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Americana: The material culture of America's past
Americana: The material culture of America's past
The collecting field of historical Americana is so diverse that entering it with confidence can prove daunting. But expert guidance is only a click away.
Clean lines of Scandinavian design fit modern lifestyle
Clean lines of Scandinavian design fit modern lifestyle
Scandinavian design came of age, however, in mid-century after World War II, when millions of veterans began building families and fanning out to suburbia.
Guide to identifying whiskey flasks
Guide to identifying whiskey flasks
Whiskey flasks have a wide variety of shapes, styles, sizes, and colors. This guide from Mike Polak will help you determine what you have.
Funko Pop! collecting
Funko creates Pop!s for all collector tastes
Imagine high-end professionals with small, whimsical pop culture figurines on their desks. The figurines of choice: Funko Pop!
Explore the nutcracker tradition
Explore the nutcracker tradition
At Christmas time, stores fill their shelves in the Yuletide section with wooden toy soldier nutcrackers depicting a character in The Nutcracker ballet. But, there are many more types of nutcrackers available.

Columns

  • Buyers: 5 ways to protect yourself from online scams

    Most online transactions are scam-free. But the warning “buyer beware” has never been more relevant than it is now. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself.
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Antiques Events

  • The Legend of Zelda (NES, Nintendo, 1987) Wata 9.4 B+ (Seal Rating), $3,360.

    Vintage video games score high at auction

    Heritage Auctions took a first step into a new area of collectibles when its offering of 25 certified and graded collectible video games made its debut Jan. 13.
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Antiques Appraisals

  • Antiques Appraisal: Replaced panel reduces clock value

    Recently, Dr. Anthony Cavo was requested to appraise many pieces in a home that dated to 1740 in which the same family had lived for several generations.
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Fun & Features

  • Wooden magazine rack, designer unknown, Scandinavia, 1960s, 19.6” x 17.3” x 10.2”, $308. Courtesy Design Market, www.design-mkt.com

    Clean lines of Scandinavian design fit modern lifestyle

    Scandinavian design came of age, however, in mid-century after World War II, when millions of veterans began building families and fanning out to suburbia.
Fun Features

Antique News

  • Raccoon Forks provides jobs for those with disabilities

    Raccoon Forks Trading Company provides job and life training in an antique shop setting. The shop is in the East Village district of Des Moines, Iowa, and is one of Optimae LifeServices' micro businesses.
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Insider Blogs

  • Krewes of Proteus invite

    What you need to know to collect Mardi Gras invitations

    Did you realize we're in the midst of carnival season, and Mardi Gras is just a few weeks away? Within all the revelry of this season are many many secret traditions, including Mardi Gras invitations.
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Book Reviews

  • Americana: The material culture of America’s past
  • Guides to American furniture periods prove valuable
  • ‘Historic Houses’ packed with inspirational Christmas decor
  • Book surveys collection of Gettysburg’s war relics
  • Address book will prevent losing contacts

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Furniture Studies

  • RubyLane seller The Front Porch Antiques (Woodstown, New Jersey) offers this 1930s Chippendale style tilt top tea table

    Wood Furniture Care: Add oil only if it squeaks

    The internet is awash in uninformed or misinformed furniture experts who offer their experience in wood furniture care. Here's what you really need to know.
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