Ice Cream Parlor & Soda Shop Antiques (4/24/08)
As a young kid, I remember going to the Olde Soda Shop in Lewisport Kentucky with my Uncle Jim. He was my father’s youngest brother, yet only four years older than me. The town of Lewisport had a population of about 500 back then, and everyone, including the adults, seemed to congregate at this shop on the weekends. More >>

The Golliwogg Character: Historical Icon or Racist Symbol ? (4/1/08)
Created in the 1870s by Florence Upton in England, the Golliwogg was a caricature used in advertisements all over Europe. It seldom appeared in the United States, however. It was made into a doll by Steiff of Germany in 1902. If you have one of these dolls today it could be worth upwards of $10,000. More >>

A Boomer Collectible: The Lunch Box (3/27/08)
Walk into any public school cafeteria today and you’ll find salad bars with fresh greens and veggies and at least a half dozen choices for mid-day meals and snacks. Back when baby boomers were attending school, you were lucky to find one choice for a hot lunch, usually the same offering on the same day each week. More >>

NATIONAL CASKET CO (3/26/08)
I am in posession of a glass bottle market “National Casket Co”. I am unsure where this bottle came from, what it was used for, and if it is of any value. It has liquid measurements on it. Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Thank you More >>

Is it Bakelite? (3/25/08)
There are many types of collectible plastics. Distinguishing their traits and characteristics can be challenging. More >>

The Role of Egg Rolling at Easter in The United States (3/22/08)
The Easter Egg Roll at The White House dates back to 1814 when President James Madison’s wife Dolly Madison started the tradition for the children. This tradition continued until 1877 when children were banned from the White House grounds when a new lawn was installed. The ban lasted only one year when President Rutherford B. More >>

Auto & Drag Racing (1/28/08)
The earliest automobile racing occurred in Europe at the end of the 19th century. By 1910, the sport was popular … More >>

How Much Per Fume? (1/18/08)
A tasteful perfume bottle can be a work of art and has long been a popular collectible. Here’s a quick run through of the scent bottle lexicon to help you make sense of it all! • A Commercial bottle is a perfume bottle available at the perfume counter, as opposed to a handmade, one of a kind. • A Signed bottle is a commercial bottle signed by the designer. More >>

G.I. Joe (10/25/07)
Hasbro introduced G.I. Joe at the February 1964 American International Toy Fair in New York. Initially, this 12-inch poseable figure … More >>

Houston, We Have A Problem (8/6/07)
I’m a big advocate for due process, and it is important to remember that Tom Donaghy is innocent until proven guilty. But the major problem for the Association, the players, and the fans, is the nature of the allegations against him. More >>