Protecting Antique Furniture from Heat and Humidity
As you ponder ways to beat the summer heat, don’t forget your antique furniture. High temperatures, humidity, water and direct sunlight can alter both the appearance and structural integrity of [...]
Early German Engraving Found at French Flea Market
It’s happened again. Another story has surfaced about a priceless treasure turning up at a local flea market, but this time the tale is true and it happened in France. According to Artnet News, a [...]
First Edition of “A Christmas Carol” Can Be Expensive
Charles Dickens was in financial trouble when he published A Christmas Carol in December 1843. The young author of The Posthumous Papers of The Pickwick Club (1837) and Oliver Twist (1838) had [...]
D-Day Invasion Flag Brings $514,000 at Auction
The 48-star United States Flag identified as Lot # 40193 in the Heritage Auctions’ Arms & Armor Sale catalog measures only 30 inches high and 57 inches long. There are noticeable holes in its [...]
Identifying Mid-century Modern Designs
Identifying authentic Mid-century Modern (MCM) design can be challenging, especially when it comes to modernist furniture. Many collectors are unaware that popular styles from the 1950s-1970s [...]
Latest Trend in Historic Home Restoration: Stolen Barn Wood
Have you checked on your barn lately? If you live in an area where historic outbuildings are common, you may want to check that barn door both before and after the horse bolts. A recent article [...]
