By Nadja Maril
A story recognizing the history and significance of the symbolic eagle.
By Nadja Maril
As long as man has had armies, there have been soldier toys, but the collectible ones were made mostly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The least-expensive soldiers were those made out of paper, which were meant to be cut and pasted on wood or cardboard. If you come across uncut sheets of paper soldiers, you have a valuable find.
By Nadja Maril
Bygone direction-finders.
By Nadja Maril
There’s a lot to inspire the collecting of apple-related antiques.
By Nadja Maril
The Niloak company dates back to the mid-19th century.
By Nadja Maril
If you’re out antiquing this summer and you’ve left your dog behind, you might just want to purchase a dog-related antique.
By Nadja Maril
Whether you’re on your way to spend the night in Ocean City, a week in Rehoboth, or a month in Lewes, what kinds of antiques can you expect to find?
By Nadja Maril
Samplers first came into being in England during the 16th century, where they served as pattern books for ladies to assemble stitches and designs they might later wish to copy onto their linens.
By Nadja Maril
There are many delightful antique and limited edition children’s books published in small sizes. They range from those meant for doll houses and miniature displays to entire sets of books devoted to nursery rhymes, the alphabet, and classic favorites such as Aesop’s Tales.
By Najda Maril
Oriental rugs never go out of style though various designs and colors fall in and out of favor. How do you distinguish among all the different types of Oriental rugs?