Melanie Carnation Thomas

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A Gibson Girl applying her hatpins.
Jewelry

Antique Hatpins: Stylish self-protection

Antique Edwardian platinum and European-cut diamond ring, 1.25 carats, circa 1900, $5,950.
Jewelry

Put a Ring on It: The History of the Engagement Ring

Jay and Melanie Thomas
Collectibles

Semi-retirement reveals unexpected surprises

The regular population of the tiny town of Round Top, Texas, is 90. Photos courtesy Melanie Carnation Thomas
Antiques

Round Top: Enjoy the controlled chaos of this mega-antique fair

Collectibles

The Buck Stops Here: House hunting with downsizing in mind

The place where Melanie Carnation Thomas putting her picking efforts to the test.
Collectibles

To Pick or Not to Pick: That is the question

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Collectibles

Mishaps, misadventures and mayhem on the road

Jay and Melanie Thomas
Collectibles

Civil War dealer just can't stop dealing

Arsenal of the Alleghenys, the Gettysburg-based business Melanie Thomas runs with her husband, Jay.
Collectibles

Ups and downs of working with “The Man”

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Antiques

Rules of the house rankle some customers

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Featured

Decking the halls with Victorian ornaments

Collectibles

The Buck Stops Here: Stories of favorite customers have a familiar ring

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Jewelry

Using Hallmarks to Determine the Value of Victorian Jewelry

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Antiques

Buck Stops Here: 'Wall of Shame' seems like a fair idea

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Antiques

The Buck Stops Here: Experience teaches to vet the venue, then book