Collectibles
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Explore a galaxy of collectibles, from antique advertising to vintage toys, comic books to postcards, glass to posters, and beyond. Heaven knows what you'll discover.
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How To Identify Antique Furniture Styles
Is your chair Empire, Queen Anne, Chippendale, or even French Empire? Our identification guide will help you identify your collectible tables, chairs, chests and more.
Hollywood Forever is a Celebrity Cemetery To Die For
The final resting place for Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Tyrone Power and a galaxy of stars, Hollywood Forever is Tinseltown's most famous cemetery.
Diving Danger Surfaces at Auction
How dangerous were early extreme diving missions? So dangerous the special gas-mixed diving helmets used were called 'Widow Makers' by those brave enough to bolt them on. One historic helmet just sold at auction.
Swann Galleries Offering a Plethora of Posters
The August 4 sale at the auction house features more than 400 lots, including the iconic 'Keep Calm and Carry On' and other World War I and II classics, Art Nouveau, resort, and never-before-seen posters.
Saying Goodbye to the Beloved Phone Booth
New York recently yanked the last phone booth from the city's sidewalks, marking the official death of the public pay phone. And with the pay phone's passing, a small part of me dies too.
Carving Out a Decoy Tradition
History and artists flock together to make Maryland’s Havre de Grace the 'Decoy Capital of the World.'
National Bottle Convention Back After Two-Year Hiatus
Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors' gathering July 28-31 includes educational seminars, a shootout competition, silent auction and youth events.
The Best Costume Jewelry Designers
Who were the most influential costume jewelry designers? Here are seven all-time great designers you need to know.
Woman Finds Gold Viking Ring in Pile of Costume Jewelry
Archaeologists say that the size of the ring suggests it belonged to a wealthy and powerful Viking chief more than 1,200 years ago.
LeBron James Basketball Card Sells For $2.4M
Rare James' 'Triple Logoman' card is now one of the most valuable modern sports cards in the world.
The 'Shocking' Costume Jewelry of Elsa Schiaparelli
For her jewelry and fashions, the Italian designer loved to use the vibrant hue, "shocking pink," that became her signature and the in-style color with the couture crowd.
Literary Scholar Specializes in Victorian Jewelry
Etsy shop owner Rosanna Nunan moves from Jane Eyre to buying and selling antique mourning jewelry, lockets and cameos.
Thunderstruck! Original Batman Cover Art Sells for $2.4M
Classic cover art for 1986's groundbreaking "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns" becomes most valuable mainstream comic book art sold at auction.
Circus Memorabilia: Collecting the Greatest Show on Earth
The grandiosity of the Big Top still resonates and for collectors, acquiring circus photographs, posters, artifacts and more remains a vibrant and colorful hobby.
Miriam Haskell: Costume Jewelry of the Stars
With creative partner Frank Hess, Miriam Haskell designed affordable costume jewelry pieces promoted by some of Hollywood's biggest names. Discover why her vintage items are in such high demand.
