by Jessica Rickman In the discipline of textile appraisal, we appraisers typically search feverishly for even a singular maker’s mark. A lone name inked in a corner or stitched into the backing of a fabric provides invaluable information. But how…
by Laurence Carpenter In early 2026, a new entrant to the collectibles space launched its first physical product: a limited “Creatures” mystery box. The release sold through rapidly, not after months of catalogue previews or dealer fairs, but within a…
by Amanda Sheriff and J.C. Vaughn Hake’s Auctions’ Jeff Jacob Action Figure Auction Sets Multiple World RecordsHake’s Auctions hosted the Jeff Jacob Collection Part 4 Auction on February 4, producing another round of stellar results and a total of $844,000.…
by Douglas R. Kelly Early televisions—those made in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s—have a devoted following among collectors, and rightly so. Like the automobile before it and the Internet after it, television changed the human experience in a fundamental way.…
By Donald-Brian Johnson Remember “Silhouettes?” In that classic ‘50s tune by The Rays, a fellow pays an evening visit to his girlfriend’s house, sees “two silhouettes on the shade,” and jumps to conclusions. He rushes in, confronts the couple, and…
by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. When people hear that I collect porcelain, they often imagine glass cabinets and fragile figurines arranged with excessive care. They assume the appeal is decorative or nostalgic. What they do not see is what lies…
“Investment Intelligence” is the Journal of Antiques & Collectibles’ quarterly guide to strategic collecting. In each issue, we spotlight one antiques or collectibles category that shows: This isn’t hype. It’s data-informed collecting backed by market research, dealer insights, and 25…
Glass has always been designed to be admired, wondered at, and collected. Here, you may discover a Club of like-minded enthusiasts, a museum where you can learn more about glass history and see fine examples, and discover a show, auction,…
April 4: Kalamazoo, MIKalamazoo Antique Bottle Club’s 45th Annual Kalamazoo Bottle & Glass ShowKalamazoo County Fairgrounds – Expo Center2900 Lake April 10-11: Reddick, FLDeland Antique Bottle Show at Turkey CreekTurkey Creek Auction Building15323 NW Gainesville Road352-262-8672oldflabottles@gmail.com April 10-11: Antioch,…
by Vintage Guy Rob www.libraryofvintagethings.com Cobalt blue has always been the showstopper of the glass and ceramic world. Deep, saturated, and endlessly expressive, it’s the color that refuses to fade into the background. For collectors, decorators, and lovers of vintage…
