Antiques and humidity, heat, bright lights and insects don’t always get along. Strange (bad) things can happen if your collectibles are exposed to some of these dangers. But it is...
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Fall brings plenty of flea markets and antiques shows. Collectors and antiques lovers have a wide choice of places to visit, explore and buy. Here are 8 perennial favorites that...
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Be the first to guess what the pictured item is by leaving a comment below. If you have your own whatsit, our editors can include it in a future post....
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Are vinyl records dead? Short answer: No. Longer answer: Not only are vinyl album sales healthy and growing, buying and selling vintage vinyl is a thriving segment in the collecting...
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Lighting designs by Max Ingrand were noted for their modern, innovative designs and textured glass. His large “Dahlia” chandelier has 16 cut, curved and colored glass “petals.” The spotlight is...
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The technique used in Orrefors Ariel glass was a new technology developed specifically for the company. The method creates air bubbles within the glass as in this blue and clear...
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Friendship, family and frugality combine in quilts. Collectors look for quilts with a history. Quilts like this one are often made for sentimental reasons, with fabric scraps from cherished clothing...
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Imagine finding warehouses filled with paintings by Picasso, Miró, Rembrandt, and artifacts from Mark Twain, Ronald Reagan, Eleanor Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Marlon Brando and Grace Kelley, plus clocks, pistols,...
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Q: I found this fork and am having trouble finding out what the image on the end of the handle represents. The fork is marked “W&SS” and “830,” which are...
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Q: I inherited this plate from my Great Aunt. I think it’s beautiful, but I just don’t know much about it. It’s marked “Hand Painted Nippon” with the letter “M”...
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