Easter greeting cards were not popular until the late 1890s. Many of the first Easter cards were postcards, often picturing chickens, eggs, rabbits, children, birds, flowers or religious subjects. Most...
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Spring cleaning? Reorganizing? Think outside the box and consider vintage storage solutions.
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Vintage jewelry should be examined carefully. Condition is an important part of determining value. Brand names and marks also increase value as was seen in the price of this Coro...
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Martinware, a salt-glazed stoneware, is known for grotesque bird-like creatures with long beaks called “Wally Birds,” and unusual pieces, like this two-faced jug. We give prices and how to identify...
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Baker Furniture became so good at reproductions that they repair museum quality pieces. Their reproductions are considered very high quality. This late-baroque style chest was made in the last 20...
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Royal Doulton is still found in many homes. Figurines with flambé glaze, like this lion, often catch the eye of buyers. See more examples of vintage Royal Doulton.
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The embers are still warm and losses being assessed, but there is some good news surrounding the devastating Notre Dame Cathedral fire. Many major, irreplaceable artifacts were saved, thanks to...
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Q: This reverse-painted glass sign has been in my family since the early 1960s. It was given to my mother by a retired minister who brought this with him from...
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Q: My demitasse coffee set consists of a pot, 6 cups and saucers, a sugar, and a creamer. The pieces have a white porcelain interior and a sterling silver exterior....
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