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France's 25-year treasure hunt for a golden owl
Somewhere in France lies buried a small statuette and for 25 years thousands have searched for it.
Finding Treasure: A Quick Guide to Antique Appraisal
Could that old vase in your attic be valuable? We talked to a local appraiser to find out.
Urban Treasure Hunters: Treasure Hunting Tips from Olde Good Things
Big cities provide countless hidden treasure waiting to be discovered—from ancient architectural artifacts such as tin ceiling tiles, iron gates and fireplace mantels to valuable jewelry and vintage…
How to Let Go of a Lifetime of Treasures
Finding a new home for parents’ prized possessions.
Tips for scoring timeless treasures at estate sales
If you’re not a regular, the process — including finding one and navigating it once inside — can be confounding. But with a bit of preparation and a few simple
Cari's Tips for Buying and Selling Antique Treasures
Score insider tips from antiques dealer and collector Cari Cucksey for finding, buying, cleaning and selling high-value collectibles and vintage treasures.
What Lost Treasure Would You Most Like to Find?
What If Your Kids Don’t Want Your Treasures?
There may be items in your home that have great sentimental value to you. However, they may become an annoyance to your children. While many items in your house are precious to you, it is possible that inheriting such things becomes a burden for the children who have to take...
10 Real-Life Hidden Treasures You Could Still Find
Everyone wants to find a hidden treasure. Just imagine walking around in the woods and stumbling across a treasure chest of money. Pirates hid them all the
Cash in the attic? How to find treasure amid the rubbish in your home
Silver, bank notes, clothes, books and furniture may offer more value than expected
Finding an LGBTQ treasure trove showed me why we must preserve our history
The badges, seen together, create a vivid, evocative portrait of the struggles and concerns of that time.
How Does CHS Preserve Its Historic Treasures?
CHS preserves its historic treasures by adjusting light, temperature, humidity, and ensuring that items are put into proper storage sleeves or boxes.
Archaeologists Discover Treasure Trove of Artifacts in Ancient Mayan Cave
A team of archaeologists exploring an ancient Mayan cave system discovered a chamber containing an amazing array of artifacts that are believed to have been untouched for over a thousand years.
'Huge step of faith' led to G's Hidden Treasures
Relatively new business features a variety of items, including candles, crafts, coffee, home decor, and more.
Always looking for treasures can result in thrilling finds
You never know where you’ll find a treasure. To me it’s not about monetary value, it’s about discovering an item or piece of information that tells an interesting story. I’ve
How and Why to Build a Golden Rolodex
Some of you may be too young to remember this, but I certainly am not. We used to have this…
20+ Times People Found The Most Unexpected Things
You could spend all day dragging a metal detector across the beach, but it is the person taking a casual stroll that finds unexpected treasure. At least the people on the list below would probably agree with this philosophy, each one found their own unique 'gems' at the most random times.
Smart Shopper: How to Judge Antique Furniture Quality
Pick the treasures from the trash without expert experience by learning how to evaluate antiques and what questions to ask
Am I allowed to dig for buried treasure on Ellis Island?
Dear John: I recently discovered that something valuable is buried on Ellis Island. Who can I ask to get permission to dig a one foot by one foot hole? Do you think I will be allowed to dig? Can I …
Man Buys Junk Dresser, Finds Priceless Treasures Inside
Loy: When treasures have more than sentimental value
Proper appraisal of potentially-valuable antiques can save headaches down the road.
