Nineteenth Century Chalkware (2/17/07)
The origin of antique American chalkware is generally attributed to the Pennsylvania Dutch, first appearing in the mid 1800’s as … More >>

East Meets West – Chinese Export Porcelain (2/3/07)
Over 200 years ago an American ship, The Empress of China, arrived at the port of Canton, China to join … More >>

Collecting Antique Barber Bottles (1/20/07)
The image of the old time barber shop complete with a swirling barber pole, steaming hot towels and straight edge … More >>

Silver, Regional Paintings and Weathervanes Top 2007 Antique Predictions (1/6/07)
With 2007 barely underway, it’s time to make my annual predictions for the antique and collectibles market. The short version … More >>