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Publisher’s Corner

Celebrating 20 Years of Living and Loving Antiques
Publisher
his issue marks the 20th Anniversary of the were cherry-picked, discarded, or Maxine Carter-Lome
Journal of Antiques & Collectibles; two decades became flea market fodder. Like maxine@journalofantiques.com
Tof sharing market news and education; and Darwin’s theory of natural selec- Business Manager
exploring the history behind objects of interest to tion, not everything survives the Jeffrey Lome
dealers, collectors, and enthusiasts. For the last 20 evolution of taste. This has many Maxine Carter-Lome jeffrey@journalofantiques.com
years and over 225 issues, the publishers, editors, sales current collectors questioning, what will happen to their Managing Editor
representatives, and writers for the Journal have looked collection if their children or another family member is Judy Gonyeau
to share our knowledge, enthusiasm, and view of the not interested? In the absence of a self-directed plan, editorial@journalofantiques.com
antiques and collecting marketplace, and promote what you would like to see happen most probably won’t. Contributing Writer
news and events of interest on behalf of our advertisers. Hopefully, my article on page 24 inspires you to think Erica P. Lome
Anniversaries provide an opportunity for reflection, about this now and prepare your collection accordingly.
especially one marked by decades. In the last 20 years, If you think it’s easy for family members to take Sales Representatives
the antiques market has seen “brown” go down; on your collection, to either sell off as their inheritance, Pat Rainka
mid-century modern and folk art claim their space in preserve or donate, “think again,” say those of us who journalofantiques@gmail.com
the antiques community; a pop-culture shift in have found themselves in that situation. One such Judy Gonyeau
collecting; the rise of online buying and auctions; the beneficiary of a legacy collection shares her journey editorial@journalofantiques.com
vintage, salvage, and DIY movements inspiring a new and the emotional burden of liquidating her mother’s Art Director
generation of “antiquers;” makers coming to the extensive collection of American sheet music in this Lynn Cotterman
forefront of the value story; the passing of business month’s “Great Collections” column. ads@journalofantiques.com
icons and friends; and values hitting unexpected lows Also in this anniversary issue, Managing Editor Judy Production
and setting all-time records. Gonyeau talks with Terry Kovel, whose annual price Jill Montague
Although the “what” historically changes with the lists have been the go-to resource for dealers and
times, the “why” collectors collect remains unchanged: collectors for over 50 years. Judy and Terry discuss Administrative Assistant
a personal, often nostalgic connection to the subject what’s hot, what’s not, and why, on page 33. Susan French
and an innate interest in history. At heart, we are A long-time writer for the Journal and collector, info@journalofantiques.com
life-long learners; passionate, enthusiastic, and Donald Brian-Johnson uses the opportunity of this 508-347-1960
knowledgeable about what we collect. We collect for anniversary issue to share his encounters with collectors
fun, enjoying the thrill of the hunt and the camaraderie who question whether to have their items restored, Toll free:
on the road; and to inform, preserve, and advance the repaired, or untouched. 888-698-0734
history of our objects through the collections we build. While this issue explores and celebrates objects from
Antique collectibles are objects that by their very our past as it does in every issue, it also calls our atten- Fax: 508-347-0911
definition have a history and story that, as collectors, tion to the future. Collecting what we love can bring us Mailing:
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catalogs, books authored by fellow collectors, noted also make an important historical contribution. As Sturbridge, MA 01566
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company records and catalogs, collector club websites, Thank you for sharing these past 20 years with us.
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Much of our knowledge of the past is founded and Journal of
advanced thanks to passionate collectors through the Antiques and Collectibles
centuries who sought out, documented, and preserved is published monthly,
the history of their subjects of interest by building Maxine Carter-Lome, Publisher 12 times per year, by
highly-curated, object-based collections. Thomas Weathervane Enterprises, Inc.
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Theodore Roosevelt led an expedition to Africa The Journal of Antiques
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During the Victorian era, men, women, and children June May 6 May 15
were passionate collectors of everything from butterflies July June 10 June 19 The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
reserves the right to reject any advertising that
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Journal will not be liable for any errors or
and even human bones. Some were motivated to collect September August 5 August 14 omissions but will print a correction in the
in the name of science, while others filled their parlors October September 2 September 11 following issue if notification of such error is
sent by the appropriate deadline. Original
with “curiosities” just for the fun of it. Today these November October 7 October 16 manuscripts are welcomed by qualified writ-
collections are in the hands of museums, libraries, December November 11 November 20 ers. We assume no responsibility for loss of
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