By Charles Dickson, Ph.D. During most of the 20th century those who collected antiques of metal concentrated on items made of iron, brass, copper, silver or pewter. They generally overlooked what they regarded as cheap country tinware. But this has begun to change and collectors are realizing the value of American country tinware produced from the 18th to the early […]

By Les Stewart Collecting glass animals from the Depression Era can be a fun collection. People collect about every possible glass from the Depression Era. Individuals collect by pattern, com- pany, item type, color, and more variations such as children’s glass. One of the more rewarding collections possible is glass animals from the Depression Era. A glass animal collection can […]

A New Chapter for a Timeless Shop In the heart of Golden, Colorado, where the foothills meet the sky and Main Street pulses with a blend of Old West charm and modern vitality, a beloved institution is spreading its wings once more. In the Interplaza West Shopping Center at the intersection of 6th and Colfax, Old Crows Antiques, known as […]

Dozens of booksellers from around the country will be offering their most interesting, most memorable, and most hard-to-find books for two days this August at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Rd., Castle Rock. The Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair, now in its 41st year, is a delight for booklovers of all ages, tastes and budgets.  It’s a chance to […]