Ask A Worthologist Question: Plantation Desk (10/19/10)
  Nearly 25 years ago, Jeremy B. hauled away an old desk in a Wisconsin feed mill. After a friend encouraged … More >>

The Collector’s Minute: Stag Handled Carving Sets (10/11/10)
Items we see a great deal of that is often described as “having been in the family for five … More >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: Dutch Delft Tiles (9/27/10)
When Jennifer T. bought a house, she found some ceramic tiles wrapped in Dutch newspapers. Having seen similar tiles in … More >>

The Collector’s Minute: Ellis Maple Dolls (9/20/10)
Identification of dolls can be difficult, hindered by the fact many are unmarked, some manufacturers made parts for other … More >>

The Collector’s Minute: Wedgwood American Views Plates (9/15/10)
It might seem strange, but the country that was the largest producer of pottery depicting American heroes of the … More >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: Alabaster Lamp (9/14/10)
  Jason B., taking advantages of some really terrible weather during a sale of forfeited items at a self storage business, … More >>

The Collector’s Minute: Out of this World Prices for ‘Flown’ Items (8/30/10)
To collectors of items related to space flight, nothing is nearer and dearer to their hearts than the word … More >>

The Collector’s Minute: Grandpa’s Gold Watch (8/24/10)
One item an appraiser runs into most often is that icon “Grandpa’s gold watch,” and depending how well-heeled Grandpa … More >>

The Collector’s Minute: Unmarked Porcelain Puzzles (8/24/10)
Unmarked 18th- & 19th-century porcelain is a puzzle to everyone, even among dealers and experts. Trying to attribute an … More >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: Charles M. Capps Etching/Aquatint (8/16/10)
  Ben T., being the thoughtful and helpful nephew, has been helping his aunt go through all the stuff that has … More >>