Road show looking for rare treasures

Published 9:30 am Tuesday, June 7, 2011

The Ohio Valley Gold and Silver Refinery roadshow will be in Austin through June 9, hosting a free event looking for all kinds of antique and collectibles that could be in the community. Ohio Valley’s collectors have set aside nearly $300,000 in preparation to buy items during their week in Austin. They will set up shop at the Holiday Inn’s Convention Center.

Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, the show looks to buy items ranging from vintage jewelry, war items, sports memorabilia, pocket watches, etc. Last week at a show in Florida, represantatives purchased an electric chair from the 1800s.

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