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Shirley Curry, an 84-year-old gamer and YouTube celebrity with more than 900,000 subscribers, shows us how to conquer the unknown in life — and how to stay sweet in the process.It’s back to school time, kids!Of course, we never actually left. The Scho…
Advice from a lifelong collector on steps to take to sell your collection, make some money and live to collect another day.It seems there is a lot of table about selling a collection these days. Whether it is the uncertain economy, life adjustments or …
Exploring the furniture styles of arguably the most famous furniture makers in American history.The Stickley name is perhaps one the most famous and widely respected family names in the history of American furniture. And the most widely recognized of t…
Ideas take flight at The Henry Ford Museum, the brainchild of American industrialist and Michigan native Henry Ford, who founded Ford Motor Company in 1901. Ford started his museum largely based on the idea of learning by doing.DEARBORN, Mich. – It’s a…
Distinguishing champlevé, cloisonné, niello, guilloché, taille d’epergne, plique-à-jour and more.The art of enameling has been practiced for thousands of years and by all the great cultures in all parts of the world. The ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Rom…
April Hann Lanford is the Principal of Artifact, a Chicago firm specializing in the preservation and protection of works of art and historical artifacts. Her story is one of curiosity and passion.April Hann LanfordThe American singer Tony Bennett is qu…
A miracle of biblical proportions lands a 12-year-old kid the coolest bike ever — a Huffy Dragster III, decked out in all its muscle-bike splendor.My dad always had a big car. It made sense: there were seven of us to haul around.So my childhood was fi…
Alva Vanderbilt’s extravagant costume party rocked the world of New York’s upper crust and socially elite.Alva Vanderbilt at her official opening of the chateau in March 1883, in her costume of a “Venetian Renaissance Lady.” The photographer apparently…
Life is good when covert swims under the cover of night keep the Dog Days of Summer at bay.The key and whistle are on a hook in my sister’s home, by her front door. Or maybe in the kitchen. She’s not sure. This news staggers me. The most powerful key a…
Beachside etiquette once soaked in virtue, especially for women.”Mermaids at Brighton” swim behind their bathing machines in this engraving by William Heath, circa 1829.For female beachgoers in Georgian and Victorian times, a day at the seaside wasn’t …
Explore the digs of Ramesses VI without leaving your couch.A screenshot of the corridor of the tomb tour.Want to feel like you’re Indiana Jones exploring an ancient Egyptian tomb, but don’t want to leave your couch to do it? Egypt’s Ministries of Touri…
They’re mostly all gone now, those quirky roadside attractions that captured the imagination of photographer John Margolies. But if you look hard enough, and let your memory squint long enough into the fading sun, well, they just might be down the road…
No matter how different we may seem, the need to connect remains universal. And in so doing, we discover our similarities. And our humanity.Willie Shoemaker was always tiny. He weighed 38 ounces when he was born. He was so small at birth he was put in …
No matter how different we may seem, the need to connect remains universal. And in so doing, we discover our similarities. And our humanity.Willie Shoemaker was always tiny. He weighed 38 ounces when he was born. He was so small at birth he was put in …
Renowned New York graphic designer Milton Glaser embraced the world around him and left us with a message of love — and Dylan’s psychedelic hair. An artist remembered.Here’s a love story for you. It takes place in New York during the ’70s, a time when…
Identifying unmarked pieces is one of the biggest mysteries costume jewelry collectors face. With a little know-how you’ll become a regular Sherlock Holmes. Start your jewelry detective journey here.A rose is a rose, right? If you don’t know who design…
Who knows the influence of a moment in time, one as fleeting as a snowflake and just as magical? Take Mark Bellomo. In 1978, he received a Star Wars Millennium Falcon as a Christmas present. A gift of unfathomable joy. Maybe it’s no wonder Bellomo is n…
Keep your glass and ceramic antiques looking great with these easy and simple tips from the pros.Tiffany lamps need special cleaning care and handling to keep them looking spectacular.Glass and ceramic objects can be maintained for years of use and enj…
Susan Mullikin, one of Antique Trader’s ‘Ask the Experts,’ shares her passion for antique clothingWhen Susan Mullikin started her business, Mother and Daughter Vintage Clothing and Antiques, in 1990, she sold a mix of things. But a couple of years late…
Here’s some easy advice on how to keep your cherished furnishings looking good for years to come.Whether you have a Victorian-style living room or a more modern look, basic preservation tips can help keep your furniture looking fabulous.Antique furnitu…
Ornate Aztec hammered copper serving plate/wall hanging dates from the 1940s-1960s.Question: I have what I believe to be a large copper serving dish; it’s about two-feet across. It seems like the designs are handcrafted. Can you tell me anything about …
Uncertainty rules Antiques and Collectibles market as traditional business model shudders under weight of coronavirus cancellations.Featuring 5,000 dealers, Brimfield Antique Flea Markets is believed to be the most popular and largest such event in the…
Revenue for the thrift stores industry grew an annualized 2.3 percent to $10.2 billion over the last five years. It’s big business for sellers and buyers. Learn how to shop thrift stores for fun and profit from a certified thrift store junkie.My absolu…
The 50th anniversary of the moon landing, mid-century modern and vintage clothing are among the most popular areas for young and old buyers alike according to the Antique & Decorative Arts annual survey from the Asheford Institute of Antiques.Time …
Wayne Jordan explains why antiques dealers should always be adapting their pricing tactics to get the best profits.A perilous mindset has trickled into the antiques business in the past few years: it’s that the business has fallen on tough times and pr…
Appraiser sheds light on reader’s mystery lamp that dates from around 1890 to 1910: Bulldog lamp valued at more than $125.Bulldog lampA double-dog lamp from late Victorian period.Question: I have an interesting metal “double-dog lamp” that has been sit…