Japanese Kutani, Imari turn out to be superb discoveries
Dr. Anthony Cavo evaluates Japanese Imari and Kutani wares, which were gifted to the owner in the 1930s – straight from Japan. Learn how valuable these prized gifts turned out to be.
Wave Crest collection selling without reserve
DOUGLASS, Kans. – The lifetime collection of Don and the late Carrol Lyle – dedicated collectors of Wave Crest, Nakara, Kelva and American Brilliant Cut Glass whose items have been featured in books, trade publications and museum exhibits – will be sold without reserve in a two-day auction slated for Sept....
Mezuzahs: Jewish declarations of devotion enter the realm of collectibles
Mezuzahs are small, hollow, narrow cases that Jews, since ancient times, have affixed to the entranceways and door frames of their homes. Each contains an identical, tiny, handwritten parchment scroll inscribed with Biblical passages which not only confirm the essentials of Judaism, but also, some believe, symbolically guard against evil. Because...
Don’t miss the Ruby Red Tag Sale Aug. 17-19 – Many items 50% off!
Ruby Lane’s 20th anniversary bash includes a 72-hour Ruby Red Tag Sale, in which hundreds of dealers have selected prime items to offer at 50% off their regular price. Jewelry, postcards, pottery, porcelain, glass, fashion accessories … you name it – it’s on sale for 50% off. The sale runs from...
Bidders pursue blue RS Prussia porcelain
DOUGLASS, Kan. – Three blue RS Prussia marked bowls – each one boasting a portrait and scenic décor of one of the four seasons – sold as single lots for a combined $33,000 at the Part 1 sale of the lifetime collection of RS Prussia antique porcelain of the late John...
Vinaigrettes fight foul odors
Throughout much of history, there was one lingering unpleasantry, but certainly not one that was uncommon: Odors. In this article, Dr. Anthony Cavo discusses odor-fighting devices of the past.
Fine, decorative art auction reveals modest estimates
MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran Auctioneers announces two Aug. 21 Studio auctions. They include a Studio Decorative Art auction at noon and a Studio Fine Art auction at 4 p.m. The catalogues include a wide selection of fresh-to-the-market art and objects at a variety of approachable estimates. The majority of pieces...
Flow Blue collector group convening in Iowa
The wide-spread appreciation for travel, which took hold of 19th century European society, is reflective in choice of patterns and vignettes appearing on examples of Flow Blue pottery.
Ruby Lane marks 20 years with an eye on the future
It's been 20 years since Tom Johnson fused his love of antiques and collectibles and technology expertise to create RubyLane.com. Recently, we caught up with Johnson to discuss the past, present, and future of this online selling platform.