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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Stamps
  • 25
    Jan

S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Stamps

Does your old stamp collection look like this? Let us help you clear out the surplus. Stamps are another common S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) “collection” category. Like coins and sports trading cards, men commonly collected stamps in the mid-to-late 20th century. If you are wondering whether you have an Inverted Jenny tucked away in Uncle Harry’s old binders...

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The Witches’ Brooch: A Perfect Heart-Shaped Valentine’s Gift?
  • 24
    Jan

The Witches’ Brooch: A Perfect Heart-Shaped Valentine’s Gift?

No witches here: an intricate sterling silver Luckenbooth brooch with Scottish stag and thistle symbols. While you might think brooches that are historically connected to witches are more suited for Halloween than Valentine’s Day, that’s not the case when exploring the topic of Scottish hearts or "witches’ brooches." These brooches are also called Luckenbooth brooches and have a...

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Old License Plates: Small Tags, Big History
  • 24
    Jan

Old License Plates: Small Tags, Big History

Antique license plates are highly collectible, like this set of two 1914 Arizona plates that someone sold for $10,000 in 2019. The average automobile license plate may look rather unassuming, but collectors and artists seek out these versatile pieces of metal for their bold colors and a trunk load of history.   Early Horsepower  In the late 1800s, the...

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5 Depression Glass Patterns That Are Valuable Today
  • 23
    Jan

5 Depression Glass Patterns That Are Valuable Today

Though the Great Depression of the 1920s and 1930s caused profound economic hardships for the country, there were bright spots during one of the darkest times in American history. Some glass companies survived during this time by making affordable glassware, commonly known as Depression glass, through the end of World War II in 1945. This beautiful glass, found...

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Heart-Shaped Boxes Are Sweeter Than the Chocolates Inside
  • 23
    Jan

Heart-Shaped Boxes Are Sweeter Than the Chocolates Inside

In the 1940s, the heart-shaped cardboard boxes holding Valentine's Day candy were much more ornate than today's. They were often embellished with fabric, ribbon, lace, bows, and flowers. As soon as Christmas ends, mass merchandisers begin lining their shelves with heart-shaped chocolate boxes in preparation for Valentine’s Day. Most of today’s heart-shaped boxes are cardboard boxes printed with...

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Industry Partner News: Regency Antique Books Reboots as Britannic Auctions
  • 22
    Jan

Industry Partner News: Regency Antique Books Reboots as Britannic Auctions

Regency Antique Books has been an industry leader in sales, appraisals, and preservation efforts of antique books. The renowned auction house and valued WorthPoint Industry Partner recently announced it is now operating as Britannic Auctions as it expand its sales to include a wide range of collectibles, memorabilia, and ephemera. Britannic Auctions will continue offering a full range...

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5 Things to Look for When Thrifting Costume Jewelry
  • 22
    Jan

5 Things to Look for When Thrifting Costume Jewelry

This style of Chanel earrings, along with several others, have been widely faked and often show up in secondhand selling venues. Many newbie jewelry collectors and sellers still get their start picking up baubles here and there in thrift stores. When shops have tons of stuff to dig through, it can be tedious separating the good stuff from...

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Great Discoveries: Man Finds Late Father's Rare Baseball Cards
  • 19
    Jan

Great Discoveries: Man Finds Late Father’s Rare Baseball Cards

One man stumbled across his late father's trove of rare baseball cards inside a cigarette tin in a closet. An auction house indicated the collection could fetch a "high six-figure" sum.Image Source: Auction Monthly via Newsweek One Sacramento, California, resident may have just hit a home run with his recent antique discovery. The unnamed man found his late...

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Coins
  • 18
    Jan

S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Coins

A “coin guy” may be your best bet when dealing with a fine coin collection (but not one stored in suitcases and jelly jars). Along with stamps and sports trading cards, coins are one of the most common S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) “collection” categories, thanks to the enthusiasm of “collecting coins” in the mid-to-late 20th century. If you...

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Come Rain or Shine: Antique Parasols and Vintage Umbrellas
  • 18
    Jan

Come Rain or Shine: Antique Parasols and Vintage Umbrellas

This 19th-century parasol with black lace and beading was sold for $93 in 2021. Humans have protected their skin from the ravages of the sun and the chill of the rain for centuries. Ancient Egyptians often depicted themselves in hieroglyphic images as being shielded from the desert rays by tree leaves and palm branches. In China, as far...

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