It’s difficult to find a gift for Dad, but to hunt for an affordable gift, check local flea markets and antiques shops to find items that are "different" and collectible....
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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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Summer is flea market season. With sunny weather and vacation days in mind, we have 13 upcoming markets that are worth a trip. Some of these spectacular markets come around...
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Silver collectors know the quality of Chicago Arts & Crafts craftsmanship and the prices prove it. A recent sale featured several Chicago metalsmiths, including The Kalo Shop, which made this...
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Alver Aalto was a Scandinavian architect and designer who co-founded the design firm Artek. A recent auction in Finland featured Artek items and furnishings. The company's style is known for...
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Carriage clocks were high technology in the late 1700s, enabling travelers to keep track of the time. "New" spring technology meant clocks didn't have to be balanced and could be...
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Flasks were gone in a flash at a recent bottle auction. Blue bottles like this skull-form "POISON" bottle are popular collectibles. Blue bottles are available in every shape and price...
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Careful what you throw away. An antiques dealer in Scotland bought a carved walrus ivory chess piece in 1964 for $6. He put it in a drawer where it was...
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Q: I found this oil lamp on a shelf inside an old walk-in bank safe that dates back to 1900 or earlier. I’ve had the lamp for over 50 years...
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Q: I purchased this copper pitcher from a person who kept detailed records of what he had and when and where he bought or received it. His index card in...
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