Civil War Sword and Portraits of Robert E. Lee
Q: I recently inherited this Civil War sword which has been in an attic for many years. It has been in my family and my grandfather told me it was used by one of our relatives in the Confederate army…
Nick Boschetto
Unearthing Fraternal Treasures: Raiders of the Lost Ark
with Jessica Rickman CPPA, Certified Personal Property Appraiser As an appraiser with almost two decades in the world of antiques and collectibles, I’ve seen everything from George Washington inaugural buttons to 1800s European Confessionals. However, few items spark as much…
Comic & Original Art Markets Produced Robust Results in 2025
By Amanda Sheriff and J.C. Vaughn Comic book and comic art sales thrived in 2025, setting multiple records for major key books, the work of top artists, and important moments in comics history. Below is a sample of the record…
What Labubu Dolls Reveal About Modern Collecting
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. In recent years, Labubu dolls—quirky, sharp-toothed collectibles sold in sealed “blind boxes”—have become a global sensation. At first glance, they may look like yet another toy trend destined to fade. But their popularity reveals something…
Board Games: Dice, Tokens, and Memories
by Barbara Miller Beem It’s February, the shortest month of the year, even though sometimes it feels like the longest one. Outside, the weather is frightful. Inside, the fire is so delightful (provided you have a fireplace, of course). But…
Country Antiques in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner
Country Antiques in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner
Aberfoyle Antique Market
Aberfoyle Antique Market
Atlanta Antique Gun & International Military Show – Carolina Trader
Atlanta Antique Gun & International Military Show – Carolina Trader
Authenticity, Access, and the Case for Manufactured Scarcity
by Laurence Carpenter For much of the twentieth century, scarcity in music memorabilia was accidental rather than designed. Instruments survived by chance, stage costumes were kept or discarded without thought of future value, and autographs were obtained informally, often with…
Jowett: Dutch Americans
by Douglas R. Kelly There’s a Dutch maker of toy cars that keeps popping up on my radar screen with new (well, vintage) examples of its output. Best I can remember, this started more than 15 years ago when I…