Antique Marketplace News

by Sloane Middleton Mann Instagram has become the go-to platform for vintage shops. But here’s the hard truth: most sellers are using it wrong. Instagram was never built for direct ...

By Lynn Garson, Southern Vapors Excellent example of Sileda Wales cranberry and silver perfume bottle with assay marks, 6 inches tall This article delves into the transformative innovations in antique ...

Story and photos by Donald-Brian Johnson Just for “Daddy,” a gingerbread man with flocked glitter finish visual. Hallmark, 1946. Watch out for that snowball! The “sweet little niece” pictured on ...

By Chris H. Beyer - Copyright 2025 Author’s Coca-Cola tray collection display Coca-Cola® serving trays were issued by the Coca-Cola Company for a period of nearly 70 years to merchandise ...

By Rob Wolfe of American Pickers If the past year has proven anything, it’s this: the antique business is far from slowing down. Auctions have been strong, private buying has ...

by Jessica Kosinski $3,317 (Bids 66, Bidders 25) Amazing rare! Vintage Barbie Bubble Cut Midge Ken Wedding Party Gift Set NRFB. Up for auction is a fantastic, very rare, original ...

By John Sexton Q: I bought this belt and pistol in a tag sale in Stratford, CT, for $300. My wife is upset with me buying it, but I love ...

By Amanda Sheriff and J.C. Vaughn After the usual late summer doldrums, things have definitely heated up in the worlds of comic book, original comic art, and pop culture auctions ...

with Jessica Rickman CPPA, Certified Personal Property Appraiser During a recent estate appraisal, imagine my initial shock when this stunning piece of jewelry from the collection literally stared right back ...

by Douglas R. Kelly Now, where was I? Before I got sidetracked last issue with a visit to the world of Packard, we were digging into Revell’s H-O scale plastic ...

by Barbara Miller Beem Welcome back to The Charm, a monthly look at how to use old things in new ways. And while we’re on the topic of old things, ...

by Sloane Middleton Mann It’s the most wonderful time of the year—especially if you’re selling unique, one-of-a-kind, and easily giftable items. The holidays have the potential to break your sales ...

By Donald-Brian Johnson | All photos courtesy of Lisa Pektor A grouping of the time capsule box and its contents from 1891 around the cornerstone of the “New Bee Hive." ...

by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. “Look at me,” the large, not-to-be-missed porcelain cried out. And I did. It was not unlike the way cats meow at me in an animal ...

By Amy from 2ndlife.furniture.restoration on YouTube Before After Have you ever wondered how to restore antique furniture and bring it back to life? In this post, I’ll walk you step ...

By Rob Wolfe of American Pickers Walk into any stylish home today, flip through Instagram, or browse a trendy furniture store, and chances are you’ll spot it: sleek wooden sideboards, ...

By Yasmina Greco, Crazy4Me, Reprinted with permission Pixieware from Holt-Howard, Davar, Lefton, and Lipper & Mann There are remarkable individuals with a golden touch, turning everything they touch into treasure, ...

By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. In the mid-1950s, the United States experienced the emergence of a design movement that would forever shape our visual vocabulary: mid-century modern. Characterized by clean ...

By Amanda Sheriff and J.C. Vaughn One of the things many horror fans enjoy in fright flicks is the spooky atmosphere bolstered by the uncanny, often jarring music composed for ...

by Donald-Brian Johnson During the 1940s and ‘50s, most ceramics and pottery firms were based on the West Coast. Two of the best-loved, however, made Madison, Wisconsin, their home: Ceramic ...

By Jessica Rickman, Certified Personal Property Appraiser Recently, I attended The Nashville Show, a prominent annual antiques show in Middle Tennessee. There, I had the opportunity to examine an original ...

by Jessica Kosinski The phrase "Mid-Century Modern" most often refers to goods produced in the middle of the 20th century. Today, the phrase is how we label a certain type ...

by Barbara Miller Beem If you could see me right now, you’d find me hunched over a laptop. I’m in my dining room, and I’m seated on a chair that ...

by Sloane Middleton Mann Let’s be honest: posting product photos on Instagram isn’t a marketing strategy. It’s a hope and a prayer. If you’ve been using social media as a ...

by Tamara White Estate sales are the one place where the saying “One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure” holds true. These sales offer the chance to find valuable items ...

Estate sales are more than a way to clear out a home — they’re curated snapshots of a life, where every object has a story and potential value. For buyers, ...

by Shirley M Mueller, MD In a nutshell: Though many collectors try to de-access their collections before death, this often does not happen. If sold at an estate sale handled ...

The real hidden gems are often tucked away in unexpected places. By Nicole Letts https://www.southernliving.com/reasons-to-check-closets-at-estate-sales-11748953 Kimberly Murstein and her grandmother, Gail Palm Beach residents Kimberly Murstein and her grandmother, Gail, ...

by Jessica Kosinski If you are an avid collector like me, you have probably been to many estate sales over the years. My collectibles of choice tend to be various ...

By J.C. Vaughn: President of Gemstone Publishing and Amanda Sheriff: Gemstone’s Editor-Digital. PopCultureSquad.com’s Bob Harrison also contributed to this column. In the early 1980s, there was an explosion of independent—generally ...

browsing through clothing at an estate sale ...

I found this antique apothecary cabinet in a local optician’s shop and immediately had the feeling it carried an incredible history. I couldn’t resist uncovering its story while bringing it ...

By Donald-Brian Johnson A pennant to make sure honeymooners didn’t forget their visit to New York’s Niagara Falls. They fluttered from the lances of medieval knights, as horses thundered into ...

By Jessica Kosinski There is something magical about the bold lines and vibrant colors of vintage National Park posters. These posters, especially those created under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) ...

by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. In modern life, with its high-speed internet, AI exposure, and stress-ridden workplaces, we rarely take the time to relax. But what if the antidote to ...

“50 Nifty Finds #12: Glamping Gear.” U.S. Department of the Interior. Last modified January 30, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/50-nifty-finds-12-glamping-gear.htm. The word “glamping” was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2016 ...

Article by the National Park Service, nps.gov Welcome to a journey through time as we explore the rich history and significance of national parks in America. From the early days ...

Reprinted with permission from Wardrobe Shop, www.wardrobeshop.com Vintage accessories have become all the rage once again, thanks to the change in consumer attitudes toward buying and wearing second-hand goods. The ...

By Sloane Middleton Mann. Sloane is the founder of Business of Vintage, the world’s only marketing agency specializing in vintage and antique shops.  Follow @business.of.vintage on Instagram for vintage marketing tips ...

by Laurence Carpenter Vintage music is having a moment – and not just in playlists. We’re seeing a resurgence in vinyl, the return of needle-dropped nostalgia, and a spike in ...

By Judy Gonyeau The craze for vintage continues to rev up the popularity of reclaimed goods, regardless of if the buyer is young or old. However, it is not a ...

By Ashley G Garner There’s nothing quite like the thrill of hunting for vintage treasures in the fields of Brimfield, Massachusetts. As one of the largest and most famous antique ...

by Jessica Kosinski If you love jewelry with a story, character, and a bit of history, vintage jewelry collecting might be the perfect hobby for you. Whether you're drawn to ...

By Jessica Kosinski When talking about summer fun, there are certain activities that instantly come to mind: swimming, camping, biking, and more. In between those sun-soaked adventures, everyone has to ...

There’s something undeniably nostalgic about the slow, rhythmic hum of a vintage electric fan. Before central air conditioning became standard, these elegant machines stood as the ultimate symbol of summertime relief. Today, ...

Inspired by a personal essay circulated initially in a 2014 Article “Kitchen Collectibles: Ice Cream Freezers” by Diana Bulls, this article has been updated with verified historical references, expanded historical context, and ...

Content from Antiques Arena, antiquesarena.com. Used with permission.  Edited by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor, Journal of Antiques Glass, a material celebrated for its beauty and durability, is not immune to ...

For antique enthusiasts, summer marks the beginning of an exhilarating season packed with opportunities to uncover hidden gems. Picture the quaint fields of New England, where charming local fairs revive ...

By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Music memorabilia—especially vinyl records—serves as more than a nostalgic nod to the past. For many collectors, it is an intricate, deeply personal, and socially meaningful ...

By Laurence Carpenter, Music Memorabilia Expert From vintage concert posters to stage-used guitars, music memorabilia has long captured the hearts of collectors. But a new format is quietly gaining traction ...