Megan Cooper Historian

For generations, children have loved mimicking their parents and older siblings by picking out tunes on their antique Schoenhut toy pianos. The sweet sounds of Beethoven's Ode to Joy have been carefully plucked in homes around the world on these musical toys for nearly two-hundred years. Considered by many to still be the ultimate toy piano, a Schoenhut is a great piece for any antique buff or music lover to find.

When you want to anchor a living room or sitting area in a large bedroom with something historic and stylish, consider adding an antique Italian marble top coffee table. It can provide the substantial look of luxury and timelessness you are seeking. As with all true antiques that, you need to know something about what you're purchasing, as rarity and condition determines the market price, and they often require special upkeep to maintain their beauty for years.

While you might not have ever participated in lighting a menorah during Hanukkah, this simple but poignant ceremony is deeply rooted in familial and religious tradition. Even families today cherish their vintage menorahs for their ancestral connection and still pass them through the generations. While the menorah might be considered the most well-known Judaic symbol, even gentiles can honor these reverential items in their own way as well. What Is a Menorah?