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• "Pilot's spirit lives on in wood" This PDF format article by Andrew Michael Romano features the dedication of the Trinity Credence Table published 11/18/03 in The Times

• "The Pole - a very Unique Commission" This PDF format article by by Eric M. Saperstein is published in May-June 2003 Chip Chats. Featuring Stanley's large scale totem pole.

• "Restoration of the Game." - Published July 2003 in the Chess Collectors International Newsletter. The article details the restoration, and before and after shots of an 1849 Howard Staunton tournament chess set by Jacques of London. Check out the chess collectors site at www.ch esscollectors.com.

• "American Folk Art Canes Sore in Value"  This PDF format article, by Stanley D. Saperstein, focuses on antique walking sticks as an investment and heirloom.
  

• "The Philosophy of Restoration" - This PDF format article focuses on Artisans Restoration Philosophy. Restoration is a daunting undertaking for many of our clients, we hope this article helps to shed light into the confusing world of antique restoration. It debating what to do and what not to do, and helps our clients make and educate decision regarding the destiny of their piece. Awaiting printed publication, this article is now featured online at:

www.horton-brasses.com

• Trenton Times Article: "Carving A Niche" This feature article by Janet Purcell launched Artisans resurgence into active business January 3rd of 2002.
  

• Carving a Niche (Reprint)  The editors of the National Woodcarver's Association magazine, "Chip Chats" were kind enough to reprint our January 3rd 2002 Trenton Times feature article for an audience of approximately 77,000 members.
  

• "The History of Fraternal Canes & Walking Sticks" by Eric M Saperstein is featured online at the Phoenixmasonry Museum site.
  

• "Stamp Box" by Stanley D. Saperstein published in Fine Woodworking, Vol 1. Issue 1 in 1975. The first ever issue of this now famous national publication. The article features the history of the relic box, and shows measured design drawings.
  

• "Pipe Carver Article" by Stanley D Saperstein in this 1977 "Chip Chats" features his friend and fellow carver Bill Conroy.

• "Furniture Carver Expands Interest To Flower Carving" by Stanley D. Saperstein, 1997 "Chip Chats" describes his new interest in flower carving.

• "Carved Hiking Staffs" by Stanley D. Saperstein introduces his new interest to the "Chip Chats" readers in 1997.
  

• "Constructing and Carving an Heirloom Blanket Chest" by Stanley D. Saperstein, 1974 featured in "Chip Chats." Stanley's formal apprenticeship graduation required completion of a piece to define his journeyman status. His Connecticut Chest served this purpose, and won a feature article.
  

• "17th Century Bible Box" Featured in "Chip Chat's" in 1975, this article by Stanley D. Saperstein shows one of his first formal bible boxes

• Chapter 1 Stanley Saperstein's "Sharpshooter" A sneak preview! Download the first chapter for free before you purchase the book.

• Sharpshooter Announcement One page publicity brochure announcing the release of Stanley's "Sharpshooters."

• Artisans Restoration Brochure Printable version of details on Artisans Antique Restoration Services.

• Artisan's Period Furniture Pamphlet Printable version of a few examples of our period furniture and folk art projects.

• "The History of Early American Furniture" A full fledge presentation, 139 slides of photos and detailed information focusing on the history of Early American Furniture. This presentation is available to schools, historic groups, or organizations finding interest in this vast subject. Also available in HTML format "The History of Early American Furniture"