Sterling & Silver-Plated Antiques (10/1/08)
In general, the term Sterling Silver is meant to distinguish items that are composed of mostly solid silver as opposed to Silver-Plated that have only a thin surface layer of silver. However, there are several other distinctions, some using terms that can be confusing and often lead to a misunderstanding of an item’s composition and hence its value. More >>

Walking Sticks: Utilitarian & Beautiful Collectibles (9/23/08)
Last time I took my grandfather’s walking stick, a true collectibles, for an airing, the neighborhood wits made solicitous inquiries about my “accident”—was it a large truck or a small banana peel? More >>

Thems Fighting Words (9/4/08)
Pocket knives are collectible from boy scout days to the pen knife on your key chain. The Swiss Army Knife is currently the most popular version with multiple knives, scissors, a nail file, and a corkscrew as standard issue. Vintage or antique knives can make for a beautiful collection with mother of pearl or wooden handles, brass liners, fancy springs and various designs. 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 >>

The Classic Telephone (7/17/08)
Vintage phones are popular for their nostalgic value and design. They’re the stuff of black-and-white movies and dime store sodas. More >>

Chatelaines (7/17/08)
The word “chatelaine” means keeper of the castle. The person trusted to have the keys. More >>

ANTIQUE NAILS (7/7/08)
TEARING DOWN 1850ISH HOUSE..WONDERING IF OLD NAILS ARE OF VALUE AND WHETHER TO PULL OR THROW AWAY? More >>

what is my camera worth (7/6/08)
i have a wooden korona camera with different lenses and the black film plates and would like to know something about it. if anyone could help i would appreciate it. 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 >>

Mansfield Industries B-50 slide projector (5/12/08)
I have a Mansfield Industries B-50 slide projector/ film strip projector and am trying to find out the value. Or where to go to find the value. I’m in the Dallas, Texas area. More >>