Post by Collector's Connection on Apr 26, 2006 1:12:54 GMT -5
Show to appraise items and collectibles from Oshkosh
By Doug Zellmer
of The Northwestern
Cleaning out your attic or garage usually brings a few surprises.
There may be books, magazines, postcards or a lost treasure that has escaped your mind for years.
If you find anything made in Oshkosh or a collectible from the community, it could be of value. Members of the Oshkosh Memorabilia Club will appraise items from Oshkosh on Saturday at the Fourth Annual Oshkosh Antique Appraisal Show.
The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oshkosh Seniors Center Annex on North Campbell Road.
"People can bring in an Oshkosh related item and our group can pretty well cover anything that comes through the doors. There are a lot of things people have saved over the years which are highly collectible and from Oshkosh," said Larry Spanbauer, a member of the Oshkosh Memorabilia Club.
Items from Oshkosh are numerous and include beer bottles, photographs, tavern and merchant tokens and sports memorabilia, including those from the Oshkosh All-Stars basketball team.
Saving the history of the city is important, said Ron Saft, a member of the Oshkosh Memorabilia Club.
"It's very important about what went on in the past and what businesses and stores were here so we can keep track of them over the years," Saft said.
Spanbauer said the club is always interested in finding out more on the history of railroading in Oshkosh when the Chicago-Northwestern, Soo Line and Milwaukee Road traveled through the city.
"Every year at the show we usually have some surprises," Spanbauer said. "Last year, someone brought in a bedroom dresser made by the Konrad Furniture Company in Oshkosh. The dresser was in beautiful shape with a value of around $1,000."
Spanbauer said even if you don't own a piece of Oshkosh history you can still come to the show and browse. Fifteen members of the club will have memorabilia displays at the show.
"Everyone has a story about Oshkosh and we'd love to hear about it," Spanbauer said.
Doug Zellmer: (920) 426-6667 or dzellmer@thenorthwestern.com.
By Doug Zellmer
of The Northwestern
Cleaning out your attic or garage usually brings a few surprises.
There may be books, magazines, postcards or a lost treasure that has escaped your mind for years.
If you find anything made in Oshkosh or a collectible from the community, it could be of value. Members of the Oshkosh Memorabilia Club will appraise items from Oshkosh on Saturday at the Fourth Annual Oshkosh Antique Appraisal Show.
The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oshkosh Seniors Center Annex on North Campbell Road.
"People can bring in an Oshkosh related item and our group can pretty well cover anything that comes through the doors. There are a lot of things people have saved over the years which are highly collectible and from Oshkosh," said Larry Spanbauer, a member of the Oshkosh Memorabilia Club.
Items from Oshkosh are numerous and include beer bottles, photographs, tavern and merchant tokens and sports memorabilia, including those from the Oshkosh All-Stars basketball team.
Saving the history of the city is important, said Ron Saft, a member of the Oshkosh Memorabilia Club.
"It's very important about what went on in the past and what businesses and stores were here so we can keep track of them over the years," Saft said.
Spanbauer said the club is always interested in finding out more on the history of railroading in Oshkosh when the Chicago-Northwestern, Soo Line and Milwaukee Road traveled through the city.
"Every year at the show we usually have some surprises," Spanbauer said. "Last year, someone brought in a bedroom dresser made by the Konrad Furniture Company in Oshkosh. The dresser was in beautiful shape with a value of around $1,000."
Spanbauer said even if you don't own a piece of Oshkosh history you can still come to the show and browse. Fifteen members of the club will have memorabilia displays at the show.
"Everyone has a story about Oshkosh and we'd love to hear about it," Spanbauer said.
Doug Zellmer: (920) 426-6667 or dzellmer@thenorthwestern.com.