Author: Jason Hackler

A 1936 Orrefors vase signed by Simon Gate.

An appraisal of an Aesthetic Movement Staffordshire plate from the late-19th-century.

Jason Hackler, manager/owner of New Hampshire Antique Co-op in Milford and partner of Jason Samuel Antiques, appraises a 19th-century side table made with paper mache.

A pair of vintage skis with a classic Scandinavian design made in Maine.

A 19th-century landscape painting is an example of the Hudson River School and was inspired by the work of the noted artist Thomas Chambers.

Vintage cake toppers are back in vogue.

An appraisal of a Victorian-era wind-up musical bird cage.

An etching by preeminent American etcher Luigi Lucioni is appraised.

A pair of Moser Glass Company vases are appraised at around $1,000.

The German art of paper-cutting created some beautiful — and now valuable — valentines.