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Hutshenreuther Cabinet Plates (12/12/08)

This portrait plate is a late 19th Century piece by Hutshenreuther. Like many German porcelain makers of this period they … More >>

News 12-10 (12/11/08)
Making headlines in the world of art, antiques and collectibles are two updates on previously reported stories—the Wittelsbach diamond and MLK’s documents—the King of Pop’s iconic glove goes to auction, a Turner Prize winner gambles at the roulette wheel and a 200-year-old vase sets an auction record. Also: a list of the top-selling artists of 2008. More >>

Antiquities & the Responsible Collector (12/11/08)

Editor’s Note: The high interest in New World collectibles has predictably led to illicit trade in them. Attitudes toward raiding a country’s cultural artifacts have changed. What are the responsibilities of dealers and collectors? More >>

FONTAINES FOUR BIG AUCTIONS, FEATURING QUALITY ANTIQUES AND COLLECTORS’ ITEMS, RARE AND VINTAGE ANTIQUE CLOCKS AND MORE, (12/11/08)
FOUR BIG AUCTIONS, FEATURING QUALITY ANTIQUES AND COLLECTORS’ ITEMS, RARE AND VINTAGE ANTIQUE CLOCKS AND MORE, TO BE HELD BY FONTAINE’S IN EARLY ’09 More >>

The Very First Christmas Card (12/11/08)
The first Greeting cards were not Christmas Cards or the Valentines; it was the New Years Card. More >>

Verdict Puts Squeeze on O.J. Collectibles (12/11/08)

Editor’s Note: Has the market for O.J. Simpson collectibles disappeared since his recent conviction on 12 felony counts? Or will there always be interest in this fallen sports hero? More >>

RINKER ON COLLECTIBLES—Column #1126 (12/10/08)
What Do I Do When I Cannot Afford An Appraiser?—Part II More >>

Nights Light Up with Antique Menorahs (12/10/08)

Each winter, the Jewish holiday Hanukkah is celebrated for eight nights. Also called the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is in remembrance of the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 165 B.C. After the Jews reclaimed the temple, there was only enough oil to light the temple menorah for one night, yet the oil miraculously lasted eight nights until more oil could be prepared. More >>

Uploading Pictures (12/10/08)
I keep getting the error to display a picture stating that my destination is incorrect. Help Thank you More >>

Collectable Cultural Gold or Street Debris? (12/10/08)
Collectable Cultural Gold or Street Debris? www.fotosencontradas.com.ar More >>

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