Rinker on Collectibles: Considering Toys as a Measure of Age (10/24/11)
I received an e-mail from Christopher Bensch, vice president of Collections at the National Museum of Play, asking me to … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Mexican Silver-Plated Silent Butlers, Marufuku Sakura Deck (10/17/11)
QUESTION: I have a pair of individual silver-plated silent butlers. The basket-shaped body consists of woven metal strands. The top … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: Waxing Nostalgic about Becoming a Septuagenarian (10/10/11)
I am a septuagenarian. Unlike some I know, I never hesitate sharing how old I am. My age is not … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Auto-Wheel Coaster Wagon, Edison Electrostatic Machine (10/3/11)
QUESTION: I own a child’s wooden wagon. The side is marked with “NORL’EIGH COASTER,” the two words separated by an … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: Age as Value (9/26/11)
As I approach my 70th birthday, I find myself spending more and more time pondering the value of age. Am … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: WWII-Era English Teapot, Marx Military Toy Train Set (9/19/11)
QUESTION: I have a teapot that was made in England during World War II. It has a teapot-shaped tag that … More >>

Sharon Fiffer’s Four Estate Sale Stages for Owners (9/12/11)
Linda’s and my next door neighbor in Kentwood, Mich., Dave Jekel, sold his home and is moving to Arizona to … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Plymouth Barracuda Slot Car Racing Set (9/6/11)
QUESTION: I have a “Plymouth Barracuda Slot Racing Set manufactured by Strombecker Corporation, 4646 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL.” Additional … More >>

The Antique Dealer’s Guide to Surviving the Aftermath of the Great Recession (8/29/11)
The September 2008 economic slowdown became the smoking gun for America’s Great Recession of the late-2000s. The Great Recession “officially” … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Silver-Plated Tea Set, Cox Model Planes, Bud Abbot Signature (8/22/11)
QUESTION: I am 88 years old and facing a decision about what to do with my mother’s silver-plated tea service. … More >>