Antiques

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 — and often overlooked by comparison. Big screen versus small screen is the issue.

This month's mystery tool comes from the collection of artifacts at the Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum.

No matter your age, getting a new vehicle as a holiday gift is always exciting. New automobiles, motorcycles or bikes are tried-and-true holiday offerings that will thrill a close friend or family member.

Last month’s mystery tool really lit a flame for our readers — and, for many, that flame was a nostalgic one.

Recently, I was interviewed to discuss the significance and value of newly discovered 1960 presidential campaign video footage of President John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.

Brothers George and Henry Landis collected all sorts of tools that 18th- and 19th-century Pennsylvania German farmers used in the past. Their collection is the foundation of Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum.

Functional objects are not often viewed as collectible mainly because we use them daily, rely on them in our daily life and don’t consider them to be precious or rare. Yet, when it comes to something so common, evident and helpful on a daily basis, we should take a second look at such workho…

Can you guess the identity of this tool from the Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum?

Jade has been part of China’s art tradition for thousands of years. Jade comes in two distinct forms: jadeite and nephrite. Jade carvers believe that the elements of jade make it something beautiful and valuable to wear and enjoy.

There are lots of interesting vintage tools and farm implements in the collection of the Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum.

The Aug. 2-3 auction resulted in $1.3 million in sales.

Jade has been a symbol of status in China since ancient times. Jade is an important material, and is often used in carvings, jewelry, screens, decorations, etc.