Decorative Arts
Collecting Nutcrackers
During the holidays, wooden toy soldier nutcrackers familiar to all fill store shelves. But the history of nutcrackers is filled with far more wonder and craftsmanship than any shopper could imagine.
The Spicy History of Nutmeg and Nutmeg Graters
The popular holiday spice has a colorful and dark past; antique nutmeg graters are also valuable collectibles.
Rare Silver Spoon by Paul Revere, Jr. Sets World Record
The $32,500 spoon was part of a collection of silver made by Revere that sold in Heritage's recent $2.4 million Fine Silver Auction.
Tiffany lamps: How to tell real from fake
If you’re keen to source a genuine Tiffany lamp for your home or art collection, you need to know your stuff. Here are ten clues to tell a real Tiffany lamp from a fake one.
Stories Cast on Stove Plates
Pennsylvania Germans engraved lore, ornate designs on their stove plates
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.
Appraisals: Glass inserts give epergne its value
Complimentary antique appraisals (for entertainment purposes only) from the Antique Trader staff of appraisers is a service reserved exclusively for Antique Trader magazine subscribers. But that doesn't mean you can't learn from recent appraisals.
Fine art auction sees marble busts soar to $1.475M
Two rediscovered marble busts by the 18th century French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon sold for a combined $1.475 million at the Fine Art & Antiques Auction held March 23 by Cottone Auctions.
800 lots set to cross the block June 26
Pook & Pook is celebrating summer with another one of the firm's popular Online Only Decorative Arts auctions, to be held on Wednesday June 26, 2019.
Heritage launches monthly online decorative arts auction
Heritage Auctions will make its expansive offerings of fine & decorative art more accessible than ever before when the firm launches monthly Fine Art auctions in the summer of 2019.
Ruby Lane: Find your conversation starters at Allie's Antiques
One Ruby Lane shop I come back to time and again is Allie's Antiques. The seldom-found items are usually in excellent condition and give me a serious case of "the wants."
Collector Celebrates Milk Cans
A tribute to dairy farming, milk cans evoke nostalgia, have become a collector's dream, and are being used in home decor.
Antique Appraisals: Finds more treasured when associated with loved one
Complimentary antique appraisals from the Antique Trader staff of appraisers is a service reserved exclusively for Antique Trader magazine subscribers. In this installment: "Lady" lamps and cut glass candy dishes.
