Antiques.com Collectibles Corner – Strange Collectibles

December 17th, 2009 by

Tammy takes a look at California Clubhouse Whiskey bottles and a cast iron mechanical bank, two slightly strange collectibles that fetched record prices at auction.  Keeping with the strange side of collecting, Tammy interviews Steve Silverberg who has an outstanding collection of weird and wonderful airsickness bags from around the world.  Strange, but true!

Tammy Kahn Fennell is the host of CollectiblesCornerTV.com and runs VintageRareStuff.com. When she isn’t dealing in antiques and collectibles she’s busy developing applications that help people increase their brand awareness on social networks (marketmetweet.com)

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Antiques.com Collectibles Corner – Antiques into Art

December 17th, 2009 by

Tammy Kahn Fennel shows us an amazing Honus Wagner sports card that went for a whopping $791,000 at auction, plus a Marx Train Playset that also went for a record price. Also in this episode, Tammy interviews Tooty Ulanoff, the queen of recycling. For the past 65 years, Tooty has been turning broken or weathered antiques into unique, one of a kind, pieces of art. Check out these beautiful ways to recycle and reuse.

Tammy Kahn Fennell is the host of CollectiblesCornerTV.com and runs VintageRareStuff.com. When she isn’t dealing in antiques and collectibles she’s busy developing applications that help people increase their brand awareness on social networks (marketmetweet.com)

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Antiques.com – CollectiblesCorner – Episode #11 – Beatles Rock and Roll Memorabilia, Hobnail, Ephemera

December 17th, 2009 by

Ephemera??  Hobnail??  What are they? Tammy educates us on these two collectibles to start off this episode. In our Ask Tammy segment, Tammy explains a little about Bakelite and some simple tests to see if you have an actual Bakelite piece. Then, she turns up the volume with Simon Postbrief, a rock and roll memorabilia expert. Simon has been collecting for 45 years and shows us some of his rockin’ treasures, including a Bob Dylan piece and some great rare Beatles memorabilia.

Tammy Kahn Fennell is the host of CollectiblesCornerTV.com and runs VintageRareStuff.com. When she isn’t dealing in antiques and collectibles she’s busy developing applications that help people increase their brand awareness on social networks (marketmetweet.com)

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Antiques.com – CollectiblesCornertv – #18 – Brocade, Fire Polished Glass, Kijiji…

December 17th, 2009 by

Tammy starts out this episode by informing us on beautiful brocades and polished glass pieces. She also gives us a great treasure hunting tip, Kijiji.com, where you may find a sought after treasure for yourself. Tammy shows us three interesting collectibles in her last segment, a Crouse-Hinds four sided traffic light, a Cambridge glass flower frog and a Goebel Hummel. Three very different pieces for every price range. Happy collecting!

Tammy Kahn Fennell is the host of CollectiblesCornerTV.com and runs VintageRareStuff.com. When she isn’t dealing in antiques and collectibles she’s busy developing applications that help people increase their brand awareness on social networks (marketmetweet.com)

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Antiques.com – CollectiblesCornertv – Episode #5 – Cameo, Bisque Doll, Meissen, Underground Newspapers – Puck, Judge, Chicago Seed; Google Alerts

December 17th, 2009 by

Tammy begins this episode with explaining cameos, the different kinds and the techniques used to produce them throughout history. She then delves into a little history of Meissen Porcelain in the Ask Tammy segment. We have a very interesting interview with Steve Stillman, an avid collector of underground newspapers. He talks about the history and styles from the 1800’s to the 60’s to the modern internet versions of underground papers of today. In particular Steve gets into Puck and Judge, some of the more popular papers of their time.

Tammy Kahn Fennell is the host of CollectiblesCornerTV.com and runs VintageRareStuff.com. When she isn’t dealing in antiques and collectibles she’s busy developing applications that help people increase their brand awareness on social networks (marketmetweet.com)

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Antiques.com – Collectiblescornertv – #39 Big Ship Salvage, Weekend Treasure, Hummel Cups and Nautical Lights!

December 17th, 2009 by

Tammy answers a viewer question about Hummel cups and gives us a little history on them. For all of you weekend warriors out there, who brave the garage sale battlefield, we introduce you to Weekendtreasure.com. Lastly, Tammy interviews Carla from Bigshipsalvage.com, a company that salvages lighting and other amazing things from ships that are no longer in use. Check out the cool maritime pieces you can use in your own home.

Tammy Kahn Fennell is the host of CollectiblesCornerTV.com and runs VintageRareStuff.com. When she isn’t dealing in antiques and collectibles she’s busy developing applications that help people increase their brand awareness on social networks (marketmetweet.com)

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Antiques.com – CollectiblesCornertv – Episode #4 – Clyfford Still Painting, Lithograph, Antiques, Enamel on Glass, Roadshow

December 17th, 2009 by

Recently, a Clyfford Still painting, that was just sitting in someone’s house, was appraised at $500,000. Tammy gives some tips and tools, so you you won’t let a hidden treasure waste away unnoticed in your attic. Tammy also explains lithography, how it is done and examples of famous artists who have used this printing medium in the past. In this segment we also show some beautiful enameling pieces and explain the process of the art form. Tammy appraises a Hulk Comic Book and a Anri collectible, as well as talks about the effects on value of repaired porcelain.

Tammy Kahn Fennell is the host of CollectiblesCornerTV.com and runs VintageRareStuff.com. When she isn’t dealing in antiques and collectibles she’s busy developing applications that help people increase their brand awareness on social networks (marketmetweet.com)

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Antiques.com – Collectiblescornertv – #40 Tooty Folk art Winner Announced! American Collectors Insurance, Bing.com

December 17th, 2009 by

We take a little trip back to an earlier episode with Tooty Ulanoff, the recycle queen, to show you some more of her art and how to purchase a piece. Tammy explains the ins and outs of selling your collectibles online. In keeping with the business end of collecting, Tammy interviews Laura from American Collectors Insurance. Laura is a wealth of knowledge on how to go about protecting your collectibles and antiques. If it’s worth collecting, it’s worth protecting!

Tammy Kahn Fennell is the host of CollectiblesCornerTV.com and runs VintageRareStuff.com. When she isn’t dealing in antiques and collectibles she’s busy developing applications that help people increase their brand awareness on social networks (marketmetweet.com)

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Antiques.com – Collectiblescornertv – Episode #3 – Daguerreotype, Art Deco, Sterling Silver, John Delaney Antique Clocks

December 17th, 2009 by

Tammy Kahn Fennel educates us on dagguerreotypes, an early form of photography, and the Art Deco Style. Do you have old silver pieces in you china closet? Tammy explains how to tell if it is sterling silver or not. She also give some info and history on silver plating. Time’s a ticking when Tammy interviews John Delaney, an antique clock dealer, who frequently appears on Antiques Roadshow. John give us some great advice on buying antique clocks and their care.

Tammy Kahn Fennell is the host of CollectiblesCornerTV.com and runs VintageRareStuff.com. When she isn’t dealing in antiques and collectibles she’s busy developing applications that help people increase their brand awareness on social networks (marketmetweet.com)

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Antiques.com – Collectiblescornertv – Episode #2 – Bakelite, Engravings, Ask Tammy, Comic Book Grading (CGC), Overstreet, Timothy Hughes Rare Newspapers

December 17th, 2009 by

Tammy starts this episode with an explanation of Bakelite, a very accessible collectible from the 30’s and 40’s, available in every price range. She also educates us on engravings and some of its many forms. Tammy answers a viewer question on comic book grading and the pros and cons of grading your collection. We then travel to Pennsylvania for a newsworthy interview with Timothy Hughes, of Timothy Hughes Rare Newspapers. Timothy talks about rare newspapers from around the world, including a German paper from 1532 and a first report of the Declaration of Independence, which recently sold for $425,000 at auction. He also gives some helpful tips if you are thinking about starting your own collection.

Tammy Kahn Fennell is the host of CollectiblesCornerTV.com and runs VintageRareStuff.com. When she isn’t dealing in antiques and collectibles she’s busy developing applications that help people increase their brand awareness on social networks (marketmetweet.com)

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