Arts & Culture
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Valuable 1970s Television Collectibles
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1970s television offered viewers some of the most memorable characters in American TV viewing history: Arthur “the Fonz” Fonzarelli from Happy Days; Mork from Ork, of Mork and Mindy fame; Tattoo from Fantasy Island; the entire Brady Bunch; and Jack Tripper from Three’s Company, to name a few.
Art & Antiques with Dr. Lori: Political Beanies Bring High Values
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With the presidential campaign of 2024 ending soon, collectible objects associated with the race for the White House are at their height of popularity. Toys associated with play and politics are bought and sold to keep the candidates in front of voters’ minds.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Downsizing and Decluttering Tips from a Professional Appraiser
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For nearly 25 years, I have helped people all over the U.S. downsize from expansive mansions to cozy townhouses.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Collectible Clocks by the New Haven Clock Company
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I appraise my fair share of antique and vintage clocks via my public appraisal events and through photo submissions to my website. Some of the most intriguing clocks of all types are from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Uranium Glass: Antique Glass that Glows Green
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Many antique lovers ask me about glass of all types: Murano, Depression, EAPG, American Brilliant, Pyrex, and the list goes on. One of the most popular and exciting glass types for collectors is uranium glass. I like to call it “the green glass that glows.”
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Collecting Revival: Record Players and Vinyl Records
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The portable record player has reached middle age.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Trendy Vintage Dollhouses
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Did you have a dollhouse as a child? Do your children or grandchildren have one?
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Tick, Tock … Antique Clock Tips
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I have appraised all types of clocks — tall case clocks, carriage clocks, mantle clocks, etc. — for clients in all parts of the world. Clock collectors have been surprised or even stunned when an otherwise reliable clock just stops working — possibly for no good reason.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Coffee Culture Inspires 1990s/2000s TV Collectibles
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Movie memorabilia and film collectibles are known to bring big bucks in the vintage collectibles markets, but objects associated with the history of television are just as popular but often overlooked by comparison.