See what Dr. Anthony J. Cavo has to say, in the latest installment of Ask the Experts, about a reader’s 1965 Barbie Hostess Set; a complete set with all the dainty and delicate pieces Barbie needed to treat guests to an evening of fancy fun.
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For one week, every summer, for the past 40+ years the community of Bouckville, N.Y. transformers into a haven for antiques and collectibles aficionados. People come from far and wide to experience Antique Week, set for Aug. 11-17, and in a Q&A with John Mancino, president of Madison-Bouckville Promotions, we learn some secrets to this celebrated tradition. Read More +
In an exclusive excerpt from his book, the “Picker’s Bible,” Joe Willard shares his childhood picking experiences, which served as the impetus of becoming a full-time, professional picker. Read More +
Learn how a decades-long friendship between two men brought together by collectible bears lead to one of the men completing the work of his dear friend, all in the name of assisting someone looking for information about bears. Read More +
Antique Trader, the national antiques publication delivering news, commentary, and advertising for the antiques market, announces the launch of its 6th Annual Favorite Find Contest. Read More +
Using Scott Antique Markets as a font for inspiration and research, new contributor Jessica Munday explores how culturally significant symbols gain immortality through their appearances on historic objects. Read More +
The “Antique Trader Favorite Find” Contest, sponsored by Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest antiques and collectibles auctioneer, runs from July 1, 2014 until 11:59 PM ET on Sept. 30, 2014. Read More +
Just as a mid-1930s tea set represents many sweet memories for its original owner, she hopes asking for a replacement for a missing slag glass would lead to being able to pass on a complete tea set to the next generation, to create their own special memories. Learn more about this and other recent Antique Trader Picker’s List requests. Read More +
In the latest installment of Ask the Experts, Dr. G. Marchelos addresses identity and value of everything from porcelain plaques to 20th century doors. Read More +
Martin Codina is on a mission to help people navigate the waters of estate liquidation with confidence and clarity, and he explains why it’s important in an exclusive Q&A about his top-selling book. Read More +