Antiques & Collecting

Heroes in the Mail

Heroes in the MailCowboys of the Silver Screen stamp series debuts in April

High Noon Western Americana Antique Show & Sale's 20th anniversary

High Noon Western Americana Antique Show & Sale's 20th anniversaryThe auction house celebrates two decades in January with high-ticket itemslike Maximilian I's saddle, Roy Rogers' Tournament of Roses saddle and more.

Christie's is going first-class country

Christie's is going first-class countryThe senior VP of the famous auction house talks about the December sale of its Western music memorabilia collection.

The West celebrated through Stamps

The West celebrated through Stamps

From High Noon to Howdy Doody — USPS commemorates Gary Cooper and other Western icons.

Chief Red Wolf Silver Spurs

Chief Red Wolf Silver Spurs

Traditional craftsmanship and superb styling are a hallmark of the Bohlin company, and these spurs are no exception.

Dale Chavez's gleaming parade saddle shines with silver

Dale Chavez's gleaming parade saddle shines with silverGet the ultimate in Western craftsmanship with this showstopping custom piece from the Dale Chavez Saddle Company.

Wm. Brown Holster Co.'s Cisco Kid rig

Wm. Brown Holster Co.'s Cisco Kid rigIt took the Tombstone, Arizona, holster- and saddle-maker two years of research and artistic collaboration to make it.

Buffalo humidor by artist Vincent T. Callahan

Buffalo humidor by artist Vincent T. CallahanThis hand-hammered copper and sterling silver panels transform this vintage cedar-lined mahogany humidor into a whimsical American Frontier-inspired box.

Jim Brandvik's hand-engraved art is all about good luck

Jim Brandvik's hand-engraved art is all about good luckHe creates one-of-a-kind horseshoes of steel with gold, silver, and copper inlays in the Texas Hill Country near Bandera.

The Horse: an elaborate traveling museum exhibition

The Horse: an elaborate traveling museum exhibitionThe American Museum of Natural History exhibit celebrates the animal's traits, place in history, and relationship with humans.

Bejeweled Western-themed flasks

Bejeweled Western-themed flasksCaye Woolsey transforms hard, cold metal into flasks that are as artful as they are Western.

Charm Logan Designs cashmere baby blanket

Charm Logan Designs cashmere baby blanketThe heirloom-worthy, 100 percent un-dyed cashmere blanket and pillow are available with monogramming.

The Colt Peacemaker pistol a hot art collectible

The Colt Peacemaker pistol a hot art collectibleThe Colt 1873 Single Action Army revolver — "the gun that won the West" — has evolved to the status of collectible art.

Collecting cowgirl gear

Collecting cowgirl gearWe've got tips and resources for getting the best memorabilia, for beginners and seasoned collectors alike.

Collecting conchos and Spanish ornamentation

Collecting conchos and Spanish ornamentationWhile the process for creating these shiny saddle ornaments has changed little over the years, their value has grown exponentially of late.