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DIG out your family treasures and head to Eaton Socon on Saturday (January 27) where an antiques expert will be offering evaluations to raise funds for the church. Thomas Plant, pictured, from BBC 2's Flog It will be offering evaluations to up to 70 people from 10am to 4pm valuing a maximum of five items per person at a cost of £2 per item with all proceeds going to St Mary's Church. After a spell of working for a sale room in Kent and appearing on Flog It, Thomas now works as an independent valuer and auctioneer.A silent auction with also take place to help raise funds for the church, which costs £1,500 a week to run. Lots range from a Dell computer, a hand-crafted mirror, bottles of wine and beauty treatments. People will be able to view the items in the auction and leave a sealed bid. INFORMATION: To find out more phone 01480 474167.
USEC Cojuangco graces 21st commemoration of EBJ’s martyrdom
Former Quezon City Mayor Brigido Jun Simon also a friend of Evelio joined Cojuangco in the symposium and recounted history by comparing the martyrdom of Evelio with the late Senator Benigno Ninoy Aquino. They both die for love of our country that fueled the 1986 EDSA Revolution, Simon said. His talk ended with the solemn singing of Impossible Dream, the heroes theme song. Governor Salvacion Z Perez also a staunch supporter of Evelio delivered a very touching message of how Evelio wanted the Antiqueo children to be well-educated and have an identity of their own. Other activities lined up in commemoration of the death anniversary of EBJ are, Mass at 5:30 in the morning at San Jose Cathedral and Evelio and Taghandum Concert at the EBJ Freedom Park in the evening of February 11.
The antique trade is facing modern problems
EAST PROVIDENCE - Thanks to eBay, the rest of the Internet and the popular TV show "Antiques Roadshow," the world of antiques has gotten a lot of exposure recently. However, with heightened visibility comes misconceptions about older pieces. Shaffie Pillay, manager of the wholesalers D&M Antiques on North Broadway in East Providence, says while the trends have changed, antiques are still as valuable as ever. Mr. Pillay was in the antiques restoration business at the back of the antique shop before joining owner Marvin Rubin in selling. The store is not a pretty retail storefront by his own admission, but is instead jam packed with old furniture, art and jewelry, along with clocks, dishes and all kinds of miscellaneous antiques. The East Coast in general is spoiled by a glut of antiques in comparison with more western parts of the country, and through estate sales, family calls and other purchases, D&M antiques is able to supply items to distributors all over the country.
Museum presents roadshow
Do you have a family treasure or unusual collectible that you would like more information on or to know the value of? If so, then mark Feb. 24 on your calendar. The Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives presents its sixth annual Antiques Roadshow at the Roberts Creek Elementary School gym from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the past five years, many local participants have supported this museum fundraiser and have been pleasantly surprised to discover valuable collectibles in their possession. Will yours be the next discovery? The appraisers, who generously donate their time and expertise, are Ted Pappas and his associates of West Coast Estate Appraisals and Auctions from Vancouver. Their areas of expertise include stamps and coins, silver and jewellery, works of art, rare books, Native art and artifacts, collectibles and china, Oriental artifacts, military items and much more.
MEMBER EXCHANGE: License plates drive local collector
THE PLAINS, Ohio — What's worth $10,000 and has more mileage on it than an '87 Honda? The wallpaper in Bill Omen's garage. The walls of Omen's garage in The Plains area are decked out with some 3,000 license plates. All 50 states are represented — some very colorfully, some hardened in rust. One wall of Ohio plates is arranged to replicate the American flag. Some plates date back to the turn of the 20th century. Some are licensed for state vehicles, a rare find, according to Omen. The collector started stockpiling plates in 1980 when his son was born. He found an antique plate at a flea market, and then decided he needed all 50 states. Many flea markets and antique shops later, Omen is now the proud owner of more than 3,000 license plates. He makes money selling the Ohio plates to anyone interested in putting a vintage plate on their car.
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