There's Nothing Depressing About These Glassware Links!
Wednesday January 26, 2005
It might be dreary outdoors about now, but there's absolutely nothing gloomy when it comes to the colorful dinnerware and kitchen items we refer to as "Depression" glass. In fact, ... Read More
Antiques Roadshow FYI Premiers
Thursday January 20, 2005
If you've visited me here during the past couple of weeks, you've probably noticed the advertisements for a new PBS television series: Antiques Roadsow FYI. Did you click through for ... Read More
A $9,200 Presidential Campaign Button?
Tuesday January 18, 2005
Presidential campaign buttons get the popular vote for many collectors. Some of those folks vote with their pocketbooks, too. The historically significant campaign button shown here, a Taft/Sherman pinback ... Read More
The High Value of Mickey Mouse Toys
Monday January 17, 2005
Disney theme parks begin celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, but Mickey Mouse toys have been around even longer than that. Take a look at this online appraisal for a ... Read More
Cartier Exhibit Shines in Houston
Tuesday January 11, 2005
I'm planning taking my mother to see the Cartier exhibit at the Museum of Fine Art in Houston in a few weeks. It runs through March 27. This is the ... Read More
The Antiques of George Washington's Mount Vernon
Monday January 10, 2005
While they're getting ready for another big inauguration party in D.C., I thought it might be interesting to think back to our first American president and his home, Mount ... Read More