The first thing you are probably thinking of by the title of this posting are things like shipwreck artifacts.That is, artifacts salvaged from a what was a tragedy.Frankly, that is an area of collecti … read more

Today I figured I'd share some pics from a pick I did in the summer of 2018. It was a 2 1/2 story farmhouse, with the top 1/2 story being a walk-up attic. I have been watching this house for q … read more

There is a new scam going around, and it seems the scammers are using/victimizing various antiques shops across Canada.Unfortunately, the list includes mine.Some scammer, based who-knows-where oversea … read more

For some, treasure hunting comes naturally....or, I should say "by fluke".Those of you who have been following my blog for years, may recall reading about the Marc Chagall painting, a copy of The Decl … read more

Imagine a little town, situated along a river.A torrential flooding like no other in recent history wipes through the town sweeping buildings and contents in its wake, including the bank.Yes, the bank … read more