Storied Treasures & Finds
Gold Rush shipwreck coin could sell for $275K
A rare U.S. gold coin recovered five years ago from a world famous California Gold Rush shipwreck, and subsequently named “Supernova” because of its unique, multi-color natural toning, will be offered at auction May 16.
Vintage video game cartridge sets record price
An unopened copy of Super Mario Bros., the classic video game released by Nintendo in 1985, set a world record for a graded game when it recently sold for $100,150.
Unique collector cars bring strong prices at auction
One-of-a-kind collector cars bring strong prices at auctions hosted by such firms as H&H Classics and Barrett-Jackson.
Japanese cloisonne World's Fair vase rediscovered at fish market
For over 100 years, no one was aware that a spectacular Japanese cloisonne vase was a work of art created for the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Now, it's headed to auction.
Place of honor reserved for long-lost flight jacket
We never know when an item of everday use, when tucked away for decades, may turn out to be a nostalgic treasure.
Antique Trader's Favorite Finds contest set to return in 2018
Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the Antique Trader Favorite Finds contest, which returns in 2018.
Vintage Chainsaws: Cutting a clear path to nostalgia
Did you know the earliest chainsaws date back to the mid-1920s and the oldest manufacturer in the world (Stihl) is still cranking out cutting machinery. Yet, it's the vintage models of chainsaws that are the object of interest for a growing community of collectors.
Cherished memories made around simple oak table
A lot of living happens around tables. Be it in the kitchen, dining room, living room, or any other room, tables are more than an item of furniture. Arelene Wener discusses.
Thrilling Find: Vintage radio and remembrance
In this tale of a Nostalgic Treasure, Neil Gallensky shares how collecting vintage radio communication devices opened a door to a unique connection with his father.
Son bestows priceless gift to ‘mother bear’
A soapstone sculpture featuring a mother and baby bear carries remarkable sentiments of one mother and son's shared appreciation for antiquing and love for one another. Read the story of her Nostalgic Treasure.
