Lions, turtles, and birds, oh my! Brooches have been worn throughout history to hold clothing in place, show support of a cause, and accessorize an ensemble. Recently pins, a less ornamental type of adornment, have gained popularity in fashion. Here, we
Watch Fobs: Adding Personality to Your Timepiece
Much like a charm made for a charm bracelet, a watch fob is a small ornament that hangs from the chain or strap of a pocket watch. As the watch sits in a man’s pocket the chain hangs out, therefore
Babe Ruth and the Mystery of the 1923 Lections Baseball Cards
In the mid-1980s, American baseball card collectors were surprised to find a previously unknown group of baseball cards displayed at the Parsippany National card show. In 1997, a second group of these unusual cards showed up at auction. The origin
Rare Tiffany & Co Aluminum Coffee Spoon from the 1893 World’s Fair
Every now and then we come across an item that is truly rare and unique, an undeniable treasure of which only a handful exist. Upon first glance, this coffee spoon looks pretty but not terribly unusual. However, when you look
Lucky, Gentle Giants: Collecting Elephants
What is it about elephants that we love so much? Is it their gentle gaze, their intelligence, their capacity for love? Many cultures see elephants as a symbol of luck, the love between a mother and child, knowledge, and protection.
Antique Jewelry by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Here are a beautiful pair of unmarked 14k and citrine cabochon cufflinks that recently came from a local estate. They arrived in a Tiffany & Company box that the cufflinks appear original to. Stylistically, these cufflinks appear related to the
Victorian & Edwardian Jewelry: Lingerie Pins
Proper Etiquette from Corset to Pins: A Lady’s Best Kept Secret! Lingerie pins are sweet, little pins used to hold a proper lady’s undergarments in place. Often sold in pairs to combat each bra strap from a visible display of
Original Art Deco Artwork by Erté
The sleek lines, unique shapes, and bold colors of Art Deco design are still eye-catching today, almost 100 years after the movement’s heyday. One of the most recognizable artists and designers of the Art Deco period may be Erté, who
Calling Cards, Embellished Cases & Entryway Baskets
Say “Hello” to Antique Text Messages Imagine a world where electronics ceased to exist and the handwritten letter was your main source of correspondence. It was not so long ago that this world existed. Unfortunately it is a pastime that
Lucky Charms: Jewelry That Protects and Attracts
Are you feeling lucky? Lucky charms have used to ward off evil for centuries. Finding a heads up penny, wearing an unwashed jersey, a hat worn upside down and backwards to rally for the losing team are all ways to