Canadian Antique News

Christie McDonald article from the January/February 2005 edition of Antiques and Collectibles Showcase.
The Greatest Show on Earth
Antiques & Collectibles Showcase

195 hockey mementos on the block.
National Post

The Textile Museum hosts an exhibit of designs by Thor Hansen.
The Globe and Mail
Textile Museum

Toronto Star article about novelty salt shakers.
TheStar.com

Auto-related postcards in the Ottawa Citizen.
Ottawa Citizen

From the Star's business section.
TheStar.com

Pop music critic weighs in.
TheStar.com

The Roadshow site introduces a weekly "Armchair Appraiser" quiz you play from home.
Canadian Antiques Roadshow

Ebay stock plummets the day after profit forecast shortfall.
Globe Opinion
Globe

According to Internetnews.com, "Despite missing expectations, eBay had some bright spots. It brought in 3.9 million new users in the fourth quarter. Overall, sales were helped by strength across all categories, but especially with computers, collectibles, toys and entertainment devices.

It was also a pretty good year for eBay. Gross Merchandise Volume, which is the total value of all successfully closed listings on eBay's trading platforms, hit a record $34.2 billion during 2004, which represents a 44 percent year-over-year increase from the $23.8 billion reported in the full year 2003.
InternetNews
Auctionbytes
Ebay Investor Info

New report of 44% profit growth disapoints stock market. No word on Ebay Canada's contribution.
National Post
Globe

New development in this long-running case, in which the Beaverbrook heirs and the Beaverbrook Foundation are attempting to get back paintings allegedly only loaned to the New Brunswick Beaverbrook Gallery. The NB government has given legislative support to the Gallery's position.
canadaeast.com - CP National News
Halifax Daily News
Gallery

Toronto entrepreneur auctions items for a fee.
TheStar

London museum profiles amateur collector/curators.
National Post

The Provincial Museum of Alberta is getting a $30 Million facelift.
Glenbow Museum and Edmonton Art Gallery also to get Federal funds.
CBC Edmonton
Museum

The second Calgary episode is scheduled for Wednesday, January 19th. 8pm on CBC. Rebroadcast on Newsworld, Friday & Saturday.
According to the site:
"A baby grand piano that actually belonged to Glenn Gould, memorabilia from a 007 movie, and an outstanding silver tea service from Quebec are just part of the treasures discovered in Calgary on the second installment of the Canadian Antiques Roadshow. Find out what else turns up when host Valerie Pringle and the team of appraisers dig through the mountain of objects Calgarians brought to be appraised for Canada's popular TV treasure hunt."

Glenn Gould Piano /Cash Register /Japanese Crayfish /Sapphire Pendant /Guitar /Porcelain Clock /Thunderball Memorabilia /Souvenir Seashell /Welsh Dog Kennel Dresser /Traveling Cradle /Live Oak Stove /Wood Block Print Books /Clarice Cliff Teapot /Elizabeth I Cameo /Silver Tea Service /William Armstrong Painting /Jet Jewellery
CBC.ca - Program Guide -

The ROM's Conrad Biernacki discusses the history of a neglected collectible, popular during the Art Nouveau and post-WWII eras.
TheStar.com

Catching Up: According to Larry Thompson's article on the 2004 Fall Christie show in the Upper Canadian, show owners Jeff Gadsden and John Forbes have decided to continue on as partners and "try to put their differences behind them". Since Spring 2004, the Gadsden family had been negotiating to buy the show outright, and the story that shares were being offered in the show circulated throughout the dealer community. Add to that a reported public argument at the Fall show, and opposing letters from the owners being handed out to show dealers, and you have a recipe for rumours of the show's demise and a lot of uncertainty. The major issues facing the owners now seem to be at least temporarily resolved and the Spring 2005 show seems likely to occur as scheduled.
Previous Report
Upper Canadian
Christie

The much-delayed opening of "The Rooms", St. John's $50 million complex, announced for June 29th 2005.
CBC News

Canadian antique and collectible dealers to be among hardest hit.
CTV.ca
Globetechnology

Family split on auction of war medals reported on Wednesday.
TheStar
TheGlobe
MacLeans

Since the Roadshow kicked off with the Calgary show, the Sun runs an interview with British appraiser import Lars Tharp who undervalued a piece of Staffordshire Canadiana for the first episode.
The Calgary Sun

Government employee uses work funds to supplement $185,000 Card Collection.
NorthernLife.ca - Greater Sudbury on the Web

Update: as of Dec 15th, 2004, the attempt to keep the Topham Victoria Cross in Canada has been a success. $300, 000 raised so far.
CTV.ca

We're back after a long hiatus to celebrate the premiere of the Canadian Antiques Roadshow!

Roadshow Premieres
The CBC's Canadian Antiques Roadshow starring Valerie Pringle had its premiere Wednesday night at 8 in Canada. Episode 1 was from Calgary, filmed Summer 2004. Here is a list of the items appraised:

Satsuma Vase/ Kettle Stand /Pembroke Table/ Canadian Glass Goblet /Salt Flask /Augustus Walford Weedon Painting /Stanley Cup Memorabilia / Man's ring / Lady's ring /Violet Ray Machine/ Provincial Chest Staffordshire Plate Frederick Bell Smith painting /Locket and Necklace/ Lady's Chair Peter Ilsted Print /1972 Hockey Stick.

While there were a few gaffs and weird appraisals/prices, the show got off to an enjoyable start and fans of the US and UK versions should be pleased.

Roadshow Home

There is now an unofficial discussion group for fans and critics of the show, with news and updates.


Click to join canadianantiquesroadshow


Vets Want Medal Auction Halted
According to a press release by a veteran's group, the medals of Dollard Menard are up for auction in Montreal January 23-27, 2005.
Quote:" The 49-member National Council of Veteran Associations today released a statement, indicating that the medal awarded toLt.-Colonel Dollard Menard in regard to the brilliant courage shown by theFusiliers de Montreal, which he commanded, at the battle of Dieppe on August 19, 1942, represents a valuable story of the French Canadian contribution in World War II. The request that the medal be purchased by the Canadian War Museum had been turned down by Mr. Joe Geurts, CEO of that organization. A further denial of responsibility was contained in information provided to NCVA by Lieutenant-General James Gervais, former Deputy Secretary and former Deputy HeraldChancellor of the Chancellery, who indicated that an upgrading of the medal could only be approved by the Crown in England."
Press Release
War Amps

Vancouver Art Gallery Gets $2 Million Collection
A collection of 463 photos has been donated by Claudia Beck and Andrew Gruft, Vancouver collectors since 1972.

CBC