At first blush, paint by numbers artwork may bring to mind memories of childhood. However, today vintage paint by number works are popular as collectibles and elements of design.
Author Archives: Karen Knapstein
Nikon marks 100th anniversary July 25
What better way is there to commemorate Nikon's 100th anniversary than with sharing "Ten Things You Didn't Know" about Nikon - one of the world's foremost optical equipment makers.
Things We Love: Typewriter-design notebook inspires journaling
Informal, elegant, fun and functional are words Antique Trader Co-Editor Karen Knapstein uses in describing the Olivetti Pattern Series notebook, in her latest 'Things We Love' review.
Altimeter table clock the sum of function and style
Presentation, packaging, and performance of Altimeter table clock make the grade for Things We Love.
Queen’s luxury sedan rolls up for car auction July 26
On July 26, H&H Classics is offering Queen Elizabeth II's personally used 2001 Daimler Majestic Saloon at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, UK.
Postcard Ponderings: Motels — A uniquely American experience
It's been more than nine decades since the first motel opened its doors to weary road travelers. In her latest Postcard Ponderings column, Karen Knapstein examines the emergence of motels and their postcard presence.
Turning a salvaged bed into a bench may be easier than you think
Inspired by an Ask the Experts inquiry, Print Editor Karen Knapstein explore the subject of repurposing a bed that's seen better days, and refashioning it into a one-of-a-kind bench.
Ten Things You Didn’t Know — Magic: The Gathering
In the latest Ten Things You Didn't Know column Karen Knapstein examines Magic: The Gathering. The popular role playing card game marks 25 years in 2018.
Opulent Nature: Palissy ware ceramics rising
Palissy ware is an unequivocally detailed style of ceramic ware in a league of its own. In this in-depth article, Antique Trader Print Editor Karen Knapstein explores the origins of Palissy ware and its active presence in modern ceramics.
Casting Call: Program focuses on restoring artifacts for loved ones
Production company TwoFour America is producing a new antiques-related TV program for a highly regarded cable network and is looking for participants.