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Rinker on Collectibles: R.I.P. Mr. Peanut – Or Maybe Not

Rinker on Collectibles: R.I.P. Mr. Peanut – Or Maybe Not

A 1967 Mr. Peanut peanut butter maker sold for $11.49 in 2019.

Mr. Peanut has died at the age of 104, a ripe old age in advertising as well as human terms. At this point, it is not clear if Mr. Peanut will rest in peace or again prove that Samuel Cle…

What is it and What’s it Worth? Yogi Bear

What is it and What’s it Worth? Yogi Bear

Everyone recognizes the iconic Yogi Bear, but did you know how collectible he is? There are over 30,000 results for him in the Worthopedia® Price Guide. The iconic character created by Hanna-Barbera has had everything from a restaurant to a see-saw fas…

Are Old Ads Really a Thing?

Are Old Ads Really a Thing?

A historic moment, but ads fetch more than history sometimes.

When we think of advertising, we think of weekly sales flyers that get tossed, unread, in the recycling bin, or we think of annoying commercials that get in the way of listening to the gam…

Fire Grenades: History and collectability

Fire Grenades: History and collectability

From the 1870s through the early 1900s, liquid-filled fire grenades were used to combat the blaze when a small fire broke out in the interior of the home.Article from August 1935 issue of Modern Mechanix; “Catapulted Bomb Puts Out Fire” heat from fire …

Framing Fundamentals: Looking Beyond Pictures & Paintings

Framing Fundamentals: Looking Beyond Pictures & Paintings

Try something on your walls that goes beyond what you would typically think of framing. This 1956 Sealtest Ice Cream advertisement would be great in a kitchen!

Not too long ago, I sat in a restaurant admiring its décor, which consisted mostly of anti…

Antique Advertising Association Creates Virtual Convention

Antique Advertising Association Creates Virtual Convention

In a sign of the times, the Antique Advertising Association of America “Zooms” into new reality to connect with members during the coronavirus pandemic.In an innovative twist, the Antique Advertising Association of America is taking pandemic lemons and…

More Dangerous Things to Collect

More Dangerous Things to Collect

A few months ago, we ran a story written by Tom Carrier called Collecting Dangerous Things. The article got so many reads, we asked Tom to write a follow-up piece. Enjoy!

Lead crystal can safely be used for several hours as long as it is washed bef…

History or Herstory, the Signs Are There

History or Herstory, the Signs Are There

Who will end up with these signs? Will they be part of history or herstory? We’ll see. This General Federation of Women’s Clubs porcelain antique sign will be in the March 7th auction along with other historic signs.

“It’s a man’s world,” according …

As Good As Advertised

As Good As Advertised

Jerry Phelps world-class antique advertising collection is almost as impressive as his lifelong dream.Jerry and Imogene Phelps with a late-19th century carved wooden cigar store Indian, part of his 10,000-piece antique advertising collection.The proble…