“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there…” ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore or Major Henry Livingston, Jr., depending on which group of experts you choose … READ MORE
Posts By: Harry Rinker
The Value of Knowing the First Owner of an Object
Antiques and collectibles are inanimate objects that become animate when stories associated with them are known. Stories, memories and dreams add value. Stories include answers to questions such as who first bought the object; why was it bought; how … READ MORE
Why I Prefer Collecting Antiques and Collectibles with a Story
The move from a 14,000 square foot building, the former Vera Cruz (PA) Elementary School, to a 2,800 square foot home in Kentwood, Michigan, forced me to sell approximately two-thirds of the antiques and collectibles I acquired over 50 years … READ MORE