About Antiques

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Vintage costume jewelry is still ultra popular with the fashion savvy. If someone you know has requested a vintage jewelry gift from Santa, never fear. My tips for buying...

Antique sheet music offers collectors an affordable yet beautifully decorative option when seeking something new and interesting to collect. Even though I don't avidly seek this type of ephemera...

Have you ever heard of Ellen Clapsaddle? Even if you don't know her name, you probably recognize her work. This amazing artist illustrated thousands of postcards during her career,...

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Richard Goodson of Illinois knows how to have a wonderful life, literally. He's garnered a collection of more than 4,000 items related to the classic holiday movie It's a...

Lots of people are already hauling out the holly in preparation for festive holiday decorating. Trimming the Christmas tree doesn't have to be boring, however. If you're tired of...

Have you ever felt sorry for Thanksgiving? I mean, if it weren't for the big feast and a famous parade in between, I think most people would just take...

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In my world and that of most of my associates, fine art tends to be a museum outing rather than an auction purchase. Nevertheless, I've learned from folks with much...

It's a little disconcerting to see a stately turkey between a couple of side dishes, or an old guy holding a hatchet contemplating which turkey to kill for dinner...

Have you ever felt sorry for Thanksgiving? I mean, if it weren't for the big feast and a famous parade in between, I think most people would just take...

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When I think of the word "splat," antique furniture doesn't usually come to mind. Nevertheless, it does relate to traditional side and arm chairs in a number of styles. Take...

If you're wondering whether you should save one of the myriad "Obama Wins!" newspaper headlines that flooded the world yesterday, the answer is yes and no. If you're an...

It's amazing that antique toys bring such high prices, but stop to think a moment. Isn't it also amazing they survived 75-100 years with little or no use? Most...

I've recently updated my Pottery and Porcelain Marks Gallery to include more Limoges information, since that's always a popular topic here on the site. Perhaps you'll want to check...

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Bargains aren’t as plentiful as they used to be in the antiques realm, but with some diligence you can still find undervalued treasures to add to a collection, decorate your...

I have to admit politcal collectibles weren't the first thing on my mind as I snaked my way through a long line to cast my vote earlier this week....