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Picking vintage rhinestone jewelry that sells
Picking vintage rhinestone jewelry that sells
With so much vintage costume jewelry on the market, how do you determine what to buy for a good investment? Here's some rhinestone jewelry picking advice.
Antique Hatpins: Stylish self-protection
Antique Hatpins: Stylish self-protection
It’s not everyday a woman’s fashion accessory gets to pull double duty as a weapon, but according to advertisements in noted magazines such as Harpers Weekly, from the late 1890s to about 1920 that’s exactly how some manufacturers advertised their hatpins.
Patriotic milk bottles – They did America proud
Patriotic milk bottles – They did America proud
When America entered World War II, the ad industry took immediate action by forming the War Advertising Council that focused on public service campaigns, including the patriotic slogans that would be included on glass milk bottles.
Coca-Cola: The collectible that refreshes
Coca-Cola: The collectible that refreshes
The market for collecting soda-related items is strong with all brands. But one brand ranks supreme with collectors: Coca-Cola.
Classic movie posters in exhibition opening July 12
Classic movie posters in exhibition opening July 12
The Norton Museum of Art reports it is presenting a large museum exhibition of classic movie posters from one of the most prominent private collections in the world. The exhibition opens July 12.

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  • Antiques Auctioneer Wayne Jordan

    Put online reviews to work for your business

    Displaying reviews can increase conversion by 270% — provided they are good reviews. Here's how you can put the to work for your business.
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Antiques Events

  • Russian vase, unknown maker,

    Russian vase commands more than 150 times estimate

    A 7 1/2-inch tall Russian vase, which was cataloged with a $600 to $900 estimate, didn’t end its auction until it hit $141,450 – 157 times its high estimate.
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Antiques Appraisals

  • Green mystery gem

    Ask the Experts: Mystery ‘gem’ needs hands-on inspection

    Complimentary antique appraisals (for entertainment purposes only) from the Antique Trader staff of appraisers is a service reserved exclusively for Antique Trader magazine subscribers.
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Fun & Features

  • How to pick vintage rhinestone jewelry that sells

    With so much vintage costume jewelry on the market, how do you determine what to buy for a good investment? Here's some rhinestone jewelry picking advice.
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Antique News

  • Tiffany Studios drop-head dragonfly lamp

    Andrew Jones celebrates 40 years in the trade

    Auctioneer Andrew Jones, President/CEO/Founder of the Downtown Los Angeles-based Andrew Jones Auctions, is currently marking the 40th anniversary of his successful career.
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Insider Blogs

  • Hobo nickels can be found at all price levels

    In the 1920s and ’30s a nickel would buy a cup of Joe; but for hobos, Bert Wiegand and Bo Hughes, their daedal coins — hobo-hand-carved-nickels were more valuable than the run-of-the-mill-five-cent piece.
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Book Reviews

  • Book Review: Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies & Society
  • Collectors will get hooked on ‘Fly Fishing Treasures’
  • Author pens visual history of American eagle
  • Book Review: The Law (In Plain English) For Collectors
  • Book Review: In Miniature – How Small Things Illuminate the World

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Furniture Studies

  • Unfolding the saga of the Hitchcock Chair Co.

    The Hitchcock Chair Company was an industry leader and innovator in both the 19th and 20th centuries. After a fascinating history, it folded—again—in 2006.
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