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Uncover over 10 years of expert columns and captivating stories from the world of antiques and collectibles. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting, our editorial archives are a treasure trove of history, insight, and inspiration. Start exploring—and let your curiosity lead the way!

Leica M2 camera

Leica M2 camera, $15,360, Kimball’s

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A vintage Leica ...
Cruver: Twin Sons of Different Mothers

Cruver: Twin Sons of Different Mothers

by Douglas R. Kelly Early plastic toys run the gamut in terms of quality. Some were well designed and well ...
August 2025: National Parks

August 2025: National Parks

National Parks This issue of The Journal of Antiques, includes articles examining the history of the American National Parks and ...
/ Features, vintage accessories
Vintage Accessories that are Trending Today

Vintage Accessories that are Trending Today

Reprinted with permission from Wardrobe Shop, www.wardrobeshop.com Vintage accessories have become all the rage once again, thanks to the change ...
TV’s Cheers logo bar door

TV’s Cheers logo bar door, $162,500, Julien’s Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium The original front ...
/ Talk of the Trade
How to Build a Vintage Brand: 4 Questions to Drive Growth

How to Build a Vintage Brand: 4 Questions to Drive Growth

By Sloane Middleton Mann. Sloane is the founder of Business of Vintage, the world’s only marketing agency specializing in vintage and ...
Vintage rock ‘n roll tour T-shirts. Look for signed shirts that can be verified to be signed by a band member(s).

The Vinyl Never Lies: Vintage Music, Memorabilia, and the Stories We Still Want to Hear

by Laurence Carpenter Vintage music is having a moment – and not just in playlists. We’re seeing a resurgence in ...
Yonezawa Atom Jet 58 Racer

Yonezawa Atom Jet 58 Racer, $47,970, Milestone Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A Japanese Yonezawa ...
At right: Inspired by a late-1940s motorcycle jacket from Mr. Lauren’s personal collection, this 1970s vintage jacket is made from vegetable-tanned cowhide with a black-over-brown hue. Distressed finish achieved through a multistep process that allows the piece to continue to age with wear. Padded shoulder and elbow patches. Café racer–style stand collar. Fully lined with twill. Selling online for $2,290 at uncommon-threadz.com

Vintage and Men: Show Your Style, Gentlemen!

By Judy Gonyeau The craze for vintage continues to rev up the popularity of reclaimed goods, regardless of if the ...
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How Creativity Drives Desire: Exploring the Neural Mechanisms of Creativity and How they Relate to Collecting

by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Creativity is not just for artists—it’s present in solving problems, making jokes, or even collecting ...
1796 U.S. quarter dollar

1796 U.S. quarter dollar, $168,000, Heritage Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A 1796 U.S ...
How to Style Thrifted Vintage Fashion for Today: A Collector’s Guide from Brimfield and Beyond

How to Style Thrifted Vintage Fashion for Today: A Collector’s Guide from Brimfield and Beyond

By Ashley G Garner There’s nothing quite like the thrill of hunting for vintage treasures in the fields of Brimfield, ...
The Lace Museum on-demand courses

The Lace Museum: Online Videos Introduce New Approach to the Study of Antique Lace

At The Lace Museum, you will find a place to explore all things lace—virtually and in person. Our on-site collections ...
Giant-Size X-Men

A New Beginning: Giant-Size X-Men #1 Turns 50

By J.C. Vaughn, President of Gemstone Publishing and Amanda Sheriff, Gemstone’s Editor-Digital Giant-Size X-Men #1, cover For those who only ...
/ Museums and Exhibits
Houston Museum of Decorative Arts

Houston Museum of Decorative Arts – Chattanooga, TN

The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts is a unique cultural institution, opened in the 1960s inside a 1890s Victorian house ...
/ Museums and Exhibits
1. The Blue Boat , 1892 Winslow Homer (American, 1836 – 1910) Watercolor over graphite pencil on paper * William Sturgis Bigelow Collection * Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Presents Nearly 50 of Winslow Homer’s Watercolors Together for First Time in Decades

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Of Light and Air: Winslow Homer in Watercolor On View November 2, 2025–January 19, 2026 ...
Czechoslovakian Edwardian era filigree harlequin glass brooch.

Collecting Vintage & Estate Jewelry

by Jessica Kosinski If you love jewelry with a story, character, and a bit of history, vintage jewelry collecting might ...
Stephen Burrows 1971 dress coat color block yellow purple green rainbow designer vintage.

Keli Goff’s Meaningful Fashion: Collecting Clothing with a Story

This article was inspired in part by the original Town & Country feature, “Dress for Success: Keli Goff on Collecting ...
July 2025: Vintage Fashion

July 2025: Vintage Fashion

Vintage Fashion This issue of The Journal of Antiques, includes articles examining the collecting of vintage and estate jewelry, clothing ...
First Edition Copy of Wizard of Oz

First Edition Copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, $48,000, Doyle

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A first edition ...
The Minic Streamline Sports was as English as can be, despite being loosely based on the Chrysler Airflow of the 1930s.

Ragtop Summer: Taking a Look At Convertible Toy Cars

by Douglas R. Kelly Here in New England, winter loosens its grip reluctantly, often over-staying its welcome deep into the ...
Vintage Peterboro Woven Splint Wood Picnic Basket

Vintage Picnic Sets: A Nostalgic Feast in a Basket

By Jessica Kosinski When talking about summer fun, there are certain activities that instantly come to mind: swimming, camping, biking, ...
Richard Mille chronograph

Richard Mille chronograph, $217,800, Kodner Galleries

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A Richard Mille ...
Original 1918 Menominee Stationary "Clamshell" Desk Fan

Vintage Fans That Define Summer Décor

There’s something undeniably nostalgic about the slow, rhythmic hum of a vintage electric fan. Before central air conditioning became standard, these elegant ...
Star Wars action figure, $84,370; Hake’s Auctions

Star Wars Luke Skywalker action figure, $84,370; Hake’s Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A Star Wars ...