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Eltham Palace Is Really an Art Deco Dream Palace (9/15/09)

It may not look like it from the outside, but Eltham Palace is an Art Deco fan

The 1930s are remembered by many people as a time of poverty and high unemployment. The economic difficulties of that … More >>

Last Year’s Almanacs May Not Be Useful, but They Sure Are Collectible (9/9/09)

The "Tribune Almanac of 1859," published by H. Greeley co. New York, contains 80 pages of info and advertisements.

It used to be said of something no longer of use that it was “as useless as last year’s almanac.” … More >>

Basic Training for Those Starting an American Toy Soldier Collection (9/9/09)

A toy soldier riding a motorcycle made by Barclay, one of the original American toy soldier manufacturers.

For many of today’s adults, lead soldiers are toys that our parents or grandparents played with. By the time they … More >>

The Thrill of the Hunt: Netting a Rare Butterfly Table (9/8/09)

The William & Mary figured maple butterfly table with block vase and ring turned legs that had been so elusive.

A few years ago, Steve Fletcher—the lead auctioneer of Skinner Auction Gallery in Boston—had just accepted a glass of water … More >>

Have a Yen for Goofies, Ringers and Igloos? — You’ve Been Bitten by the Button Bug (9/2/09)

A collection of Victorian buttons, including a gorgeous high relief Geisha with Parasol, cranes with a tree and a Samurai made of brass and copper.

In a St. Louis hotel elevator during a convention, several women were talking about the judging of their trays of … More >>

Simple Tips Can Help You Salvage Keepsakes After a Fire (9/2/09)

A fire can have devastating effects for anyone. Now, imagine your collection of art, antiques or collectibles suffering through a … More >>

Even if you Can’t Hit ’Em Straight, You Can Still Find ’Em and Collect ’Em (9/1/09)

Creating a logo golf ball collection is easy. Adding to it takes a little ingenuity. Ask me. I know from … More >>

Getting Down to the ABCs of Learning and Collecting (9/1/09)

These old wooden toy blocks, made in the early 20th century, feature letters of the alphabet, as well as drawings of animals, etc. Some of them are faded and the edges are worn.

While many kids across the country have already gone back to school, and others are joyously trying to use up … More >>

Card Tables You Don’t Fold Up and Hide in the Closet (8/11/09)

An example of a mahogany card or gaming table with one board top from the late 18th century. The table has stitch inlay on the edge of the leaves and cuffing on the tapered legs. The secondary woods are poplar and white pine. The table is believed to Salem, Massachusetts-made, circa 1790.

When you think of a card table, does your mind take you back to those cheaply made vinyl-covered wood metal … More >>

How to Detect Repaired Porcelain, Art Pottery & Clay Pieces (8/10/09)

Chips on the top rim of this Weller Art Pottery vase were professionally and invisibly restored by Old World Restorations, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio.

Antiques and collectibles enthusiasts often find themselves frequenting community charity auctions, local antique shows, neighborhood garage sales and internet web … More >>

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