While transistor radios may have enjoyed a short production lifespan in the 1950s and ’60s, their nostalgic value lives on today through collectors and memories. Read More +
Author Archives: Toni Rahn
Knowing Your Business: Mendenhall auctioneering school expanding global reach
For Forrest Mendenhall, the son of a dairy farmer who found his calling amidst the bid callers back in the day, life has been a true adventure of living and learning — something he continues to share with each new batch of students. Read More +
Antiques impart lasting life lessons
One of the best things about antiques is their ability to preserve and represent the past. A recent installment of Ask the Experts prompted a trip down memory lane that involved Saturday afternoons, a telephone table and lessons in literature. Read More +
Ten Things You Didn’t Know: Duck Decoys
There’s a lot more about duck decoys than you may realize. Their story begins before the European settlers arrived in America, but it was the arrival of the settlers that catapulted decoys into the limelight of commerce. Read More +
Spreading the love of antiques and collectibles to new collectors
WorthPoint’s recent interview with an 8-year-old “picking prodigy” of antiques put at top of mind, the role I play in continuing the role antiques play in our world. Read More +
From the Editor: Your antiques interests matter
Ever wonder if your opinion counts, or if your interests or thoughts matter? When it comes to antiques and Antique Trader magazine, the answer is an emphatic ‘Yes!’ See for yourself how your voice can be heard through Antique Trader. Read More +
Ten Things You Didn’t Know: Collecting Rocks, Gems & Minerals
Some of the earliest collectibles can be found in rock formations and caverns nationwide, and collecting rocks, gems and minerals continues to gain fans. However, did you know that the people who make collecting rocks, gems, and minerals their mission are known by a special nickname? Read More +
Antique Trader June 26, 2013 digital issue brings intriguing aspects to the table
Antique Trader explores, among other topics, the fervor surrounding antique kitchen ware, brought on in part by PBS’ hit show “Downton Abbey,” in our June 26, 2013 digital issue Read More +
‘Cathedral Window’ opal fires up $86,500
LOS ANGELES – Bonhams $1.9 million spring auction of Gems, Minerals & Lapidary Works of Art, May 21 in Los Angeles, was highlighted by “Lost Love,” a carved gem aquamarine, diamond, platinum and gold sculpture by award-winning, American goldsmith and … Read More +
Sale tucks King Tut royal seal among natural history pieces
Antiquities Salesroom, Boulder County, Colo., is shedding light on art and artifacts from ancient civilizations, including King Tut’s royal seal, in its June 13-14 auction. Read More +