‘Grand Tour’ items typically good quality

The wealthy and the almost-wealthy of the late Victorian era chose to take the “Grand Tour” of Europe to show off their sophistication, education and good taste. The tour could take a year or more. Young men went to be ...

• Toys top sellers on collector circuit
  Although the news media is always telling us about the bad economy, there are some bright spots in the antiques world.
• Recycling has a long history in collectibles
  Recycling and reusing is not a new idea.
• Ghoulish pieces attract collectors
  Skeletons are invited guests at our celebration of Halloween, the Mexican holiday called “Day of the Dead” and a few other ghoulish events.
• Rare fountains stump collectors
  Some antiques are so rare and strange that they are classed as “what’s its” by collectors.

• Decor can double as disguise
• ‘Sewing spool’ furniture considered folk art
• Older costume jewelry made to last
• Even experts can be fooled by fake collectibles
• Collectors prize carnival dolls
• U.S. heroes adorn home fabrics
• Salt, pepper shakers affordable collectibles
• Glass forged into unique collectible
• Slanted desktops appealed to teachers