Hey there, funky friends and fellow treasure hunters…. have we got a wild one for you today! If you love Canadian history facts as much as we do, you know that our great nation has a bit of a reputation for being, well…. polite. But… Read More »The Great Stork Derby: When a Toronto Tycoon Turned Baby-Making Into a 1930s Competition (And the Collectibles It Left Behind)

Hey there, Funky Junk family! We are so incredibly excited to share the next round of our creative journey with you…. We’ve been working behind the scenes to bring more of that special auction magic into your everyday wardrobe. If you’ve been following along, you… Read More »

Meta Description: Explore our 7 fresh mascot designs for the Funky Junk online auction house! From the fluffy Collector Cat to the Bargain Badger, see the quirky characters coming to our t-shirts. We have been busy little bees behind the scenes lately…. and we are… Read More »

Welcome to the wildest corner of the internet! If you have ever stayed up past your bedtime to snag that perfect vintage comic or spent your lunch break hunting for the ultimate piece of art glass, you know exactly what we are talking about. Here… Read More »The Funky Junk Gallery: 10 Moments of Auction Madness

WWI ended on November 11, 1918. But three weeks later, Canada loaded 4,000 soldiers onto ships and sent them to fight in Russia. Almost nobody knows they went. Almost nobody knows why. 🚨 November 1918. The guns fell silent on the Western Front. The world… Read More »The Forgotten Front: Canada’s Siberian Expeditionary Force (1918-1919)

Have you ever looked at a pair of skates and wondered how we went from wooden blocks on feet to the high-tech blades we see today? Well, buckle up (or lace up!), because the vintage roller skates history is a wild, wobbly, and totally awesome… Read More »FuNkY Facts: Roller Skates , From Wooden Wheels to Rollerblades

Intro There is just something about the sound of a violin — sweet, dramatic, a little haunting, and somehow instantly recognizable. Even if you have never played a note, you know it when you hear it. Around here, that is part of the fun of… Read More »

Sugar Cubes Hey there, Funky Junk family! We are back with another sweet installment of our FuNkY Facts Vault…. and this one is a real treat for anyone who loves a good bit of history with their morning coffee! When you're browsing through our online… Read More »FuNkY Facts Vault: Sugar Cubes

Reselling secrets are packed with fun little surprises…. and if you love online collectible auctions as much as we do, you already know the best goodies are often hiding in plain sight. A sharp eye, a little patience, and a sense of humor can go… Read More »Funky Facts Vault: Reselling Secrets

Murano glass lighting is where art meets glow…. and honestly, that is a pretty awesome combo for collectors who like their décor with a side of drama. Murano Glass Lighting Trivia Venice moved its glassmakers to Murano in 1291 because furnaces and wooden buildings were… Read More »Funky Facts Vault: Murano Glass Lighting

Antique mirrors are the kind of awesome antique goodies that can make a room look bigger, brighter, and just a little fancier…. and if you spot one in online collectible auctions, it is usually worth a closer peek. If you love old decor, carved frames,… Read More »Funky Facts Vault: Antique Mirrors

Well hello there, neighbors…. today’s online collectible auctions trivia stop is all about butcher blocks, and these chunky kitchen legends really are the hardwood heroes of the old-school workbench world. They’re practical, tough, a little scarred, and somehow still cooler than half the furniture in… Read More »Funky Facts Vault: Butcher Blocks

Stoneware crocks are one of our favorite old-school collectibles…. practical, sturdy, and way cooler than a plastic storage bin. In the world of online collectible auctions, these hefty beauties still turn heads because they mix farmhouse charm with real American history. Stoneware Crock Trivia Stoneware… Read More »Funky Facts Vault: Stoneware Crocks

Transferware is one of those vintage china collectibles that looks fancy on the shelf but is really just showing off a very clever printing trick…. and honestly, we respect that. If you love old dishes with big pattern energy, transferware is the kind of fun… Read More »Funky Facts Vault: Transferware

Butter molds are the kind of antique kitchen goodies that make us smile…. practical, pretty, and just a little extra in the best possible way. Long before fancy packaging, these carved wooden molds helped dress up a humble slab of butter and gave farm families… Read More »Funky Facts Vault: Butter Molds

Vintage china has been making tables look fancy for centuries….and honestly, it has enough oddball history to keep any collector grinning over their teacup. If you love elegant old tableware, pretty patterns, and collectibles with a little attitude, this one's for you. Early tea cups… Read More »Funky Facts Vault: Vintage China

[](http://www.funkyjunkauctions.com) Wooden dough bowls are the kind of awesome primitive finds that make us do a double take…. simple, sturdy, and packed with history. If you love online collectible auctions, this old kitchen workhorse is a fun reminder that even everyday tools used to have… Read More »Funky Facts Vault: Wooden Dough Bowls

Grandfather clocks are one of those awesome antiques that do not just tell time…. they absolutely own the room. In the world of online collectible auctions, these tall beauties are fun to spot, fun to learn about, and packed with more history than your average… Read More »Funky Facts Vault: Grandfather Clocks

Cymbals have a wonderfully old story…. long before they became a staple of jazz kits and rock stages, they were being shaped and played in military bands, religious ceremonies, and court music across the Middle East and beyond. Their bright, cutting sound made them perfect… Read More »