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Matt Crandall's Alice in Wonderland Collection Now at GEM
Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn Geppi's Entertainment Museum (GEM) hosted an invitation-only opening event for its two new exhibits on Friday, April 1, 2016; the event also served as ...
On the Road to… Illinois
Welcome to "the Prairie State." From its big cities to small towns, Illinois offers something for everyone - outdoor enthusiasts, art lovers, history buffs, foodies, antique shoppers... Get your kicks ...
What's Selling on eBay: May 2016
by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $363 (21 bids): Plique a Jour Antique Silver 925 Scoop This antique Plique a Jour scoop is in very good condition. Royal shades of ...
Collector's Showcase: April 2016
The Gillinder Glass Man Bill Thomas has been a glass man for decades, with interests as diverse as the many types of glass he collects. A noted glass authority and ...
Antiques Peek: April 2016
by Jessica Kosinski These days we all take our compacts and makeup cases for granted, but the compacts we buy in retail stores are nothing compared to vintage compacts, which ...
The Musicbox
Collecting with Jeff with Jeff Figler One of the most enjoyable collectibles is that of a little box (in most cases) that plays lovely sounds. They have been around for ...
On the Road to… Ohio
Known as the "Buckeye State," Ohio holds a rich place in our nation's history, especially when it comes to glassmaking. Glassmaking shifted to Ohio in the late 1800s where fuel, ...
Collector's Showcase: March 2016
The J. Cheney Wells Clock Collection at Old Sturbridge Village The J. Cheney Wells collection of over 100 early New England clocks is not what one would expect to find ...
Clockpunk – It's All In The Details
Rescue & Restore In the days before the Industrial Revolution, even the smallest of watch parts were carefully hand-crafted for structure and balance, then hand-finished and configured with precision to ...
Antiques Peek: March 2016
Carriage Clocks by Jessica Kosinski Human beings have been interested in time for centuries, but keeping track of how time passes has changed a lot throughout different cultures and time ...
The Artistry of Amanda Conner Debuts at GEM
Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn “In the world of hardcore comic book fans, it’s not always an easy thing to get the seasoned veterans and excited newcomers to agree ...
The Wristwatch
Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler When I was in China a few years ago, there was a gentleman in my traveling group that owned a print shop in the ...
