Tells Give Away ‘Not Quite Authentic’ Antique Scrimshaw (9/23/09)
I recently acquired a scrimshawed whale tooth, knowing full-well that it was NOT an antique, despite the scribed date of … More >>

From Rock ‘N’ Roll to the Circus: Feld Follows the Path of P.T. Barnum (9/22/09)
Collectors of circus memorabilia do just that—collect items from circuses past and present. However, there are some items that are … More >>

Regular Maintenance for Antique Furniture – a List of ‘Should Do’s’ (9/22/09)
Over the last 30 years of repairing and restoring antique and collectible furniture, many questions have come from my customers … More >>

Antique Furniture Marriage Proposal: How to Tell if Different Pieces Have Been Wed (9/15/09)
Tall bookcase secretaries are very impressive, not to mention expensive, especially if they are old and in great condition. The … More >>

Eltham Palace Is Really an Art Deco Dream Palace (9/15/09)
The 1930s are remembered by many people as a time of poverty and high unemployment. The economic difficulties of that … More >>

Jump Into Collecting Books: Investing in Modern and Current First Editions (9/14/09)
If you are looking for an investment you can enjoy on a rainy day is relatively easy to get into … More >>

Basic Training for Those Starting an American Toy Soldier Collection (9/9/09)
For many of today’s adults, lead soldiers are toys that our parents or grandparents played with. By the time they … More >>

Heralds Promote Circuses Coming to Town, Tear Down ‘Inferior’ Competition (9/8/09)
Circus heralds and couriers stand out among all the advertising pieces produced by the traveling shows of the Golden Age. … More >>

The Origin of the COMEX Rolex ‘Sea Dweller’ Diver’s Watch (9/8/09)
During the late 1960s, in collaboration with COMEX—a France-based professional dive company—Rolex developed its “Submariner” model to meet the most … More >>

Have a Yen for Goofies, Ringers and Igloos? — You’ve Been Bitten by the Button Bug (9/2/09)
In a St. Louis hotel elevator during a convention, several women were talking about the judging of their trays of … More >>