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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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