In the world of museums, the careful management of collections is essential for maintaining their cultural and educational missions. However, as collections grow over time, there are often items that become outdated, irrelevant, or simply take up valuable storage space.…
The Timeless Beauty of Antique Pewter: A Glimpse into History and Craftsmanship Pewter, a soft metal alloy consisting primarily of tin mixed with other metals like copper, antimony, and bismuth, has been prized for centuries due to its malleability, durability,…
The April 18th & 19th Americana & International Sale at Pook & Pook will offer one of our broadest assortments of antiques and art to date, everything from antiquities to Amish quilts, English delft chargers to Chinese Export platters, stoneware…
Admiral Jacob van Heemskerk (1567-1607) was an explorer. Before he captured the treasure ship Santa Caterina in the Straits of Malacca, and died defeating the Spanish fleet off Gibraltar, he was already a hero of an epic book, Nova Zembla.…
COVID-19 Protocol for Pook & Pook, Inc. Auctioneers and Appraisers (updated 5/17/20) We have had a number of questions from bidders and consignors about upcoming auctions, pick-up/drop-off procedures, consignment transport, and shipping during the pandemic. Please reach out to us…
FOR OUR CLIENTS and CUSTOMERS COVID-19 and Upcoming Auctions at Pook & Pook, Inc. – FAQ With the rise in numbers of the spread of coronavirus, we’ve had questions from bidders and consignors about our upcoming auctions. Please reach out…
Facebook Antique Identification Parody by: Jamie Shearer How many of you spend more time on Facebook than you would ever care to admit? I sheepishly raise my hand from the back of the room as I try to avoid the…
So here is an actual toy for my pick of the week for Pook and Pook’s toy sale with Noel Barret which begins at 10:00 AM EST, in Downingtown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, June 15th, 2019. I like to look at…
My pick this week come from the estate of Jonathan Barrow of Los Angeles, California. What a terrific find in this Japanese tin friction car. While the airplanes are cool, this one for me has such great lines. I chose…
