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3. DESTINATION/collecting
Hunt
Treasure
For some it’s the feel of delicate paper as they gently page through
Tokyo
a 100-year-old book. For others it’s the steady tick-tock of a clock
handcrafted from the finest walnut, mahogany or Kites in
cherry. Whatever inspires the passion to collect, it’s
In three low-lit rooms filled with the light Mikio Toki’s work can be bought at the Kite Museum
the thrill of the hunt that keeps most collections growing. scent of bamboo and aged paper, visitors to Tokyo can dis- or through his online shop for between ¥1,050 (US$10)
cover an art form that has flourished in Japan for centuries. for small Eto Dako to about ¥31,500 (US$283) for larger
With exhibits from every corner of Japan, the Kite Edo Kaku. Like Mikio Toki, many other specialist kite
Serious collectors are always on the lookout for that rare Museum is the place to experience the work of Japan’s masters can be contacted through the Japan Kite Associa-
piece that will become the crowning jewel of their collection. finest kite makers. tion’s Web site, www.tako.gr.jp.
Among this collection are examples of kite styles cur- Another option for Edo Kaku is Wahoo, a shop located
And finding it often means traveling farther than the corner flea market. rently popular with collectors. These include highly deco- in Koenji, central Tokyo, that specializes in traditional
Photos: (opposite page, clockwise from top) courtesy of Specialising in Boomerangs; courtesy of the
Ontario Crafts Council; courtesy of the Heard Museum; (this page) Martha Cooper/viestiphoto.com
rative Edo Kaku kites, which typically tell tales of famous Japanese goods. It offers a range of eight samurai Edo
samurai or Kabuki actors, and simple Eto Dako kites, Kaku selling for between ¥29,500 (US$265) and ¥35,000
From Sydney for boomerangs to New York City for rare exclusively used to depict the 12 animals of the zodiac (US$315) per kite.
with either pictures or Chinese characters. INSIDER’S TIP: Collectible kites do not have to be
books, from Tokyo for kites to Vienna for clocks,
When buying an Edo Kaku or Eto Dako, it is essential expensive, according to kite maker Masami Takakuwa.
we’ve put together a list of eight destinations that to check how the kite has been made. In particular, the “One of the easiest [and cheapest] ways to buy traditional
frame should be made of bamboo, and the sail should kites is attending a kite festival around Japan and getting
combine vacation with the hunt for collectibles—
be made primarily from washi, paper made from a type them at auction,” he says.
creating a getaway that’s fun and rewarding. of mulberry known as kohzo in Japanese. Additionally, Anyone visiting Tokyo in May can travel an hour north
all artwork must have been done by hand, with the to Showa, Saitama, for the Huge Kites Flying Festival
outlines usually painted in a kind of charcoal ink before held annually, May 3–5. During the same time, the
Whether it’s your first acquisition or your 50th, the colors are added. Hamamatsu Festival takes place two hours west of Tokyo
An important point for collectors looking to invest is in Hamamatsu and includes auctions and kite fighting.
you’re sure to find something here that will the reputation of the maker. Anyone interested in Edo
—Rob Goss
spark your passion and inspire the collector inside. Kaku or Eto Dako kites could think about the work of
Mikio Toki, one of Japan’s most popular living kite mas- Where to stay: Radisson Hotel Narita Airport, Radisson
ters, who has had work on display at the Smithsonian as Miyako Hotel Tokyo
well as in museums across Japan.
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4. Rare books in
New York
New York City is a book collector’s
paradise, and for rare collections, Manhattan
is unparalleled. “While there aren’t as many
stores as there used to be, we’re still the
epicenter of book dealing in America,”
says Adina Cohen, whose family has
owned Argosy Book Store (116 E. 59th St.;
212-753-4455) for three generations.
Begin your literary quest with a visit to
www.abaa.com, Web site of the Antiquarian
Phoenix
Booksellers’ Association of America. Member
dealers ensure fair transactions, and there are
Native American jewelry in 42 in or near Manhattan.
Make your first stop at the
Scottsdale, Arizona, has for decades been a “Someone wanting a frog squash blossom [a silver neck- Strand (828 Broadway at 12th;
winter playground for visitors escaping colder climes. lace with a carved turquoise frog on a lily pad] could 212-473-1452; www.strand
Besides offering dependable sunshine, abundant golf expect to pay $3,500 to $6,000,” he says. Other squash books.com), boasting 18 miles
and indulgence in sybaritic spas, the area is a shopping blossoms, including intricate Zuni needlepoint and tradi- of books. The rare book room houses
paradise for Native American turquoise jewelry. tional Navajo styles, can start at around $600 and go as treasures like The Workes of William
The robin’s-egg-blue, and sometimes green, gemstone high as $12,000, depending on quality of craftsmanship, How to start Shakespeare, a second printing from
has been used since 200 B.C. in the jewelry of Southwest design and stones. Simple rings and pins can start at $45. your collection 1632 priced at $125,000, and the
American Indian tribes. Unredeemed pawned pieces as Craftsmanship may be judged by how tightly inlay work collection’s oldest book, a German
Photos: (opposite page, from top) courtesy of www.visitphoenix.com; Scott T. Baxter/Getty Images; (this page) courtesy of Bauman Rare Books
well as newly made ones have become highly collectible. fits together, crispness of cutwork and appropriateness Whether you are interested biblical commentary from 1480.
Acknowledged Indian crafts experts, Gilbert Ortega and of stones selected for the piece. in kitschy snow globes from Next, head to the Grolier Club
his sisters own the Gilbert Ortega Museum Gallery (3925 The world-renowned Heard Museum (2301 N. Cen- around the world or are serious (47 E. 60th St.; 212-838-6690;
N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale; 480- tral Ave., Phoenix; 602-252-8848; www.heard.org) has a about investing in antiques, here www.grolierclub.org), where books are
949-0436; www.gilbertortega.com). permanent collection that provides an excellent education. are some ideas on how to get exhibited on a par with painting and sculpture. Books on
“What makes a piece col- Recent prices in the Heard Shop include $420 for an started with any type of collection: Ice: The Literature of Anglo-American Polar Exploration is
• Collect what you enjoy. While
lectible are four factors: intricate sterling and turquoise bracelet, and $132 for a pair on display December 7, 2005–February 6, 2006.
quality of materials, of silver and turquoise multi-stone Zuni drop earrings. some collections can be worth a lot of For high-end, pristine editions, visit Ursus Books and
design, craftsmanship No sales tax means an immediate 8.1 percent savings. money, most collectors do it for the Prints (981 Madison Ave.; 212-772-8787; www.ursus
and supply/demand,” he For a shopping break from boutiques and galleries, pleasure of surrounding themselves with books.com). “Condition is 99 percent of the game,” notes
says. “Certain artists are in stop at Cowboy Ciao. Its whimsical menu and witty wine items they enjoy. owner T. Peter Kraus. Bauman Rare Books (535 Madison
• Be wary of fads. Many “hot” items
high demand, like Calvin list are in keeping with food that is seriously good. Don’t Ave.; 212-751-0011; www.baumanrarebooks.com) is
Begay and Sunshine Reeves.” miss the Stetson chopped salad. for collecting today are passing fancies. another top-shelf resource for serious collectors.
Begay’s forte is innovative INSIDER’S TIP: Novice collectors should consult experts
If you like an item, fine. But don’t expect INSIDER’S TIP: Most museums include a rare book or
design, while heavily stamped before doing any serious investing. As raw turquoise it to increase in value in the future. manuscript collection. One of the best is the Smithsonian’s
• Know your collectible. If you are
silver identifies Reeves’ work. becomes more scarce, dyed and stabilized (chemically Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum (Fifth Avenue
“Some out-of-pawn items hardened) and even plastic “stones” are sometimes used. serious about collecting as an investment, at 91st St.; 212-839-8351; www.ndm.si.edu), which
are collectible, but it it pays to have knowledge of the piece. boasts a 5,000-volume rare book collection tracing design
—Judy Wade Check out the item’s desirability and rarity.
takes a well-trained eye through the ages.
to pick out the good Where to stay: Park Plaza Phoenix/Chandler; Park Plaza
Study price guides and compare objects
in the guides to pieces in antique stores. —Beth D’Addono
ones,” says Ortega. Phoenix North; Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Deer Valley;
• Protect your investment. If you
He adds that early Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Mesa; Country Inn & Suites Where to stay: Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Newark
1960s and ’70s By Carlson, Phoenix Airport at Tempe; Country Inn & Suites By
believe a piece is worth more than $100, Airport; Radisson Hotel Carteret; Radisson Hotel JFK Airport;
pieces are currently Carlson, Scottsdale; Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Tempe;
have it appraised. And if your collectible Radisson Lexington Hotel New York; Radisson Hotel MacArthur
commanding Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino (opening in Novem-
turns out to be valuable, insure it. Better Airport; Radisson Hotel New Rochelle; Radisson Hotel
substantial prices. ber 2005); Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport; Radisson Hotel
safe than sorry. Piscataway; Radisson Hotel Saddle Brook
Phoenix Airport North
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5. DESTINATION/collecting
Regulator clocks in Vienna
Austria is known for its baroque architecture and classical music,
London
but to the timepiece collector, it is also famous for its Austrian regulator clocks.
A true regulator clock is one that has three smaller faces to assist the whole clock
Photos: (this page, from top) Foodpix/PictureArts; Dave G. Houser/Corbis; (opposite page) courtesy of www.imageri.com
Teapots in in keeping near-perfect time: one that regulates the hour, one for the minute and a
third to regulate the second. However, any wall clock that uses pendulum weights is
Britain’s love affair with the stimulating commonly called a regulator clock, and Vienna is the place to find the one to suit you.
“cuppa” began only two centuries ago. Late The finest regulators will have a case in good condition, no rust and smoothly
dining became the norm, and afternoon tea running cogs. And be sure to check the back for wood quality.
became the means of warding off the pangs Price range is based on quality and the number of pendulum weights, and it can
of hunger. The teapot was born. vary greatly, but you can find a fine clock for ¤ 2,000–¤ 10,000 (US$2,441–$12,205).
Its unique mix of craftsmanship and art In Vienna’s First District (the heart of the city) you will find the Uhrmachermeister,
soon attracted collectors—an obsession that the clockmaking master—a Vienna icon—adjacent to the clock museum, which boasts
flourishes still. In London, the enthusiastic one of the world’s largest collections of clocks. Since 1914, this family-run shop has
collector will find his tastes well catered to by been catering to an international clientele, restoring and selling fine regulator clocks.
department stores like Knightsbridge’s Harrods. My favorite, D & S, also in the First District, is an antique dealer specializing in clocks. Prices
Wedgwood’s “Wild Strawberry” collection, features tiny pink strawberries here may be slightly higher.
and leaves on gleaming white china. It even offers a choice of pots: standard If you’re looking to economize, it is worth checking out the myriad antique stores
for £99.50 (US$175) or miniature (2-cup) for £69 (US$121). concentrated in the First District, or the “altwaren” (old wares) shops that are popular
The more intrepid collector will make for street markets, like the mile-long Portobello throughout the city, for less expensive options.
Road winding through London’s Notting Hill. Every Saturday its 2,000 stalls are a magnet for INSIDER’S TIP: Most Austrian regulator clocks are handcrafted and signed by the
collectors, with some specializing in well-known marks like Spode, Doulton and Wedgwood. clockmaker, so don’t think a signed clock is necessarily a sign of high quality.
With more than 20 restaurants and pubs to relax in, it’s tempting to spend the whole day.
—Patti McCracken
In the markets, pots can cost anywhere from £20 to £200 (US$35–$351). Reasonable
haggling is expected, but some dealers may ask up to £2,000 (US$3,631) for exceptional pieces. Where to stay: Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Deutsch Wagram; Country Inn & Suites By
The markets are also the place to find fun collectible novelty teapots. If the pot resembles Carlson, Vienna UNO City; Radisson SAS Carlton Hotel; Radisson SAS Palais Hotel
a London bus or a Harley-Davidson, who cares how well it pours? That pot picturing a
soliloquizing Hamlet for £23 (US$40) could start a Shakespearean collection.
Mexico City
For novices, the best starting places are collectors’ clubs and magazines.
Clubs can arrange visits and deals with manufacturers and can offer advice
on displaying the trophies. Talavera ceramics near
Parched from the quest? London is tea shop heaven. Popular spots
include Claridge’s in Mayfair or Fortnum and Mason’s, supplier to Eighty miles southeast of Mexico City, available 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Britain’s royals, offering more than 50 blends. Puebla enchants. So carefully have its Spanish Talavera can be expensive: Single tiles start at 42 pesos
INSIDER’S TIP: For a treasure that will appreciate in value, scarcity colonial churches and palaces been preserved that (US$4), while a place setting might run 1,060 pesos
is key. Look for teapots commemorating historical events or for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and (US$100). The selection is extensive: nearly 400 tile
traditional styles. Avoid large production runs—500 or fewer is best. Cultural Organization has declared the historic designs and more than 40 murals containing six to 16
—Ted Jones center of Puebla a World Heritage Site. But what individual tiles and costing up to 1,908 pesos (US$180).
attracts collectors to Puebla are its Talavera ceramics. Shops are often willing to negotiate on prices, however,
Where to stay: There are 11 Radisson Edwardian properties in the Talavera is earthenware with tin oxide added so be ready to bargain.
London area, including the luxurious Radisson Edwardian May Fair Hotel to the glaze. Developed in ancient Mesopotamia Another shop to look for is Estrellita (6 Oriente,
London. Situated in Mayfair, one of London’s finest locations, this five- and Egypt, with heavy influence from the 412; 222-242-3713). And in Cholula, about five miles
star hotel offers sumptuous surroundings for your stay. With lobby Moors in Spain, the technique was brought to from Puebla, Talavera de la Reyna (Camino a la Carcaña,
furnishings and paintings from top design houses, a new luxury spa Mexico nearly 500 years ago. 2413; 222-225-4182) operates a workshop and store.
and 295 beautifully decorated rooms, including 50 one- and two-bedroom Today, Talavera is made much as it originally INSIDER’S TIP: True Talavera bears a hologram on
suites, you will find plenty of opportunities for pampering yourself after a was, and Talavera artisans are as famous for their the bottom stating it is legitimate. It must be signed at
day at the markets. Other Carlson properties in and around London include tiles as for their tableware, with products ranging the base by the workshop that created it, and it must
the Radisson SAS Hotel London Stansted Airport; Radisson SAS Portman Hotel; from monumental vases to delicate candleholders. state that it is from Puebla.
Riverbank Park Plaza; Sherlock Holmes Hotel London, by Park Plaza; Victoria Park You can watch ceramics being made at Uriarte, —Jim Budd
Plaza; Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, London–Bloomsbury; Country Inn & Suites a shop established in 1824 and located downtown in Where to stay: Radisson Hotel Flamingos–Mexico City,
By Carlson, London–Kensington; Park Inn Heathrow; and the new Park Inn Hyde Park. Puebla (4 Poniente, 911; 222-235-1598); tours are Radisson Hotel Puebla, Radisson Paraiso Hotel Mexico City
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6. Inuit art in Toronto
A thousand years ago, Inuit nomads Walrus at rest or modern-day
carved stone and bone and wood into figures hunter riding a snowmobile? It’s up
of the animals they hunted across the eastern to you to choose between myth-based
Canadian Arctic. Today, the descendants of traditional work by carvers like Siutiapik
Organizing and those hunters continue to captivate collectors Ragee and Ottokie Samayualie and more
Displaying Collectibles from around the world with the grace and contemporary-themed pieces
Sydney
spare beauty of their work. It comes in a by artists like Ovilu
Now that you’ve expanded your variety of forms, from tapestries depicting Tunnillie. Polar bears
collection beyond the bounds of a simple Boomerangs in northern scenes and stone-cut wildlife prints hold an important
shoebox, it’s time to display it in style. to what many consider a signature of the place in Inuit
A few tips will help you get started: Wedged between Sydney’s famous Harbour Bridge and spirit of Canada’s far north: sculpture. spirituality, and
• Look for common threads. Start the Sydney Opera House, the cobblestone alleys of Sydney’s historic Toronto may be 1,200 miles from the it’s hard not to fall
by organizing your collection into groups quarter—better known as The Rocks—are some of the best places to tundra of Pangnirtung and Cape Dorset, under the animal’s spell when you
with common elements, such as theme, browse for that quintessential Australian souvenir—the boomerang. where the works originate, but it’s also a see the authority, grace and fluid
color, texture or size. Each group can When Captain James Cook came to Australia in 1770, some must-visit center for anyone in the market power of Samayualie’s dancing bear
then be displayed separately for a more Aboriginal people used the returning boomerang for hunting, fighting for a musk ox or snow goose of serpentine. in dappled black serpentine for
coherent look. and fishing, while others used nonreturning hunting sticks. Returning The best place to start the hunt? For a bit of CA$1,792 (US$1,500). Pick him
• Create a space. Once your collec- boomerangs are V-shaped and are 14 to 22 inches long. Nonreturning background, browse the 200-odd pieces and up and you’ll have a hard time
tion is organized, find a place to display hunting sticks (nonreturning boomerangs) have a slight curve and are interpretive displays in the Inuit collection putting him down again.
it. Curio cabinets keep out the dust around 23 to 31 inches long. Both are made of various types of at the Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Finished shopping?
and are great for most collectibles. Rare Australian timber—mulga, wattle or iron bark—and are decorated Park), also accessible for virtual browsing Time for lunch? Just
books, however, will need humidity- with symbols and animals of Aboriginal clans. (www.rom.on.ca/exhibits/ivory/). down the street at Sassafraz
controlled display cases. Specialising in Boomerangs has a stall at The Rocks Market each When it comes to buying, collectors (100 Cumberland Street),
• Add interest. Use other items to weekend with a wide range of handcrafted boomerangs from A$12– know to head to the established likes of The the menu has a perfect match
add spice to your collection—perhaps $220 (US$9–$170). It has boomerangs crafted by Gooreng-Gooreng Isaacs/Innuit Gallery (401 Richmond Street in the Arctic shrimp and pancetta
a framed photo of your grandmother clan Aboriginal artisan Matt Nagas, who practices the traditional West) and The Harris Gallery (207 Queen’s club house sandwich.
displayed among the china you inherited method of boomerang-making using the natural curve of a tree. Lad- Quay West). You’ll find the city’s oldest dealer INSIDER’S TIP: The Guild
from her. die Timbery, an Aboriginal craftsman from the Bidjigal clan of Botany at The Guild Shop (118 Cumberland Street), Shop’s Makkik doesn’t mince words:
• Keep track. Place notes inside or Bay, crafts nonreturning boomerangs and uses an ancient family tech- where Inuit and Native art specialist Blandina “There’s a lot of bad imitation carving out
along with your collectibles telling where nique of burning ceremonial decorations into these boomerangs. Or Makkik (herself a native of Baffin Island) can there.” To be sure you’re getting the real
and when you found them, as well as any pick up a paint-it-yourself boomerang kit with paint and paintbrush. help you navigate a collection of close to 300 thing, buy at reputable galleries and avoid
history you’ve learned about them. Didj Beat Didgeridoos, at Clocktower Square in the heart of The pieces, ranging in price from CA$50 up to tourist shops. Inuit carvings are unique, so
While finer collections are best left Rocks, stocks boomerangs made by Aboriginal artists from all over CA$5,000 (US$42–$4,185). there shouldn’t be duplicates on the shelf.
Photos: (this page) Corbis; (opposite page) courtesy of the Ontario Crafts Council
behind glass, don’t be Australia. Prices range A$5–$300 (US$4–$232). Look for the distinctive igloo tag with which
afraid to take some At nearby King’s Cross, Duncan McLennan’s Boomerang the Canadian government certifies original,
things out. Using School has unusual collectors’ items dating back to the 18th museum-quality work.
sentimental items century, some costing as much as A$2,000 (US$1,544), as well
every day can —Stephen Smith
as more practically priced boomerangs from A$9 (US$7). Drop
help you get by the Australian Museum on the way to get a look at the ancient Where to stay: Park Plaza Toronto Airport;
maximum boomerang Captain Cook took back to England in 1770. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Oakville;
enjoyment INSIDER’S TIP: Not all boomerangs return when thrown; check Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview; Radisson
from your before buying. A returning boomerang should be held vertically and Hotel Kitchener; Radisson Hotel Toronto East;
collection. released with a snap of the wrist to maximize chances of its return. Radisson Hotel Toronto–Markham; Radisson
Never throw a boomerang horizontally like a Frisbee. Hotel Toronto–Mississauga; Radisson Plaza
Hotel Admiral Toronto–Harbourfront; Radisson
—Christina Pfeiffer
Suite Hotel Toronto Airport
Where to stay: Radisson Hotel & Suites Sydney, Radisson Kestrel Hotel on
Manly Beach, Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney
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10. C A L E N DA R
The French Open
Make Plans
May
May 29–June 11, 2006
Paris, France; www.parisinfo.com
The French Open, one of the four
Grand Slam tennis tournaments, is
Check out our events list before going on your next trip. From Shakespeare to jazz
a major event in France. For two
and from basketball to blues, we’ve found an activity for every personality. weeks, the 500 best tennis players
in the world battle it out on the clay
courts of the Roland Garros Stadium.
NCAA Men’s Final Four April 1–3, 2006; Indianapolis, Indiana Where to stay: Radisson SAS Hotel Charles
April
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Where to stay: Radisson Hotel City Centre Indianapolis; Radisson Hotel Indianapolis Airport;
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Indianapolis South; Country Inn & Suites By Carlson,
Boulogne; Country Inn & Suites By Carlson,
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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Suites By Carlson, Indianapolis Airport South
New Orleans Jazz and West Coast Brew Fest Cape Gourmet Festival
Heritage Festival May 20, 2006; Sacramento, California May 5–21, 2006; Cape Town,
April 28–May 7, 2006; New Orleans, www.matsonian.com/wcbf South Africa; www.gourmet.sa.com
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Where to stay: Country Inn & Suites By
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Carlson, New Orleans; Radisson Hotel New
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Where to stay: Radisson Hotel Boston; Prague Spring International County Wicklow Gardens Festival
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June
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Shakespeare's Birthday
The Belmont Stakes, run over one and a half miles on the flat at
Celebrations at The Globe
Belmont Park in New York, is the oldest of the U.S. Triple Crown Races.
April 23, 2006; London, England
First run in 1867, it is one of the most famous horse races in the world.
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Where to stay: Radisson Lexington Hotel New York; Radisson Hotel Saddlebrook;
Where to stay: Radisson Edwardian May Fair
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