WHAT'S IT WORTH IS HERE JUST IN TIME FOR FATHERS DAY!!!!!!

ASK OUR EXPERTS.  This semi-annual event is taking place this Saturday June 16, 2012 from 11:00 a.m.until 3:00 p.m.  Make sure you stop by and bring your items.  Flyers are posted through-out the Antique Mall, or ask a cashier for a flyer! Below is the updated pricing!

Cost is $5.00 per item. (SEE BELOW)  No limit on # of items!

1st Item is $5.00 Items 2 & 3 are $4.00 each 4th and over items $3.00 each!

MAKE SURE TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!!!

The A.G.C.A.P. Dealer of the Month for the Month of June is Brian Walker.  Brian has been a member of the Antique gallery of Houston for over 7 years.  Brian specializes in Glassware as well as some furniture.  He has a very extensive collection of various types of glassware including Carnival Glass.  Make sure to stop by his Booths located on Aisle 3 North Booth E-16 and Aisle 4 North Booth G- 5 & G-6.  Below is a photo of a beautiful carved etargere that anyone would be proud to own.

This Sunday, June 17, 2012 is Fathers Day.  Does your Dad have everything and you can't think of what to get him? The Antique Gallery of Houston has ton's of things for Dad.  We have sports memorabilia, military items, taxidermy, old tools, old toys, you name it we more than likely have it, so come by and get something for the Dad who has everything!

Here is an interesting article on Taxidermy.

Thanks to Collectors Weekly for this article!

Taxidermy evolved out of the tanning trade, whose practitioners preserved the skins of animals for use as clothing and blankets. In the early part of the 19th century, some of the first so-called trophy animals were crudely stuffed with scraps of fabric by upholsterers. Later in the Victorian Era, the art of taxidermy as we know it today evolved, pioneered by, among others, Carl Akeley, who worked at the Milwaukee Public Museum, the Field Museum in Chicago, and the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

Although Akeley was one of the leading innovators of taxidermy, excelling in the realistic mounting of mammals, later in his life he would reject the practice of bagging animals such as gorillas just so they could decorate a museum diorama, let alone a hunter's study. By the end of his life, Akeley had devoted himself to protecting these creatures—Africa's first national park was established in 1925 in no small part due his efforts.

Today, collectors of taxidermy have a range of animals and pieces to choose from. Gameheads are perhaps the most well known form of taxidermy. These include zebras, kudu, and other African animals whose heads are attached to pedestals that are designed to hang on a wall.

In the United States, the practice of mounting deer heads is very common, especially if it's a buck with a full rack of antlers. Complete animals known as full mounts tend to be of smaller species such as bobcats and fox, as well as skunks and raccoons.

Mounted fish is another popular taxidermy type. Birds from peacocks to pheasants to roosters mount well, too, as do quail and falcons.

To honor Dad, the BLOG SPECIAL of the week would make a perfect addition to any "Man Cave".  

From Thursday, June 14, 2012 until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 20, 2012 you can purchase this beautiful taxidermied  Bobcat for 20% off of the green tag price.  You cannot combine this discount with any other discount the dealer may be offering.  Item is located on Aisle 1 South Booth J-10.  You must use this code word to receive the discount  "MAN CAVE".

Hope to see everyone at our Ask Our Experts Event and we all hope you have a safe and Happy Fathers Day.

Remember..........Out with the new and in with the old buy antiques!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!