Nov 22, 2021 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Growing up I collected coins, mainly pennies. Unlike some kids my age, I wasn’t all that interested in the “baseball” cards, though I did like the pink slab of bubble gum. I never got into trading the cards among friends. What prompted me to think about such...
Oct 20, 2021 | Publisher's Message
Grant Hamilton, Publisher Sometimes searching books, visiting museums, or talking with other collectors answers the “what is it” question. Other times the mystery may remain unsolved for years. A one-of-a-kind perhaps, created by a farmer or tradesman. I’ve...
Sep 22, 2021 | Publisher's Message
The idea that antiques prices are moving up isn’t based on a scientific survey, however some anecdotal observations tend to make me think that the “soft” antique market may be changing to the upside. We recently visited a New England antiques co-op that...
Aug 24, 2021 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Apples ripening on the tree outside my office window serve as a reminder that the calendar pages are turning and harvest season is underway. Of course, “farming” is big business today with huge tractors, high-tech drones surveying fields for computer-aided crop...
Jul 28, 2021 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Later this month items from the collection of Bob and Gail Fischer will be sold at Kelly and Ben Schultz’ auction gallery in Clarence, NY. Antiques collectors in Western New York, especially those people who love early and folk items, know the eye these...
Jun 8, 2021 | Publisher's Message
As our June issue goes to press, there are some signs of normal, not merely a pandemic “new normal.” While there are continuing mixed messages about masks and social distancing and how events can be held, the restrictions are easing. To some degree it depends on your...
