By Barry Krause  Love tokens are circulating coins that have been smoothed off, usually on one side, and then engraved with initials, names, dates, quotations or other artwork to be given as personal gifts to express affection.  The fad for love tokens in America began after the Civil War and continued until the early 20th century. Most love tokens were […]

By Robert Reed  When it comes to antiques and collectibles few fields are as remarkably diverse as the simple functioning button. Today the world of collectible buttons range in material from brass to Bakelite and range in design from striking Art Deco to fancy cloth.  Historically the button has been crafted from just about every possible substance including copper, enamel, […]

By Jon DeStefano  Old Crows Antique Mall is celebrating their fourth anniversary throughout the month of May and it will be fantastic. Here is  what is planned:  MAY 4: OLD CROWS’ ANTIQUES ROAD SHOW  12-3 p.m. Get estimates on your favorite treasures. Talk to experts about your antiques, art, vintage and collectibles. Limit 1 item per person.  MAY 11: LITTLETON CAR SHOW 3 […]

 For much of the twentieth century, before television and paperback novels had become the pervasive presence they are today, popular fiction magazines were a primary source of diversion for millions of Americans.  For about a quarter, readers could buy a week’s worth of escapist entertainment in the latest issue of Amazing Stories, Popular Western, Real De-tective, New Love, Escape to […]

Sponsored by the St. Vrain Historical Society  The 2024 Strawberry Festival Antique Show —the 52nd since the St.Vrain Historical Society began to sponsor the annual spring show – will be held on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th  in the Exhibit Building at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO.  Hours for the event are Saturday from […]