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Antique Shows

10 Things You Should Know: The Antique Advertising Association of America

By Karen KnapsteinJun 18, 2019
News

Deltiologists celebrate National Postcard Week 2019

By Karen KnapsteinJun 7, 2019
Ruby Lane antiques
Antiques

Ruby Lane: Find your conversation starters at Allie's Antiques

By Karen KnapsteinJun 5, 2019
Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies & Society, 1700-1880, 2nd Ed., by Antigone Clark & Joseph O’Kelly, 9” x 12”, hardcover w/dustjacket, Schiffer Publishing, schifferbooks.com, 2018, 384 pp., $95.
Collectibles

Book Review: Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies & Society

By Karen KnapsteinDec 5, 2019
Fly Fishing Treasures: The World of Fly Fishers and Collecting
Antiques

Collectors will get hooked on ‘Fly Fishing Treasures’

By Karen KnapsteinMay 23, 2019
American Eagle: A Visual History of Our National Emblem
Book Reviews

Author pens visual history of American eagle

By Karen KnapsteinMay 23, 2019
The Law (in Plain English)® for Collectors - A Guide for Lovers of Art and Antiques, Allworth Press (an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.), 2018, ISBN 9781621536680, paperback, 6” x 9”, 272 pages, $19.99. www.allworth.com.
Book Reviews

Book Review: The Law (In Plain English) For Collectors

By Karen KnapsteinMay 23, 2019
In Miniature: How Small Things Illuminate The World, by Simon Garfield, Atria Books, hardcover, 256 pages, $25.
Book Reviews

Book Review: In Miniature - How Small Things Illuminate the World

By Karen KnapsteinMay 23, 2019
The Anglo Boer War in 100 Objects
Militaria

Militaria books are valued additions to the bookshelf

By Karen KnapsteinMay 10, 2019
Color postcard of Notre-Dame, west façade, by Yvon.
Antiques

Vintage Postcards: Explore Notre-Dame de Paris

By Karen KnapsteinMay 10, 2019
National Postcard Week Postcard Option 3
Collectibles

How to celebrate National Postcard Week 2019

By Karen KnapsteinMay 8, 2019
Charles Addams, “Downhill Skier,” The New Yorker, January 13, 1940
Collectibles

Ten Things You Didn't Know About Charles Addams

By Karen KnapsteinApr 24, 2019
National Postcard Week Postcard
Blog

Plan ahead for National Postcard Week 2019

By Karen KnapsteinMar 13, 2019
1967 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback, Eleanor, from the movie “Gone In 60 Seconds,” $385,000. Photo courtesy Barrett-Jackson
News

Unique collector cars bring strong prices at auction

By Karen KnapsteinFeb 22, 2019
Courtesy of PBS.org/Antiques Roadshow
News

Deadline looming for 2019 Antiques Roadshow tickets

By Karen KnapsteinJan 23, 2019
Krewes of Proteus invite
Featured

What you need to know to collect Mardi Gras invitations

By Karen KnapsteinJan 23, 2019
Christmas at Historic Houses
Blog

‘Historic Houses’ packed with inspirational Christmas decor

By Karen KnapsteinDec 21, 2018
Holt Howard Christmas tumblers courtesy of Ruby Lane.
Blog

Having a Merry Kitschy Christmas

By Karen KnapsteinDec 19, 2018
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Book Reviews

Address book will prevent losing contacts

By Karen KnapsteinDec 11, 2018
Maurice Calka, orange Boomerang Desk, France, circa 1970, made by Maison Leleu, fiberglass, 33 1/2” d. x 30 1/2” h. x 70 1/2” w., $85,000. Image courtesy of eBay Collective
Decorative Arts

Inspiring Design: Five minutes with Sasha Bikoff

By Karen KnapsteinOct 29, 2018
LightView XL 2in1 magnifying lamp from Brightech.
Collectibles

Magnifying lamp puts light where you need it

By Karen KnapsteinOct 10, 2018
Troika lounge chairs
News

Antiques & Vintage Tent debuts at modern craft fair Oct. 5-7

By Karen KnapsteinSep 26, 2018
Antique Trader subscription
News

Deadline looming for 2018 Favorite Finds Contest

By Karen KnapsteinSep 24, 2018
Boy Holding Screaming Baby (Big Brother’s Dilemma)
Fine Art

ARI on the hunt for stolen Norman Rockwell paintings

By Karen KnapsteinSep 12, 2018
Hertel & Schwabb character baby doll. Courtesy of Ruby Lane
Features

Character dolls: Not always pretty, but always interesting

By Karen KnapsteinAug 30, 2018
Luxury watch by Tiffany & Co.
Jewelry

Take time to discover luxury watches

By Karen KnapsteinAug 23, 2018
Bell and Watson prototype phone, accompanied by original 1881 patent paperwork and a tag with Watson’s hand-written name and the date August 2, 1881, $40,000.
Antiques

SOLD! Antique telephones ring up bids at auction

By Karen KnapsteinAug 23, 2018
A pair of needlepoint pillows with bird designs, rope trim, dark tan cotton backing and a wool, needlepoint front with two different birds perched on branches. Includes two pillow inserts. $1,050.
Auctions

Unwanted items may end with surprising sales results

By Karen KnapsteinAug 21, 2018
Scarce Toppie the Elephant lunch box.
Antiques

Collectibles Wanted: Collectors looking to buy

By Karen KnapsteinAug 21, 2018
Star sapphire, diamond, platinum ring. Courtesy of Ruby Lane
Fine Art

Don't miss the Ruby Red Tag Sale Aug. 17-19 - Many items 50% off!

By Karen KnapsteinAug 17, 2018
Old Euro Diamond Cushion Cut Emerald Ruby Sapphire Brooch 18k Gold Mixed Gemstone Flower Brooch $1,899. Courtesy of Ruby Lane
Jewelry

Statement Jewelry: The hardest part is choosing what to say

By Karen KnapsteinDec 4, 2019
Rare Bib Fortuna Star Wars action figure
Auctions

Star Wars action figures eclipse $200,000 at auction

By Karen KnapsteinAug 9, 2018
One-of-a-kind gold nugget, measuring nearly 11 inches in length and weighing 1,241 grams (39.9 troy ounces), estimate: $70,000-$100,000. Courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Featured

Enormous 11-inch gold nugget could fetch $100K

By Karen KnapsteinAug 6, 2018
French Palais Royal mother-of-pearl tazza.
Antiques

Ooh La La: French antiques aplenty on Ruby Lane

By Karen KnapsteinAug 3, 2018
July 19, 2017 cover
News

Free Promotion: Antique Trader announces 2019 Collectibles Trade Directory

By Karen KnapsteinAug 1, 2018
NPCW postcard
News

NPCW: Cartoonist makes his mark on National Postcard Week 2018

By Karen KnapsteinJul 20, 2018
Country diary
Antiques

A Naturalist Delight: Rizzoli Press reprints Edwardian diary from 1906

By Karen KnapsteinJul 9, 2018
Click here to buy "Edwardian Ladies Hat Fashions: Where Did You Get That Hat?" at Amazon.com. Available at booksellers nationwide and online.
Feature Stories

‘Edwardian Ladies’ Hat Fashions’ revisits lavish extremes of millinery history

By Karen KnapsteinJul 9, 2018
1962 Seattle World's Fair elongated cent
Coins, Metals & Paper Money

Pressing Memories: Pursuing elongated coins won't break the bank

By Karen KnapsteinJun 2, 2018
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Folk Art

Contemporary artists carry on sailors’ valentine tradition

By Karen KnapsteinFeb 9, 2018
Frederick Cooper lamp
Fine Art

Find what you didn’t know you wanted at EBTH

By Karen KnapsteinJan 23, 2018
1930s WPA work-incentive poster
Collectibles

Posters for Relief: Federal Art Project served up purpose for artists

By Karen KnapsteinDec 5, 2019
Grand Bazaar NYC crowd photo
Antiques

Dealers support local schools by shopping Grand Bazaar NYC

By Karen KnapsteinDec 7, 2017
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Fine Art

10 reasons you should know Viktor Schreckengost

By Karen KnapsteinOct 13, 2017
outdoor antiques iron urn and pedestal
Antiques

Outdoor antiques will personalize your space

By Karen KnapsteinSep 27, 2017
Single Chair by Leon Jallot
Antiques

Interior design advice: Tell your own story

By Karen KnapsteinSep 26, 2017
Korean Baby in Ceremonial Costume woodblock print
Fine Art

Buyers pursue Paul Jacoulet prints at auction

By Karen KnapsteinSep 14, 2017
Waterman Red Ripple Fountain Pen
Decorative Arts

Putting pen to paper with distinction

By Karen KnapsteinAug 25, 2017
Sailboats on Black Velvet paint by numbers
Folk Art

Vintage paint by numbers compliment modern decor

By Karen KnapsteinAug 22, 2017
Nikon I camera
News

Nikon marks 100th anniversary July 25

By Karen KnapsteinJul 25, 2017