A Short History of the Wristwatch (3/11/09)
The first fully portable timepieces began to appear in the early 1500s, but they were so inaccurate, they only needed … More >>

Authenticating Ancient Chinese Jades Using Scientific Methods (1/24/09)
By Janet G. Douglas Many collectors and museums have questions relating to the authentication of ancient Chinese jades in light of … More >>

Party On with Inaugural Collectibles (1/20/09)
In the mood to party, but it’s too late for New Year’s Eve? Too early for the Super Bowl? How … More >>

Turnipseed Reaps Diverse Collecting Crop (1/12/09)
It started with a cardboard box at a garage sale purchased for $1. In the box was a plastic jewelry … More >>

Auction Report: Dallas Auction Gallery (1/11/09)
Located in the most dynamic market in the Southwest, Dallas Auction Gallery holds regular auctions in a professional-viewing gallery and … More >>

Top Obama Inaugural Collectibles (1/9/09)
Superstar Will Smith got teary. Ellen Malcolm, founder of Emily’s List called it “a proud moment in our nation’s history.” Great Britain’s … More >>

Early 20th Century Prestige Watches (12/29/08)
The early 20th century saw fierce competition among American watch companies. Every watch company in the country produced a “top … More >>

Boston Watch Co. Dennison Howard and Davis (12/19/08)
The early watch manufacturers didn’t do things consistently or exactly in series. The Boston Watch Company—the granddaddy of all American … More >>

Vintage Watches: Art Meets Technology (12/15/08)
A Coca-Cola vending machine on the fritz, a misfiring auto engine and an 18th-century pocket watch in need of restoration … More >>

Disney’s Magic Kingdom of Collectibles (11/30/08)
Editor’s Note: There are collectibles, and then there are Disney collectibles. Mickey, Cinderella, Lady and the Tramp, Little Mermaid—these keepsakes go across so many generations and bring such happiness to them. Learn more about Disney collecting. More >>