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  • America at 250: Massachusetts: the Bay State July 10, 2026
    As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Massachusetts reflects a history shaped by its First Peoples, colonial beginnings, revolutionary ideals, and centuries of craftsmanship. The post […]
    Kele Johnson
  • Street Discovery Solves Sorolla Painting Mystery July 8, 2026
    A man thought he had struck gold with an abandoned painting’s nice frame, but he learned the painting itself was worth much more to the family that had lost it. The post Street Discovery Solves Soroll […]
    Elizabeth Heineman
  • My Favorite Flag: The True Centennial Banner July 8, 2026
    From a Civil War veteran’s daughter to a young picker in 1960s New York, a rare 37-star banner carries a very personal meaning into America’s 250th year. The post My Favorite Flag: The True Centennial […]
    Dr. Anthony Cavo

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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.