If it makes a sound (and is supposed to), it’s worth something. The rule usually refers to chiming clocks, music boxes, ...

What could be more representative of early American furniture than a Federal mirror? While the term can describe several ...

While old wine or medicines can be worth a lot, you might be surprised to learn that the vessels that once held these things ...

For many people, a cold beer on a warm evening is a favorite summer indulgence. But if you look back far enough in history, beer wasn’t an indulgence; it was part of a healthy diet. There are written ...

There is a general rule in antiques: If it makes a sound (and is supposed to), it's worth something. The rule usually refers to chiming clocks, music boxes, instruments, and noisemaking toys. If you ...

Biscuit tins, first made about 1830, were some of the earliest commercial food packages. The first tin toys were made about ...

Colorful opaque glass was a popular choice for decorative lampshades in the late 19th to early 20th centuries. (Provided photo/Woody Auction) The invention of the electric light bulb didn’t just ...