The things that enchant collecting hobbyists are as many and varied as the collectors themselves. One group heeds the call of the sea, drawn to items such as antique fishing reels, barnacle-encrusted ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What is it about summer that automatically has me dreaming of beach cottages, quaint small towns along ...

When Jean Bottorff wanted a mermaid for her house on North Ocean, she sought out David Culpepper. “The thing I like about Dave is the quest. If you tell him what you want, he’ll find it or have it ...

“Who am I?” may be the modern existential dilemma, but for many centuries, “Where am I?” was a more urgent practical problem. Navigation instruments are relics of that time. In the case of the sextant ...

HAMILTON — Richard Updike's interest in sailing began more than 60 years ago, when he would spend family vacations at the Jersey Shore. In the years since, he’s attended a maritime history program, ...