Hofner Violin Bass’ Long and Winding Road into Rock ’n’ Roll History (5/9/13)
It’s no secret that celebrity endorsements increase a product’s sales. It doesn’t seem to make any difference whether the endorsement … More >>

Antiques Auction Forum Podcast: Kevin McElroy on Antique Violins (5/4/13)
In this week’s installment of the Antiques Auction Forum podcast, Martin Willis speaks with luthier Kevin McElroy of Frost Gully … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: ‘Hit of the Week’ Records, Kichiemon Okamura Block Prints (4/16/13)
QUESTION: I own approximately three dozen “HIT OF THE WEEK” records. The label reads: “Durium Products Corporation – New York … More >>

Jukeboxes and Collecting Make Beautiful Music Together (4/10/13)
It commands attention: this icon of the 1950s is outfitted with sparkling chrome, flashy fins, gleaming bumpers, taillights and a … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Zon-O-Phone Phonograph, Peter Ompir Toleware Tray (3/19/13)
QUESTION: Our family owns a Zon-O-Phone phonograph that is good condition. There are several discs stored in the cabinet. We … More >>

Investing in a Steinway: How to tell if that Piano for Sale is Worth the Price (3/15/13)
The investment value of Steinway pianos has long been touted by piano dealers. In their sales training, Steinway teaches an … More >>

Serious Toyz Auction Features 1,300 Quality Lots in Wide Range of Categories (3/14/13)
CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – Serious Toyz will seek to cement its reputation one of the leading vintage toy and collectible auction … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: World War Two-Era USO Entertainer-Signed Dollar Bill (3/1/13)
QUESTION: I have a bill that my father carried through his World War II service in Africa, Italy and Germany. The … More >>

You Like Me, You Really Like Me: Collecting Oscar and the Other Big Awards (2/18/13)
“And the award goes to…” This is always a great opening line for articles like this, when the Oscar (for film), … More >>

Rediscovered Ruhlmann Piano from the Ocean Liner Normandie Up for Auction (2/14/13)
NEW YORK – An exceedingly rare, long-lost grand piano by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann—which once graced the Ladies’ Drawing Room and Music … More >>