Collectors Journal

28/01/2025

Want to make sure you don’t forget any important dates in 2025? Well, you could always scribble them on a notepad, or store them on your phone. But if you’re a really creative type, you could do what Anita Guzik-Miller does: put together and photogr…

Want to make sure you don’t forget any important dates in 2025? Well, you could always scribble them on a notepad, or store them on your phone. But if you’re

21/01/2025

Oliver Wi******er in 1857 purchased a controlling interest in Volcanic Repeating Arms Company and later—along with inventors Benjamin Tyler Henry and Nelson King—created the Wi******er Repeating Arms Company in 1866. Over the years, Wi******er creat…

Oliver Wi******er in 1857 purchased a controlling interest in Volcanic Repeating Arms Company and later—along with inventors Benjamin Tyler Henry and Nelson King—created the Wi******er Repeating Arms Company in 1866.

15/01/2025

Even following the creation of online calendars and smart phone calendars, paper calendars still hang in almost every home, office, and business in America. Many of these calendars are looked at solely for the beautiful photographs, artwork, or dail…

Even following the creation of online calendars and smart phone calendars, paper calendars still hang in almost every home, office, and business in America. Many of these calendars are looked

31/12/2024

Chinese silk dragon robe,

27/11/2024

As holidays go, Thanksgiving is uniquely American, and it is a somewhat somber occasion since, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an estimated 46 million turkeys are eaten each year as part of Thanksgiving meals. For that reason, today…

As holidays go, Thanksgiving is uniquely American, and it is a somewhat somber occasion since, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an estimated 46 million turkeys are eaten each

20/11/2024

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19/11/2024

Racine Belles yearbook,

18/11/2024

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31/10/2024

1970s television offered viewers some of the most memorable characters in American TV viewing history: Arthur “the Fonz” Fonzarelli from Happy Days, Mork from Ork of Mork and Mindy fame, Tattoo from Fantasy Island, the entire Brady Bunch, Jack Tripp…

1970s television offered viewers some of the most memorable characters in American TV viewing history: Arthur “the Fonz” Fonzarelli from Happy Days, Mork from Ork of Mork and Mindy fame,

25/10/2024

An awesome time of year is here

02/10/2024

LeMasters’ Antique News Service

25/09/2024

Most people think that the place to find valuable collectibles in their home would be the living room, dining room, or den. Some consider the fact that vintage and antique items may be stored away in the attic or basement. But those in the know real…

Most people think that the place to find valuable collectibles in their home would be the living room, dining room, or den. Some consider the fact that vintage and antique

24/09/2024

Gold Rush-era pants,

27/08/2024

Buccellati sterling globe,

20/08/2024

Mermaids. They’ve been making waves for quite a while now, long before Disney’s “Little Mermaid” ever dreamed of a taking a shore leave. For the first sighting of these finny friends, you need to travel back in time. Way, way back.

Mermaids. They’ve been making waves for quite a while now, long before Disney’s “Little Mermaid” ever dreamed of a taking a shore leave. For the first sighting of these finny

14/08/2024

On June 7-8 at their Las Vegas gallery, Morphy’s popped the cap off an effervescent selection of vintage soda pop signs and other colorful advertising pieces at a spirited auction that totaled $1.4 million. The 1,329-lot sale was led by a gorgeous a…

On June 7-8 at their Las Vegas gallery, Morphy’s popped the cap off an effervescent selection of vintage soda pop signs and other colorful advertising pieces at a spirited auction

07/08/2024

First contact with Star Trek came on September 8, 1966, when Star Trek: The Original Series, debuted on NBC. The series followed the voyages of the starship Enterprise, whose mission was “to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new c…

First contact with Star Trek came on September 8, 1966, when Star Trek: The Original Series, debuted on NBC. The series followed the voyages of the starship Enterprise, whose mission

03/07/2024

While the Stars and Stripes is America’s most recognized symbol, for nearly two hundred years, Uncle Sam has symbolized American freedom, ideology, determination, strength, and sheer willpower. Through the winters, springs, summers, and falls of all…

While the Stars and Stripes is America’s most recognized symbol, for nearly two hundred years, Uncle Sam has symbolized American freedom, ideology, determination, strength, and sheer willpower. Through the winters,