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Treasure To Be Found In Every Town

Collecting guides

Treasure To Be Found In Every Town

Find 3 interesting stories in this editorial, from props and nostalgia, to giant pearls, to finding the proper rare penny. Including a video of the giant pearl! Click to read for free.

5 min read · From the archive
Unholy Matrimony – "Married" Antique Furniture

Furniture & interiors

Unholy Matrimony – "Married" Antique Furniture

Opinions vary on the appeal of "married" antique furniture pieces. Some say they are built to deceive; some say that a good marriage makes a piece more useful; others say that married pieces keep orphaned components from becoming firewood. But all antique dealers agree on one point: married case-good pieces are never worth the price of an unaltered original. So, it pays for an antique furniture shopper to know how to identify these items.

6 min read · From the archive
Unveiling the Glow: Manganese vs. Uranium in Vintage Glass

Ceramics & glass

Unveiling the Glow: Manganese vs. Uranium in Vintage Glass

Vintage glassware has a charm and uniqueness that captivates collectors and enthusiasts alike. Among the fascinating aspects of some these collectibles is their ability to glow under ultraviolet (UV) light. However, not all vintage glass glows for the same reason. In this blog post, we’ll explore the differences between glass containing manganese and glass containing […]

3 min read · From the archive
Vintage Comic Books - A Good Investment

Paper & ephemera

Vintage Comic Books - A Good Investment

In today's Antique Collector Editorial, learn about vintage comic books, which ones are the most sought after and therefore the most valuable. Click to read for free.

7 min read · From the archive
Vintage Egg Cups Gaining in Popularity

Ceramics & glass

Vintage Egg Cups Gaining in Popularity

"Pocillovy” hobby so named from the Latin pocillum ovi, meaning a small cup for an egg. Egg cup collectors are called pocillovists.

2 min read · From the archive