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  • Goodwill Discovery Sells for $89,600 at Sotheby’s July 29, 2026
    A jacket worn by Lakers legend Wilt Chamberlain, discovered decades later by a teenage Goodwill shopper, sold as part of an extremely successful sports auction at Sotheby’s. The post Goodwill Discover […]
    Elizabeth Heineman
  • America at 250: Mississippi: The Magnolia State July 29, 2026
    As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Mississippi's story flows from the mighty Mississippi River through the Civil War to a cultural legacy that continues to shape the nation. T […]
    Kele Johnson
  • Potter & Potter’s Americana Auction Delivers Patriotic Treasures July 28, 2026
    Important historical items and memorabilia embodying the American spirit were offered. The post Potter & Potter’s Americana Auction Delivers Patriotic Treasures appeared first on Antique Trader. […]
    Amanda Sheriff

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Art News

Collecting Antique Jewelry

Antique lava cameo

The cameo image is from Ms. Cinamon's book Estate Jewelry, 1760 to 1960. The article is from Collector's Weekly. It provides an   overview of antique periods and styles along with many other articles on various areas of collecting.

 

 

Antique Furniture Prices

antique furnitureThe downward trend in furniture prices is explained well by the Antiques Trade Gazette. While not necessarily good news for sellers, it is good news for buyers. The antiques industry is cyclical just like any other industry. What is down today could be up tomorrow. The chair is on exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. It  is executed in the Regency style and dates to 1804.