The news from several art publications is filled with reports that are probably a surprise to the traditional, wealthy collector. An article in Art Daily reports that Barnebys design report...
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Buy Dad a gift that is old, unique or vintage for Father’s Day. How about framing a cigar label like this one, sold for $144 at a Morphy's auction? Here...
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“Investing in antiques” in the last 30 years has included free and very low-priced things. Only a few are serious collectibles today. Most ended up unwanted and almost worthless. Here...
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Collectors often look for bicycles that remind them of the bike that they rode when they were little. In the 1950s and 60s, most kids wanted a Schwinn like this...
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Sewer tile art was made from clay left over by manufacturers of sewer drain pipes. Animals and birds are the most popular forms. Unique ashtrays, banks, paperweights, planters and bigger...
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Sadirons popular from the late 1800s used heavy metal and heat to remove wrinkles. Models had detachable handles and rollers for ruffles. This combination sadiron/fluter has a John Hewitt style...
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Blenko is best known for its brightly colored glass tableware and vases. Pieces are typically tall and slender like this 17-inch waisted vase. Collectors look for rare or experimental colors....
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Toy robots brought stellar prices at a recent sale. Early, rare robots in original boxes get the highest prices. This midcentury battery-operated Target Robot, one of the Gang of Five...
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It is possible to identify the style of a chair and when it was made by analyzing its parts. You may be able to discover who made the chair by...
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