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Questions & Answers
TOP by Anne Gilbert
10 Q. I saw the movie “Foxy Brown”
back in 1974 and loved it. My friend
gave me this original poster for my
birthday. It is 27” x 41” and in good
condition. Does anyone collect Black
American movie posters? What could
mine be worth?
L.T.- Riviera Beach, FL
REASONS TO ADVERTISE IN A. Black American cinema posters
are coming into their own time. The
recent publication of a book on the
subject, “A Separate Cinema: The first
100 years of Black Movie Poster Art”
by collector, John Kisch, is sure to
stimulate the market. In fact it has been
growing for the last decades, Now
10. WE DON’T JUST REACH ANTIQUERS. Our there are reprints for low prices. Your
original poster can sell for as much as $200.
readers enjoy all types of information on
Antiques, Vintage, Collectibles & much more! Q. I spotted a pair of these decorative candleholders at a garage sale.
9. Reach an EXCLUSIVE DEMOGRAPHIC: High The seller said they were aluminum. The bases are very heavy and
look to be hand hammered. They have no maker mark. End to end they
income, and a love and interest in Antiques, measure 10” and are 4 inches high. I paid $10 for the pair. Any idea of
Auctions and Shows. maker or value? B. K. - Bridgewater, N.J.
8. TARGET YOUR AD: In our statewide A. Back in the 1930s and 40s
newspaper, our web-site with a flip-page aluminum objects were a “hot” wedding
edition, and our twice monthly e-newsletter. gift. Many top designers created and
7. A FREE PUBLICATION means new readers signed them, including Russel Wright.
and “fresh eyes” each month see your ad. They were mass produced by important
makers such as Wendell August Forge,
6. LOCAL EDITORIALS from knowledgeable that is still working today. Individual
experts on a variety of subjects; furniture, hobbyists also created aluminum items.
jewelry, pottery, trends, and much more. By the end of World War 11 they were
5. A rate schedule that offers the LOWEST out of fashion. They were re-discovered by collectors in the 1970s.
Prices went up. These days most vintage pieces are low price. However,
COST per thousand impressions in the the design of your candleholders gives them a retail price of around
industry. $100.
4. For the small business on a limited budget
we can assist you in MAXIMUM EXPOSURE. Q. I found this glass clown decanter in my late fathers’
3. Your ad will also appear on our flip-page web liquor cabinet. Sadly, the contents were gone. I know he
bought it at a local auction in the 1970s. My research
edition, MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS ON showed it was one of the Venini clown figures made in
THE INTERNET. Italy. It has a paper label that says “Italy.” It measures
2. We are the largest Free antiques publication around 11 inches high. Is it worth anything tho empty ?
in Florida with over 50,000 READERS each G. M. C. - Jefferson, N.C.
month. A. Hope your father enjoyed the contents since
1. YOU ARE NOT BUYING AN AD, BUT he probably paid too much for the made-for-export
INVESTING IN YOUR BUSINESS with a decanter, reproduction. Unlike the original 1950’s,
studio-designed figures, yours was made in the 1970s,
Professional and Knowledgeable staff as we by the dozens. It could sell at auction these days for
celebrate our 30th year of publishing. around $25.
For more information call 352-475-1679
antshoppe@aol.com Do you have an antique item and need more information? For a personnel reply send a photo,
along with history, size and any signatures with a self-addressed and stamped envelope and
www.antiqueshoppefl.com $25 to Anne Gilbert, 1811 Renaissance Cmns. Blvd., #2319, Boynton Beach, FL, 33426
