Ask A Worthologist Question: Cobbler’s Bench (2/14/11)
Arthur M. has an unusual piece he inherited 20 years ago. Downsizing, and not sure of his options, he engaged … More >>

The Collector’s Minute: Stag Handled Carving Sets (10/11/10)
Items we see a great deal of that is often described as “having been in the family for five … More >>

frostedfl (11/19/08)
I have a small silver knife that my father is said to have got from his grandfather. My father would have been 90 at this point in time. The knife says St. Augustine , FL on it and has pictures of possibly the fort there and a face on other side with a lighthouse and palm tree and inside on the base of the blade which is a push-button blade it says Walden. On outside of knife it says sterling. More >>

Antique Tools (11/19/08)
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Melon Baller? (10/9/08)
I have a item that could be a melon baller . I have not seen a picture. the tong has a spoon and wrote is C.SCHLICKER MFG.CO. N.Y. U.S.A. AND ON THE OVAL RING IS WROTE PATENTED. I would to know the purpose of this tool and date made. If you know the MFG CO and what kind of items they mfg would be great. More >>

90 degree air ratchet (8/19/08)
I have a rotunda 90 degree air ratchet. It has ford motor company dearborn stamped on the end of it. Part # ere 71, Ser# 24775. I am trying to find out what it is worth. Any help would be appreciated. More >>

Antique Tools – Collectibles You Can Put to Use (6/19/08)
The author is a Yankee Auctioneer with more than 25 years in the business, you can also find him at www.auctionwally.com where he has over 300 archived appraisals and articles on antiques & collectibles, all are free to view without having to sign up. More >>