TEXAS ROUNDUP SPRING 2009

From wanderer

In the spring there is one place to be and that's Round Top Texas, which is about 1300 miles one way from home, so load up the truck big time. First add 6 or 7 tables, 3 of them with stone tops, and iron bases, toss in one huge country store counter, 200 lbs of factory lockers, a couple railway station carts, a massive butchering table, perhaps an ornate country sideboard from Quebec, a solid iron table used in a print shop, various iron urns, maybe 6 to 9 decorative pieces of cast iron, and a multitude of other objects both big and small, and poof!!! you've got a truck load.

From wanderer

1300 miles bouncing around in a truck is hard to beat as a way of traveling but that's how we do it. Stop now and then to take a photo or two.

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Because your in TEXAS.

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Plop plop out goes the merch!

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Buyers and dealers from all over travel here every spring to satisfy their needs, urges and desires, for this is where its at!~!!

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Mine, yours and theirs; big, small, and all

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Texas, Spring, be there that's all

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WHAT'S iT WORTH?

Hiccup on the barn door
565 miles more
lights tools & cubes
need 4500 to finish flat
what’s a whittley tick worth today?
Only need what sells

From wanderer

oh my gosh is that our truck that smells?
should have, would have & could have
need to, might do, & will do
bench, table & shelf
555 mile to go
good stuff, bad stuff, & our stuff!
So rare no one knows what
sure hope the weather is right
spin the bottle
I feel lucky!!

Self Expression, Steampunk, & Evolution

Recent journey and participation in recent Stella Pier Show NYC was as always interesting, stimulating and visually enlightening.

From wanderer

Whereas much of the material offered at the show was interesting and familiar.
Our current interests lay elsewhere.

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Unlike most shows the clientele at Stella's Stellar show are as intriguing as the items offered for your acquisition.

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Eclecticism mixed with fresh, fun and evolving designs and materials refreshes ones spirit and desire.

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Striving to keep it fresh.

Holy Cow Heaven on Earth

From Drop Box

Whether you look off the beaten path or in the obvious places you are bound to find something if both your eyes and your heart are open
Some great things are sitting in a pile amongst piles and some are hi-lighted on pedestals.

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The drive to find objects with your eyes that excite your heart is the best way to find great elements, I strive not to be bogged down by the worth of any article, value should be determined by desire.

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This "value" is non transferable other than to like minded individuals.

The 700+ Club

Having been in the antiques business for 40 plus years I've participated in a few shows about 700+ by my calculations and attended quite a few more, not to mention the untold number of shows attended as an observer and buyer, or the countless auctions and shops I've visited. This blog will contain current and past events involving the antiques business, be it shows, auctions, shops, or insights into individuals involved in the marketplace. At best we will strive for a quality of ramblings that are informative as well as entertaining. Misinformation and vague innuendo's included unintentionally and also by purpose.
-Antique Show Wanderer