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An enchanting six-petal opal flower displays flashes of electric blues, greens and magenta pinks; 18k gold and silver, with full and single-cut diamonds and rubies; $2,700. Courtesy of Syosset Antiques: rubylane.com/shop/jewelmanity

Flower Jewelry Trending at Ruby Lane

By Antique Trader Staff
18 hours ago

Among the many coins Steven Wilson collected through the years is the $3 gold piece like the one here from 1857.

Heritage Names Winner of $10k Auction Credit

By Antique Trader Staff
18 hours ago

The world's largest janitor greets visitors at the Museum of Clean in Pocatello, Idaho.

The Museum of Clean Video

By Antique Trader Staff
Mar 25, 2020

Georgia O’Keeffe next to her painting Horse Skull with White Rose at an exhibit of her work titled “Life and Death.”

The Artful Life of Georgia O'Keeffe

By Antique Trader Staff
Mar 24, 2020

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Remembering the California Raisins

By Antique Trader Staff
Mar 24, 2020

A vintage carved oval dining table with four armchairs featuring bird and foliate embroidered upholstery highlights a sunny room in Doris Day’s home. Day was known to personally refinish her furnishings. Many items feature this reddish orange color.

Video Tour of Doris Day's Home

By Antique Trader Staff
Mar 12, 2020

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Feature Stories

A Toast to Irish Things We Love

By Antique Trader Staff
Mar 9, 2020

Time magazine's July 25, 1969, commemorative issue of the moon landing.

What's Hot In Antique & Decorative Arts

By Antique Trader Staff
Mar 8, 2020

Rare Custom Camaro prototype

$100,000 Hot Wheels Car Found?

By Antique Trader Staff
Feb 7, 2020

Meissen swan-handle teacup and saucer set, heavy enameled floral swags and accents with heavy gilt, cup is 3” d x 2-1/2” h; saucer is 5-1/2” d x 1-1/4” h, $700.

January is Hot Tea Month

By Antique Trader Staff
Jan 21, 2020

Claude Monet (1840-1926).

Claude Monet: A brilliant artist whose influence colors the world

By Antique Trader Staff
Jan 21, 2020

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Web Connections

By Antique Trader Staff
Jan 6, 2020

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Antique Links

By Antique Trader Staff
Jan 6, 2020

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Antique Business Directory

By Antique Trader Staff
Jan 6, 2020

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Antiques Show Calendar

By Antique Trader Staff
Mar 25, 2020

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Antiques Auction Calendar

By Antique Trader Staff
Mar 25, 2020

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Georg Jensen jewelry captivates bidders at Rago Arts

By Antique Trader Staff
Dec 4, 2019

A wonderful example of an old French paper, this was printed with excellent attention to detail. Several groups form this complete design. Seventeen different hues and shades were laid on the brown background, and then the black mesh work was applied over all.

Wall art of yesteryear: Wallpaper has interesting history and is highly collectible

By Antique Trader Staff
Dec 2, 2019

The world-record-breaking Christ Mocked. Image courtesy of Interencheres

Painting discovered in kitchen is worth millions

By Antique Trader Staff
Nov 11, 2019

Debuting in 1969, this rare image depicts the full cast of the first season of Sesame Street and is signed by Carroll Spinney (Big Bird). Featured are Big Bird (rookie photo), Mr. Hooper (Will Lee), Gordon (Matt Robinson), Bob (Bob McGrath), and Susan Robinson (Bob’s wife). The rest of the Muppets include Cookie Monster, Grover, Ernie & Burt, and Oscar the Grouch. These were the only Muppets featured in the first season. The iconic “Sesame Street” sign can be seen in the upper right corner. Spinney signed this historic image in mint blue sharpie and added his trademarked red dot, $34. Courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Feature Stories

‘Sesame Street’ celebrates 50 years

By Antique Trader Staff
Nov 11, 2019

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Are furniture pieces authentic antiques?

By Antique Trader Staff
Oct 31, 2019

The exceedingly rare Cassin’s Grape Brandy Bitters bottle has an estimate of $75,000-$100,000. Images courtesy of American Bottle Auctions

Legendary Ken Fee bottle collection coming to auction

By Antique Trader Staff
Oct 31, 2019

In this photo taken in the late 1800s by O.S. Groff, Sioux Leader Rain-in-the-Face wears a military jacket and a Presidential Peace Medal, and a large eagle feather in his braided hair. Images courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Coins, Metals & Paper Money

Peace Tokens: Medallion use an old custom in attempt at lasting peace

By Antique Trader Staff
Oct 31, 2019

Images courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Frank Lloyd Wright's last masterpiece is sold

By Antique Trader Staff
Oct 29, 2019

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Sleeping Beauty viewfinder adorable reminder of Grandmother’s house

By Antique Trader Staff
Oct 14, 2019

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For the love of vinyl

By Antique Trader Staff
Oct 7, 2019

It’s no mystery, Agatha Christie loved her Remington typewriter. Image courtesy of Getty Images

Feature Stories

A Novel Idea: Authors enjoy playing favorites with typewriters

By Antique Trader Staff
Oct 1, 2019

An important sapphire and diamond ring, Cartier, c. 1950s, set with two square-cut sapphires measuring approx. 9.21 x 8.64 x 6.55 and 9.27 x 8.75 x 6.05 mm, in a platinum and diamond mount set with tapered baguette-cut diamonds, size 5 3/4, numbered, signed. Estimate $300,000-$500,000. Images courtesy of Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers

Skinner auction features ‘important’ jewelry pieces

By Antique Trader Staff
Dec 5, 2019

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Premiums sought by kids of all ages during 1950s

By Antique Trader Staff
Sep 9, 2019

Seems a little too dusty and rundown to be fit for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, but in its heyday, this 1967 Lincoln Continental limo was the royal carriage for the Presley family. It sold at auction for $165,000. Images courtesy of Mecum Auctions

A King’s ransom: Elvis memorabilia still hot

By Antique Trader Staff
Sep 3, 2019

The women in Massa Gioconda’s cameos are more dynamic than traditional cameos and give a sense of fluid movement. All Images are courtesy of Massa Gioconda

Art from the sea: Company creating new age of shell, coral cameos

By Antique Trader Staff
Sep 3, 2019

Rick Harrison. Image courtesy of HISTORY/Pawn Stars

For 10 years, 'Pawn Stars' has given us a lesson in history and value, Vegas style

By Antique Trader Staff
Sep 3, 2019

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Celebrity dogs we love

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 26, 2019

Joe Zawadowski’s Snuggle Pup collection. At bottom left is a Snuggle Pup of unknown name, sitting alongside matchbooks by The Greenduck Co. of Chicago, manufacturers of the Snuggle Pups. Image courtesy of Mary Theisen

Hot dogs! Snuggle Pups all the rage in the 1920s

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 21, 2019

This 1926 Charles Loupot luxury advertisement for French automobile company Peugeot was the top lot and earned an auction record after selling for $37,500. All images are courtesy of Swann Auction Galleries

Luxury advertising posters reach new heights and break records

By Antique Trader Staff
Dec 5, 2019

One of the original papier mâché Bru twins, glass eyes, mob cap. From the author’s collection.

Speaking of Dolls: Bru Bebe ‘Cadillac’ of antique dolls

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 20, 2019

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Deciphering information determines age of commode

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 20, 2019

A sweet and joyful Lhasa Apso porcelain figurine. This rare vintage piece by Karl Ens, c. 1910-1920s, was manufactured by the Volkstedt Porcelain factory of Germany prior to World War II. Image courtesy of A Dog’s Tale Collectibles

Canine-themed collectibles add cheer to your home

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 15, 2019

In the crush of 500,000 people at Woodstock, Kathy and Butch Dukes found each other. Image courtesy of Kathy and Butch Dukes

Woodstock a first date to remember

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 6, 2019

Kalevala Koru bronze brooch inspired by Viking archeological finds in Vakka-Suomi, southern Finland. Identified by Kalevala as “Buckle 7,” the brooch is most likely from the 1960s. It measures 2 1/4” in diameter and is in perfect condition. It’s marked on the reverse side KK for Kalevala Koro and “Made in Finland.” $49. Courtesy of Scandinavian Treasures on Ruby Lane,

Uncovering the secrets of Viking symbolism

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 2, 2019

Counterculture collector Michael Stern. Image courtesy of The Museum of Bethel Woods

Woodstock inspires counterculture collectibles

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 2, 2019

The Woodstock festival poster, arguably the most recognizable music poster in history, was designed by artist Arnold Skolnick. This rare original signed poster sold for $10,625 at auction. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Woodstock: A place and time turns 50

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 2, 2019

Record-setting stoneware face cooler, $177,000. Courtesy of Crocker Farm.

Stoneware face cooler sets records

By Antique Trader Staff
Jul 23, 2019

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Decorative Arts

Andrew Jones celebrates 40 years in the trade

By Antique Trader Staff
Jul 9, 2019

Russian vase, unknown maker,

Russian vase commands more than 150 times estimate

By Antique Trader Staff
Jul 8, 2019

Desirable rhinestone jewelry features prong-set rhinestones, rhinestones made of glass, and open-backed rhinestones.Photos courtesy of Linda Miller

How to pick vintage rhinestone jewelry that sells

By Antique Trader Staff
Dec 4, 2019

John F. Kennedy negative and photograph collection, sold for $9,492.

JFK image archive sells for $9,492

By Antique Trader Staff
Jul 2, 2019

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

By Antique Trader Staff
Jun 21, 2019

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Appraisals: Glass inserts give epergne its value

By Antique Trader Staff
Jun 20, 2019

‘The Driver’ by Joe Paonessa. This pocket change sculpture sold for $330 at a previous Original Hobo Nickel Society auction.

Antiques & Americana

Hobo nickels can be found at all price levels

By Antique Trader Staff
Jun 19, 2019

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