Developing an early appreciation of fine objects during visits with his grandparents may have been the impetus for Laszlo Jajczay becoming the dedicated restoration specialist he is today
Knowing Your Business
From the Editor: Every ‘ingredient’ is important in any recipe
The Nov. 25, 2015 edition of Antique Trader is a recipe featuring diverse 'ingredients' rich in nostalgia and collecting advice and information.
Rescuing literary heirlooms one repair at a time
Although cherished by each new owner, books that have been dutifully passed down from generation to generation sometimes don’t survive in one piece. Jim “Book Man” Andrews is doing all he can to help preserve literary heirlooms
Family of restorers rebuilding broken mementos
McHugh’s Restorations of Richmond, Virginia, has been rescuing damaged — or downright shattered — family heirlooms for decades. Antoinette Rahn catches up with the McHugh family in the latest Knowing Your Business column, and finds out how each generation contributes to the team.
Knowing Your Business: Islander Trading Post — Picking in paradise
Islander Trading Post, located on Sanibel Island, is more than one of the businesses of this vacation destination, it's an eclectic haven for collectors. Learn more about this seaside shop in the latest Knowing Your Business column.
Building a lifetime passion into a family business
Lee Parsons' fascination with antiques and collectibles began when he was just a child, and as he grew, so too did his appreciation for antiques. In fact, it's grown into Aether Estate Sales Co., a family-run business.
Antique Trader 2013 Article Index
It’s been a full year of antiques and collectibles news, stories, how-to advice, reader comments and auction highlights. Access the articles you’d like to read again.
Couple turns 30-year passion for collecting and rescuing smalls into nostalgic adventure
In the latest installment of Knowing Your Business, catch up with Doug and Della Burruss of California are preserving and promoting the past through traditional practices and modern technology at their shop Nostalgia Palace.
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.
Vintage toy store benefits from loaning inventory for exhibits
SAN BRUNO, Calif. – Harry Costa’s shop, Just Things, is a 6,000-square-foot specialty store that is filled with collectibles just waiting to be discovered.