Despite changes in Hawaii throughout the years, the cultural warmth remains, and the market for Hawaiiana collectibles is still going strong.
The custom of native Hawaiians is to welcome visitors with a kiss and a flowered necklace that represents “Aloha,” (love) and a wish for good luck. This is not merely a tradition, it represents the […]
The new kid on the block for Antiques and Collectibles news, Today’s Vintage Magazine reaches the one year mark in August!
“We made it! The one-year mark is a milestone for a printed publication, especially in a weak economy. We sincerely thank all of our readers and advertisers for their support and hope we can continue […]
A pair of outstanding single-owner lifetime firearms collections will be sold without reserve in two auctions slated for Saturday, September 6, at the St. Charles Convention Center. The two-session event will be conducted by Woody Auction, based in Douglass, Ks. Both collections were amassed by dedicated firearms collectors from Missouri, but they are dissimilar in […]
The Collinsville Antiques Company announces that kitschy collector and author C. Dianne Zweig www.cdiannezweig.com, has opened her shoppe “Kitsch-N-Stuff” at this ever popular multi-dealer antique emporium.located on Route 44 in New Hartford, Connecticut. Specializing in retro chic, nifty nostalgia and groovy mod, Kitsch-N-Stuff appeals to baby boomers and younger collectors who are looking for cool […]
Everyday it seems that we read about the resurgence in the sales of vinyl records. In fact, in a recently-released 2007 RIAA sales report, the American music industry sold 36.6 percent more Extended Play (EP) and Long Play (LP) records than it had in the previous year; increasing vinyl sales revenue by 46.2 percent.
And the […]
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 […]
One of the biggest problems with an art market that is growing at such a rapid rate is that the massive demand for fresh talent and new works has catapulted many artist’s to the dizzying heights of art market stardom without the level of critical, institutional and curatorial recognition that one would expect from an […]
Cochran’s Collector’s Guide celebrates 20 years with a new blog.
Co-publisher Bliss Cochran has launched a blog on their website, at http://www.cochrans.com where she explores antique topics.
Formerly editor/publisher of her own Cochran’s antique magazine for 11 years, she’s happy to be back to doing the projects she enjoys most: researching, interviewing, photographing and writing about the […]
In this movie a collector presents a part of his beautyful collection of Teddy Bears from the well known German Brand STEIFF. It’s a lovely movie Enjoy it!
Nearly 300 lots of items from local estates in a broad range of categories will be offered at a Summer Antiques & Nautical Auction to be held Saturday, July 26, at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel on Route 132 in Hyannis, next door to the Cape Cod Mall. The sale will be conducted by MV Auctions […]
