I recently read an article in Psychology Today by Dr. Shirley M. Mueller that got me thinking about my own experiences and others I have heard from; a side of collecting often experienced but rarely discussed. In the article, Dr.…
by Charles Snider, Ruby Lane From being one of the most popular dolls and toys in the world in the 1950s, to being the star of a feature film in July 2023 starring Margot Robbie, to having her own collection…
By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher Edith Wharton’s Library at The Mount by Eric Limon Photography A December 15, 2005, article in The New York Times announced the news that Edith Wharton’s personal library from her summer cottage, The Mount, in Lenox,…
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall Basketball legend Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Game 2 Air Jordan 13S sneakers from his The Last Dance season sold for $2.2 million at an auction held April…
by Maxine Carter-Lome Both the best and rare examples of clothing, accessories, and textiles that have survived the proverbial “wear and tear” of history populate museum and private collections around the world. On a hanger or mannequin, these historic garments and…
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Tiffany & Co. mother-of-pearl, diamond, yellow sapphire, and onyx bird brooch sold for $17,500 at a Jewelry from the Estate of Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree auction held March 29th…
Whether you are an antiquer, collector, curator, or just someone who enjoys bringing old things back to life, the word “recovery” as it relates to items you restore, unearth, or repatriate is central to your interests, vocabulary, and hobby. When…
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A single-strand necklace of perfectly matched lunar beads sold for $201,600 at a Deep Impact: Lunar, Martian, and Other Rare Meteorites auction held March 28th by Christie’s in New…
by Douglas R. Kelly Strange, but I don’t remember ever owning a piggy bank. What I did have growing up was a plastic bassett hound bank, which I’ve since learned was made by Union Products and was around 15 inches…
by Judy Gonyeau,managing editor The English immigrants who came ashore in the 1600s brought their acumen with them, including a taste for British goods when it came to the household and the clothing they wore. It has been said the…
