Below is more of Ed Kendall’s 1958 Springfield Reporter story about Chester Soapstone. The previous article ended with, “The drivers had many hair raising moments driving down this hill with their heavy loads…” “Two of these drivers stand out in … Continued
It was 1985. I was at an estate auction in Weathersfield, an old farmhouse out on a dirt road. The auctioneer was Bill Smith of Plainfield, N.H. Bill was one of the top auctioneers in New England. There were three … Continued
WESTON, Vt. – When an unprecedented storm inundated the State of Vermont on July 10, Weston, along with the neighboring towns of Londonderry and Ludlow, was among the poster children for flooding damage. Of course, the state capital, Montpelier, and … Continued
REGION – The American Pickers are excited to return to Vermont. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the state in August 2023. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world … Continued
Frank Kendall has joined his ancestors. Frank was born in 1936, living his entire life in the area. Frank was well known. At 17, he and his mother began raising Toy Fox Terriers to sell. For 70 years, Frank raised … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Fischer Arts announced they are opening in downtown Chester, Vt. While they are already online at www.fischer-arts.com, they are very excited to have a brick-and-mortar space in this wonderful community. Their official opening celebration at 102 the … Continued
I think most readers will know I’m an antiques dealer. This profession was the best decision I ever made. I get to handle and collect interesting, sometimes historical, artifacts. One of my favorite subjects to collect is real photo postcards. … Continued
Country auctions as I knew them are now a thing of the past. Vermont was a different place in the 1960s and ’70s. In those days there wasn’t a great demand for antiques. I remember paying $400 for the contents … Continued
For 50 years I’ve bought, sold, and collected a category of early paper artifacts known as ephemera. This includes old letters and documents. A number of years ago, I bought a large lot of old documents and letters. The family … Continued
WESTON, Vt. – The Weston Community Association, parent organization of the famed Weston Antiques Show, regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2020 show, originally scheduled for Oct. 1-3. It is the first time in 62 years that an antiques show … Continued