Q & A with Harry Rinker: Beverly Depression Glass, Batman & Robin Drawing (11/26/12)
QUESTION: I inherited a collection of Beverly Depression glass. What can you tell me about its history and value? – L., … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: Fossils, Rocks and the Grandchildren (11/20/12)
Linda and I invited her son Jason, his wife Marzela, and their children Izaak, Sofia and Marcelo to join us … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Signed First Edition of Sandburg’s ‘Remembrance Rock’ (11/13/12)
QUESTION: I own an autographed copy of Carl Sandburg’s “Remembrance Rock,” published by Harcourt, Brace and Company in 1948. The … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: ‘Psychic Income’ is the Payoff for Collecting (11/7/12)
During my recent visit to Washington, D.C. to participate in a meeting of the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee, I spent … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: 1941 Stahl Pottery Turk’s Head Cake Mold (10/31/12)
QUESTION: I own a glazed, redware Turk’s head cake mold signed by Thomas Stahl, September 1941. I am 83 years … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: Are We Seeing the Passing of the European Collecting Age? (10/23/12)
Several months ago, I asked readers to e-mail me suggestions for future “Rinker on Collectibles” columns. As “Rinker on Collectibles” … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Corning Opelle Christmas Ornaments, Redbird Painting (10/16/12)
QUESTION: I have a 1994 Corning Opelle Christmas ornament featuring a cardinal. What can you tell me about the history … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: The Dangerous Decline of Collecting Checklists (10/5/12)
The desire to collect is inherent in everyone. Once the desire is triggered, the collector assembles a collection. The initial … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Winchester Model 101 Pigeon-Grade Shotgun (10/3/12)
QUESTION: I own a Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade over-under 12-gauge shotgun. It still is in its period shipping carton. … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: The Obsession with the Monetary Value of Objects (9/26/12)
How much do you think it is worth? I am asked this question more than any other. The person asking … More >>