Collecting 101
An informative collection of articles and columns curated to enhance your collecting experience. Learn how to effectively run an antiques business from Wayne Jordan, discover proper care and preservation of your antiques, take a master class in antique appraising from the experts at the Asheford Institute of Antiques, and much more. Class is now in session.
Appraisals | Book Reviews | Business of Antiques | Care and Preservation
A Note of Thanks
In a year marked by the coronavirus and struggle, it’s easy to focus on how much we've lost, forgetting just how much we have to be thankful for. Here's a reminder.
When You're Feeling Von Trapped
Pandemic got you down? Fear not. If Julie Andrews has taught us anything it's that remembering a few of our favorite things can keep the blues at bay.
Silver Care Made Easy
Silver is traditional, elegant and timeless, lending to a singular level of elegance to every room of the home. From the dining table to the jewelry box, silver is the perfect addition to any collection. Proper handling, storage and treatment can help maintain that grand look for years.
The Button Quietly Speaks Volumes
Want to get your point across without a rant? Try a button. Please.
Fire Protect Your Collectibles
The time to think about fire protection is before it strikes. Steps to take now to help save your collection.
A Meowsterpiece Revisited
In observance of Oct. 29 being National Cat Day, here’s the story behind 'My Wife's Lovers,' one of the most celebrated paintings of felines.
A Halloween Nightmare on Elm Street
Trick-or-treaters blanketed the town, darting like bats through the night air from one house to the next. It was manic and magnificent. Until one false step ruined everything.
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. Her vintage items are eagerly collected for good reason.
Storm Protection Advice For Your Collection
Professional advice on how to keep your collection safe before and after Mother Nature unleashes her fury.
Victorian Fashions Celebrate Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
The color orange was much maligned by Victorians when it came to fashion, but these gowns beautifully showcase this autumn shade.
Lessons Learned from Grandma
Shirley Curry, an 84-year-old gamer and YouTube celebrity with more than 900,000 subscribers, shows us how to conquer the unknown in life -- and how to stay sweet in the process.
How to Sell Your Collection
Advice from a lifelong collector on steps to take to sell your collection, make some money and live to collect another day.
Stickley Brothers Style
Exploring the furniture styles of arguably the most famous furniture makers in American history.
Tour Henry Ford Museum
Innovation takes flight at The Henry Ford Museum, the brainchild of American industrialist and Michigan native Henry Ford, who founded Ford Motor Company in 1901. Ford started his museum largely based on the idea of learning by doing.
How to Identify Antique Enamels
Distinguishing champlevé, cloisonné, niello, guilloché, taille d’epergne, plique-à-jour and more.
