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Tips for collecting this historic variety of military headgear
Those who venture into the antique firearms market have to watch out for fakes. Here's how to avoid an ambush
Learn more about these beautiful tiles with variations to suit a range of tastes and pocketbooks
These lovingly crafted artifacts are often overlooked by dealers and collectors; that means they're affordable if you're willing to hunt
California an island? Find an old map that says so and it could be worth a boatload of money
Does the time-honored practice of oiling leather books help preserve them — or do them harm?
Many of America's most cherished antique keepsakes have precious little market value. Fnd out why ...
Learn how to start a collection of inexpensive maps
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Antique and collectible Christmas ornaments can rekindle the feelings of Christmas — at a range of prices.
More on African Americana, also known as black memorabilia
Elvis pays a surprise "visit" to ANTIQUES ROADSHOW to learn about his own memorabilia and collectibles
Everything you need to know about corn-inspired collectibles
Collecting crate labels: colorful and inexpensive collectibles from America's proud agricultural heritage
Memories from your childhood kitchen
Rudy Franchi explains how to get rolling on your own collection
A road map for collecting road maps: some people love them even if they are hard to refold
The elements vs. the ornaments: How to save your garden antiques
Richard Wright offers his tips on collecting these realistic-looking dolls
If it looks like a duck, but doesn't sound like a duck, it's probably a decoy. Learn more about these collectible deceivers
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW pays a visit to Casa San Ysidro, a historic rancho located in Corrales, to examine one of the country's best collections of early Hispanic furniture
How can owners of antique furnitre preserve their finishes — and the value of their antiques?
With many late 20th-century chair designs already being widely sought as collectibles, an expert offers a few words of wisdom for savvy collectors-to-be
Ornate or simple, affordable or dear, there's usually a lot more to this glass than meets the eye
Learn more about collecting the beautiful and affordable high-class glass by decorative artist René Lalique
Don't know your Loetz from your Steuben? Learn how to distinguish between the beautiful but confusing varieties of fine iridescent glasswork
Alluring and rare, these ornaments are often worth more than their weight in gold
If you want an antique cameo durable enough to pass on to your grandchilren, there are a few simple rules to follow
How to find out if your gold or diamond is real — or just a cheap pretender
More on these Georgian miniatures, one of the rarer examples of antique jewelry
Natural vs. cultured — can you tell the difference? Learn more with a whole string of tips from the ROADSHOW's guru of pearls
Learn how to polish your valuable metals without ruining them
Should you fix your broken metal sculptures? It all depends on what you have. Eric Silver explains when to bother, and when to leave well enough alone
Helpful guitar tips for the 'picky' musical collector
The 19th-century American violin is a more affordable alternative for violin collectors. Learn how to start your own collection
An expert offers some valuable tips for collecting the stunning wildlife prints of John James Audubon. And to the serious collector he says remember: Reproductions are for the birds
More on the Pennsylvania Impressionist school, a group of painters who gathered in the New Hope, Pennsylvania, area at the beginning of the 20th century
Tips on protecting your precious works of art.
See what appraiser Wes Cowan has to say about how you can tell the difference
Peter Schaffer shares a few tips on making sure that if Fabergé is what you want, Fabergé is what you get
More on Staffordshire figurines, one of the more common types of Victorian pottery
Lark Mason offers his tips on collecting blue-and-white porcelain
Learn the basics of collecting this enduring art pottery from the University of North Dakota
Learn about the printmaking process that brought color to the masses
You've heard of lithography. But do you know how it's done? Here's a primer on this versatile art form
Don't be fooled by a reproduction "antique" map
Learn more about collecting these powerful antique tools of government propaganda
Hawaii's quilt-making tradition is as unique as the Pacific island culture it comes from
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Precious advice: An expert offers tips on a lesser-known Chinese craft of centuries past
Leila Dunbar's ground rules for collecting baseball memorabilia
Catch it while you can! Relatively new to the American market, this field currently offers great deals for the savvy collector
Sports collectible expert Simeon Lipman shares some background and tips on memorabilia from the Winter Olympics
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More on collecting toy tractors — childhood favorites from America's heartland
More so than age, condition is the key to collecting these picturesque toys of a bygone era
Expert advice on collecting these ingenious German antique toys
For collectors interested in Native American artifacts, there are a few important guidelines to bear in mind
One of the most popular Native American crafts on the market today
A primer on the powerful and often overlooked art of the South Seas
For new and seasoned collectors alike, a simple primer on the legal and ethical issues that surround Native American collecting
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