Judith Price’s latest accomplishment in her respected jewelry book series is a lavishly illustrated history book that focuses on the Western world’s military medals and military-inspired jewelry: “Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military Decorations.”
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Commentary
How using Google Places can get your antiques business listed in local Internet searches
“I’ve never been lost,” said Daniel Boone; “But I was once perplexed for a few days.” It’s said that Boone was a master at staying found. Making his way through the wilderness with nothing more than an incomplete map, a compass, and his own sensibilities, he blazed a trail that thousands would follow from Virginia to Kentucky.
Things We Love: These new products have found a place in our old collections
Antiques collectors love old things and these new products make our collections and investments all the more valuable. So we’re asking readers, what are your favorite new products that enhance your hobby? Share them with us and you may win a copy of the 2012 Classic Blues Artwork Calendar.
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What’s hot in this year’s antique glassware market is a matter of taste
Like most collectible areas, the glass market is slowly recovering from tough market conditions. Prices of smalls were off 20 to 40 percent because of the recession. Like the real estate market, glass experienced a bubble of unrealistically high prices. In this excerpt we look at which segments of glass collecting show strength and why the market is less regionalized than it was before the crash.
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Readers’ Letters: Rare Candlewick glass ring holder was too good to pass up – no matter the cost
Imperial developed Candlewick in 1935. Hundreds of different items were made. Candlewick became the choice of many brides as their wedding crystal. I started collecting and writing in 1978 after discovering this beautiful crystal at garage sales. Eventually I learned that out of all the pieces produced, there was only one piece that had the Imperial logo impressed in the crystal. Researching it was no help. I could not learn how many were produced, when, or why.
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Readers’ Letters: Washington’s birthday still celebrated ; eBay complaints; railroad sheet music collectors
Letter to the Editor: Regarding the Antique Trader (page 14, March 2, 2011, edition) Yes, Barbara Andrews, the Greater Washington Area Historical Society of Washington, Mich., celebrates George Washington’s birthday every year.
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‘The World of Wade’ an essential for collectors
An attractive book to just peruse, “The World of Wade Figurines & Miniatures II” is a full-color identification and price guide. It expands on the original “World of Wade Figurines and Miniatures” (Schiffer Publishing, 2002), now including limited edition and one-of-a-kind figurines, identifying figurines made from 1927 to 2010. Read More +
AT Inbox: Readers sound off on Roadshow trips
I read with great interest the long letter from the “Antiques Roadshow” guest, giving his perspective on the experience.
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Hummel figurines have been capturing hearts since 1935
The story of the Hummel figurines is unique. It is practically required reading for those with an interest in the artist, her work, and the resulting three-dimensional fine earthenware renditions—the famous Hummel figurines. Read More +
Baldwin locomotive book packed with info, less jargon
Perhaps it’s not out of place to mention my grandson, Henry, who is absolutely bonkers when it comes to trains. And this book will be his missal, if I may say so. Read More +