Rinker on Collectibles: Establishing Antiques and Collectibles Provenance – Part II (6/15/12)
The first “Rinker on Collectibles” column in this two-column series identified three different types of provenance: (1) documenting the origin … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Madame Alexander Pussy Cat Doll, Goebel Co-Boys (6/8/12)
QUESTION: I purchased a Madame Alexander Pussy Cat Doll for my daughter when she was born in 1969. She carried … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: Establishing Antiques & Collectibles Provenance (6/4/12)
An individual brought a pair of 1930s men’s golf shoes to a recent appraisal clinic. I was running behind and … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Military Division History, Moon Wagon, Fisher Price Circus (5/9/12)
QUESTION: I own a copy of William de Jarnette Rutherfoord’s “165 Days 25th Division on Luzon,” self-published in 1945. This … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: The National Postal Museum is more than just Stamps (5/9/12)
In the Fall of 2011, I received a letter from Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe appointing me to the Citizens’ … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: The Story of a 1967 Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster (5/2/12)
QUESTION: As a gift, I received a concert poster for a September 22-24, 1967, concert held at the Avalon Ballroom, … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: What It Is and When to Admit You Don’t Know (4/23/12)
During an appraisal clinic at the Rio Grande Valley Home & Garden Show in McAllen, Texas, on April 13-15, a … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: The Book House for Children Volumes, Wilt Chamberlain 100-Point Ticket, Program (4/18/12)
QUESTION: I have Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the My Book House for Children series, published in … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: Advice on Selling a Collection (4/11/12)
The Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Jukebox Show is one of the legendary shows in the antiques and collectibles … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Lamb Bros. & Green Table Lamp, Toy Locomotive (4/11/12)
QUESTION: I own a Lamb Bros. & Greene table lamp. The round, sloped base, numbered “320” on the bottom, leads … More >>