Along for the ride

This blog will share some of the fun stories, tips of the trade, and interesting finds that Ken encounters on his travels as he appraises and advises lovers of antiques across the United States. We hope you'll enjoy this glimpse into his work.

Can you spot all the scarabs on this Egyptian revival urn? Link to full description is in our bio 🔗⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#forsale #makeityours #callingallcollectors #collection #antiques #fineart #antiquelovers #onlinestore #antiquestore #egyptianrevival #scarab #AugustNicholasCain

Happy Indigenous People’s Day! Are you familiar with the American Indian tribe that calls Charlottesville and the surrounding area home? “The Monacan Nation, one of the few American Indian nations that still remain in their ancestral homeland, has made significant contributions to Virginia's history and development, and it continues to be a strong group, dedicated to the survival of Indian people in Virginia and throughout the hemisphere.” You can learn more about the Monacan Nation by visiting the link in our bio 🔗 📷 @afamuseum check out our stories to learn more about this quilt

#indigenouspeoplesday #monacannation #monacan #vahistory #americanhistory #americanindianhistory

Flashback to this summer's 2019 Antiques Roadshow tour with my friend @nicholowry - what a great tour! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#antiquesroadshow #antiquesroadshowpbs #ontheroad #kentravels #antiques #antiquelovers #antiques #vintage #pbs #whattowatch #AR2019

Loving the expression of this rooster found on a 20th century ceramic wall pocket in Ken's collection! 🐔⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#pottery #ceramics #wallpocket #rooster #kencollects #collection #collect #antiques

Did you know that Ken has been touring with Antiques Roadshow for over 20 years?! You can look back on his past appraisals by visiting the link in our bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#antiquesroadshow #antiquesroadshowpbs #ontheroad #kentravels #antiques #antiquelovers #vintage #pbs #whattowatch

Check out Ken's latest blog to hear about some awesome museums and botanical gardens that he and Jane visited this summer! Which one will you check out? Link in the bio!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#outandabout #summertravel #summerrecap #museums #botanicalgardens #winterthur #taliesenwest #longwoodgardens #theheard #musicalinstrumentmuseum #desertbotanicalgarden

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Ask Ken: Questions About Downsizing

about a year ago

Ken offers some tips on downsizing and discusses ways his services can make the daunting task easier to tackle! Click to see more.

"The Twelve Apostles" Lithographs

about a year ago

Click to learn more about this striking collection of lithographs for Salvador Dali and now available in our online store.

What's In a Name? Tiffany & Co.

about a year ago

Click to learn more about the business and history behind the famous name of Tiffany & Co.

Cville Weekly 2017 Best Of: Ken Farmer Interview

about 2 years ago

Have you heard? Ken was recently named the "Best Person To Take to a Yard Sale" in the Cville Weekly Best-Of 2017 Issue - and we couldn't agree more!

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Ask Ken: Tips for Collectors

August 10, 2018 in Always Learning

Thinking about starting a collection? Interested in growing one you already have? In our newest blog, Ken talks collecting!