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Top Dogs
They're earned their spot in history and our hearts, so it's no wonder we love to put dogs on display in our homes.
Cheers to Helixophiles
Antiques expert, appraiser and auctioneer Tim Luke raises a glass to vintage corkscrews.
Collector Close-Up: Mark Indursky
A collector turns his skill for unearthing and exhibiting vintage goodies into an inventive enterprise.
Camp Blankets
Collectors still have a warm spot for these classic cover-ups with interesting patterns and colors.
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!
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: Beaded Whimsy
Discover the beautifully intricate handicraft created by Tuscarora artisans from the Niagara Falls region.
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.
Collector Close-Up: Roadside Pottery
Take a virtual tour of Daniel Mathis's amazing assembly of colorful ceramics.
What's in a Name?
Jadeite? Milk glass? Yellowware? You may be surprised to learn that these vintage collectables in “tried-and-true” hues sometimes take a detour as horses of a different color.
The Art Of Tea Towels
Vintage dish-drying essentials were a form of domestic art. A collector shares thoughts on the midcentury marvels.
Monkey Business
From their humble beginnings as Depression-era toys to becoming a cultural icon, sock monkeys have earned their place in American history.