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Duck, Duck, Goose II: A. Elmer Crowell Decoys Realize High Prices at Auction (8/25/09)
A nesting Canada goose by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) sold for $661,250 at auction last month. (Photo courtesy Copley Fine Art Auctions)On July 15 and 16 of this year, Copley Fine Art Auctions held its sporting sale in Plymouth, Ma. Among … More >>

What Did You Read As a Child? Collecting Memories (8/19/09)
1962’s “A Wrinkle in Time”Avid readers and book collectors all have one thing in common—they were inspired by their childhood favorites. We learned to … More >>

Advertising History: The Origin of ‘Nipper,’ the RCA Victor Dog (8/18/09)
“Dog Looking at and Listening to a Phonograph,” painted by Francis Barraud, would become one of the best know advertising images in the world.“Nipper,” the RCA Victor advertising dog, was one of the most familiar advertising icons of the early 20th century. The … More >>

‘The Circus Is Coming!’ Circus Couriers Whet Communities’ Appetites (8/17/09)
This 1938 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey courier is 16 pages in length and is fairly common./td> /td> “The circus is coming!” It was the cry of every kid who heard the news that the circus was coming … More >>

Card Tables You Don’t Fold Up and Hide in the Closet (8/11/09)
An example of a mahogany card or gaming table with one board top from the late 18th century. The table has stitch inlay on the edge of the leaves and cuffing on the tapered legs. The secondary woods are poplar and white pine. The table is believed to Salem, Massachusetts-made, circa 1790.When you think of a card table, does your mind take you back to those cheaply made vinyl-covered wood metal … More >>

Provenance Adds to the Value of Antique Furniture (8/5/09)
The signature on this drawer bottom is a good start to establishing a provenance for the piece. But is the signature that of the cabinetmaker, the owner or a hopeful heir? That’s where the fun begins.With the large number of antiques and collectibles appraisal shows on television and the increasing number of similar sites available … More >>

The History of the Roskopf Watch (8/4/09)
An example of an 1896 Exposition watch made by Georges Frederic Roskopf .I am telling the story of Georges Fredric Roskopf not only because it is a fascinating history, but to make … More >>

Circus Programs: Souvenir Magazines a Colorful and Plentiful Collectible (7/28/09)
An early Ringling Bros. program.Souvenir circus programs vary widely in content, size and quality, but most have one thing in common: they provide patrons … More >>

Harry Rinker’s Tips on Researching and Authenticating Oil Paintings – Part II (7/27/09)
This portrait of a German woman in oil on canvas is in good condition regarding age, with some scratches on frame and one small restoration on canvas. It is dated 1897./td> /td> This column continues my response to a request from Steve Dennis of Orlando, Fla. for a few insider tips that … More >>

Factory Decoys Offer another Collecting Avenue (7/27/09)
These four Stevens decoys, two goldeneye drakes, top, and a bluebill drake and hen, bottom, are in superb condition. They ranged in price from $7,500 to $10,250 at auction. Photo courtesy of Guyette and Schmidt. There are as many strategies to collecting decoys as there are decoys. For example, one can collect by area made, … More >>

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