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Glass Glass Everywhere
Depression Glass isn’t very Depressing
For reasons that are obvious enough, Depression era glass is hugely popular here in the valley. It’s bright, colorful, and looks wonderful when back-lit by
The Other Tiffany
Tiffany. Just the name sparks shivers up and down the spines of collectors. The pale blue boxes, exquisite silver and jewelry, gorgeous stores; it’s enough
The Future of Collecting
A number of colorful folks attended the recent mini-Modernism Show and quite a few interesting conversations were had. Among the most thought-provoking was a rather
Collectors of Militaria are Everywhere
With Veteran’s Day fast approaching, it’ a good time to focus on militaria. And rightly so, because this category is among the most vast, affordable,
Car Collecting is a Serious Passion
Collecting vintage cars is not for the faint of wallet but there are ways to do it that won’t lead to debtor’s prison. But, heck,
The Age of Illustration
If any genre has dominated the 21st century art market, it is modern and contemporary. Collector enthusiasm has continued to grow and prices for works
Auctions, Auctions, Where are the Auctions?
The auction market continues to explode. While eBay still has many adherents, there are now a staggering number of auctions in every region and field.
The Lingo of Antique Jewelry
The upcoming holiday season is looking to be a good one for vintage gifting, and one of the most active categories is likely to be
Seeing into the Past
Binoculars. You probably have a set or two laying around the house, maybe for birdwatching or football games. Some two million binoculars are sold each
Extraordinary Navajo Workmanship
To the uninitiated, the terms “Native American” and “Navajo” are almost synonymous when it comes to identifying early North American arts and crafts. In fact,
Antiques – Where are They Going?
As autumn looms, it’s time to put away the sunscreen and starting thinking about bigger things – like antiques. After reviewing a spate of categories
All That’s Green is Not Always Jade
Jade is one of those things that glows with a special aura. It’s a fascinating material, known and treasured for millennia, but not always easy