Look for hidden information!
Sometimes one can find an indicator of the origin, the maker, an owner, or other provenance or history of a piece by looking very carefully for written or impressed writing. Case study: I recently ha... See More
A Great Side Benefit of Pursuing Antiques
I am often in small towns from Ohio to Pennsylvania, New York State, all of New England, and a bit into New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware, only because of travel related to antiques. Without antique... See More
Briefly Back to the "Analog" World
I have been busy prepping for days for next week’s ANTIQUES IN MANCHESTER, THE COLLECTOR’S FAIR, Aug 7 noon-6 and Aug 8 noon-6. Prepping for a show is so different than for my website. T... See More
Brightly Painted Early Book Box or Gaming Case
Likely Northeast, ca. mid 19th century. Pine. Bright, red/bittersweet paint with gold lettering and highlights. Original hinges. Appears to retain an ivory escutcheon. Designed to hide money or i... See More
Double-Sided, Artist-Signed, VERMONT Inn Trade Sign. Grandson of 1773 Boston Tea Party and 1775 Battle of Lexington Participant
Marshall Whithed Mercantile and Inn, Vernon, Vermont, ca. 1825-1840...... Original black painted (not sand) surface with gilded lettering and perimeter striping, and original wrought iron hanging brac... See More