The U.S. State Department has announced a date of May 6-7 for Cultural Property Advisory Committee hearings on the request for renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding with Italy. Hopefully your eyes are not already glazed over by this first sentence. In practical terms, the U.S. government is about to decide whether antiquities and other […]
Over 1,500 dealers will set up for the March 31-April 4 events at the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo for the International Collectibles & Antiques Shows’ five day Spring Classic.
(CHARLOTTE, NC) – “From Antique to Shabby Chic and Everything in Between” describes the variety of treasures, pleasures and surprises that await show goers this month at the […]
Long Beach, California - A $10 million exhibit of California Gold Rush sunken treasure recovered from the 1857 shipwreck of the SS Central America, the fabled “Ship of Gold,” will be publicly displayed during the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo in the Long Beach Convention Center, 100 S. Pine Ave., February 4 - 6, […]
Mantelpieces decorated with ceramic figurines were a mainstay of the English middle class during Queen Victorias reign in the mid 1800s. The potters of Staffordshire made painted and glazed pottery sheep dogs, exotic animals and other figurines which are still being collected today. Worthologist Audra Blevins spoke with Lisa Vickers of V and V Antiques […]
Federal Glass made many of the most recognized and important depression glass patterns. We’ll give tips to collect and enjoy two patterns, Georgian, also called Lovebirds, and Diana, this month.
Georgian and Diana are two very different patterns although Federal made both of these. Let’s look at some differences to compare these before we go into […]
(by Kathryn Eickholt)
Federal Glass made many of the most recognized and important depression glass patterns. We’ll give tips to collect and enjoy two patterns, Georgian, also called Lovebirds, and Diana, this month.
Georgian and Diana are two very different patterns although Federal made both of these. Let’s look at some differences to compare these before we […]
Lushpad.com makes it easier for modern design and contemporary art fans to buy, sell or find out more about that extra special piece.
Lushpad is a unique online home for lovers of mid-century Modern furniture, accessories and related objects sought by vintage collectors and anyone else interested in contemporary design and art. In the spirit of […]
When you are looking for vintage costume jewelry you will notice the term Jelly Belly used to describe anything from colored cabochons to moonstones.
When I first started in the business as an antique jewelry dealer I found the wide use of the name Jelly Belly to be very confusing. I have since learned that Collector’s […]
The invention of the laundry iron with automatic heat and adjustable temperatures ushered the iron business into the modern era. A fourteen year old boy’s curiosity proved to be the driving force.
The invention of the laundry iron with automatic heat and adjustable temperatures ushered the iron business into the modern era. The curiosity of a […]
In a time when the kitchen stove was always hot, cooking something for breakfast, lunch and supper, it didn’t just keep those old kitchens warm. It warmed the hearts of families all across our country as mealtimes were a chance to bond, share and spend time with family. Those traditions are our history and culture. […]
