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Elvis and Hank Snow Grand Ole Opry promotional flyer.

The Grand Ole Opry® at 100: The Church of Country Music

By Judy Gonyeau, managing editor Name any country music star and chances are they are a member of one of ...

What is your vintage cookie jar worth?

Cookie jars have been kitchen staples for decades. Most of us grew up with one – the kitschier the better ...

Collecting Religious Artifacts: Antiquing on a Wing and a Prayer

by Rob Wolfe of American Pickers For centuries, collecting religious artifacts and iconography has been a pursuit that transcends time, ...

Millinery trade sign, $40,000, Hudson Valley

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A star-shaped wooden ...

Introduced in 1924, the Chrysler Six boasted only 201 cubic inches but its 4.7:1 compression ratio engine delivered 68 horsepower. Chrysler was one of the first to adopt 4-wheel hydraulic brakes and the Chrysler Six also had full pressure engine lubrication. No wonder Chrysler sold 32,000 of them in its first year.

Turning 100 in 2025: 5 Origin Stories

By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher Behind every major company and brand launched in the early decades of the 20th century was ...

Ansel Adams photo, $720,000, Sotheby’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A photograph by ...

Washington portrait by Peale,$512,500, Cottone Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A circa 1846 ...

Ushering in a new year

As we enter a new year, it’s fun to look back a century to see how far we’ve come while ...

George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River, which occurred on the night of December 25-26, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, was the first move in a complex and surprise military maneuver organized by George Washington, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, which culminated in their attack on Hessian forces garrisoned at Trenton.

White House Christmas Traditions

from www.whitehousechristmascards.com This website offers a treasure trove of information on the White House Christmas Cards and how the presidents ...

These are very rare Christmas displays that I found locally.

Treasures of Christmas Past: Christmas Collectibles

by Rob Wolfe Christmas is a time to create memories, gather with family, and—let’s be honest—for many of us, it’s ...

Tiffany Nasturtium lamp, $825,000, Fontaine’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A circa 1905 ...

Auctioneers share top selling antique & vintage trends in 2024

Asheford Institute of Antiques, an internationally recognized and industry-accredited instructional curriculum involving the study of antiques, vintage items, collectibles, estate ...

Saluting one of the first snow globes: the Eiffel Tower, recreated in a souvenir snow globe from the Paris resort, Las Vegas.

Let it Snow! Those Sensational Snow Globes

by Donald-Brian Johnson “Rosebud …” And with that muttered word, the classic movie Citizen Kane opens. As publisher Charles Foster ...

Red Indian Motor Oils sign, $48,100, Miller & Miller

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A rare Canadian ...

The Original 1976 Department 56 Snow Village. In 1976, Department 56 introduced a series of six hand-painted, ceramic buildings.

Department 56 Collectible Villages

by Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher “One Christmas evening, a group of friends set off to enjoy a dinner of celebration at ...

Don’t become robo-gifter. Make it a reflection of you.

The Gift of You: How Reflecting Your Own Identity Creates Closer Bonds

By Shirley M. Mueller, MD The study “Give a Piece of You: Gifts That Reflect Givers Promote Closeness” challenged my ...

Bob Dylan handwritten lyrics, $25,000, RR Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall Singer Bob Dylan’s ...

Chinese dragon robe, $16,380, Michaan’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A Chinese Imperial ...

Your Tools For Better Online Searching: What’s In Your Toolbox?

by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor When scrambling online to search for information on your antique/vintage/collectible item, the key to success ...

Holiday Shopping Guide 2024

Happy Holidays! Working on your holiday gift-giving list? This year, rather than purchasing a mass-produced plastic toy, a high-priced piece ...

Happy Holiday Traditions

Holidays not only celebrate our culture and religion but bring generations of family and friends to the table. For these ...

A limited-edition Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama yellow and black monogram leather pumpkin bag

Louis Vuitton handbag, $151,200, Christie’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyerﾒs premium by Ken Hall A limited-edition Louis ...

Online Resources To Turn To When Antiquing

by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor You’re at a vintage or antique show/shop/sale/auction and you just came across something you want ...

September 1994 Oasis USA concert poster.

The Resurgence of Oasis: A New Era for Music Memorabilia Collectors

by Laurence Carpenter In recent months, the music world has been abuzz with news of an Oasis reunion. This long-anticipated ...

Steinway & Sons ebonized upright piano, $5,440, Roland Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A circa 1958 ...