Dillinger Connection Sets $41,000 Price for $150 Hamilton Watch (12/21/09)
It’s not often that the belongings of someone as infamous as John Dillinger come up for sale. This month Heritage … More >>

Brand of Brothers – The Stickley Furniture Family (12/21/09)
Anyone who dabbles in older and antique furniture knows that the name “Stickley” is an important one in American antique … More >>

Barkcloth: The Quintessential Mid-Century Modern Fabric (12/21/09)
For many of us, it doesn’t seem that long ago that we couldn’t wait to get rid of those heavy … More >>

All Knotted Up – Tatting Laces All Sorts of Antique Linens (12/15/09)
Tatting is a unique type of knotted lace that was popular from the 19th century through the middle of the … More >>

Familiar But Obscure Furniture Forms – A Primer (12/15/09)
This entry deals with furniture forms which are probably familiar visually but whose original appellations may escape you at the … More >>

Preserving Holiday Decorations: Proper Storage is the Key (12/14/09)
Many of us have antique Christmas ornaments and decorations that were passed down by mothers and grandmothers. Hopefully, yours are … More >>

Circus Christmas Cards — A Colorful Big Top Collectible (12/7/09)
During the Christmas season, circuses are typically at winter quarters preparing for another year on the road. Circus owners have … More >>

Unhappy Trails: Cowboy Heroes Fade Away as Fans Head to that Great Corral in the Sky (12/7/09)
“My heroes have always been cowboys, And, they still are, it seems. Sadly, in search of, but one step in back of, Themselves … More >>

The Collector’s Minute: That Old Piece of Pottery is Not as Old as it Looks (12/7/09)
One of the interesting things about the antique business is the stories that develop around some items, either from their … More >>

The Ringling Name Sells Products and Expands the World of Circus Collectibles (11/30/09)
In a previous article I wrote a little about the history of The Greatest Show On Earth. Over the years, … More >>