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The article discusses the restoration of an 18th century canapé à la turque, a daybed that was said to be designed for Marie Antoinette, then Queen of France. Topics explored include the artists involved in its creation such as Jacques Gondouin, François-Toussaint Foliot, and Georges Jacob, the significant contribution of the late art historian Xavier Bonnet to the restoration project, and the scheduled reinstallation of the daybed at the Legion of Honor museum in California.

The article offers information on the Valley Relics Museum located in Los Angeles, California that honors the colorful past of the region.

The article reports on an antique-silver collection of spoons in England. It mentions that there are seven complete sets of spoons known which were decorated with figures of the twelve Apostles. It notes that only two sets were known until 1881, including one settled at the Corpus Christi College in Cambridge, and the other in Goldsmiths Hall in London.

The article focuses on the work of Orange County Regional History Center (OCRHC) in Orlando, Florida and memorials that had popped up at multiple sites across the city. It mentions memorial sites with boxes and started collecting objects for preservation at the shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. It also mentions practice of condolence collection and memorial museums rarely attract repeat visitors.

The article offers information about the Antique and Classic Boat Society's (ACBS) International Boat Show, which will be at Bar Harbor Supper Club in Nisswa, Minnesota on September 25-26, 2015. Dave Bortner, the event chair for the show, highlights a wider variety of boats, including rare watercrafts, on display. Other information related to boat collection is presented.

The article presents a profile of the 18th-century French cabinet maker François Mondon who operated within the Faubourg Saint-Antoine of Paris, France. Topics addressed include the analysis of an exhibited commode chest of drawers made by Mondon, a biographical sketch of Mondon's life and career, and discussion of identifying features of Mondon's construction methods and ornamentation.

The article discusses the furniture of the Kenwood estate in Hapstead, England, arranged to reflect the property during its ownership by the 18th-century Earl of Mansfield William Murray. Profiles are given of several rooms within the property, including the hall, antechamber, and library, highlighting the re-collection of original and then-contemporary furniture pieces for the period. Specific furnishings such as reading couches, pier glasses, and curtain cornices are highlighted.

The article discusses the 18th-century English "owl" tables of Lady Burlington, wife of Richard Boyle, the 3rd Earl of Burlington, kept in her garden residence in Chiswick, London, England. Details are given describing the distinct characteristics of the furniture pieces, the logistical details surrounding the commissioning of the works through artisan John Boson, and accounts of how the furniture has been conserved in the following centuries.

The article discusses the link between the Roman Empire and Hautes-Pyrénées in southern France, which sits on the Rhône River, and is home to many Roman artifacts. Topics include the extraction, preservation, and exhibition of a barge that had sunk in the river, how the strong current and poor visibility of the Rhône River made the project difficult and dangerous, and how archaeologists Sabrina Marlier, David Djaoui, and Sandra Greek managed to complete the project by their 2013 deadline.

The article discusses about Higgins Armory Collection. Topics of discussion includes the armory was originally assembled by John Woodman Higgins in the early 20th century. It further discusses about the challenges of the traveling exhibition, "The Age of Armor--Treasures from the Higgins Armory Collection: where the preservation of the armors was very crucial for which custom-made display mannequins were used.

In this article, the author discusses his interest in collecting materials related to fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and its creator Arthur Conan Doyle. He mentions that on May 27, 1971, he has received a letter from one of the London bookshops containing several interesting Sherlockian items. He informs that he has also bought a mini-parcel of material containing a "Bibliographical Catalogue of the Writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle," by Harold Locke from Edna Whiteson in London, England.

The article discusses John C. Waddell's collection of modernist American antiques. Waddell donated part of his collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Yale University Art Gallery. The author describes the introduction of modernist design in the U.S. in the 1920s and the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, France. Other topics include glass and ceramics designer Reuben Haley and European designers working in the U.S. such as Paul Frankl.

The article profiles antiques collectors Linda H. and George M. Kaufman, who began collecting in the 1950s and established the Kaufman Americana Foundation in 1977. Their collection of American furniture was exhibited at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. in 1986, and most of their collection is in their home in Norfolk, Virginia. Also presented are quotes from acquaintances of the Kaufmans including Arthur K. Wheelock Jr, Alexandra Alevizatos Kirtley, and Barbara and Ted Alfond.

The article offers information on the hobby of enterprising restaurateur John Cariere of hunting new treasures for his residence in South Highlands. It says that the living room of Cariere is filled with his collections of rare artifacts, antiques, and art materials. It states that some of the items in his house came from New Orleans-based Magazine Street antique stores and hotel sales in Dallas. Moreover, it notes that the works of painter Patrick Sarte are Cariere's recent finds.

The article focuses on the success of retired Brainerd teacher Bryce Eaton to engage in the antique business in Minnesota. According to Eaton, the interest in history influences his interest to antique hunting. He adds that one of his memorable finds, which also tops his list, is when he found a batch of photographic negatives of a street in London, England taken in the late 1800.

The article offers updates related to antiques shows, museums and collections around the world. The Brussels Antiques and Fine Art Fair (BRAFA) in Brussels, Belgium involves powerhouse dealers such as Axel Vervoordt and De Jonckheere. The Royal Academy of Arts in London, England will host the first exhibition commemorating the British sculpture. The Dutch Museum Ghent in Belgium will also explores Dutch developments in an exhibition of ceramics, silver and other objects.

The article offers information on the antique collections in the Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan at the British Museum in London, England. It relates that the collections were from the discoveries of the Late Antique cemeteries in Fayum, Akhmim, and Antinoopolis. It adds that the collections were of vivid colours and representational decoration that depict both Christian and pagan themes. It cites the contributions of E. A. W. Budge in maintaining the antique collections.

The article focuses on antique collector Don DiMugno's collection of antiques at his house in Kensington, Connecticut. DiMugno started collecting and building his own customized bicycles at the age of 12 and later began to collect and build cars. He gradually pursued his true passion collecting and refurbishing antiques. DiMugno's 1936-era house contains over 300 antiques dating from the 1800s to the 1950s, which includes a vintage ice-cream bar, advertising signs, jukeboxes and holiday items.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of restoring an antique Celesta 15 1/2" music box he bought from an auction at Expo Auction Center in Burbank, Ohio.

The article offers information on some art places in the U.S. These include the Jackson Square Art & Antiques Dealers Association in San Francisco, California, which is said to be the destination of the city's premier art, antiques and modern design shopping. Meanwhile, Eron Johnson Antiques in Denver, Colorado is said to have offered a vast collection of furniture, lighting, and architectural items from the 17th to 19th centuries.

The article offers information on the city of Hudson in New York with its history and art sites. Accordingly, the city's official seal depicts a whale, in which first-time visitors find it odd. It is noted that the Warren Street, called the moribund business spine in the city, has started to emerge with galleries and design shops. Meanwhile, some collections of antiques are reportedly found in Doyle Antiques, Gris, and Stair Galleries.

The article focuses on the increase of the antiques market due to the increase of the number of people who find and collect antiques which include art, furniture and books. It mentions that London, England became the greatest art and antiques marketplace in the world which offers all things from Rembrandts to Dior dresses in the 1950 for a price. It says that the auction companies of Christie's and Phillips, as well as French dealer Didier Aaron had opened branches in Manhattan, New York City due to the 24th Annual Winter Antiques Show which opened at the Seventh Regiment Armory in Manhattan. Meanwhile, director Robert Bishop of the Museum of American Folk Art in Manhattan says that Americans have acknowledged the importance of their cultural heritage.

The article focuses on the collection and restoration of antique airplanes by the members of the Antique Airplane Association (AAA) in the U.S. It states that the members of the association buy, reconstruct and fly early models of airplanes, wherein, some of the most prized are the relics of the World War I. It says that the goal of rebuilding old aircrafts is to return them to their functional conditions and additional safety feature is the only allowable improvement.

Photographs of several antiques related to U.S. college sports including megaphones, game programs, and pennants are presented.

The article features Marvin Miller, an expert vintage and antique trunk collector and restorer. He discusses becoming interested in antiques at an early age while living in Germany, where his parents collected antique clocks and other items. He talks about studying the history of trunk manufacturing in the U.S. and Europe. Prices of various types of restored and unrestored unusual and rare trunks are mentioned. Tips for collectors to consider before buying a trunk are also presented.

The article offers the author's insights on the word "connoisseurship," which refers to the exhilarating and obsessive search for something cool to be bought. The author states that the designs created by Italian designer Piero Fornasetti in 1960 were part graphic and part surrealism style. Moreover, the website 1stDibs, wherein the best high-end antique dealers worldwide were gathered and display information and pictures of their prized inventory of Fornasetti designs is cited.

The article offers advice for collecting Victorian skirt lifters, or tools used to lift hems in the 19th century. The author describes different styles and materials of skirt lifters, also called a "porte-jupe," including brass lifters for everyday use and ornate silver lifters for special occasions. The author suggests that some lifters have patent or registration numbers and describes the 1876 patented "Blackwood Magic Skirt Elevator." The author also describes mentions of skirt lifters in books including "Tennis Antiques and Collectibles" by Jeanne Cherry and "A History of Victorian Skirt Grips" by Mary Sawdon.

The article features Native American antique art collectors George and Grace Marsik from the U.S. Doctor Richard Feldman and his wife, Becky, say that the Marsiks are considered the royalty of Native American antique art collectors. George explains that he started collecting because of the beauty of the artwork, not for potential profit. Their collections have been featured in exhibitions at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1984, the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe in 1980, and the Elvehjem Museum of Art at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1988. Their latest collections include the polychrome storage jars, bowls and a drum from Santo Domingo, Zia, Zuni and Cochiti pueblos.

The article features the Detroit casket which was carved by Gottfried Wolffram and discovered by Georg Laue in an old aristocratic collection in Germany. It is stated that Wolffram used ivory and amber together in creating the casket. It notes that the Roman Campagna is depicted in the casket with particular emphasis on perspective and elaborate landscape details. A brief historical overview on the discovery of the casket is also included.

The article offers tips on how to purchase perfect antiques in New Orleans, Louisiana. It points out that antique shopping and decorating should be done with care and mental vision. Donald St. Pierre suggests antique collectors to use antique in a modern or contemporary setting as a central point. Cary King recommends functionality in actual furniture and adds that antiques are not impulse buys. Meanwhile, Patrick Dunne notes that placing antiques in a modern setting expresses time continuum.

The article offers information on the collection of vases and pottery produced by Grueby Faience Co. and Grueby Pottery in the U.S. These include the Grueby vases such as Jonquils vase, which is modeled and glazed by Ellen R. Farrington. It also cites the Orcher vase, which is glazed and modeled by Wilhelmina Post. Meanwhile, it also noted that the Double Gourd vase has been attributed to William H. Gruc and is designed by Grueby Faience Co.

An interview with creator Karyl Pierce Paxton from New Orleans, Louisiana is presented. She defines the meaning of her creation "New Orleans Style," which she refers as French influence that dominates New Orleans' style and culture. Paxton explores her style on combining antique pieces and contemporary art for aesthetic purposes.