RubyLane.com made its online debut in 1998, a quarter of a century ago! The idea for building a robust, user-friendly platform for the buying and selling of antiques and vintage collectibles forever changed the landscape of the marketplace, providing a…
By The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation staff A version of this article first appeared in the winter 2021 issue of Trend and Tradition. Connie Matthews Harshaw was driving on Nassau Street when she passed a grassy field in which a…
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall An Apple Computer check signed by Steve Jobs in 1976 – the year of the company’s founding, sold for $106,985 in an online…
1. 1940s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Waterfall Dresser With Mirror, restored with Howard Restor-A-Finish a. Pieces like this can be purchased at garage sales, thrift shops, and antique stores (Usually already restored though). Price can range from $100-$300 depending on…
by Douglas R. Kelly American toys that are made in Asia are nothing new. Over the last 35 years, many American producers have switched production to China. Before that, Japan and Hong Kong were toy manufacturing powerhouses. While…
by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor On the left, is a delicate portrait of a beautiful young girl. She may look a bit on the yellow side – what some may call a yellowing of the portrait due to…
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall Boston Red Sox immortal Ted Williams’s Baseball Hall of Fame induction ring, gifted to him upon his entry into Cooperstown on July 25,…
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Tiffany Studios table lamp with 32-inch Nasturtium shade sold for $71,500 in the sale of Part 2 of the Ron Blessing collection…
You can always spot a sports fan in the crowd – whether at the stadium or on the street – because they’ll be the one sporting head-to-toe branded attire that publicly broadcasts their affinity for a sport, team, or player.…
By Wayne Smith Collect the White House … really? Can you even do that? That’s a phrase, or a variation of one, I have heard over many years. It turns out that you actually can collect the White House, thanks…
