A couple of great 1950's Vintage Dresses

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Wall of Baubles

The wall of baubles at Sellers' Emporium. Lots of fun jewelry and more is being upacked.

French Bisque Doll Sells For Over a Quarter of a Million Dollars

This rare French doll, circa 1914, sculpted by artist Albert Marque (Mark) sold for $263,000 and set a new world record July 12, 2009 at a Theriault’s auction. The French bisque doll is one of a set of 100 commissioned by Marque in the early 20th century. It is believed that only 20 to 25 of these dolls still exist today. The previous record was $215,000 in 2003 for a similar Albert Marque doll.

With it's original human hair wig and elaborate silk and velvet clothing, this is an example of the highest quality a collector can expect to find.

One might think it's crazy to try and sell this doll at auction in the current economic conditions, but quite the opposite. The top quality always brings the top prices, no matter what the economic climate. Truly serious collectors are focused on obtaining the highest quality possible and to them it isn't about the numbers or the dollars, it is about the quality. This doll is certainly the top quality and that was proven by the record breaking price. The auction was won by a collector from Boston.

I would have loved to have been at that auction!

Fourth Annual Main Street Madness Antique Faire

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Some early morning scenes from the 4th Annual Main Street Madness Antique Faire. It was a great day, perfect weather, lots of deals and great customers. Looking forward to next year!

**We had so much fun with our half off sale at Sellers' Emporium we are doing it again today.

Hurry in for some amazing deals! We want to unpack more great stuff and need the space.

Main Street Madness Antique Faire Today

9:00 am to 4:00 pm, come downtown for the 4th Annual Main Street Madness Antique Faire.
Vendors are set up with great antiques, collectibles, and vintage items.
Sellers' Emporium is having HALF OFF storewide
Sellers' Antique Company having 25% off Sale

All other downtown antique stores are open, some having sales also.

Don't miss this event.

Free admission and parking
MAX to 3rd & Washington and walk one block north to Main St.

Celebrate Hillsboro continues today with family fun activities.

Hillsboro Antique Faire - Antique Madness

This Sunday, August 9th, downtown Hillsboro's Main Street will be lined with vendors selling all kinds of wonderful antiques and vintage items. Sponsored by the Hillsboro Downtown Business Association, this is our Fourth Annual Antique Faire and is held as part of the Celebrate Hillsboro event. Come downtown for a day of family fun. Antique vendors will be set up on Main Street between 2nd & 3rd.

The downtown Hillsboro antique stores will all be open and most are having sales!
We will have a space in front of our Main Street store with some great deals. We are pulling many items out of the back rooms and the warehouse that have not been seen in our stores and they will be offered at great prices out on the street. We will also be having a sale inside the store. Don't miss this great once a year chance to stroll Main Street and shop for all kinds of antiques and vintage items - Furniture, glassware, toys, dolls, Christmas, primitives, kitchenware, pottery, jewelry and everything in between.

The faire opens at 9:00 am and vendors will stay set up until 4:00 pm. Parking and admission is free and remember, MAX stops just a couple of blocks away.

Hillsboro Estate Sale This Weekend

Just posted info over on our Oregon Estate Sales Blog for Hillsboro Estate Sale we are holding this weekend.