A familiar face within the militaria community, Manion’s International Auction House, Inc., recently confirmed closure of the company amidst issues. Read More +
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Dealers rally after closure of collective to open new shop
A group of antiques dealers in San Carlos, Calif. can attest to the truth of the old adage, when one door closes, another one opens. Or in this case, another shop opens, with a bit of work, patience and dedication. Read More +
Zippo unveils 70th Anniversary D-Day commemorative lighter
In recognition of the 70th anniversary of D-Day, when 21,000 “Screaming Eagles” paratroopers landed behind enemy lines in June of 1944, Zippo has unveiled a limited-edition commemorative set. Read More +
Building family stories from data and conjecture
A large 19th century painting of a young girl prompted Diana Bailey Harris to trace the story of the young girl, a relative of Harris’, and the search revealed countless family stories. Read More +
Military mail exhibition begins 15-city tour
The traveling version of the National Postal Museum’s “Mail Call” exhibition which explores the history of America’s military postal system and examines the impact it has on troops overseas, is at the first stop (Grapevine, Texas) of its 15-city tour. Read More +
Video: Packing, shipping and storing art safely
If you own any piece of artwork that means something to you, you know how challenging, potentially costly and possibly frightening it is to tackle the task of packing, shipping or even storing your art. The team at Art-Guard offers … Read More +
Stellar fourth-quarter sales help Invaluable finish strong in 2013
Invaluable, which used to be Artfact.com, saw an impressive 102% increase in sales in 2013, thanks to strong shows of historical document, fine art and Hollywood memorabilia to end the year. Read More +
Pawn Stars seeking sellers
The Pawn Stars team is looking for the next awesome thing to come into their shop, and you may have it. The show is holding a casting call of sorts, for the chance to be part of the show and possibly sell your item. Read More +
Porcelli included in Michener Museum’s Bucks County Artists
The Michener Museum in Bucks County, Pa. recently added a new name to its prestigious list of accomplished artists. Joseph Porcelli, noted glass artist, painter and columnist with Antique Trader, joined a list of 398 artists of the past and present. Read More +
Vintage Vacuums – 11 sought-after collectible models with retro appeal
When was the last time you took a good look at your family vacuum? You may never have, but the next time you do consider the history of this modern marvel of cleaning. Until then, enjoy this exploration of some of the most sought-after models of vintage vacuums. Read More +