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 a long, long time and can be extremely colorful and…
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pair, English wine glasses, $10,925, Jeffrey S. Evans
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A pair of mid-18th century engraved English air-twist wine glasses, engraved with “Success To The Harwich Cap IOS Rowley,” sold for $10,925 at a Glass Auction held Jan. 29-30…
Antique Books and Fine Ephemera Take Center Stage In New York City on Saturday, April 9th, 2016!
This year’s New York City Book and Ephemera Fair, a satellite event to the prestigious New York Antiquarian Book Fair, features over 60 top-tier dealers and offers free round trip shuttle service from the Park Avenue Armory, the hub of…
Perfume: Egypt to the Modern Vanity Table
by Deborah Washington International Perfume Bottle Association Perfume – The origins of the “juice.” What exactly is perfume? How does it differ from fragrance? The academic/dictionary definition states that the word perfume derives from the Latin perfumare meaning “to smoke…
Featuring the Collection of Jim Ritchie in Cowan’s April 8 American Indian and Western Art Auction
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Drawing strength and diversity from several significant collections, Cowan’s Auctions will offer an exceptional mix of material during the company’s live salesroom auction of American Indian and Western Art on April 8, 2016. Highlighted in the auction…
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, railroads, and waterways made manufacturing and shipping more affordable. The…
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Michael Jordan jersey, $80,520, Goldin Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls game-worn road jersey from his final championship season sold for $80,520 at a Winter Auction held Jan. 29-Feb. 2 by Goldin Auctions (goldinauctions.com), based…
Publishers Corner: April 2016
The Allure of Glass When our editorial team first explored the topic of the Vanity Table for our annual glass issue, we immediately fell to reminiscing about the vanity tables we remembered in a grandparent’s or aunt’s house, or in…
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 when visiting Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, an early…
Michigan Antique Festival continues to grow in Davisburg
Country setting the perfect place to discover one-of-a-kind items Davisburg, Mich. – Out in the country among barns rich with history, the old will become new again at the Michigan Antique Festival. More than 100 vendors will set up indoors…