
In America, however, the name Waterford means only one thing — fine crystal.
Three comic books published in the late 1930s recently sold for prices you would expect to see on original old fine arts.
At the end of the Second World War, American soldiers in occupied Germany discovered Hummels, adorable, hand painted ceramic figurines of children.
Bonsai literally means “tray planting,” in Japanese, not to be confused with “banzai,” the Japanese rallying cry meaning “live 10,000 years.”
If you’ve ever watched the Antique Road Show, you probably realize that each region of the country has its own unique antique treasures.
“Cruel, but composed and bland, Dumb, inscrutable and grand, So Tiberius might have sat, Had Tiberius been a cat.” -- Matthew Arnold (1822-1888)
Among the things we do have control over are our own assets, including everything we have accumulated or inherited over the years.
But making old toys a part of our holiday can help us find again that joy in simple things.
Santa isn’t the only guy getting mail this time if year.
Antiques and vintage items are unique, personal and nostalgic, and those words add up to a perfect gift every time.
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