Antiques and Collectibles of the Apothecary (3/26/09)
Until fairly recently, apothecaries (or chemists, pharmacists, druggists) compounded their own medicine and made their own pills, tinctures, syrups etc. … More >>

A Yankee Auction—The Duncklee Dair Farmstead (1/23/09)
By Tom Carrier WorthPoint Worthologist “Hey, I got 10, now, can I get 20. Bid a little more, it’s only money. I … More >>

Tools of the Trade: Amputation Saws (12/29/08)
You know, if you read my blog on amputation sets, that amputations were the surgical procedures most performed during the … 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 >>

Barber Shop, Beauty Shop & Shaving Colectibles (1/26/08)
The neighborhood barber shop was an important social and cultural institution in the first half of the 20th century. … More >>