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 >>

Unloved Antiques: Great-Great-Grandma’s Spinning Wheels (1/15/13)
The next item in this series of Unloved Antiques is something that once was almost a requirement in any antique … More >>

Collector’s Minute: Santa Claus Andirons (12/20/10)
Nothing says Christmas like a good Yule fire, and what would be more appropriate than Old Santa warming himself by … More >>

The Collector’s Minute: GE Monitor Top Refrigerator (7/5/10)
When someone mentions the words “Antique Refrigerator,” it’s usually the General Electric Monitor Top refrigerator that comes to mind. … More >>

Unique Locomotive Iron Draws Unexpectedly Rich Bid at Auction (8/26/09)
When WorthPoint member Marilyn Detwiler decided to use WorthPoint’s Ask a Worthologist service to value and then help her sell … More >>

I Wish I Hadn’t Sold That: Items I’m Still Kicking Myself Over (5/15/09)
Over the years, as an incurable metalware collector, I’ve discovered many interesting pieces. Since display space is at a premium … More >>

Reference Books for the Trivet & Pressing Iron Collector (3/31/09)
It’s my feeling that among the most important tools on the road to understanding and fully appreciating trivets and sad … More >>

An Internet Travel Guide for Trivet, Pressing Iron & Metalware Collectors (3/27/09)
The search for information and for others with mutual interests is one of the most basic desires of the collector. … More >>

Durable, Colorful Victorian Trade Cards (2/24/09)
Victorian Trade Cards are an interesting type of ephemera to collect, as companies in the late 1870s to early 1900s … More >>

‘Go-Withs’ Enhance Kitchenalia Collections (2/2/09)
                  What’s a “Go With?” It’s any complementary piece that adds interest to a collection. One category that comes to mind … More >>