Collecting Vintage & Estate Jewelry

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Czechoslovakian Edwardian era filigree harlequin glass brooch.

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 ...

Vintage Picnic Sets: A Nostalgic Feast in a Basket

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Vintage Peterboro Woven Splint Wood Picnic Basket

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 ...

Stage Costumes: Enter Stage Right

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By Jessica Kosinski Stage costumes have long been a defining feature of live performances, allowing musicians to amplify their personas and connect with audiences in memorable ways. Many of them ...

Around the World’s Fair with Glass

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World’s Fairs have always been showcases of innovation, industry, and culture. Early World’s Fairs particularly offered opportunities to highlight new inventions and advancements in the technologies of the day. Glassmaking ...

A Treasure? From the Ancient Past? On Oak Island? Stay Tuned

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The Lagina Brothers at work on Oak Island.

by Jessica Kosinski Hidden treasures have always sparked our collective imaginations, and few places embody this fascination more completely than Oak Island, a small, mysterious island off the coast of ...

Tie-Dye: Groovy, Baby

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by Jessica Kosinski There are a lot of traditions associated with particular periods in American history. One of those is the tradition of tie-dyeing. In the United States, it is ...

Chipping Away at the Moon

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This advertisement was used as part of a sting operation called Operation Lunar Eclipse that was partly financed by former presidential candidate businessman Ross Perot. After a final meeting with suspect Alan Rosen in November 1998, agents were able to seize the moon rock from a safe deposit box in a Miami bank.

by Jessica Kosinski People have been obsessed with space for centuries. That obsession only deepened as human beings began exploring it more thanks to modern technology. Today, you can find ...

Decanters

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by Jessica Kosinski When talking about antique glass collectibles, one category that shouldn’t be ignored is the decanter category. Decanters have existed for several centuries. As a result, there are ...

Annalee Dolls – A Holiday Tradition

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by Jessica Kosinski There are many traditions and objects associated with the holidays. Some start out regional and then slowly expand. One example is the Annalee doll, which originated in ...

Grandfather Clocks: Time Is On My Side

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17th Century William and Mary Grandfather Clock

by Jessica Kosinski They say one of the most valuable things a person can spend is time. That is definitely true. I spent many a day in the backyard of ...

Raggedy Ann Dolls

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Raggedy Ann and Andy on Antiques Roadshow

by Jessica Kosinski When I was a kid in the 1980s, I had a Raggedy Ann and Andy game I adored. In fact, I loved it so much that I ...

Compasses: You CAN Get There From Here!

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This Victorian pocket compass has the design characteristics of a pocket watch made in the era

by Jessica Kosinski Do you need a little direction in your life? Well, if you are ever lost in the woods, an ancient device will have you covered! Compasses are ...