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News: Michael Jackson’s MTV “Moonman” Award Being Auctioned
Michael Jackson’s 1995 MTV “Moonman” Award up for Auction: Julien’s Auctions of Beverly Hills has the original award given to Michael Jackson and his sister Janet by MTV in 1995 up for sale on October 22, 2011. The Jackson’s earned three “Moonman” awards that year for “Scream”. The figurine (statue, statuette) being auctioned was for Best Art Direction. It is expected to have an auction value of around $9,000. The “Moonman” MTV VMA award is the music … Read entire article »
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$2500 Steve Jobs Figurine left at Hong Kong Apple Store Memorial
A Steve Jobs figurine valued at up to $2500 was left today at a makeshift memorial at a China Hong Kong Apple Store. Sadly the former Apple founder and CEO passed away Wednesday. Millions around the world mourn his passing as world leaders, politicians, business executives, and common people pay tribute to the man many say changed the world forever with his innovation and technology. Jobs, a college dropout, went on to found Apple, Nexus and Pixar. … Read entire article »
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Crystal Maker Steuben Glass Closing
Pricey lead crystal manufacturer Steuben Glass will close the factory doors and end the American jobs of sixty craftsmen in Corning, New York. What a shame to see perhaps the last premium American producer of fine luxury gifts, crystal tableware, glasses, and figurines shut down. Another industry on the ropes. Steuben opened in 1903 but moved into the clear glass and crystal manufacturing in the early 30′s. The company’s founder sold to Corning Glass and continued … Read entire article »
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News: About Figurines Selects “Top 5 U. S. Museums”
News: About Figurines Selects “Top 5 U.S. Museums” The online website About Figurines makes news today by selecting the “Top 5 U.S. Museums” based on historical content in the areas of figurines, figures, glass, porcelain, and crystal. Chosen from among the hundreds of museums throughout our great country these five present unique amazing exhibits. One need not be a collector to marvel at the beauty of the artists who fashioned these wonderful figures. I encourage everyone, collector … Read entire article »
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News: Is Lead Crystal a Health Risk?
News: Is Lead Crystal a Health Risk? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned for twenty years that children and pregnant women should not consume beverages from lead crystal glasses, bottles, tumblers, or decanters. Since February 1991 the FDA has recommended that people alter the way they use lead crystal products for daily use. Lead crystal can leach lead over time that exceed FDA guidelines. Storing alcohol in crystal decanters has shown to exceed … Read entire article »
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