Jon English had the right equipment as a high school and college quarterback. Now, the Nashville businessman is ready to showcase his treasure trove of sports equipment. Jon English Antique Sports & Cards will open Friday in Shelbyville, Tennessee, for a special Labor Day weekend showing. The store will also be open Saturday and on Labor Day. After that, the shop will be … [Read more...]
Free Downloadable Guide to Identifying Materials in Antiques
I've come out with a new beginner's e-book guide to identifying common materials in antique memorabilia and collectibles, including sports items. You can download it for free here. Materials (ceramics, wood, metal, fur, plastic, paper, etc) is a massive, ongoing area of study and research. There have been volumes of literature written just on diamonds, a university professor … [Read more...]
Hollywood Calling: Vintage Equipment Dealer Gets Props
If you’re getting a game together and need some gear, Brett Lowman is one guy who can probably help. He never runs out of sports equipment. Of course, you probably should be prepared to play the old fashioned way. Leather helmets for football. Flat gloves with small pockets for baseball. Lowman runs Play OK Antiques, a business that specializes in antique sports … [Read more...]
The Hunt for Old Baseball Gloves and Other Sports Antiques
"Sports memorabilia" isn't always baseball cards, old programs and game worn jerseys. For many collectors, the term also means items that are just...well...old. The games and their histories can be told through the development of sporting goods and other items that were produced along the way. They're also great for display and that's what drives the ongoing hunt for items … [Read more...]