by Sloane Middleton Mann Selling vintage at a market is equal parts sourcing, logistics, and storytelling. The sellers who consistently have strong days are rarely “just lucky” with foot traffic. They show up with a plan that makes it easy…
by Barbara Miller Beem Not so very long ago, June was the month for brides, grads, and Dads. But these days, the time when couples are most likely to say “I do” is in October. And as for diplomas, mortar…
with Jessica Rickman CPPA, Certified Personal Property Appraiser Step into the foyer of a late-19th-century Gilded Age mansion, and you would not merely be greeted by a servant; you would be greeted by a grand narrative. In the Victorian era,…
by Barbara Miller Beem Ah, the month of May…no longer winter but not yet summer. Little wonder, then, that even songwriters can’t decide which way to go. On the one hand, there’s “the flirtiest celebration of moral mayhem ever to…
by Jessica Kosinski Each month this year, this column is focusing on major milestone anniversaries. This month, we’re taking a peek at the history of I.M. Singer and Co. The company, which was founded by Isaac Merritt Singer in 1850,…
by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D The prevalence of clutter in modern domestic life is striking. Surveys suggest that between 25 and 67 percent of Americans acknowledge some degree of problematic accumulation in their homes, a range broad enough to suggest…
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by Sloane Middleton Mann If you’re a vintage seller trying to grow your business, you’ve probably been told that social media is the key to making more sales. And while that’s not entirely wrong, the way most vintage sellers are…
by Jessica Kosinski $2,908.99 (Bids 68, Bidders 12) Antique 19th C. Folk Art Painted & Carved Wood Tea Caddy Miniature Federal House. “This auction is for an antique, 19th Century, Carved and Painted Federal Style Folk Art Tea Caddy. This…
