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Based in New York, Merritt-Chapman & Scott, known as “The Black Horse of the Sea,” was the largest marine salvage company in the world during the 19th and 20th centuries. This photo was taken circa 1920.

Antique Diving Helmets: Adventure Awaits Just Below the Surface

By Paul Kennedy
Jan 3, 2020

Mary Berle, Chief Educator at Norman Rockwell Museum.

Feature Stories

The Art of Norman Rockwell Gives Us Pause

By Paul Kennedy
Nov 13, 2019

Norman Rockwell emerged as America's favorite artist by the mid-20th century. TRIPLE SELF PORTRAIT was created for a 1960 cover of The Saturday Evening Post. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Feature Stories

Celebrating Norman Rockwell's "Four Freedoms"

By Paul Kennedy
Nov 13, 2019

Vintage Model Steam Engine. 12 inches high x 19 x 8 1/2. Estimate: $300-500.

Get Steamed! Turner Auction features steam toys

By Paul Kennedy
Nov 8, 2019

This rare, early 1900s Canadian National Telegraphs stock ticker was the top lot at $11,800.

Rare stock ticker top mantique at Miller & Miller

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Oct 21, 2019

The top-selling item was this gold wristwatch, $112,500.

Outlaws’ artifacts sell at auction

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Oct 7, 2019

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For the love of vinyl

By Antique Trader Staff
Oct 7, 2019

The Olivetti Graphika, 1957, is spectacular to look at but operating difficulties and mechanical problems kept it from finding a place in most offices. It was retired after three years with only 8,000 units manufactured.

Typewriters: Low-tech passion in a high-tech world

By Paul Kennedy
Jan 31, 2020

“The Five Senses” stumpwork picture, England, 17th century, stitched in silk and metallic threads on a silk background depicting the five senses in oval vignettes against a background of flowers, fruit trees, birds, and animals, framed, 23-1/2” h, 28” w, sold at Skinner for $17,220 - thousands more than its estimate of $2,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers

A stitch in time: needlework samplers in spotlight at auctions

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Sep 9, 2019

This c. 1900 clown magician musical automaton made in Paris by Leopold Lambert was the top lot, selling for $13,200 against a pre-sale estimate of $8,000-12,000. Images courtesy of Potter and Potter

Magic collection casts spell on bidders

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Sep 9, 2019

James Allen St. John’s (American, 1872-1957) At the Earth’s Core book dust jacket, 1922, an iconic cover painting for a hugely important book by one of the fathers of fantasy illustration. This is one of the finest examples to ever come to auction and it was the star lot, selling for $112,500, thousands more than the estimate of $75,000 and up. All images courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Out of this world: Records shattered for science-fiction art collection

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Sep 3, 2019

Seems a little too dusty and rundown to be fit for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, but in its heyday, this 1967 Lincoln Continental limo was the royal carriage for the Presley family. It sold at auction for $165,000. Images courtesy of Mecum Auctions

A King’s ransom: Elvis memorabilia still hot

By Antique Trader Staff
Sep 3, 2019

The women in Massa Gioconda’s cameos are more dynamic than traditional cameos and give a sense of fluid movement. All Images are courtesy of Massa Gioconda

Art from the sea: Company creating new age of shell, coral cameos

By Antique Trader Staff
Sep 3, 2019

Rick Harrison. Image courtesy of HISTORY/Pawn Stars

For 10 years, 'Pawn Stars' has given us a lesson in history and value, Vegas style

By Antique Trader Staff
Sep 3, 2019

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Celebrity dogs we love

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 26, 2019

Joe Zawadowski’s Snuggle Pup collection. At bottom left is a Snuggle Pup of unknown name, sitting alongside matchbooks by The Greenduck Co. of Chicago, manufacturers of the Snuggle Pups. Image courtesy of Mary Theisen

Hot dogs! Snuggle Pups all the rage in the 1920s

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 21, 2019

All images courtesy of Guernsey's.

That’s how she Rolls: Elizabeth Taylor’s ‘Green Goddess’ hits the road

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Aug 20, 2019

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Deciphering information determines age of commode

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 20, 2019

A sweet and joyful Lhasa Apso porcelain figurine. This rare vintage piece by Karl Ens, c. 1910-1920s, was manufactured by the Volkstedt Porcelain factory of Germany prior to World War II. Image courtesy of A Dog’s Tale Collectibles

Canine-themed collectibles add cheer to your home

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 15, 2019

The flag flown on June 6, 1944, from the stern of Landing Craft Control 60 on the craft’s solo mission to lead other vessels across the English Channel on the way to the storming of Utah Beach. Courtesy of Heritage Auctions

D-Day flag bound for Smithsonian

By Antique Trader News
Aug 2, 2019

An estimated $3.4 million restoration of Rembrandt’s 17th century masterpiece, “The Night Watch,” can be viewed live online at rijksmuseum.nl/en/nightwatch.

Masterpiece gets high-tech restoration

By Antique Trader News
Aug 2, 2019

Counterculture collector Michael Stern. Image courtesy of The Museum of Bethel Woods

Woodstock inspires counterculture collectibles

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 2, 2019

The Woodstock festival poster, arguably the most recognizable music poster in history, was designed by artist Arnold Skolnick. This rare original signed poster sold for $10,625 at auction. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Woodstock: A place and time turns 50

By Antique Trader Staff
Aug 2, 2019

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CAS adopts ‘Decorating The Decades’ theme

By Antique Trader Antiques Show News
Jun 24, 2018

LiveAuctioneers' Jason Finger finalist in entrepreneur award

By Antoinette Rahn
May 23, 2018

O' Freedom painting

Charles White’s ‘O Freedom’ may rise to $300,000

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Mar 28, 2018

Pinocchio and friends art

Set of original Pinocchio watercolors set to sell Dec. 6

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Nov 23, 2017

Photo courtesy Leighton Galleries

Unique Connections: Art, Antiques & Nachos

By Antique Trader News
Nov 7, 2017

Cypress Gardens painting by numbers

Out Of The Fifties: New fans are painting by the numbers

By Antique Trader Staff
Sep 21, 2017

The Hobbit Book_First edition inscription

8 fun and fascinating facts about "The Hobbit"

By Antoinette Rahn
Sep 20, 2017

Lionel Standard Gauge freight set

Lionel toy train freight set could roll to $1,900

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Mar 30, 2017

Valentine airplane

‘Valentines & Easters Past’ exhibit viewable Feb. 3-4

By Antique Trader Antiques Show News
Jan 20, 2017

Time's running out to share stories of Nostalgic Treasures

By Antoinette Rahn
Sep 15, 2016

Junk Bonanza booth

Fall Junk Bonanza welcomes visitors Sept. 22-24

By Antique Trader News
Sep 13, 2016

"Action Comics #1"

Comics and comic art auction records shattered

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Aug 9, 2016

Picker's Bible, 2nd

Considering core elements of a picking philosophy

By Antoinette Rahn
Jul 21, 2016

By Antoinette Rahn
Jul 11, 2016

Bi-plane mascot

Classic and contemporary hood ornaments to sell

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Jul 6, 2016

East Hampton Antiques Show_Red Horse vendor

East Hampton Antiques Show celebrates 10th year, July 23-24

By Antique Trader Antiques Show News
Jun 29, 2016

Mountain Forms III

Antique Trader producing fine art appraisal directory

By Antique Trader News
Jun 13, 2016

Virginia carved sideboard

Scarce Southern furniture coming to auction June 18

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Jun 2, 2016

Pen and inkwell collage

Antique and vintage pens and inkwells set to write auction history May 20

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
May 12, 2016

Goodman's table and chairs

Seasoned dealer selling diverse selection without reserve Feb. 19

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Feb 7, 2016

Contemporary Fenton pieces create charming trio

By Antique Trader Staff
Jan 6, 2016

Scott Antique Markets

Weekly Antique Auction & Show Ads: Dec. 19, 2015-Jan. 22, 2016

By Antique Trader Antiques Show News
Dec 14, 2015

Co-author Noah Fleisher with his then baby daughter, Fiona. (All photos featured in "Collecting Children's Books").

Collecting Children’s Books: For the love of the book (and the kid)

By Antique Trader News
Nov 19, 2015

From the Editor: 'Favorite Finds' inspire and educate

By Antoinette Rahn
Oct 29, 2015

Paul Manship sculpture

'Flight of Europa' sculpture commands $213,500

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Oct 18, 2015

Gen. George S. Patton’s pocket watch headed to auction Oct. 29

By Antoinette Rahn
Oct 12, 2015

'Enigma' ciphering machine of 1939 may command $44K

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Oct 12, 2015

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