The Twilight of the British Empire – The Interwar Years
The period between World War I and World War II was the fading dream-time of the British Empire. While the…
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Cleaning Out Grandma’s House – The 80-20 rule for Antiques
Several years ago my grandmother died. One of my duties was to help the family with cleaning out her house….
The Optionality of Old Gold Coins
Sometimes I’m asked why I buy old gold coins instead of gold bullion bars or modern bullion coins. For me,…
The Great Boston Antique Store Massacre of 2011-2012
I set off on an ambitious antiquing expedition into Cambridge and downtown Boston in the spring of 2011. I hadn’t…