Courtesy of Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas.

What is Americana?
Americana can be defined as antiques and collectibles that reflect the growth and character of the American culture. Traditionally antiques have been referred to as items predating mass production (1830), but more recently it has grown to encompass items that were made well into the early part of the 20th century. Likewise Americana no longer refers to items that are "American Made" but more often pieces that reflect our taste or interests as a society.

What Do We Handle at Heritage Americana?
The term "Americana" covers a broad range of collectibles. However, we handle specific types of items, and have compiled the following list to help guide your efforts. Please contact us if you have any of the following:

    * Advertising items from the 19th and early 20th centuries
    * Early Photography- particularly from the Civil War period, photos of important people and Black Americana
    * Coca-Cola items earlier than 1950 as well as other early soda items
    * Tin toys and early board games prior to 1920
    * Mickey Mouse and Disney items prior to 1940 and other comic character items before 1950
    * Other toy items including cast iron transportation toys, still and mechanical banks
    * Colonial and early ephemera and autographs
    * Newspapers from the early 1700s through Lincoln’s Assassination
    * Quality political campaign items prior to LBJ
    * Rare and early books and manuscripts
    * Historical posters and broadsides
    * Early Suffrage material

We regret that we cannot answer inquiries regarding values on items produced from the following list:

    * Newspapers pertaining to JFK's assassination or other 20th century events
    * Land Grants signed after Andrew Jackson’s term
    * Rusted tin toys/banks or toys/banks with missing parts or that are made of plastic
    * Advertising with pitting or damage
    * Lithographs that are badly stained, torn, or have pieces missing.
    * Pinback buttons that are cracked, defaced, or stained.
    * Franklin Mint or Danbury sets
    * Jim Beam or Avon bottles or any modern "Limited Edition."
    * Reprints of any type
    * Damaged items, except for very rare cases

How do I get my Collection Appraised?
The first step in getting an accurate appraisal is to get the items to a professional for an evaluation. Heritage has been serving the collectibles community for over three decades. During that time we have grown to become the world's largest collectibles dealer by staying on the cutting edge of technology, emphasizing great communications and, above all, listening to what our customers want and then giving them a fair deal on their material. With the agreement of your Heritage representative, Heritage can provide insurance on overnight delivery for your package. Contact us today to discuss a free appraisal.

Sell Now or Consign to a Heritage Auction
We are always looking for quality Americana to purchase or auction. We'd love to talk to you about your collection, your buying and selling needs, and how Heritage Americana can work for you. Call or email us today if you would like our experts to help you in determining the best options for your collection. Learn more...