‘Hey, Taxi!’ Cab Service on a Small Scale (8/1/09)
The taxi cab is a common sight on the streets of any city. For small-scale die-cast collectors, the humble cab … More >>

Bugs with an Eye for Art: Insects Can Destroy Art and Antique Treasures (7/28/09)
I have had customers come to me with oil painting on which they recently noticed small holes developing near the … More >>

Napkin Rings the Final Touch on a Finely Set Table (7/22/09)
Sterling silver napkin rings in Rococo design (left), engraved flowers and scrolls with an entwined C and P (center) and … More >>

Big Ben: The Iconic London Landmark Appears on Thousands of Collectibles (7/20/09)
Big Ben is probably the most famous clock in the world, and is one of London, England’s best known landmarks. … More >>

Sheffield and Silver Plate: What to Look For (7/14/09)
The social background for the discovery of the methods of plating on copper used in the Sheffield process is quite … More >>

Early Indian Motorcycles: Leaders of the Racing Pack (7/13/09)
Oscar Hedstrom was probably the first American to literally incorporate an internal combustion engine with a bicycle. Oscar, a former … More >>

Reversing the Effects of Time: What to do with Damaged Art and Antiques (7/13/09)
Q – I have several old oil paintings that have been in my family for years. They have become discolored … More >>

Any Way You Look At It, the Fiery Opal Is Certainly a Thing of Beauty (7/13/09)
If you were born in the month of October, then in all probability you know that your birthstone is Opal. … More >>

The Story of the Pre-Tractor John Deere Company (7/6/09)
If you live anywhere near a farm or field or orchard, you’ve no doubt seen one of the ubiquitous John … More >>

Collectors Shine a Light on Early Lanterns Varieties (7/1/09)
When we see lanterns used as decorative objects, it’s hard to imagine that they were once among the only sources … More >>