NEW YORK – AntiqueSpider.com, a Web site devoted to art and antiques, debuted Feb. 1. Though the site is immediately directed at buyers and sellers of antique ivory, its founder, Marcus Antebi, says AntiqueSpider.com won’t be an ivory tower.

RIVERDALE - The world’s longest lasting love triangle is about to end. Or is it? Archie Comics has announced that with issue No. 600 of the 68-year old comic book series, Archie Andrews is going to pop the question; he finally decides to settle down and propose to his longtime pursuit Veronica Lodge, to the heartbreak of hometown favorite Betty Cooper.

For toy collectors just as with collectors of movie memorabilia, the 1930s and ’40s radio and film character named Tom Mix presents an unusual puzzle – because there was more than just one Tom Mix. More than two, even. There were, in fact, seven Tom Mixes.

Once in a while, you come across something so different that you want to share it with your doll friends. This is the case with a doll that I have recently acquired.

Postcards are being used to help preserve an almost lost folk art, that of fan-carving. The most culturally significant fan-carved item is the fan bird.

It may look like a chair made in the 17th century Baroque style but in actuality it can be one of the many furniture style revivals made over the years and in many countries. Would you know the difference?

No artifact of the past symbolizes antiques like the spinning wheel. Once found in virtually every household, these textile tools of the past are now difficult, but not impossible to find.

Collecting antique meerschaum pipes offers both artistry and beauty, and a sensual window into a bygone age, because tobacco residue lasts just about forever.

One of my most vivid boyhood memories is of walking up to Winslow Elementary School for the Fall Festival. The festival always coincided with Halloween.

NEW ORLEANS – M.S. Rau Antiques announces its recent discovery and acquisition of an extremely rare sterling silver flatware service by the legendary Fabergé.