Tag: antiques

Discover the history of peach pit carving, from its ancient Chinese roots to 19th-century American pioneers and the famous art of Albert William Gimbi, the Pennsylvania Peach Pit Carver.

The famous shotgun “Bo Whoop” vanished from a duck hunt in 1948—then resurfaced decades later. Plus a guide to modern non-toxic waterfowl ammo.

After a decade of searching, the National Museum of the Great Lakes and CLUE have finally identified a mysterious Lake Erie shipwreck as The Clough, a 125-foot stone-hauler lost to a brutal 1868 storm. This historic discovery was confirmed by unique architectural details and a distinctive hull patch, bringing a 150-year-old mystery to a close. The identification also serves as a poignant tribute to lead diver David VanZandt, who dedicated his life to uncovering the lake's hidden history.

The National Cookie Cutter Collector’s Club's biannual convention will be held June 19-21 at Courtyard Canton, 4375 Metro Circle NW, North Canton, Ohio.

Item No. 1288 features a skinny, metal, pointy tip attached to a handle, kind of like an ice pick. Do you know what it is? Leave a comment on this post.

Step back in time at End of the Commons, Ohio’s oldest general store, where history, nostalgia and family-friendly fun make for a day well spent.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Executive Director Jennifer Highland will share what it’s like to host PBS’s Antiques Roadshow on April 9.

I'm not convinced our Hazard A Guess? savants will be stumped by Item No. 1265, as I'm certain I have seen these lying around antique and thrift shops.

Kym Seabolt finally brought home a piece of her family's history — an antique table handed down to her from her grandmother.

Kymberly Foster Seabolt shares her thoughts on using antiques and other old things, while appreciating their heritage.