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New Brimfield App Poised to Assist Shoppers

If you've ever been to a huge flea market like Brimfield, you know how helpful a guide of some sorts can be. Well, how about having one on your iPhone? Yes, the folks at Brimfield are making shopping...

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Would You Recognize This as Roseville?

Although it's one of Roseville's most popular lines, many of these pieces have a geometric flare that don't necessarily bring to mind this company's pottery at first glance. But Futura is Roseville...

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Audrey Hepburn Hat Sells High at Auction

Celebrity memorabilia continues to bring high prices at auction, especially when they're associated with a famous photograph lending provenance to the piece. This designer hat worn by Audrey Hepburn in...

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Did You Celebrate National Postcard Week?

For some collectors, every week is postcard week. Nevertheless, May 4-10 was set aside to bring awareness to the hobby of postcard collecting. And why not? This is one hobby that is fun, and it can be...

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Is All Silver Sterling?

While sellers can sometimes be a bit less than truthful about it, not all items that are marked "silver" have enough precious metal content to be deemed sterling. Learn about various types of...

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Lalique Exhibit Opens at Corning Musuem of Glass

Fans of René Lalique won't want to miss a new exhibit opening at the Corning Museum of Glass on May 17. René Lalique: Enchanted by Glass brings together varied items beyond glass objects including...

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Don't Forget to Change Your eBay Password

Many antiquers frequent auction giant eBay looking for treasures. If you're one of those folks, you're being encouraged to change your password due to a recent security breach impacting millions of...

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Was All Black Jewelry Worn for Mourning?

Black jewelry was extremely popular during the 1800s, and it was made from many different materials. Not everything made of a dark hue was intended for mourning wear, however. Find out how to tell the...

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Learning About Fulper Pottery

While it may not be quite as popular as work by some of the other well-known potteries, Fulper does have its following among collectors. Learn more about this New Jersey company and what they made....

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Should You Consider Ending an Online Auction Early?

There will be times when you have to end an online auction early. Mishaps occur and there's no way of getting around it. But if a potential bidder makes you an offer, is that a good reason? Probably...

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