Columnist Wayne Jordan dishes up a host of helpful tips and insights about basic business accounting practices, to help you make the most of your business. Read More +
Getting a Grip: There are some things that only your balance sheet can tell you
Antiques
Wicker Furniture: A process – not a material
Furniture Detective Fred Taylor did some wicker investigation recently, and now he addresses the most common misconception surrounding wicker. Find out what it is. Read More +
Unleashing the Dragon: Expositions spread popularity of Late Qing Dynasty art objects
In an Antique Trader exclusive, Asian arts expert Melody Amsel-Arieli, takes you on an exploration of the popular and rarely seen late Qing Dynasty objets d’art. Read More +
Seldom-offered butter churn whips up $19,500
An 1825 stoneware butter church whipped up a frenzy of excitement when it was recently sold during an event at Rhonda’s Auction & Event Center. Read More +
Chinese rock crystal vase carves out $12,000
Exciting pieces of antique furniture, fine art and modern decor brought out the bidders during Litchfield County Auctions’ Winter Antiques & Modern Auction. Read More +
20th century Camoin painting may see $25,000
An entrancing 20th century oil painting is expected to be one of the top lots in a 1,650-lot sale set for May 18-19 at Crescent City Auction Gallery and online. Read More +
Carved agate cameo stands to earn $35K
Gemstone carvings of exotic animals, domestic pets, large cameos featuring Biblical and Grecian-inspired scenes and objet d’art, will take center stage May 21. Read More +
Winston necklace set to polish off $90K
Diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls and more make up the 250 lots of antique, vintage and retro pieces, set for sale during John Moran Auctioneers’ May 21 sale. Read More +
Red Wing collectors gearing up for ‘CrockFest’
Red Wing collectors mark your calendars for July 12 and make your plans to travel to Monmouth, Ill. for CrockFest! After a rousing 2012, the event is back again. Read More +
Fellow flea market freaks rejoice: The prime season is here
We know many of you are feeling the same giddy anticipation we are that it’s the start of prime time for flea markets and yard sales. Get your first bargain of the season with the special kit, Ready! Set! Flea! and start hunting for those treasures out there. Read More +