Love of country and ‘Old Ironsides’ inspires former Marine’s nautical collection
A visitor to G. West “Westy” Saltonstall’s office could be forgiven for thinking he had mistakenly stumbled into a small gallery of maritime Americana. While marine-oriented, Westy's esoteric nautical...
View ArticleJMK Shows marks 40th anniversary
JMK Shows is celebrating its 40th year in the antiques show management business. The very first show was staged in June 1972. Read More +
View ArticleHappy holidays? A closer look at artists’ renditions of not-so-jolly Santa...
Santa Claus is a jolly old elf beloved of children and postcard collectors, but some artists of the early 1900s gave him a less than sentimental image. Even when they got the beard and costume right,...
View ArticleFrom the Editor: Collecting is connecting with what resonates in you
The golden rule of collecting is pretty simple: Collect what you love. Isn't that why many of us get into this hobby/industry in the first place? Recently I was reminded that connecting with what...
View ArticleMich. Depression Glass Show continues to draw collectors
The Michigan Depression Glass Society's recent 43rd annual show drew collectors with traditional interests, as well as people seeking unconventional decor options. The post Mich. Depression Glass Show...
View ArticleNew mobile app is connecting collectors with dealers along I-20
The new mobile app i20Junkin is helping create more robust antiquing excursions for collectors traveling through six southern states, and creating more engagement for antiques businesses located along...
View ArticleWhat makes a corkscrew really collectible?
CollectorCorkscrews.com is gearing up to present its next auction April 15-May 1. This follows a successful November auction that saw a 1876 Centenial (sic) corkscrew that sold for $1,200. The post...
View ArticleBidding farewell to hobby publishing icon Chet Krause, 92
Collectors of many interests lost a true ally and long-time ambassador recently, with the passing of esteemed hobby publishing pioneer Chester "Chet" Krause. The post Bidding farewell to hobby...
View ArticleHoudini headlining ‘Strange Inheritance’ episode
An intriguing journey of a bejeweled medal from the hands of Harry Houdini to David Copperfield is the subject of a new episode of "Strange Inheritance." The post Houdini headlining ‘Strange...
View ArticleAbundance of ‘The Lost Chord’ postcard impacts price
"The Last Chord" series of postcards, from Bamforth and Company, is the product of inspiration from an early 20th century song by the same name, according to an assessment by Ask the Experts panelist...
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