had a magical quality that gave 

them an even greater appeal. 

The unique feature of these glasses was a special coating 

made by the Amus-U Company that became transparent 

when chilled or moistened. This allowed “clothing” that 

covered the applied pin-up decals of bathing suit or lingerie- 

clad ladies to disappear revealing them … entirely … er … 

unclad, shall we say?. 

For some, the glasses were a little bit risqué maybe even 

naughty. But, hopefully, not too much. 

These popular glasses were produced by the Federal 

Glass Company of Columbus, Ohio, and were sold through 

catalogs, magazines and in novelty stores. 

Because the decals on Girlie Glasses are easily damaged 

and the disappearing coating even more sensitive, finding 

these tumblers in good condition can be challenging. 

A recent survey on eBay showed only nine listings. 

In good condition with the original moisture-sensitive 

coating intact, individual Girlie Glasses can sell for about 

$15 each. Sets can increase value. 

The less-seen game card provided by the manufacturer to 

the retailer offered customers chances to win sets of glasses 

or cash is valued at $20-25. 

Hint: The temperature sensitive coating is quite fragile 

and can be irreparably harmed through inappropriate 

handling and cleaning. Existing coatings are best preserved 

by displaying rather than using the glasses. Never put them 

in a dishwasher. Carefully clean by hand infrequently. 

Suggested Reference: Collectible Girlie Glasses by Tigre 

McMullan (Schiffer 2003, $24.95) is a modest first attempt 

at introducing and pricing this novel subject. 

Jay Mark, a 35-year veteran antiques dealer and 

bookseller owns Those Were The Days! in Tempe. He also 

teaches, lectures and writes about antiques. Reach him at 

jaymark@twtdbooks.com. 

A condensed version of this article first appeared in The 

Arizona Republic column Antiquing In Arizona. © 2008 Jay 

Mark

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Here are some timeless principles to keep in mind when 

collecting: 

1. Always purchase for your collection the very best 

you can afford and in the best condition. 

2. Remember that sentimental value is just as important 

as monetary value, and you can’t put a price on memories 

or treasures from loved ones! 

3. “Old” does not make something an “antique” and 

“new” things of quality have value now and will have in 

the future. 

4. The more you learn about your collection the more 

you will enjoy it. Never stop learning! Join a club; take 

a course; subscribe to a publication, but keep informed 

about your area of collecting. 

5. Why not join your local historical society or 

collecting group? It’s a great way to meet kindred souls 

and learn more about history and old things! 

6. It does not matter what you collect as long as it 

is interesting and rewarding to you! There are probably 

enough collectible possibilities so that most of the world 

could collect without duplication! 

7. Share your antiques or collectibles by displaying 

them at home, at libraries or other public social events, 

and encouraging others to join you in collecting. Sharing 

your collection doubles the fun! 

8. One of the most rewarding ways to collect is as a 

couple. Even though each may have a different collection, 

doing shows and shops together can be lots of fun! 

Encourage the children in the family to also collect 

something and the younger the better! 

9. Collecting, whether antiques or not, is a very 

rewarding hobby! However, if you do not actually collect, 

but have family pieces you treasure, be sure the next 

generation understands their worth. 

10. Always remember that you are a curator. Take the 

time to care for and preserve your collection for future 

generations to enjoy. 

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Some Considerations When Selling 

A Specialized Antique or Collectibles Collection 

I frequently am approached by individuals seeking advice 

on how to best sell a specialized antiques or collectibles 

collection. Whether the inquirer is the person who assembled 

the collection, a widow or widower or the executor of an 

estate, my answer rarely varies. 

First, seek professional advice. If the asker is the person 

who assembled the collection, this is doubly true. A collector 

is too intimately involved with his collection to objectively 

evaluate it for sale purposes. He needs advice from a neutral 

party. Fellow collectors are not neutral. Since they are 

potential buyers, they should play no role in developing a 

dispersal plan. 

Historically, when faced with the sale of a specialized 

antiques or collectibles collection, the standard approach was 

to do one’s own research by going to a local bookstore and/ 

or public library and obtaining one or more reference books 

and/or price guides. This approach is no longer valid. 

The secondary antiques and collectibles resale market 

has grown in complexity during the past two decades. 

The Internet, especially eBay’s impact on pricing, rapidly 

changing collecting and decorating trends and development 

of a global marketplace are three primary reasons. This 

complexity requires (1) all prices, especially those in a 

price guide, be interpreted; and (2) a wider search for sale 

opportunities is necessary. 

There are a small, but growing number of independent 

appraisers and other individuals specializing in collection 

disposal management. These individuals are not dealers and 

have no ties to specific auction houses or other sale sources. 

Their clients are their only interest. Beware of individuals 

who offer to help for free or request the right of “first” buy 

from the collection for their services. 

Alas, America is a “do it yourself” nation. Most individuals 

faced with the disposal of a specialized antiques or collectibles 

collection will ignore the above advice, primarily because 

they do not want to pay for something they feel they can do 

just as well themselves. The next step is the same, whether 

done by the professional or the amateur freelancer. 

Second, make a list of the collection using Excel or graph 

paper. Allow for four columns to the right of the descriptive 

listings column on the left. Record condition information 

(graded on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 the worst and 10 the highest 

grade) in the first column, pricing information obtained from 

a price guide in the second, pricing information found on 

eBay or other Internet sources in the third, and an estimated 

“reasonable” secondary market sale price in the fourth. If 

the person who assembled the collection maintained a 

purchase price journal, create an additional column with this 

information between the third and fourth column. 

This information is essential before developing a dispersal 

plan. Pay careful attention to the pricing differences between 

price guide values and those from Internet sources. Assume 

eBay prices are retail. Do not fall into the trap of equating 

eBay with a standard auction house. 

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By Harry Rinker 

Dealers purchasing for resale are one of the main auction 

buying groups. Since they wish to profit , they have to 

place a higher value on these items when offered for sale 

at their mall, shop or show booth. When a collector is the 

final purchaser, an auction price can reflect full secondary 

market retail, but not always. Even collectors find bargains 

at auction. 

Is there a specialized price guide for every collecting 

category? While the answer is no, not for “every” category, 

over two-thirds of all major collecting categories have been 

the subject of a price guide at some point in the last twentyfive 

years. There is the rub. Although specialized price 

guides exist, not all specialized price guides are current. 

Always check the copyright date of any specialized price 

guide before using it. Specialized price guides appear when a 

market is strong and disappear when it is weak. No one likes 

purchasing a specialized price guide whose prices indicate 

the value of their collection has decreased. 

Specialized auction catalogs, general auction catalogs 

with substantial listings of a specific collecting category and 

sales lists from collectors’ club convention auctions can be 

helpful, especially when no printed price guide exists. In 

order to obtain the price received by the seller, subtract the 

amount represented by the buyer’s penalty (remember, it is 

not a premium as far as I am concerned) and the auction 

house commission for the final sales price. 

Take the same approach with pricing information obtained 

from eBay. Prices realized do not include shipping. When 

shipping exceeds five dollars, bidders will deduct the shipping 

cost from their final planned bid, not something they would 

do when bidding if present at an auction or contemplating a 

buy at a mall, shop or show. EBay has layered fees. Again, 

these need to be deducted from the final sale price if one 

wishes to obtain an accurate price realized by the seller. 

There are many electronic pricing sites, especially in 

the fine arts area. Go Antiques’ PriceMiner covers a much 

broader market spectrum. I recommend it. 

Third, understand where value rests. Value is not spread 

evenly among most collections. Typically the top twenty 

percent of a collection’s value represents more than half of 

the collection’s total value. If the goal is to sell the collection 

as a unit, this top twenty percent is a primary inducement 

for the buyer to purchase the whole. Allowing one or more 

of the top items in a collection to be cherry picked, i.e., sold 

separately, disproportionately diminishes the value of the 

entire collection. 

Understanding where and how value resides in a collection 

is critical to deciding whether to sell a collection as a unit or 

break it apart and sell it singly or in smaller groups, either 

privately or via auction. Identifying and understanding sale 

opportunities is another. 

Fourth, study the antiques and collectibles secondary 

resale marketplace. Focus on these two truths: (1) the resale 



Let’s Go Antiquing! 

As a child growing up, I always loved Halloween. Who, 

to this day, doesn’t remember the excitement of getting 

dressed up in your favorite costume and going out into the 

dark to trick-or-treat? As lovers of Halloween costumes, we 

didn’t save a lot of our costumes or decorations. You will 

find that most folks didn’t save their decorations as they 

do with Christmas decorations. This makes the hunt for 

vintage Halloween costumes a 

bit expensive, in that some style 

varieties tend to be scarce. 

Customs and Traditions 

Halloween is a popular holiday 

that takes place on October 31st in 

both the United States and Canada 

when children dress-up in costumes 

and go door to door, trick-ortreating 

for candy or other treats. 

Over the years, times have changed 

and children now go to school or 

community parties featuring mock 

haunted houses, scary stories, treats 

and games. Many communities 

also hold parades and other celebrations for Halloween. 

Halloween developed from an ancient tradition that is 

rooted back some 2,000 years ago to an ancient Celtic pagan 

festival of customs and superstitions. The festival was called 

Samhain (pronounced SOW ehn), which stands for “summer’s 

end,” or “Hallowtide,” the night of the great fire festival. The 

festival marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of 

the dark winter season and was celebrated October 31st. In 

the 800s, the Christian church established a new holiday, All 

Saints’ Day, on November 1st. All Saints’ Day was also called 

All Hallows’ since Hallow means saint or one who is holy. 

The evening before All Hallows’ was known as All Hallows’ 

Eve and was soon shortened to Halloween. 

Costumes were worn by the Celts to blend in with ghosts 

during the eve when the veil between life and death was at 

its thinnest. These costumes were said to be worn to scare off 

the spirits. 

It was once common for people to leave food out on a 

table as a treat for the spirits believed to be out and about 

on Halloween. These people went house to house “souling” 

that is asking for small breads also known as “soul cakes” 

in exchange for prayers. In some areas of England, groups 

of masked adults dressed in costume would go door to door 

asking for food and drink in return for a performance or 

song. 

Halloween Costumes 

Vintage Halloween costumes were often handmade out 

of crepe paper. One early American business firm, The 

Dennison Paper Company, had “Bogie Books” (1912- 

1924) and other crepe paper books with lots of ideas and 

illustrations of costumes that could be made with crepe 

paper. Some of the first costumes were fairies, Gypsies and 


Collecting Vintage Halloween Costumes 

by Sandy Erdman 

burglars. These vintage crepe costumes are actually the most 

popular collectible although they were often discarded after 

Halloween. Finding a vintage crepe costume can be a real treat 

to a collector. In the 1950s, factory-made costumes of popular 

figures from movies and television appeared. Store-bought 

costumes have since become popular among both children 

and adults. Popular costume makers included Collegeville, 

Ben Cooper and Halco. These 

packaged costumes came in a box 

with an outfit and mask—today’s 

collector’s value pricing ranges 

from $25.00 on up. Those nowvintage 

Halloween costumes were 

often found at Woolworth’s and 

other five and dime stores. 

Young people today wear 

costumes ranging from simple 

homemade disguises to elaborate 

store-bought costumes consisting 

of the usual: witch, ghost, Dracula, 

mummy, devil, angel, cowboy, 

Indian, and princess. Other time 

honored favorites include: cartoon characters and superheroes 

of Batman, Superman, Spiderman and Cat-woman. 

Halloween costume celebrations are not only popular with 

young people, but also among adults and many now wear a 

costume to work on Halloween. Others attend private parties 

or Halloween events held at nightclubs, hotels or restaurants. 

Popular cities such as New York and New Orleans, along 

with other cities across the United States and Canada, hold 

extravagant Halloween costume parades in which thousand 

of people participate. Many cities provide entertainment not 

only in schools but in amusement parks and shopping malls. 

Private and civic organizations put together mock haunted 

houses to entertain and to raise funds for charity. 

Where to Find and Pricing of Vintage Costumes 

I have discovered that, like for any other collectible these 

days, interest has grown in collecting vintage Halloween 

costumes and other Halloween collectibles on eBay. There 

is a wide variety of Halloween items listed from the pre- 

1960 category to the modern category including vintage 

style costume items and, of course, newly made reproduction 

Halloween costumes with a vintage flair. 

Collectors might find anything from a vintage Collegeville 

Gypsy Girl Halloween costume starting at $9.99 on eBay 

to a vintage 1930s Devil Satan Halloween cloth costume 

at $99.99 or an authentic vintage Ben Cooper Walt Disney 

Zorro at a buy-now price of $140.00. 

Some websites offer many types of Halloween costumes 

and collectibles with some value ranges of just $5.99 up to 

$200.00 plus; some costumes are sold new and some are 

vintage style. Collectors can become so overwhelmed in 

searching for these items that they can easily jump right in 


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What Do I Do When I Cannot Afford an Appraiser? - Part 1 

Thanks to the media, especially the Antiques Roadshow and 

a rash of HGTV “antiques and collectibles” shows in the late 

1990s and first half of this decade, Americans now are alert to 

the potential value of family heirlooms, childhood treasures, 

and other types of personal property. The dream of finding one 

or more hidden treasures in one’s attic, closet, basement, etc., or 

at a garage sale, flea market, or antiques mall has become part 

of the American psyche, a dream that increases exponentially 

during difficult economic periods. 

Once an object is found, the first question asked is, “I 

wonder how much this is worth?” Finders divide into three 

categories: (1) those who are convinced they know what their 

object is worth because they saw one just like it on the Antiques 

Roadshow, (2) those who will refuse to believe what anyone 

tells them because they are convinced the world is out to cheat 

them, and (3) those who are willing to do the research or hire 

an appraiser to do a market determination. This column is for 

the third group. 

[Author’s Aside: This column will not explore the 

differences between retail (what a person pays when buying 

an object) and wholesale (the selling price into the secondary 

market) value, a topic covered in previous columns and certain 

to be touched upon in future columns.] 

When uncovering a potential hidden treasure, it is only 

natural to turn to an expert. 

“Hello. I inherited my grandparents’ dining room set, and 

I would like to know what it is worth. A friend told me to call 

you.” 

“Have you checked out my website, harryrinker.com? My 

home page contains a list of my appraisal services and their 

cost.” 

“Well, I only want an approximate, not a specific value. 

Can’t you give me a rough estimate?” 

“I do not do free appraisals. Appraising is one of the ways 

I make my living. Again, please check out my website, or I 

can explain your options now.” Like most appraisers, I offer 

several options, including evaluation from photographs, a 

visit to my office, walk-through appraisal, and formal written 

appraisal. All have a specific cost attached. 

“How do I know if my object is worth having appraised?” 

“This is a risk you have to take if you want me to look at 

it.” Since almost every call begins with the person telling me 

what they want appraised, I often indicate that I do not think 

it worth their while to consult an appraiser. I am astonished 

at how many times this subtle hint falls on infertile ground. 

The primary reason online appraisal services failed is that their 

$30.00 to $40.00 per object fee was within a few dollars of 

what a majority of the objects being appraised were worth. 

Personal property appraisers charge fees ranging from 

$30.00 to $150.00 plus per hour. Hourly fees often correspond 

regionally to those charged by a CPA accountant or general 

practice lawyer. “You get what you pay for,” admittedly a tired 

cliché, applies. 

I do appraisals for less than half the individuals who call 

or e-mail with inquiries about my services. Once I explain my 

services and fees or they visit my website, they exit stage left 

with the line, “I will think about it and get back to you.” I 

stopped holding my breath long ago. 

by Harry Rinker 

You do not have to be an expert to research the value of an 

object. You can do it on your own. If you decide to proceed, 

follow these four steps: 

1. Authenticate your object. Before you start your value 

research, you need to determine the identity of the object you 

are researching. 

2. Determine what value you want. If you plan to keep the 

object, you need replacement (retail) value. If you are selling 

the object, seek auction or private sale value. 

3. Do price research. Confirm all values using multiple 

sources. Field check all book values. List value is not sale 

value. Most objects are discounted prior to sale. Relying on 

a single value, especially if it is one that pleases and surprises 

you, is foolhardy. 

4. If the final value you find exceeds five hundred dollars, 

hire an appraiser to review your findings. I was tempted to 

use one thousand as the threshold, but chose the lower number 

after considerable thought. 

What sounds simple is not. It is work. After you complete 

steps one through three, you may find your object has little 

to no value. At least, you know. The answers we seek are not 

always the ones we desire. 

You cannot tell the players without a scorecard at a sporting 

event, and you cannot value an object without knowing what it 

is. There is no wiggle room in antiques and collectibles. Apples 

are apples, oranges are oranges, etc. When authenticating an 

object, there has to be an exact match. 

I recently received the following e-mail inquiry: “I have 

several Star Wars toy action figures in what I know to be 

complete sets….1997 Kenner Collection 1. I read your article 

in a magazine that said Princess Lea could be worth $500- 

$600.” If this was The Gong Show, I would strike the gong. 

The Princess Lea in question was the first issue action figurine 

still in its near mint condition blister pack issued in 1977. 

Triva Quiz: The Gong Show premiered on NBC’s daytime 

schedule on June 14 in what year? 

Antiques and collectibles picture price guides serve a 

dual purpose—identification and value. Your goal is to find 

a picture representation of the exact object you own. If there 

is a specialized price guide that focuses on your object, start 

there. When researching, make note of similar items. Ideally, 

you will find the exact object you own. Realistically, you may 

have to rely on comparable objects. 

Try your local art museum, historic site, or historical 

society. While curators are ethically prohibited from valuing 

objects, they can and often are glad to help identify object. 

Pick a museum, historic site, or historical society that has like 

objects in its collection. 

Experts abound at auctions, flea markets, and antiques 

show. Most auctioneers and dealers will react favorably to a 

request for identification help. Do not ask them to value the 

piece. Although they are not appraisers, they are professionals. 

Most charge a fee when value information is requested. Do not 

be surprised if you are asked, “do you want to sell that?” Over 

the transom (out of the blue) inquiries are a primary source of 

material for auctioneers and dealers. 

Authenticating is not an exact science. If possible, confirm 

all opinions with a second and third source.

Sept-Oct 08 

Rinker, Part 1, continued from previous page... 

Do not overlook the Internet. Chances are you will turn first 

to eBay. Beware. Errors abound in eBay listings. Accept no 

information from an eBay listing without multiple confirmations 

from non-eBay sources. Artfact.com now offers free access to 

the past twelve months of fine art and sculpture listing. Go 

Antiques’ PriceMiner is another source. I have located dozens 

of reliable independent websites, e.g., morninggloryantiques. 

com for Victorian and other historic jewelry pieces. 

Once you have authenticated your object, proceed to step 

two. 

When I began this column, I had a vague suspicion that 

it was a two part column. Suspicion confirmed. Part II will 

discuss steps two, three, and four. 

Trivia Quiz Answer: 1976 

Rinker Enterprises and Harry L. Rinker are on the Internet. 

Check out www.harryrinker.com. 

You can listen and participate in Whatcha Got?, Harry’s 

antiques and collectibles radio call-in show, on Sunday 

mornings between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.Eastern Time. 

If you cannot find it on a station in your area, Whatcha 

Got? streams live and is archived on the Internet at www. 

goldenbroadcasters.com 

Sell, Keep Or Toss? How To Downsize A Home, Settle An 

Estate, And Apprise Personal Property (House of Collectibles, 

an imprint of the Random House Information Group, $16.95), 

Harry’s latest book, is available at your favorite bookstore and 

via www.harryrinker.com. 

Our Drawing Winner 

Our drawing winner this issue is Cherokke Severns from 

Albuquerque, NM. Congratulations, Cherokke; your efforts 

to enter paid off and you will be sent a check for $25 to spend 

at your favorite advertiser, The Wright Stuff, in your own 

city. 

Another entry came from Dorothy Wonderling of Mesa. 

Her favorite advertiser is Merchants Square in Chandler. 

She is a regular reader and enjoys discovering the many 

shops that she has visited and plans to visit in the future. 

Shopping at Merchants Square always brings back many 

good childhood memories, especially the Shirley Temple 

dolls, the Dick Tracy Little Big Book and the colorful Fiesta 

dinnerware. Thanks for the memories! 

Mary Huson of Chandler also wrote that her favorite 

advertiser was Merchants Square. She has discovered many 

delightful shops in the valley, the high country and Tucson 

as well, Merchant Square remains her favorite. From the 

moment you enter to see how the “community” booth is 

decorated for the season or time of year, it is a delight to 

shop. Sales staff is always helpful and friendly even when 

Mary has stopped without finding something to take home 

with her. She always picks up The Antique Register and The 

Country Register. Having spent time visiting family and 

friends in Iowa this summer, it is always a joy to pick up The 

Country Register there as well. She likes our publications 

because they keep her informed not only about the antique/ 

collectable stores, but also—dear to my heart—the tea shops 

where I have enjoyed many an hour with friends. 

Editor’s note: We love hearing from our readers and the 

advertisers like to hear that their advertising dollars are 

working. Thanks for writing. 

� Feature Stories • Drawing � 

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Vintage Halloween, continued from page 32... 

and start a massive expensive collection. My advice is to do 

research into a collection of any kind. Get a good idea of 

value and always check the condition of any item, especially 

those purchased over the Internet. 

Also, be aware of reproductions that look just like an 

original vintage item being sold at a high price range; if you 

are not aware of what you are buying, you may end up with 

more of a trick and not a treat. 

Read everything you can, surf the Internet, library and 

bookstores. Go to estate and garage sales, antique art and 

collectible shows, antique auctions and shops. Get to know— 

and trust—your antique dealer in the purchasing and selling 

of your collection. 

Tools to Expand your Knowledge 

The following are a few guides to collecting vintage 

Halloween costumes and other Halloween collectibles, which 

I have found to be very informative and interesting. 

You can check them out at your local bookstore, library, 

paperback exchange, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target and 

the Internet . . . 

Halloween Costumes and Other Treats by Stuart L. 

Schneider and Bruce Zalkin. Copyright: 2001, 160 pages in 

a soft-cover book with about 750 color photos. Price ranges 

from $22 to $30. 

This book contains the history of Halloween in the 20th 

century through the evolution of related costumes. It offers 

a delightful insight into the styles, variety and current values 

of ever popular Halloween costumes. Vintage Halloween 

costumes can also be purchased from Stuart L. Schneider on 

the Internet. 

Halloween in America by Stuart L. Schneider. Copyright: 

1995, 208 pages in a soft-cover book of beautiful colored 

illustrations and pricing for reference. 

Halloween collectors, let’s put on that vintage Halloween 

costume and bring back some childhood memories this 

Halloween! 

©2008 Sandy Erdman, nationally known published 

freelance writer in Minnesota, loves all collectibles. 

Enter Our Drawing, 

Win a $25 Gift Certificate 

With each issue of The Antique Register we will be giving away 

a $25.00 gift certificate that you can use to 

shop at your favorite current advertiser in 

the paper. A random drawing will be held 

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To enter our drawing, either write to us 

or send a post card to P. O. Box 84345, 

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� Scottsdale �

Sept-Oct 08 

British Trust, continued from page 25... 

A distinguished doll house featured among the hundreds of 

items dates from the 18th century and still depicts the cherished 

interiors of that era. The pictures on the wall are actual oil 

paintings; the silver on the table is real and hallmarked. Moreover, 

this very doll house was once a plaything of legendary author 

H. G. Wells. 

“Our possessions gratify our sense of self, and in addition 

what we own tells others about us—the place we hold in society, 

our status, our cultural assumptions, and how we want others to 

regard us,” notes the book’s introduction. “And after we have 

gone, the physical legacy we leave intrigues later generations. 

Our treasures, whether glorious of relatively humble, are a 

testament to the people we were, the values held, and the things 

we used, admired and loved.” 

Treasures From the National Trust, hardcover, color 

illustrated, 376 pages is $50 plus shipping from Trafalgar Square 

Publishing 1-800-888-4741. 

Book reviews by Robert Reed, Antique and Collectible News 

Service, PO Box 204, Knightstown, IN 46148. 

� Scottsdale � 

Storewide Closing Sale 

25-50% off everything in the store. 

• Samplers 

• Majolica 

• Stoneware 

• Staffordshire 

• Paintings 

• Art Pottery 

• Silver 

• Old Toys 

480-874-2529 

NW Corner Main & Marshall 

3940 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale 

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� Scottsdale • Cave Creek � 

One of the world’s most unusual stores 

The Town Dump 

6820 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, Arizona 

I-17 

Carefree Hwy 

Cave Creek Rd. 

I-51 

101 

Bell Rd. 

X Cave Creek, AZ 480-488-9047 

Scottsdale Rd. 

Pima 

Open 7 days from 10 am - 6 pm 

Visit our village “Malfunction Junction” at the rear 

of the store. We can pack & ship your purchases.

Sept-Oct 08 

� Scottsdale � 

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� Historic Downtown Glendale �

Sept-Oct 08 

� Historic Downtown Glendale � 

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5805 W. Glendale Ave 

Glendale, AZ 85301 • (623) 939-3420 

16 Years in Downtown Glendale 

Always buying vintage, rhinestone or sterling jewelry 

• JEWELRY - Vintage, old estate, costume, gold, silver. 

Extraordinary collection! Repairs on rhinestone/gemstone, 

vintage jewelry – done on premises. 

• BEADS/BUTTONS - Old and new. From funky to fabulous! 

• GLASSWARE/CRYSTAL - Fenton, Heisey, Westmoreland, 

Rosenthal & many, many more 

• NATIVE/INDIAN - Arts & artifacts, turquoise jewelry, old pawn, 

baskets & pottery. 

• WESTERN/PRIMITIVE - Steer heads & horns, crocks, jugs. 

• POTTERY - Majolica, Watt, California of all kinds, Hull, 

Hall.... 

• QUILTS/LINENS - Vintage as well as new lines. Over 20 

old quilts. Everything from FIGURINES to FINE QUALITY 

FURNITURE. 

Closed Mondays • Open Tues-Sat 11-5 • Sun 12-4 

Lay-a-way 30% down 30 days 

MC/VISA/Discover • Dealers Welcome 

email: antqhavn@aol.com 

Recycle, Reuse 

& Reclaim! 

Buy Antiques & 

Vintage Books! 

� Historic Downtown Glendale � 

Antique 

haven 

Granny G’s 

Shady Nook 

Over 5,000 sq. feet of 


Children’s Items 

Furniture 

Books 

Unique Gifts 

5303 W. Glendale Ave. 

623-939-1462 

We Buy & Sell 

Family Owned 

Since 

1991! 

Rinker, continued from page 31... 

market is global; and (2) the more time you are willing to 

commit to the selling process, the greater the financial 

return. 

Collectors dream of their collections being sold in a 

single-owner sale, i.e., one grand, glorious, multi-day catalog 

sale attended by every major collector in the world. Can the 

dream come true? The answer is no for general collections. 

The answer is maybe, possibly yes for a specialized antiques 

or collectibles collection. 

Auction is the most common method used to sell 

specialized antiques or collectibles collections, especially 

high-end collections. The key is finding the right auction, 

one with a reputation for selling the specialty and with a 

strong buyer base. Under no circumstances sell through an 

auctioneer or auction house who does not utilize Internet 

bidding, either via ebayliveauctions.com, proxybid.com or a 

similar Internet firm. 

Private treaty sales, sales negotiated by a major auction 

house directly with a private buyer rather than going through 

the bidding process, are increasing in number. Most private 

treaty sales are single-object sales. As this method of sale 

increases, it will branch out and include collections. 

Collection disposal managers also act as sale agents, 

i.e., serve as the principal contact person with an auction 

house(s) or a private or corporate buyer. It is important to 

have a signed contract or letter of agreement indicating how 

the manager is to be compensated. Although the standard 

practice is a percentage of the total sale, an hourly fee with 

a cap often serves the client better. Clients also should ask 

if the manager plans to ask the auction house or buyer for 

a “finder’s fee,” i.e., a fee paid for bring the business to the 

auction house or buyer. If the answer is yes, the client should 

pay a much lower to no fee to the collection manager. 

My Sell, Keep, or Toss?: How to Downsize a Home, Settle 

an Estate, and Appraise Personal Property, published by 

House of Collectibles / Random House Information Group, 

provides additional information pertaining to the sale of 

antiques and collectibles collections. It is available at your 

local bookstore, amazon.com and similar on-line sites, and 

autographed through www.harryrinker.com. 

I end as I began. Only a fool tries to sell a specialized 

antiques or collectibles collection without sophisticated 

pricing and market sale dispersal knowledge. This knowledge 

is not something one learns quickly, certainly not when time 

is a factor. If you need it and do not have it, hire the services 

of someone who does. 

Rinker Enterprises and Harry L. Rinker are on the 

Internet. Check out www.harryrinker.com. You can listen 

and participate in Whatcha Got?, Harry’s antiques and 

collectibles radio call-in show, on Sunday mornings between 

8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. If you cannot find 

it on a station in your area, Whatcha Got? streams live and 

is archived on the Internet at www.goldenbroadcasters. 

com. Sell, Keep or Toss? How To Downsize a Home, 

Settle an Estate, and Appraise Personal Property (House of 

Collectibles, an imprint of the Random House Information 

Group, $16.95), Harry’s latest book, is available at your 

favorite bookstore and via www.harryrinker.com.

Sept-Oct 08 

� Phoenix � 

Good Food Is Always a Delight 


After getting some new photos for an Antique Gatherings 

ad, I asked where there was some good food close by. If it 

hadn’t been about 100 degrees and about the same humidity 

at high noon on an August day, I could have walked. 

The restaurant, Acacia Cafe, was just a little further east 

on Indian School Rd. and 36th Street on the South side of 

the street where I was parked. I was thrilled with lunch and I 

don’t thrill easily when it comes to food! 

Prices were great and, for less than $7 total, I had a roast 

beef sandwich on the best rye bread I have ever had. The 

caramelized onions, tomato and greens and the special spread 

just hit the spot along with half of a market salad. Always 

a winner, the greens, candied pecans, cranberries, pears 

and Gorgonzola cheese were dressed with a citrus dressing 

oozing with flavor. I went away very happy and here I am, 

days later, still remembering how special that lunch was. 

They serve breakfast as well. 

Tell them The Antique Register publisher sent you. This is 

one place I would go every week if it was closer to my home. 

But, it is always a good thing when you discover good places 

wherever you might find yourself. 

Shopping on Cave Creek Road 

Antique Outpost 

10012 N Cave Creek 

Thunderbird Road 

N. Cave Creek Road 

Mountain View Road 

Cactus Road 

11649 N. Cave Creek Road 

N. 18th Pl. 

N 

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In business since 1967 

Antique Outpost 

New Time’s Best of 2006 

Buy • Sell • Jewelry • Glass • Bottles • China 

Post Cards • Western Decoratives • Pictures 

10012 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ • 602-943-9594 

1 Mile N. of Dunlap - Sunnyslope Area • Tues-Sat 10-5



Antiques • Vintage • Furniture • Jewelry • Collectibles 

11,000 square foot Antique Mall with 40 Dealers, 

Antique to Retro! 

Costume, Native American, Moderne, Antique, Silver and Gold Jewelry 

African & Asian Antiques - Furniture ranging from Victorian to Eames era - 

Vintage Textiles Large Mid Century Modern 

Retro Collections of Furniture and accessories 

over 2,000 record albums 

Open Mon-Sat 10-6 • Sun 12-5 

602.253.3778 

www.historicdistrictantiquemall.com 

539 W. McDowell Rd • Phoenix, AZ 85003

Sept-Oct 08 


Treasures Arriving Daily 

Storewide Sale 

up to 50% off regular price 

on selected items 

Always Buying 

Quality Antiques 

133 W. McDowell Rd 

602-266-0939 

www.willoantiques.com 

“Unpredictable But Always Delightful Inventory” 

Hours 

Wednesday - Saturday 

10:00 - 5:00 

Other Days by Chance 

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Quality consignments, retro & vintage 

furnishings, antiques, estate treasures, 

wall art, collectibles, home decor & more! 

Open: Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm 

Sunday 12pm-4pm 

Monday & Tuesday by Chance 

(602) 424-0488 4302 N 7th Avenue, Phoenix 

figs New 

Shipment 

Home & GardeN 

antiques, Furniture, decor, 

architectural Salvage 

from around the World 

and 

Great Gifts 

4501 N. 7th avenue 

In the melrose district 

Phoenix, aZ 

602-279-1443 

Quality Donations 

Including Antiques 

Welcomed 

F 

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The White Dove 

A ThriFT Shoppe AnD More 

5035 N. 7th Avenue 

Phoenix AZ 

Monday - Friday 10-5 

Saturday 10-4 

602-776-1540

Sept-Oct 08 

OZZIE’S 

FURNISHINGS St. Vincent de Paul 

A unique boutique-style shopping experience. 

Fashionable Philanthropy 

3931 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018 

602.955.1460 • Fax 602.955.1492 


16,000 square feet of spectacular recycled treasures 

from a mere decade ago to centuries past. 

Marvel the marvelous collection of art, primitives, relics, 

showcase gems, furniture and much more. 

19th Avenue 

at Central and Camelback 

Northeast Corner (in the Uptown Plaza Shopping Center) 

602-264-4525 

HOURS: Mon thru Sat - 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, Sundays - Noon to 5:00 pm 

Visit our website: www.antiquesoncentral.com 

email us at: antiques@antiquesoncentral.com 

Central Phoenix Guide 

to Antique Shopping 

Hollywood 

Regency 

Montecito 

Avenue 

Home Again 

Furnishings & 


Historic Dist 


7th Avenue 

White Dove 

Thrift Shoppe 

Figs Home 

& Garden 

Stuff Antiques 

Willo on McDowell 

4th Ave 

3rd Ave 

Bethany Home Road 

Missouri Avenue 

Camelback Road 

Indian School Road 

Central Avenue 

Antiques on Central 

Thomas Road 

McDowell Road 

Fillmore Road Fillmore Road 

7th Street 

W 

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to scale 

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Conveniently located 

west of I-17 & just 

north of Cactus on 

28th Drive. Exit I-17 at 

the Cactus Road exit 

The Ultimate Shopping Experience 

We’re more than Antiques & Collectibles 

Monthly Events - Come in to get our calendar of events! 

Over 39,000 square feet of: 

• Vintage Jewelry 

• Fine Porcelain 

• Antique Glass 

• Collectibles 

• Furniture & More! 

Open New Years Eve 

until 9:00pm 

Open 9:00am to 9:00pm 

EVERY DAY 

12419 North 28th Drive • Phoenix, AZ 85029 

(602) 942-0030 

Toll Free (888) 942-0030 

Over 500 Quality Dealers!

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� Special Events & Services � 

Chance to Own a Piece of History at Local Store Auction 

by Jay Mark 

When long-time Valley books and antique business Those 

Were The days! announced in January it was closing after 

35 years in downtown 

Tempe, the reaction in 

the antiques and book 

communities was surprise 

and disappointment. 

Those Were The 

days! was one of the few 

remaining large-scale, 

Antiques and fixtures will be sold at 

auction Sept. 6 as Those Were The 

Days! shutters its store after 35 years. 

Photo by Jay Mark 

Morton Appraisals 

Since 1993 

Member: Antique 

Appraisal Association 

of America 

• By Appointment 

• Appraisals at our Office, 

or in Your Home 

family-owned antique 

stores in the Valley when 

its owners decided that, 

after a long and successful 

run, it was time to explore new opportunities. 

After seven months of selling out the extensive inventory, 

the store has now officially closed its retail operation. 

Cl o C k Re pa i R 

Specializing in Antique and 

Grandfather Clocks 

• Over 30 years experience • Free estimates 

dennis Sagvold, Clock Maker 

623-487-1237 • Leave a Message 

• Appraisals for 

Insurance, Bankruptcy, 

Divorce, Donation, 

Estates a Specialty Sean Morton 

• Auction Representation at Major Auction 

Houses of Single Items or Collections 

• Resale of Fine Art, Antiques, Silver, Jewelry 

Morton Appraisals 

4300 N Miller Rd, Suite 110 

Scottsdale, AZ 

480-326-6885 

www.mortonappraisals.com 

During the time Those Were The days! was shutting down, 

there were many inquiries about purchasing showcases, fixtures 

and bookcases. The store has just announced that, because of the 

demand, all remaining display fixtures and inventory along with 

a trove of recently uncovered antique treasures and furniture 

will be sold at auction. 

In the course of cleaning house, many long-hidden antiques 

were discovered. Some had been buried away for years. Now all 

these unseen goodies will be available at a no-reserve auction. 

The auction represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity 

to own a piece of history from one of the Valley’s most loved 

antique stores. Hundreds of items will be sold with reserve— 

antiques big and small, odds and ends, and bits & pieces. 

As of this writing, the auction is scheduled for Saturday, 

September 6th in the store at 516 South Mill Avenue in downtown 

Tempe. For date confirmation and additional information, please 

call 480-967-4729. 

You Can: 

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• Become a competent 

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• Learn to sell online. 

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Sept 28 • Nov 23 

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� Scottsdale • Phoenix �

Sept-Oct 08 


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AZ Antique Show, October 10 & 11 

by Charles E. Blake 

It’s show time in Phoenix. Here’s something bright to 

look forward to rather than just our scorching summertime 

sun. The Phoenix Antiques, Bottles, and Collectibles Club is 

getting ready for their fun filled annual event on October 10- 

11th in central Phoenix. Just when the summertime heat has 

finally abated, the club’s collecting fervor soars! 

I am always excited to participate in our show to share my 

collection with fellow collectors and other interested viewers. 

The comradeship is truly the heart of what collecting is really 

about. Sure, we collectors can—and do—sit in front of our 

computers and assemble some of the greatest collections in 

the world. But without sharing those glorious treasures and 

the stories behind the gathering, their true luster will surely 

go unnoticed. I implore all collectors to go and attend an 

antique or collectible event in which you might be able to let 

Continued on next page...

Sept-Oct 08 

Dealing With The Dealers 

A Deal For Dealers 

Now dealers can promote their 

booths or the shows they participate 

in for $17.50 per month 

($35 for each bi-monthly publication 

of The Antique Register) 

Don’t depend on general shop ads 

to direct shoppers to your wares. 

You are in business for yourself. 

How else can you so effectively and 

affordably reach 20,000 interested 

potential customers? Who knows! 

You may end up on our front cover!! 

Call 602-942-8950 

Next deadline is Oct 1, 2008 

BUyING! 

OLd Bottles 

Singles & 

Collections 

Contact: 

Sam Michael 480-962-6523 

PearceMerc@aol.com 

Visit my Sales Booth at 

Antique Centre 

(Dealer #14) Aisle 5 

Scottsdale Rd & McDowell 

Scottsdale AZ 85257 

Hot Arizona Show, continued from previous page... 

your collecting spirit shine. You and your prized possessions 

will be grander for your efforts! The more you become active 

in your collecting community, the more it will thrive; a kind 

of symbiotic relationship. 

I would love to have you attend our show in Phoenix.. 

The facility is great, offering every attendee the opportunity 

to fully enjoy collectibles from a wide variety of categories 

and a chance to converse with our very active club members. 

Some of these valuable members include: Bryan Grapentine, 

some of his antique bottles brought the most ever paid for 

such a collection at $1,559,000; Michael Miller, the foremost 

expert and author on Arizona bottles; Jim Bright, an expert 

and author about Arizona milk bottles; Betty Hartnett, super 

woman collector who is active in multiple clubs but truly 

invaluable to ours; and the list goes on and on. Seemingly, 

every club member has a wealth of knowledge about various 

collectibles and awesome stories about their collecting 

� Dealing With The Dealers � 

Mariamne Designs 

MOVED 

Now Showing at 

Antique Center 

2012 N. Scottsdale Rd 

Booth 231 

TuCSON 

2000 Doll house miniatures 

5000 Post cards 

1500 Dolls for sale 

1000’s of Pieces of Jewelry 

300 Hummels 

125 Sets of China 

1,500 Pieces of Linen 

50 Sets of Sterling Flatware 

+200,000 More Items 

Christine’s & Elegant Junque Shop 

4932 & 4940 e. Speedway • Tucson, AZ 

520-881-8181 • 520-323-0018 

Browsers Welcome • Mon-Sat 10-5:30 

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adventures to share. 

Come spend some time with us in October. The show/ 

sale will be held at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. 

Central Avenue. On Friday, October 10th, the doors open 

at 10 a.m. for early bird buyers. General admission is from 

12 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, October 11th, the show runs 

from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All dealers will be treated on Friday 

evening to a dealer appreciation potluck dinner that grows 

in popularity and flavor every year. I personally crave the 

interaction and thrive to hear new stories about how you 

discovered your prized possessions. I’ll make sure that the 

heat and humidity is turned down for you. Now back to 

getting ready for the BIG SHOW! For more information or 

to sign up to be a dealer, please contact Betty Hartnett at 602- 

317-4438 or email her at bettchem@cox.net. You can also 

visit our website at www.phoenixantiquesclub.org to view 

our flyer and obtain a contract. Hope to see you all there!


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