This Aldo Londi ashtray is a desirable Mid-century collectible found in parents' belongings. Q: Hi, Dr. Cavo. Can you tell me if this is an antique? I found it in my parents’ belongings. Thank you. LoriA: Hi Lori, Your Mid-century ashtray was made by Aldo Londi, a ceramist for the firm of Bitossi in the Italian region...
September 2024 Kovels Antique Trader/ Turn 65, and mere mortals sign up for Medicare. But Barbie? She turns 65, and the London Design Museum unveils “Barbie: The Exhibition,” showcasing more than 250 pieces related to the evolution of the iconic doll from 1959 to the present, including more than 180 iterations of Barbie herself.So yes, it’s true....
Rubik's Cube was invented by Ernõ Rubik in Budapest, Hungary in 1974. By 1978, the Cube was circulating in the playgrounds of Budapest, but it was not until 1980 that it made its debut in the rest of the world.(Photo by SSPL/Getty Images) Millions of people were inflicted with Rubikmania in 1980 after the Rubik’s Cube hit...
George Herman "Babe" Ruth is now officially the king of sports memorabilia and collectibles.The New York Yankees jersey Ruth was wearing when he hit his famous and controversial “called shot” home run in the 1932 World Series against the Chicago Cubs sold for a record $24.1 million in the Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction Aug. 24 at...
The unimaginable suffering of British families with loved ones on the Titanic has been brought to light by the discovery of a newspaper published after the disaster in 1912. A copy of The Daily Mirror dated April 20, 1912, was found during a house clearance in a Staffordshire, England, wardrobe where it had been tucked away for 112...
Richard West shows off his catch of the day. It was probably not the jaws he expected.Richard West It’s a story of treasure lost at sea and a fisherman’s catch of a lifetime. Fisherman Richard West of Plymouth, England, recently found a small plastic shark in his ship’s nets off the Cornwall coast. He immediately recognized it...
American Rococo Revival center table from the third quarter of the 19th century. It features rosewood, white marble with flowers, scrollwork, finials, and cabriole legs on casters. It sold for $3,500 in January 2021.Fontaines Auction Assessing whether your furniture is collectible or contemporary involves careful observation, a basic knowledge of historical styles, and some understanding of furniture...
Thomas Taylor and his famous illustration.Thomas Taylor and Sotheby's Some years ago, I came across a blog post about me in which I was described as a missing person. It was chilling to find myself discussed as a mysterious and vanished figure – someone who had done one notable thing and then dissolved into obscurity. It left...
Early 1800s Chumash basketry tray from the Santa Barbara Mission.WikiCommons Cleaning your antique or vintage Native American basket requires a delicate approach. Baskets are usually made from things like willow, native wood splints, pine needles or other natural materials. Because of their age and other environmental factors such as storage, these baskets can be quite fragile. Before...
This glossary offers clear definitions of key terms related to antique furniture. It's a straightforward guide for anyone looking to better understand the language used in this field. Classic Art Deco interior with furniture by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann.WikiCommons AAcanthus: A carved ornament featuring leaves, often found at the top of Corinthian columns and popular in Georgian, Victorian, and...
“There is only brutality here.” This is a line from a letter that a U.S. Army captain, played by...
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