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Bicentennial Dreamin’ (and Semiquincentennial Musings)
by Barbara Miller Beem “Semiquincentennial.” Don’t you just love the way that word trips off the tongue? No? Well, neither ...
The 250th Anniversary Americana Boom: From Local Antique Malls to Historic Homes
with Jessica Rickman CPPA, Certified Personal Property Appraiser The core theme of this piece is clear: often, historical collecting is ...
Vintage Music Memorabilia: Investing in Sound, Story, and Stardom
“Investment Intelligence” is the Journal of Antiques & Collectibles’ quarterly guide to strategic collecting. In each issue, we spotlight one ...
Something to Crow About: Amy’s Coop
By Donald-Brian Johnson Minnesota. Maybe you’ve heard it called the “Land of 10,000 lakes.” Ah, but how about the “Land ...
Thanks For the Memories, Dad
by Barbara Miller Beem Not so very long ago, June was the month for brides, grads, and Dads. But these ...
Guide to Brimfield: July 2026
Prefer to read offline? Download the July 2026 Guide to Brimfield Journal of Antiques using the link below Download the ...
Guardians of the Foyer: Decoding the Symbolism of Estate Furniture
with Jessica Rickman CPPA, Certified Personal Property Appraiser Step into the foyer of a late-19th-century Gilded Age mansion, and you ...
“Q” is for the Family Quilts That Charm Us
by Barbara Miller Beem Ah, the month of May…no longer winter but not yet summer. Little wonder, then, that even ...
Singer Sewing Turns 175
by Jessica Kosinski Each month this year, this column is focusing on major milestone anniversaries. This month, we’re taking a ...
The Cluttered Mind: What Our Mess Reveals About Us
by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D The prevalence of clutter in modern domestic life is striking. Surveys suggest that between 25 ...
Authenticating Antiques & Detecting Forgeries
Authenticating Antiques & Detecting Forgeries: Expert Appraisal Techniques and Authenticity TestsBy Nick Boschetto, Journal of Antiques and CollectiblesAuthenticating antiques and ...
Using Vintage Textiles in Home Decor
Using Vintage Textiles in Home Decor: Expert Advice on Decorating, Restoration, and UpcyclingBy Nick Boschetto, Journal of Antiques and CollectiblesVintage ...
Why Social Media Matters for Your Vintage Shop (And It’s Not What You Think)
by Sloane Middleton Mann Don’t just post pretty photos of your inventory on Instagram. Social media is not a sales ...
Murano glass urn lamps, $3,350, Mynt Auctions
Recent Auction Results from Near & FarAll prices include the buyer’s premium An elegant pair of Cenedese Coroso-finish Murano glass ...
Seaform Persian Basket glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly, $3,000, Helmuth Stone Gallery
Recent Auction Results from Near & FarAll prices include the buyer’s premium A glass sculpture titled Seaform Persian Basket by ...
Dino Rosin sailboat sculpture, $4,500, Kings Auctions Inc.
Recent Auction Results from Near & FarAll prices include the buyer’s premium A signed Murano calcedonia art glass sailboat sculpture ...
American Brilliant cut glass vase $5,700, Woody Auction LLC
Recent Auction Results from Near & FarAll prices include the buyer’s premium An American Brilliant cut glass vase in the ...
Italian Murano glass ewers, $400, Louvre Antique Auction
Recent Auction Results from Near & FarAll prices include the buyer’s premium A pair of Italian enamelled Murano glass ewers ...
