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July 2024: Signs of History

July 2024: Signs of History
On Friday, May 17th, Brimfield Auction acres in Brimfield, MA, took its place on The National Register of Historic Places as the birthplace and originator of the World Famous "Brimfield ...

June 2024: History on the Move

June 2024: History on the Move
Transportation is a subject that seems to be always in the news these days and usually for the wrong reasons. But that is not the story we are looking to ...

May 2024: Gone, But Not Forgotten

May 2024: Gone, But Not Forgotten
Live long enough and you'll outlive many of the companies, products, and brands you grew up with. They may no longer be in business but like many of the companies ...

April 2024: Decorating with Glass

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Glass, an inorganic compound found in many forms in the natural world, has been man-made into practical and decorative objects since the Late Bronze Age. Over the millennia, the process, ...

March 2024: Tin Types

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While tin might be considered the antique of metals, remnants of its dominant presence in the world since its extraction and earliest use during the Bronze Age are evident today ...

February 2024: Patronesses of History

February 2024: Patronesses of History
Patronesses of History If history has taught us anything, it's that it takes a woman to get the job done! That has certainly been the case in the collector world ...

January 2024: Ephemera!

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Ephemera! In this issue dedicated to Ephemera, we also explore the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum at The Ohio State University, Advertising Trade Cards, and other non-sport card collectibles; ...

December 2023: Antique Gift Giving

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Antique Gift Giving All of us at the Journal of Antiques & Collectibles thank you for reading and supporting us this past year. We enjoy the task of finding new stories ...

November 2023: The American Wild West

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The American Wild West Thanks to Taylor Sheridan, the creator of the “Yellowstone” series, there is new-found popularity in the romantic allure of the American Wild West.  But long before ...

October 2023: Time is Ticking

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Time is Ticking Horology is the study and measurement of time and also refers to the art of making clocks and watches. Keeping time is almost as old as time, ...

September 2023: Collectors’ Toys

September 2023: Collectors' Toys
Collectors' Toys In the 20th and early 21st centuries, mass-produced franchises of toys have shaped the childhoods of people the world over. From LEGOs to board games and Beanie Babies, ...

August 2023: Sports Fans Collect!

August 2023: Sports Fans Collect!
Sports Fans Collect You can always spot a sports fan in the crowd, whether at the stadium or on the street. They'll be the ones sporting head-to-toe branded attire that ...