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Antique auction houses are where the bidding action happens. Learn the house rules before you make the trek.

By Laura Evans

Antique vaseline glass is a yellow or yellow-green glass that, when put under an ultraviolet light, turns a beautiful, fluorescent green.

By Laura Evans

It helps to know some silent auction tips and proper etiquette if you are planning a silent auction to raise money for your organization or cause.

By Laura Evans

Auction previews are a great opportunity to handle the merchandise, count your pennies and strategize. Don't let a moment go to waste.

By Laura Evans

Handmade pottery has undergone many innovations throughout history. Here are a few of the most important ones.

By Laura Evans

Why are pottery markings important? Throughout time, pottery artists have signed their work.

By Laura Evans

When you bid at antique auctions, your notebook and calculator are your best friends. Note the items you're interested in, their lot numbers and the maximum bid for each that you're willing to pay to avoid making costly mistakes.

By Laura Evans

If you want good deals on antiques and collectibles, follow a few helpful tips.

By Laura Evans

Today, many people associate Nemadji Pottery with Native American crafts. This is not the case. Nemadji pottery was actually produced by children of Scandinavian immigrants.

By Laura Evans

Learn the history of Sarah Coventry jewlery and why it's still popular even today.

By Laura Evans

What's the fascination with Jim Beam collectibles? 

By Laura Evans

It's important to understand which antique or collectible is worth buying before you begin a collection. When it comes to building your own collection of pottery or glass, be creative in your approach so you can enjoy each item for its own sake.

By Laura Evans

The history of Lefton China is a saga that spans World Wars, nations, prejudices and reconstructions.

By Laura Evans

When you begin collecting vintage jewelry, buy what you love, but favor the quality and condition of the piece in question over simply filling a space in your collection.

By Laura Evans

If you're new to shopping for antiques, you might be wondering about free antique identification and the difference between porcelain and ceramics. 

By Laura Evans

The history of masks is a fascinating look at human frailty and imagination.

By Laura Evans

Collect a part of history with "Made in Occupied Japan" collectibles.

By Laura Evans

The Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing Company, maker of designer costume jewelry, opened for business in 1938 located in New York City.

By Laura Evans

American Indian masks hold ritual and spiritual significance even today.

By Laura Evans

Chinese masks come in different colors, which have specific meanings to theatergoers.

By Laura Evans
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