John Horsley is credited with designing the first postcard for commercial sale in 1843. Kathleen has a collection of her aunt Henrietta’s dating back to 1910. If you can find the older cards, they are valued around $10.

Recent auction prices: printer’s tray, $7.50; oil can, $7.50; pickle jar, $17.50; egg crate, $20; tool tote, $15; Wagner iron skillet, $22.50; three-piece canister set, $15; piano stool, $35; Buckeye tractor seat, $35; blue granite pot, $17.50; horse weather vane, $100; John Deere clock, $50; Hank Arrow softball bat, $30; slaw cutter, $15; cigar sign, $20; doll bench, $5; Fire Chief gasoline sign, $80; light up food sign, $45.

Happy hunting and merry Christmas, Brooks.