I have been an antique dealer for almost 35 years and a collector for most of my life. I have been featured in several national magazines, have assisted with forensic cases and work with an archaeologist in identifying items from dig sites. I LOVE what I do and enjoy sharing the knowledge I have acquired over my many years in the business. So please feel free to let me know what topics are of interest to you and I will do my best to write an article on it.
Did you know that the oldest surviving valentine greeting, in English, dates back to 1455? It was sent from Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt.