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Q & A with Harry Rinker: Marwal Bull, Reed and Barton Bells, Heisey Syrup Pitcher (9/23/09)

QUESTION: I own a large plaster of Paris sculpture of a bull that is painted dark brown. An impressed … More >>

Currier & Ives Prints: Ways to Tell Originals form Reproductions (9/22/09)

From 1834 to 1907 the firm of Currier & Ives provided for the American people a window on their country’s … More >>

This Week in Geek 9/16/09 (9/16/09)

There was an amazing rumor that hit the internet last week. Well, an amazing comic rumor. anyway. We all know … More >>

Anatomy of an Auction: What Is a ‘Cut’ Bid? (9/15/09)

QUESTION: What is the universal signal from bidder to auctioneer means that “cut your opening dollar amount in half?” I thought … More >>

George Hunzinger’s 19th-Century ‘Patent Furniture’ is Easy to Identify (9/15/09)

/td> /td> This rocking chair is an example made by the factory of Hunzinger was born in Germany in 1835 to a family … More >>

New Lessons: The Impact of the 2008-09 Economic Crisis on Collectors (9/14/09)

When did the 21st century officially begin—January 1, 2000 or January 1, 2001? The great debate of 10 years ago … More >>

This Week in Geek 9/09/09 (9/9/09)

Hot on the heels of Disney’s acquisition of Marvel Comics comes equally huge news from DC. Well, maybe not equally … More >>

Last Year’s Almanacs May Not Be Useful, but They Sure Are Collectible (9/9/09)

It used to be said of something no longer of use that it was “as useless as last year’s almanac.” … More >>

The Thrill of the Hunt: Netting a Rare Butterfly Table (9/8/09)

A few years ago, Steve Fletcher—the lead auctioneer of Skinner Auction Gallery in Boston—had just accepted a glass of water … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Mickey Rooney’s One-Man Band Toy, Pitcher and Basin (9/2/09)

QUESTION: I own a Mickey Rooney’s One Man Band toy that is near mint in its period box. The … More >>