[Windell] over at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories has reached out in order to help them identify a mystery piece of electronics equipment they came across a few years ago. Discovered at an ...

The Grand Street store that was a remnant of industrial Soho has moved to Williamsburg, but it's still peerless for lamps by the piece. Need brass tubing? Desperate for a replacement harp?

brass and fiberglass shades. Value: $2,325 Bottom line: If you ever wanted to own a piece of your childhood, this lamp will flood you with nostalgia. Yes, it's an official vintage Pizza Hut light ...

Today, it is nearly impossible to simply look at a piece of scrap metal to identify it correctly. Throughout the years, metal has changed significantly in chemistry and application. No longer can ...

Here, Barzilay Freund's tips for identifying antique and vintage ceramics. While it can be difficult to determine whether your ceramics are antique or vintage (and, yes, there's a difference ...

Then, look for the artist’s initial or a logo on the back of the piece to identify the maker. If the piece seems to be antique, assess the condition of the jewelry, such as making sure all of ...

Brass is a combination of copper and zinc atoms. Copper and zinc are both heavy for their size. They are also packed very closely together. For these reasons, brass is more dense than either ...