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Antoinette Rahn

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Black Cat Firecrackers
Collectibles

Getting a BANG Out of Collecting Fireworks

Jun 23, 2021
Victorian bride’s basket by Meriden Silver Plate Company, Meriden, Conn., cranberry and opal glass, circa 1880s, molded floral influenced decorating patterns around the bowl, embellished with hand-enameled Rococco designs and floral motifs; $645.
Collectibles

Ten Things You Didn't Know: Bride's Baskets

May 11, 2021
Ansel Adams, circa 1950.
Featured

Ten Things You Didn't Know: Ansel Adams

Apr 8, 2021
The Poky Little Puppy
Featured

Ten Things You Didn't Know: Little Golden Books

Sep 15, 2020
René Lalique (1860-1945) Sea Holly hair comb 3 3/4 inches wide by 5 1/4 inches long, sold for $170,000 through Treadway Toomey Auctions. Courtesy of Treadway Toomey Auctions, Oak Park, Illinois.
Jewelry

10 Interesting facts about hair combs

Aug 23, 2018
Antoinette Rahn
Features

Antique Trader editor sends a fond farewell

Aug 1, 2018
Preacher in the Pulpit
Decorative Arts

Ten Things You Didn't Know: Banks

Jul 15, 2018
Tabascco Art
Glass & Ceramics

10 hot facts about Tabasco

Jul 8, 2018
Tom Johnson
Antiques

Ruby Lane marks 20 years with an eye on the future

Jun 30, 2018
displaying scenes
Antiques

Mall celebrates 20th anniversary with expansion

Jun 29, 2018
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Antiques

10 Views of Vintage Scarves

Jun 17, 2018
Rita and John
Antiques

7 eye-catching objects coming to auction June 11

Jun 3, 2018
The June 6 issue of Antique Trader.
Furniture Styles

Storytelling adds intrinsic value

Jun 1, 2018
Wedgwood Lustre Lily tray/bowl
Decorative Arts

10 Things You Should Know About Daisy Makeig-Jones

May 27, 2018
Uncategorized

LiveAuctioneers' Jason Finger finalist in entrepreneur award

May 23, 2018
State Fair quilt
Antiques

Creating, finding lasting meaning in quilts

May 19, 2018
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Antique Lamps & Lighting

6 examples of exquisite lamps slated to sell May 16

May 13, 2018
Circus ring set up
Toys

Hand-crafted miniature circus needs home

May 12, 2018
Rise of Superheroes
Comic Books & Graphic Novels

6 intriguing insights from 'Rise of the Superheroes' author

Apr 27, 2018
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Antiques

7 sensational views of the Corydon Extravaganza

Apr 20, 2018
Leland's Auction
Advertising

7 intriguing lots in Lelands’ Classic Auction

Mar 18, 2018
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Glass & Ceramics

10 Things to Discover: Blenko Glass

Mar 11, 2018
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Fine Art

Leonard Bernstein provenance drives appeal in floral still life selling March 21

Mar 9, 2018
HermesWickerBag
Jewelry

6 examples of fine 'bling and bags' that’ll stop you in your tracks

Mar 6, 2018
1933 The Mummy movie poster
Collectibles

1933 'The Mummy' movie poster may scare up $60K

Dec 5, 2019
AskATheader
Antiques

Real or Repro? Turning an ear to authenticity of Greentown Glass

Mar 2, 2018
Violins photo
Antiques

6 lots to watch at upcoming auctions

Feb 25, 2018
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Feature Stories

Planning for National Postcard Week 2018

Feb 22, 2018
MendenhallAuctioneersClass
News

13 graduate from Mendenhall Auctioneering school

Feb 21, 2018
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News

In Memoriam: Adieu to Pasternak Antiques' founder

Feb 17, 2018
SilkCampaignRibbon
Features

8 premiere presidential and political lots to watch

Feb 15, 2018
We're looking for the most unique and memorable roadside attractions and museums.
Feature Stories

WANTED: Museum and roadside attraction recommendations

Feb 15, 2018
Sara Jordan-Heintz
News

Antique Trader contributor earns Young Iowa Journalist award

Feb 11, 2018
All photos courtesy Heritage Auctions, www.ha.com
Feature Stories

6 times Super Bowl memorabilia drove bidding battles at auction

Feb 4, 2018
All photos courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Fine Art

7 premiere prints coming to auction Jan. 30

Jan 29, 2018
Fine Art

New Jersey sale promises to feed collectors’ passions

Jan 26, 2018
antique brass hardware on dressers
Furniture

Brass Class: Polish up your Hardware Knowledge

Sep 2, 2020
Mark Twain books
Books

6 captivating lots from a unique book collection

Jan 21, 2018
Strange Inheritance
Feature Stories

Houdini headlining 'Strange Inheritance' episode

Jan 20, 2018
Truman Letters
Americana

Truman to Tibet: 10 fascinating finds at auction Jan. 27

Jan 19, 2018
Group of four tea caddies
Antiques

Turn to Toleware for dynamic home decor options

Jan 19, 2018
Hymenaea protera
Feature Stories

6 exquisite specimens of natural history set to sell Jan. 18

Jan 17, 2018
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Antiques

6 examples of MLK Jr. mindfulness and memorabilia

Jan 15, 2018
Sells Floto Circus poster
Americana

6 cool circus collectibles coming to auction

Jan 14, 2018
Best Kept Secrets Tour goat
Antique Stores, Shops, and Malls

Ten years in and the secret is out about unique tour

Jan 10, 2018
Flowing Hair Stella
Features

Six coins and currency making FUN news

Jan 9, 2018
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Antiques

Ten years in and the ‘secret’ is out about unique tour

Jan 4, 2018
Le Genuie car mascot
Featured

Bidders to eye select automobilia lots Jan. 7

Jan 2, 2018
Cigar box art
Events

Tobacciana exhibit slated for WADA Show Feb. 2-3

Dec 28, 2017
Winchester Model 1866 rifle
Militaria

Winchester rifle commands $7,000 in militaria auction

Dec 27, 2017