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Any Way You Look At It, the Fiery Opal Is Certainly a Thing of Beauty (7/13/09)

This large and spectacular vintage opal ring is finely crafted in solid 14K yellow gold. The center opal measures 7mm x 5mm, and surrounding gems are 6mm x 4mm each. The total weight for these colorful gems is about 2.71 carats.

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)

An example of a pierced “Paul Revere” lantern. This one is made of copper.

When we see lanterns used as decorative objects, it’s hard to imagine that they were once among the only sources … More >>

Saving the World: How to Restore Antique and Vintage Globes (7/1/09)

Antique and vintage globes, even if they are damaged, can have a useful and productive second life with a little work.

Globes were initially engraved or painted directly on spherical shells. In the late 16th century, globe-makers began printing maps and … More >>

Sèvres: The History of Porcelain Fit for a King (6/23/09)

One of a pair of Clodion vases, made at Manufacture Royale de Porcelaine de France, and given by Louis XVIII of France to Monsieur, his brother, future king Charles X. Hard-paste porcelain and gilt bronze, 1817.

There is a porcelain factory in France that in 1752 was designated as the Manufacture Royale de Porcelaine de France. … More >>

Wacky Racers Offer a Crazily Customized Die-Cast Collection Category (6/23/09)

Having a 4-year-old in the house is a great way to keep young. My son, Bentley, like most children his … More >>

19th-Century Fine Dining Symbolized by Tiffany Flatware (6/3/09)

A Tiffany & Co. sterling silvers flatware place setting in the Vine pattern

Victorian silver flatware has long been appreciated for their elaborate patterns and exquisite craftsmanship. It is doubtful that the vogue … More >>

Kentucky Rifles: How to Gauge the Quintessential American Firearm (6/1/09)

A Kentucky style American rifle by Blunt & Syms of New York. It features a .44 caliber 38-inch octagonal barrel and a back action lock with a double set trigger.

Surprisingly, one of America’s earliest triumphs in artistic and functional design, the “Kentucky rifle,” was not invented or generally fashioned … More >>

Ceramics: Wartime Heroes Slip the Collector’s Net (6/1/09)

A ceramics worker paints a design onto a plate with enamel at the J & G Meakin factory in Hanley. These plates were to be exported to South America to generate income for the battered British economy during World War Two.

The Second World War has been described and examined from every angle possible and still holds a great fascination for … More >>

Things Go Better With Coke—Collectibles (5/6/09)

Ahh! It’s Delicious! Refreshing! Invigorating! Exhilarating! It’s how you “Refresh Yourself.” It makes good things taste better and is America’s … More >>

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