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A small veteran owned home-based business that specializes in finding antiques and collectibles for any collector at reasonable prices.
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Country music history isn’t just in the songs—it’s in the tools and the look. Today’s post dives into vintage instruments and stage wear, from road-worn cases to unforgettable onstage style.

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February 12, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Country music collectibles didn’t start at the merch table—they started with radio nights, paper keepsakes, and heavy shellac records. Here’s how the Opry’s earliest era shaped what collectors chase today.

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#antiques #collectibles #vintagefinds
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February 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Gallé-style Art Nouveau is at its best when nature drives everything—form, motif, and technique. This post ties the full series together through the lens of nature, art, and innovation.

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#antiques #collectibles #artnouveau #emilegalle #artglass
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February 6, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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What happened to Gallé after 1904? Today’s post breaks down the continuation of the workshop, what collectors mean by “after Gallé,” and how to shop the market with confidence.

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February 5, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Gallé isn’t only glass—his Art Nouveau furniture is where marquetry, carving, and symbolism really take over. Today’s post breaks down what to look for, how collectors judge quality, and why these pieces feel like art you can live with.

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Furniture and Woodwork - Dear June Collectibles
When most people think “Gallé,” they picture glass, but for collectors, Gallé’s furniture is where Art Nouveau becomes fully immersive.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Cameo glass is where Art Nouveau really shows off—layered color, carved relief, and designs that feel like they live inside the glass. Today’s post breaks down how it’s made and what collectors look for.

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#antiques #collectibles #artnouveau #cameoglass
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January 30, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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Art Nouveau collectors: this one’s your starting point. Meet Émile Gallé—his signature style, his Nancy roots, and why his work still stops people in their tracks.
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#antiques #collectibles #artnouveau #glasscollecting #decorativearts #emilegalle
The Art Nouveau Visionary - Dear June Collectibles
If you’ve ever stopped in your tracks at a vase that looks like it’s still growing you already understand the pull of Émile Gallé.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Bicycles didn’t just change transportation—they changed daily life. Wheels of Change is our series wrap-up on how two wheels reshaped freedom, culture, and collecting history.
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#antiques #collectibles #bicyclehistory #vintagebicycles #cyclinghistory
Wheels of Change - Dear June Collectibles
Bicycles have a way of slipping into the background of everyday life—until you stop and realize how much they’ve changed the world.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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From dirt-track BMX to trail-ready mountain bikes, the late 20th century created true modern classics. Here’s how these bikes rose—and what collectors look for today.
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#antiques #collectibles #vintagebicycles #bmx #mountainbikes #cyclinghistory
January 23, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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Wide tires, sweeping frames, and pure neighborhood nostalgia—balloon-tire cruisers didn’t just roll through the 1930s–50s, they defined it. Take a look at what made them so iconic.

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#antiques #collectibles #vintagebicycles #cruiserbikes #bicyclehistory
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January 22, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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The bicycle that changed everything wasn’t the tallest—it was the safest. Here’s how the safety bike sparked the cycling boom of the 1890s and reshaped everyday life.

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#antiques #collectibles #vintagebicycles #bicyclehistory #cyclinghistory #victorianera
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January 19, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Would you dare to ride a bicycle taller than you? The penny-farthing wasn’t just transportation—it was Victorian pride on two wheels.

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January 16, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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Scrimshaw isn’t just maritime folk art—it’s a small, hand-carved record of life at sea. From ships and whales to love tokens and symbols of home, this post explores what the imagery reveals.
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#antiques #collectibles #scrimshaw #maritimehistory
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January 15, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Scrimshaw is collectible history—but it’s also a category filled with reproductions, machine-made pieces, and “too-good-to-be-true” listings. This guide walks through the most common red flags and what to look for.

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January 12, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Ships, whales, sweethearts, flags, and folklore—scrimshaw is full of repeating themes that tell you what sailors carried in their hearts on long voyages. Here’s a collector-friendly guide to reading the imagery.

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#antiques #collectibles #scrimshaw
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January 9, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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Scrimshaw isn’t just what’s carved—it’s how it was carved. From polished whale teeth to sail-needle linework and lampblack pigment, this post breaks down the materials and techniques behind the art.
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#antiques #collectibles #scrimshaw #scrimshawart
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January 8, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Scrimshaw didn’t start in a studio—it started in the slow, quiet hours aboard whaling ships. Step into the shipboard craft that turned whale teeth into handmade time capsules.
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#antiques #collectibles #scrimshaw #maritimehistory #nauticalantiques #folkart
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January 5, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2026 with a quick hello, a big thank-you, and a simple way to make sure you never miss a post or a new find.
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Happy New Year 2026 from Dear June Collectibles - Dear June Collectibles
I hope 2026 is off to a fantastic start for you. Here’s wishing you a happy, safe, and productive 2026, filled with exciting new adventures.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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Before the year turns, we just want to say thank you. If you read the blog, browsed the site, or shopped our eBay store in 2025, you helped keep these stories (and these treasures) moving forward.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Trivets are small, but they’re one of the easiest kitchen categories to collect with real style. This post shows how to build a coherent “stove to table” trivet collection that feels curated—not cluttered.

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Collecting Trivets from Stove to Table - Dear June Collectibles
If you collect trivets long enough, you’ll notice something funny: they’re “small” until they aren’t. One turns into a stack.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Decorative and souvenir trivets are the ultimate “useful collectible”—part kitchen history, part memory-keeper. Here’s what to look for, how to spot the best designs, and easy ways to display them.
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Decorative and Souvenir Trivets - Dear June Collectibles
Trivets are the kind of collectible that sneaks up on you. You start with one and suddenly you’re noticing them everywhere.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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The best collectibles don’t have to sit on a shelf—some of them belong right in the center of the table. Here are display ideas and care tips for keeping trivets beautiful (and usable).
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#antiques #collectibles #vintagestyle #trivets #homecollecting
December 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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New to sign collecting (or ready to level up)? This wrap-up includes the big-picture checklist: what to look for, how to display, and how to buy with confidence.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Step into the glow: from corner bars to big-city marquees, neon and lighted signs tell the story of nightlife, highways, and hometown hangouts. See why collectors can’t stop flipping the switch.

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#NeonSigns #VintageSigns #LightedSigns #Advertising
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December 15, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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From gas pumps to corner stores, porcelain and tin signs once sold America. Now they tell its story on our walls.

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#PorcelainSigns #TinSigns #AdvertisingSigns #RoadsideAmericana #VintageCollecting #DearJuneCollectibles
December 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM