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The Imaginative Realism of Photographer Berenice Abbott

By Kris Manty
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George E. Ohr: The Mad Potter

By Kris Manty
Mar 26, 2020

This 19th-century coat is decorated with a tiger and dragon motif. In Japanese lore, the tiger and dragon are the mightiest animals. During the peaceful Edo period, dragons were worshipped as water gods that could bring rain, prevent floods, and control the change of seasons. The dragon also represents wisdom and good luck; the tiger represents strength and courage.

Japanese Firemen’s Coats Ablaze with Symbolism

By Kris Manty
Mar 24, 2020

Tapestry 7: The Unicorn in Captivity. This tapestry shows the unicorn alive and well, and entirely tamed. He is fenced in and chained to a tree, but the chain is less than secure and the fence is low enough to leap over. He has submitted to his captivity. The red stains on his flank, according to the Met, “do not appear to be blood, as there are no visible wounds like those in the hunting series; rather, they represent juice dripping from bursting pomegranates” — a medieval symbol of marriage and fertility. Many of the other plants represented here, such as wild orchid and thistle, echo this theme of marriage and procreation: they were acclaimed in the Middle Ages as fertility aids for both men and women.

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Mysterious Medieval Tapestries Depict Unicorn Hunt

By Kris Manty
Mar 24, 2020

Victorian lobed and enamel-decorated pickle castor, cranberry with polychrome-enamel decoration, 21-lobe form, fitted into a quadruple-plated stand marked for “WM. ROGERS MFG. CO.” and numbered “449,”with tongs and cover. Maker unverified, fourth quarter 19th/20th century, stand 10-5/8” h, insert 4-5/8” h; $275.

Victorians Flaunted Condiments in Beautiful, Functional Pickle Castors

By Kris Manty
Feb 25, 2020

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Wilson Bentley First to Capture Photos of Snowflakes in 1885

By Kris Manty
Feb 26, 2020

Dump trucks, farm tractors, bulldozers and plenty more vehicles line shelves in one of Ken Mueller’s collection rooms.

Joy of Collecting Toy Vehicles Leads to Mini Museum

By Kris Manty
Feb 17, 2020

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Perfume Bottles Trending at Ruby Lane

By Kris Manty
Feb 17, 2020

Often the same price or even less than a Hallmark card, vintage Valentine cards and postcards offer a creativity and beautiful artistry not found with modern cards. This fantastic Valentine postcard from 1912 features a beautiful woman face to face with Cupid holding his bow and arrow behind him; $10.

Ephemera of love: Treat that special someone to a vintage valentine

By Kris Manty
Feb 11, 2020

The impressive Orloj in Prague’s Old Town Square.

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One of the world’s oldest astronomical clocks is still tracking the universe

By Kris Manty
Feb 10, 2020

Miniature of Pierre Sala dropping “his” heart in a marguerite for his beloved Marguerite.

Petit Livre d'Amour is a small book of big love

By Kris Manty
Feb 6, 2020

Mucha’s 1902 “Cycles Perfecta,” which exudes the decorative style and expressive spaghetti hair that made him famous, recently sold at auction for $36,000, way above its estimate of $17,000-$20,000.

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Alphonse Mucha: Celebrated Art Nouveau artist

By Kris Manty
Jan 30, 2020

Don’t listen to anyone who says you can’t do something. Mather & Company, designer unknown, 1929, , 43”x 35”, $5,280.

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Yesteryear's Motivational Posters

By Kris Manty
Jan 3, 2020

After emailing a coffee mill club in Europe, Lewis found out that the coffee grinder he recently bought is a German grinder from the late 1700s.

Antique Coffee Grinders

By Kris Manty
Jan 3, 2020

St. Nicholas, as he appears on a Russian icon dated to 1294 from Lipnya Church of St. Nicholas in Novgorod. Unless otherwise noted, all photos are from Wikimedia/public domain

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Santa Still Sleighs Us: The centuries-old evolution of St. Nicholas

By Kris Manty
Dec 16, 2019

Courtesy of Tonya Morgan

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From our Facebook friends: Antiques, collectibles are part of the holidays

By Kris Manty
Dec 9, 2019

Barbie remains the queen of dolls. Vintage #3 Blonde ponytail Barbie Doll with brown liner and looking glamorous in her gold gown; $795. Courtesy of Old is New: rubylane.com/shop/vintage-finds

Giving the gift of childhood memories with vintage toys

By Kris Manty
Dec 9, 2019

Normal lunar crater. All photos are from the book, The Moon: Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite, and in the public domain.

Over the moon: Innovative ‘photos’ wow astronomers

By Kris Manty
Dec 2, 2019

Ronald Reagan is the first president on record to use the word “pardon” in 1987 to spare Charlie the turkey from the dinner table. All photos are courtesy of the United States Government/public domain

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Presidents and the official turkey pardon

By Kris Manty
Nov 25, 2019

A helium-filled Turkey on it’s way through Times Square in 1959, accompanied by a marching band. Photo: Bettmann/Contributor/Getty

Macy’s Parade a holiday tradition

By Kris Manty
Nov 14, 2019

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Nutmeg has a spicy past; graters are also valuable collectibles

By Kris Manty
Nov 14, 2019

Tom Johnson’s table looking whimsical and welcoming with turkeys, acorns, Metlox dinnerware and a fall-themed tablecloth. Image courtesy of Tom Johnson

The vintage Thanksgiving table

By Kris Manty
Nov 14, 2019

We have noticed that holiday tables from the past, depicted in photographs and on postcards like the one here, tend to keep the meal simple.

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Vintage recipes to try for Thanksgiving

By Kris Manty
Nov 11, 2019

This "disapproving" bird sold at Rago Auctions for $56,250. Images courtesy of Rago Auctions

Collectors flock to humorously anthropomorphic Martin Brothers Birds

By Kris Manty
Oct 31, 2019

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Trending at Ruby Lane: Fall jewelry

By Kris Manty
Oct 31, 2019

In this pinup photo for Universal in 1939-1940, the witch-dressed starlet standing on the pumpkin is Helen Parrish. She got her start in movies at age 2 in 1927, playing the daughter of Babe Ruth in Babe Comes Home.

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Say cheese(cake): Vintage Halloween pinups are a scream

By Kris Manty
Oct 28, 2019

“Sacred Be Ye Fire O Halloween,” mechanical, United States, 1910-1917, non-embossed with easel for use as table decoration, 9-3/4” x 7-1/4”, $525. Images courtesy of Mark B. Ledenbach

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Vintage Halloween collectibles cast a spell on collectors

By Kris Manty
Oct 14, 2019

Dennison's Bogie Books were the premiere guides for planning a fun and festive Halloween party. They are also collectible. Soft cover 1921 Bogie Book, 7-3/4” x 5-1/4”, 32 numbered pages, $225.

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Old-fashioned Halloween parties and traditions

By Kris Manty
Oct 14, 2019

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Collectors, dealers preserving pieces of history

By Kris Manty
Oct 7, 2019

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