Antiques September 2012 Archive

There are some antiques that are valuable even if they're not in perfect condition. "Morning Glory Lady" dolls are one of these examples. Learn more about when and where these ... Read More

I actually did a lot of things on my 50th birthday vacation including sightseeing in New York and Bermuda. But I also worked antiques into the mix by taking a ... Read More

Whether you're heading to Brimfield for some antiques shopping or planning a tour of New England during the foliage season, Old Sturbridge Village offers antiquers and history buffs a look ... Read More

So when you find a piece of porcelain with a "beehive" mark, do you automatically think "Royal Vienna"? And is that mark really a beehive? Find out if your assumptions ... Read More

Has the Internet completely put antique shops and malls out of business? While the antiques landscape has certainly changed over the past 15 years or so, there are a number ... Read More

If you're looking for an affordable and interesting way to colorfully decorate, consider original vintage fruit crate art from the early to mid-1900s. There's a theme for every interest, and ... Read More

Every time I set up at an antiques show someone inevitably asks me this question. I'm not sure what they expect in the way of an answer, since antique sellers ... Read More

So why are some pieces of celluloid referred to as "French ivory"? What is celluloid disease? And is this type of plastic really flammable? Read my new article on celluloid ... Read More