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The Siren’s Call of Telephone Collecting
Today it’s hard to imagine life before the telephone. Yes, there were telegraphs that provided some degree of timely news but there was a significant

Patek Philippe: The Ultimate Watchmaker
If there is one brand name in watches that stands above all the rest, it is Patek Philippe. It’s the first watch everyone asks to

Identifying Art Nouveau
If there was ever an easy way to identify an antique snob, it’s their quick and confident assignment of some “period” to a never-before-seen object.

How to Tell One Queen from Another
It will hardly come as news to readers of this column that Palm Springs is the land of mid-century modern. Old and new, large and

How to Identify Chinese Porcelain Marks
For more than 1,000 years, Chinese porcelain has enchanted the world. Its exacting craftsmanship and exceeding beauty have made it a touchstone of Asian culture.

Antiques Ahead… and Behind
In the hoary tradition of overfed journalists everywhere, it’s time for a top-10 list to end the year. Frankly, I’m not even sure I can

Judaica: A Combination of History and Faith
With Chanukah underway, it’s time to take a look at historical objects reflecting the Jewish faith. The category is both wide and deep, spanning the

Diecast Cars: A Collector’s Favorite
If it’s true that big boys love big toys, they also love small ones. For most of the 20th century, diecast cars have been one

How to Keep Your Silver Gleaming
It hardly needs to be written that those times are behind us. Much of that silver has long been sold off, melted down, or tucked

Santa Loves Antiques Too
This time of year, journalists throughout the land are assembling holiday gift guides to advise their readers of what they should buy. I know this

Rolex: The 800lb Wristwatch Gorilla
When the conversation turns to fine watches, Rolex is invariably the first name on everyone’s lips. Founded in 1905, it is not the oldest of

Book Collecting is Not Over Yet
The pleasure of holding and reading a real live book in your hands is something most of us old-schoolers cherish. All these little electronic readers