Living in the snowbelt of Jericho, Vermont, in the 1800s meant dealing with around 120 inches of snow each year. While many dreaded those winters, at least one person found the beauty in what they offered: Wilson Bentley, who was so intrigued by the mystery of snowflakes that he became the first person to successfully photograph one. ...
Marilyn Monroe declared her love for Joe DiMaggio on this publicity photograph for "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." The signed photograph sold for $300,000 at Heritage Auctions. Courtesy Heritage AuctionsMarilyn Monroe and baseball great Joe DiMaggio were married January 15, 1954, and divorced nine months later. And while their marriage was brief, there is little doubt they cared deeply for...
For the holidays, stores fill their shelves in the Yuletide section with wooden toy soldier nutcrackers depicting the character so loved in The Nutcracker ballet, which was first performed in Russia in 1892 and has become a holiday tradition. Even so, many keep the utilitarian version in kitchen drawers year ’round.Nutcracker historyNutting stones, Archaic Period, United States,...
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Clemens’ "Merry Christmas" sand art bottle, 9” tall x 4” dia., sold for $277,575 at Bonham Auctions. Courtesy BonhamA large and impressive inverted sand picture in a bottle with text reading “Merry Christmas” created by sand artist Andrew Clemens sold for $277,575 at Bonhams in November. The sale continues an amazing run of popularity for the self-taught folk...
The families of the International Association of R.S. Prussia Collectors invite you to join our organization. Members are confident that you will enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the organization and our conventions. Members truly enjoy the beauty and rarity of the R.S. Prussia porcelain. The various designs, colors, and scenes make the collecting of R.S. Prussia a...
New Shop – Great Merchandise ATTIC ANOMALIES Things you would not expect to find, antiques, vintage, contemporary, art, décor, gifts. Many repurposed items such as solar retrofitted chandeliers for your outdoor spaces. Amazing assortment of Damascus Steel. Handmade knives from hunting to chef and many in between. Concealed Carry Handbags from Montana West with more coming soon....
Bull & Bear cast-iron mechanical bank, Mark Haber 1950s second casting of a bank originally manufactured by J & E Stevens. Sold for $7,800 during the Aaron and Abby Schroeder collection event at Bertoia's.Courtesy of Bertoia'sVINELAND, N.J. – After the toy community had the excitement of bidding on treasures from the 60-year Aaron and Abby Schroeder collection...
There are many ways to make your Christmas tree come to life, but decorating with antique and vintage ornaments creates a magical and nostalgic mood that’s hard to beat. Ruby Lane, the world’s largest curated online marketplace for high-quality vintage collectibles and antiques, has just the right ornaments to create your perfect festive fir. You can find...
In 1961, President Kennedy challenged the nation to land astronauts on the moon by the end of the decade. NASA met that challenge with the Apollo program. Neil Armstrong was the first human to walk on the Moon, July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission. The final mission to the Moon, Apollo 17, was December 7-19,...
The description of Pentangle as a British folk band has always been as misleading as it is inaccurate. Spanning...
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