In 2003 Rolling Stone magazine writer David Fricke proposed the idea of an issue dedicated entirely to the greatest guitarists of all time to his editors. They approved his idea, on the conditions that the list should be of 100 different guitarists and they must be ranked. After releasing his list, Fricke said “In the [...]
As with most events and seasons here in New Orleans we like to celebrate in the biggest and most memorable way possible, and the winter holidays are no different. Starting immediately after Thanksgiving, New Orleans becomes a non stop Winter Wonderland. Beginning on December 2nd and continuing until New Years Day, New Orleans’ historic City [...]
Its finally started getting cold here in the Big Easy and the Holidays are right around the corner. Whatever it may be that you celebrate, we have something special here for you. To make sure that the season is perfect for you and your family, we are offering a wonderful discount deal. However many days [...]
Here in Louisiana, we love our Louisiana State University Tigers. Every Saturday the that the Bayou Bengals bring home another win is like Christmas all over again to Louisianians. Thus far this season the Tigers have been doing us proud as they sit atop the national rankings and seem to be positioned to head to [...]
For nearly half of a century America and the former Soviet Union had been rivals for greatness. There was the Space Race, there was the Cold War, and there was hockey. Named “The Top Sports Moment of the 20th Century” by Sports Illustrated, the “Miracle on Ice” at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New [...]
It’s finally Halloween weekend and a great time for you to take a short break from planning your costume or stocking up on candy to hand out to trick or treaters so you can take a look at some of our special spooky items. First we have a special edition (#50/100) movie script for perhaps [...]
New Orleans is one of the greatest and most unique cities in the world, and not just because of our superior partying. New Orleans is also about history, architecture, music, and art. Here at Vintage 329, we do our best to honor those special qualities of New Orleans by bringing to you this one of [...]
What woman doesn’t love beautiful ONE OF A KIND jewelry? I am pleased to present to you this collection of antique 1920′s Czechoslovakian glass necklaces and earrings.A fabulous factory find in the North of the Czech Republic, these necklaces and earrings were made in between 1924 and 1926 in a prominent Czech glass factory. Each piece is completely one [...]
Some gifts really do last for a life time, and we have the timeless treasures to prove it. Treat your special someone to something spectacular this upcoming holiday season with a gift they will never forget, an authentic autographed piece of history that they will cherish. Certain items know no generational or technological bounds. A [...]
With the holidays right around the corner, where better to look for authentic autographed items to give to your loved ones than Vintage 329. We have a wonderful selection of memorabilia that is guaranteed to bring happiness and memories to anybody fortunate enough to receive an item from our gallery. For those who are having [...]
In 1972 the Miami Dolphins did something no other NFL team has ever done, they had a perfect season. The only other team since the AFL/NFL merger to finish the regular season undefeated was the 2o07 New England Patriots, but they fell short of the complete perfect season by falling to the New York Giants [...]
This great piece of American history is a Acoustic Oscar Schmidt by Washburn Guitar, model OC9, serial number FC080700254, signed by Woodstock performers Wavy Gracy, Stephen Stills, Melanie, Carlos Santana, Grace Slick, John Sebastian, Arlo Guthrie, Roger Daultry, Johnny Winter, Pete Townshend, Country Joe McDonald, and Richie Havens. Woodstock was one of the largest music [...]
When anyone mentions Western movies, John Wayne is the first name that always comes to mind. Wayne revolutionized not only western films, but the film industry as a whole. John Wayne’s monumental film career spanned five decades. He appeared in more than 175 films. Three time Academy Award Nominee, he won the Oscar fir Best [...]
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Since we are blogging about everything that is going on in our world, we wanted to share with yall what gets us going every morning… Antoine’s Annex is the best spot in town for delicious coffee, yummy breakfast and super cool amazing people. They are everything you could want out of your morning in New [...]
Easily one of the most recognizable posters in the music industry, this framed poster exemplifies rock ‘n’ roll. The scene features six nude women at the edge of a pool with the album covers of six different Pink Floyd albums painted on their backs. The body paint was done by artist Phyllis Cohen and the poster is [...]
This beautiful wood grain electric Hondo II guitar is signed by all original members of the band AC/DC, as well as Bon Scott
One of the rarest and most exciting pieces we have in the gallery, this framed American flag was signed by John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Robert F. Kennedy, and Peter Lawford on the night of JFK’s 45th birthday party at Madison Square Garden in New York. Monroe came to the stage after being introduced by [...]
This amazing collection features all seven Harry Potter books, each are first edition and have been signed by author J.K. Rowling. The Harry Potter series is one of the most well know and fastest selling book series of this generation. Though the first book, originally called “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” but known more [...]
A fabulous article by the Times Picayune’s own Keith Marszalek. We appreciate it and adore your work! Vintage 329 Summer Reading Program Kickoff for the New Orleans Public Library
Vintage 329 Invites You To Join Us For a ‘Summer Reading’ Evening New Orleans, Louisiana (June 3, 2011) – It’s most appropriate that a passionate student of history and lover of fine literature would agree to host a special event supporting the Friends of New Orleans Public Library. Joey Sutton, owner of Vintage 329, has fashioned a remarkably creative evening [...]
I am just returning from the Del Mar Antique show in Southern California where I had the pleasure of working with Sean Rich and the boys. Venturing out to California to work a “gun booth” seemed like a slight oxymoron, but there are some hardcore collectors out there on the Pacific. There were fabulous pieces [...]
I find myself resisting the Jazz Festival blog. I have no interest in happily listing to you all the fancy things you can see, eat and do. Maybe after decades of having the New Orleans Jazz Festival pop up annually in my backyard I have become a bit jaded about the familiar line up. Now [...]
As I embark upon this new blogging adventure I think I should step back just a bit and set some ground work. Vintage 329 sits in the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter and is surrounded by fabulous shopping, restaurants, historical sites, hotels, music and much much more. Tourism is a huge part of [...]
The New Orleans French Quarter is soon to be brimming over with local live music, delicious Cajun food and festival activities for the entire family to enjoy. As the harmonious sounds of trumpets and tubas carried over the Mississippi River breezes run into the streets they mix with familiar scent of timeless Creole recipes being [...]
Remembering the book fairs of your childhood? Wishing reading was as exciting as it was when you were a kid? The Big Easy has the answer for you. New Orleans hosts the ultimate grown up literary festival every spring. Bringing back to life a literary great that combined childish wonder with the adult nature of [...]
Joey, I only have one problem with the quality merchandise in your new shop… It hangs on your walls instead of mine. If I had a bit more money, or a couple less kids, or maybe 1 less wife, I’d have a truck double parked on Royal Street as we speak. Next deal I close, [...]
Our renowned partner in crime Sean Rich will be in town the first week of November. Sean and his team will be at Vintage 329 on Thursday, November 4th for a public meet and greet from 12pm – 3pm. You are welcome to come in, chat with Sean and maybe catch a glimpse of one [...]
Joey Sutton, proprietor of a hip new expansion gallery on Royal Street, and Sean Rich, a respected archeologist and consultant for The History Channel, have officially teamed up for a most unique collaboration. By channeling their collective passion for history and adventure into a brand new French Quarter location, history lovers everywhere have even more [...]
It’s most appropriate that a fine art gallery specializing in rare historic material enjoys its own unique 100-year lineage. VINTAGE 329 is premiering on the world-famous Royal Street corridor as an expansion gallery – a grander version of VINTAGE 429 that opened in the French Quarter in 1998. Gallery owner and collector Joey Sutton, a [...]
