Mortality Lives Again as Funeral and Cemetery Items Pique Interest

The painful subjects of mourning and burying the dead are drawing attention at museums and auction houses, while some attractions in the field are reaching the ends of their runs.

In the last year the Museum of Death in Los Angeles opened a …

In the age of Amazon, used bookstores are making an unlikely comeback

Early next month, Pablo Sierra is opening a used bookstore in Northwest Washington — an unlikely bet in the digital age made even more inconceivable, given that his only experience with books is reading them.

“I guess it is pretty crazy,” Sierra said, echoing an observation shared by some of his friends.

Or maybe not. Sierra, like ­other book lovers, has read articles about slowing e-book…

Where Do You Go to Buy and Sell Collectibles Besides eBay?

By: Ina Steiner

Financial Considerations for Collectors of Art, Antiques and the Esoteric

LOOKING back on some of the most popular antiques he has sold, Bill Rau, chief executive of M.S. Rau Antiques in New Orleans, said two truly stood out for both their value and scarcity.

 …

SPOTLIGHT ON MEMBER RAF SANTANA

I've been a dealer for a number of years now, exhibiting at regional and International Fine Art and Antique fairs. I don’t have a gallery or shop as I sell via my private client list, but I do have an online presence with my site www.palladiumfineart.com.



In recent years, along with many other dealers, I’ve noticed a huge drop in business. With the…

LEARNING FROM DAD

My name is Kyle Clark. I'm what you would call a beginner when it comes to antiques. My interest started about 10 years ago when I was around 13-15 years old. I was introduced to, what I only knew it as at the time, "Depression Glass" by my father. His friend had a fairly large collection of about 50 pieces or so that we displayed in a nice open display cabinet. He had lined it with black lights, and this is where my fascination began. When…

SPOTLIGHT MEMBER RAF SANTANA

I've been a dealer for a number of years now, exhibiting at regional and International Fine Art and Antique fairs. I don’t have a gallery or shop as I sell via my private client list, but I do have an online presence with my site www.palladiumfineart.com.



In recent years, along with many other dealers, I’ve noticed a huge drop in business. With…

SPOTLIGHT ON  MEMBER ZEE MINK -FULLER 

 Introducing Zee ( Zazzy Zee, Divine Dumpster Diva and of course Purposeful Repurposer). 

Hey there:

 Celebrating The Woolworth Building's Centennial Eve Kahn

A HUNDRED YEARS LATER

Just in time for this spring’s centennial of the Woolworth Building in Manhattan, descendants of its architect, Cass Gilbert, put a commemorative Tiffany silver bowl on the market. The heirloom, which weighs about 15 pounds,…

SPOTLIGHT ON MEMBERS Aaron and Gail Ziegler: Country Creations Antiques

In Their words: our story that started 40 + years ago

How It Started

My wife, Gail, wanted to go back to work when our daughter started kindergarten.  I found an ad for a small craft shop that was being sold by the owner.  It was close to where we lived and we made a deal and purchased her inventory for $1,000.00 and rented the…

American Music & Pop Culture Expo To Kick Off Spring In Hershey

Sights and Sounds of Antique Jukeboxes, Gumball Machines, Toys and Cash Registers To Be Among Highlights

USA Theatres, which operates a portable drive-in and outdoor movie theatre in central Pennsylvania, will be presenting the world of antiques and collectibles, with the launch of the the American Music & Pop Culture Expo, set to debut on Friday and Saturday,…

 SPOTLIGHT ON MEMBER TANYA VINCENT OF REDDING CALIFORNIA

sent to our Spotlight editor by Tanya 

 Tanya Vincent

 SPOTLIGHT ON MISCHELLE HACKWORH OF PAINTSVILLE, KY

 Introducing Treasures On Main

Treasures On Main in Paintsville, KY is a 20,000 sq ft Antique Mall.  My family and I bought this non-existent business 2 years ago and have changed it tremendously.  We have always dabbled in Vendors Malls and enjoyed the experience so why not save this one.  Our building is in the old historic G.C. Murphy building from…

SPOTLIGHT ON MEMBER BRUCE HAYDEN

In his own words:

I started picking when I was about 11 years old with my grandparents. Every Friday night they would pick me up and we would go to a local auction house (it was actually an old debilitated shed) but nonetheless we went. I remember the first time I placed a bid on an item, it was a cheap Chinese made lock blade knife about 3 inches long. I was…

SPOTLIGHT ON MEMBER ESTHER LANE (in her own words)

Losing My Job

SPOTLIGHT ON MEMBER DEANNA MOYERS

Vintage Touch - My Story

My Interest In Antiques Goes Back To Childhood



I remember being drawn to antiques & older type things even as a child. When visiting my grandma, I was always bringing home some little treasure that she allowed me to have, whether it was an old ledger from days gone by or some other trinket that attracted my attention.  There was…

 Editors Note: Read this news story from the New York Times. It is about our member Jim Linderman.

Mining the Margins of Pop Culture

By JOHN STRAUSBAUGH

EVERY morning Jim Linderman gets up in his home in the…

SPOTLIGHT ON MEMBER MIKE COOK  SPRINGFIELD MO

My Company Was Downsizing