Ninety-five years after making history, the Inverted Jenny stamp, or at least an alternate version, is making history again in a new U.S.P.S. campaign. Read More +
Man claims ‘Best Christmas Ever’ after buying scarce stamp sheet
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‘Bottle King’ relaunches Bottle Bible website with interactive blog
The ‘Bottle King’ Mike Polak, author of the premiere book about bottles, has relaunched his online site, which now features an interactive blog. Read More +
Midwest petroliana auction house to become division of leading firm
Illinois-based Matthews Auctions, revered for its petroliana and automobilia auctions and involvement with collector shows, will become a division of Morphy Auctions beginning Jan. 1, the two parties announced recently. Matthews founder, Dan Matthews will head the new division at Morphy’s. Read More +
Ask the Experts: Vintage florist’s sign could be worth up to $1,200
In the latest installment of Ask the Experts, a vintage florist’s sign and hand-made blanket both carry interesting histories, and may bring their owners thousands, according Dr. G. Marchelos’s. Read More +
De-mystifying American fire marks
Deciphering truth from the tales surrounding fire marks (the metal badges that identified various fire departments or brigades) can be tricky, until now. Robert M. Shea and the Fire Mark Circle of the Americas take you inside the truth. Read More +
Skinner appoints new director of fine oriental rugs & carpets
Lawrence Kearney, one of the foremost experts of fine carpets and textiles, recently joined Skinner, to head its Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets Department. Read More +
Antique Copperware Collectors Club meets in Maine
Workshops and a presentation about the new Copper Art Museum were among the highlights of this year’s annual Copperware Collectors Club meeting in Oct. Read More +
Antiques Trade News: Artfact is now ‘Invaluable’ following rebranding efforts
Artfact, the world’s largest online live auction marketplace, which makes it a key player in the antiques trade, announces its re-branding as “Invaluable.” Read More +
Save the Dates: More than 1,500 pieces of Fenton art glass to be sold in 2014
The Fenton Art Glass Co. and the Fenton Gift Shop have scheduled three auctions during 2014 to sell more than 1,500 items of Fenton glass. Read More +
Weekly Antiques Auction & Show Ads: Oct.18 – Nov. 14, 2013
Be prepped and ready for upcoming antiques shows and events when you consult the Antique Trader show and auction spotlight, for the time period of Oct. 18 through Nov. 14, 2013. Read More +