Think how difficult it was before 1800, when you had to have light to work at night and there were only candles or several kinds of oil lamps. By the 1850s, it was easier. There were kerosene lamps, ...

STACEY: IT MIGHT BE A RECORD. 500 RARE, ANTIQUE, HAND-MADE LAMPS ARE UP FOR AUCTION IN MARSHALLTOWN. KCCI SENIOR REPORTER TODD MAGEL ' ’ENLIGHTENS’ U TODD: THIS VAST ELECTION OF ANTIQUE LAMPS LOOKS ...

Some of them date back to the 1940s. If you love rummaging through thrift stores and antique malls, vintage home decor is probably your style. Finding a treasure trove of pieces is exhilarating, but ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Good lighting is crucial at home, but secondary lights like ...

FENTON, Michigan -- Joy Monroe, 75, owns what she believes is a pipe. Possibly made of ivory, the thing is two inches long with a bowl on one end that's too small for tobacco.The item belonged to her ...

For him, it’s not just “thrill of the hunt,” which he said will draw a lot of people out to the event. It’s because he was invited to perform free antique appraisals at the show. Gaylord hosts the ...

With the recent opening of Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, antiques enthusiasts have a new venue to buy and sell the objects of their affection. The park will host its first outdoor antique fair from 9 a ...