Hey there, neighbors! We are so excited to kick off a brand new series here at Funky Junk Auctions…. we know how much you all love those little bits of history you can carry right in your pocket! Whether you call them pocket knives, jackknives,… Read More »Part 1 , The Folding Edge: A History of the Pocket Knife

Hey there, fellow treasure hunters and home decorators! We are so excited to talk about one of our absolute favorite subjects today….the magic of old leather. There is just something incredibly special about walking into a room and seeing a chair that looks like it… Read More »Well-Worn Wisdom: Decorating with Patinated Antique Leather Chairs

Hey there, fellow treasure hunters! We’ve spent some time chatting about the colorful, fun, and totally charming world of Depression glass…. but today we are stepping things up a notch. If regular Depression glass was the reliable "everyday" dinnerware from the local five-and-dime, then Elegant… Read More »Part 5: Elegant Glass – The High-End of the Depression

Hey there, fellow treasure hunters! We are so excited to keep this glass train rolling…. it’s been such a blast diving into the history of these colorful kitchen gems with you all. Hopefully, the weather is finally deciding to behave itself (it's about time, right?!)… Read More »Part 4 , Depression Glass: Art Deco and Iconic Designs

Hey there, glass lovers and treasure hunters! We are back with the third installment of our deep dive into the world of Depression glass manufacturers. It has been such a blast sharing these stories with you…. honestly, the history behind these pieces is just as… Read More »Part 3 , Depression Glass Manufacturers: Laced with Elegance

Well hello there, fellow treasure hunters! We are so glad you’re back for more glass goodness…. it’s finally starting to feel like spring is peek-a-boo-ing through the clouds, and honestly, we couldn’t be happier! To celebrate the return of the sun (hopefully!), we’re diving back… Read More »Part 2 , Glassware Chronicles: Floral and Fine Lines

Well hello there, friends! We hope you are having an absolutely AWESOME day so far…. we’ve been looking out the window at the sky and it’s finally looking like spring is really here…. honest! It is such a treat to see the sun again, and… Read More »Spiritual Finds: Collecting Vintage Bibles and Religious Antiques

Hey there auction fans! Spring is finally starting to show its face….honest….and we couldn't be more excited to share some of our favorite "heart of the home" treasures with you today! When you think of a cozy, warm kitchen, what comes to mind? For us… Read More »The Heart of the Home: Essential Primitive Kitchen Collectibles

Spring is finally trying to peek through the clouds….honest! We know you’re all busy getting those gardens ready, but don't forget about making your indoor spaces just as cozy and inviting. If you love that primitive, farmhouse look as much as we do, then you… Read More »Sweet Dreams: Why Bobbin Beds Are a Must-Have for Primitive Decor

Hello everyone! We are so glad you’ve joined us for the next chapter in our weaving adventure. We’ve been having a blast exploring all these beautiful "goodies" together, and today we’re talking about something very important….how to keep those awesome treasures looking great for years… Read More »Part 7: Woven Wonders: Caring For and Displaying Your Treasured Collection

Hey there, auction fans! Spring is finally trying to peek through the clouds here….honest! We hope you’re all doing great and getting ready for some sunshine. We’ve been busy bees over here at Funky Junk Auctions, digging through some incredible estates to find the very… Read More »Southern Comfort: The History and Beauty of Overshot Textiles

Hey there, auction fans! Spring is finally trying to peek through the clouds….honest! We’ve been keeping busy here at Funky Junk Auctions, and we are just so excited to keep our "Woven Wonders" series rolling along. This time, we’re heading north of the border to… Read More »Part 6: Woven Wonders: The Rich Heritage of Canadian Indigenous Baskets

Hey there, Funky Junkers! We are so excited to keep this series rolling with you….honestly, we could talk about baskets all day long! Spring is finally trying to peek through the clouds, and while we wait for the flowers to bloom outside, we’ve been busy… Read More »Part 5 : Woven Wonders: The Artistic Mastery of Southwest Baskets

Well hello there! We hope you are having a fantastic week so far and getting ready for some treasure hunting….it looks like spring is finally trying to show up for us….honest! We’ve been busy bees here at the shop lately, sorting through some absolutely incredible… Read More »Signs of the Times: Collecting Vintage Cast-Iron Trade Signs

Welcome back, basket buddies! We are so excited to have you here for the third chapter of our deep dive into the world of ancient weaving…. we hope you enjoyed our little trip through history and world cultures in the first two parts! The sun… Read More »Part 3: Woven Wonders: The 30,000-Year History of the Humble Basket

Hey there, neighbors and collectors…. spring is finally here in full force, and we are just loving the sunshine…. honest! Although we did have a few clouds yesterday, it's nothing a little bit of online bidding can't fix to brighten up the mood. We’ve been… Read More »Rustic Charm: The Timeless Appeal of Terra-Cotta Passata Bowls

Hey there, history buffs and treasure hunters! We are so glad you stopped by the blog today. It finally feels like the sun might stay out for more than five minutes…. spring is coming…. honest! We’ve freshened up this intro a bit so the post… Read More »From Campaign Buttons to Rocking Chairs: A Guide to JFK Collectibles