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Out of the Ashes
Advertising ashtrays signal a graphic (and smoky) past.
A Charmed Life in Miniature
Setting her sights on the styles of 19th-century European dollhouses, a former antiques dealer creates a spectacular world of small-scale wonders!
Camp Blankets
Collectors still have a warm spot for these classic cover-ups with interesting patterns and colors.
Show Us Your Knockers
Once a gracious way for visitors to let you know they’d arrived, vintage knockers are now like jewelry for your front door and more.
Collector Close-Up: Roadside Pottery
Take a virtual tour of Daniel Mathis's amazing assembly of colorful pottery.
Collector Close-Up: Pyrex
Dish out a healthy serving of sentimentality when you start collecting this classic American glassware.
That Takes the Cake
When it comes to a special event, cake toppers are meant to signal a happy ending.
Give It Away
Appraiser Tim Luke tells us we have none other than President George Washington to thank for the popularity of promotional (and collectible) items like ashtrays, key chains, and pens.
The Art Of Tea Towels
Vintage dish-drying essentials were a form of domestic art. A collector shares thoughts on the midcentury marvels.
Collector Close-Up: Scents & Sensibility
For this collector of perfume bottles, the delight is in the inherited history.
Collector Close-Up: Beaded Whimsy
Discover the beautifully intricate handicraft created by Tuscarora artisans from the Niagara Falls region.
Group Dynamics
When it comes to turning ordinary goods into extraordinary displays, there's safety in numbers.