Antiques

Antique pocket watches are fun to collect and a joy to own. The older watches are especially beautiful and many people admire the excellent workmanship that was required to make these wonderful...

Christmas ornaments are fun collectibles, and especially the Hallmark and silver ornaments. Many of the Christmas ornaments have very little value because there were so many made, and that has...

Many people have heard the name John Deere before, but what is John Deere exactly? John Deere is a company that specializes in tractors and other agricultural equipment. Although the people that...

My mother adores Hummels. Growing up, they were proudly displayed in our hutch. If you have some Hummels you want to find the value for, there are a few places you can go for information depending...

Most pet rocks like to sit around the house naked. They enjoy sitting on couch with you in the all together. If you have children around the house, you may want to dress your pet rock.

You are adventurous and like the thought of finding a buried treasure or some other fortune.Your treasure might be buried or just a great find somewhere else.

You like antique furniture. You use it for decoration or for functional uses in your home. Know what you are getting and it can be an investment as well.

Tin toys or metal trucks are something very popular to collect. Though value is really driven by condition. When you start your collection you can start with what you like. Then try to upgrade always.

To collect original cast iron toys is one of the hardest things to collect because of all the reproductions. Keep your collection original and try not to over pay.

Depression era glassware was a very neat item that was ery inexpensive in its day. Now some pieces hold a good value. Start by a little research and then watch out for reproductions in your...

You like older or antique pottery. Want to start a collection. Here is a few pointers so you have a fun collection that is a value also.

You have a family heirloom and want to know what it is worth. You reall y like something but do not want to over pay. Sound familiar, a little research will help.

You want to start collecting a certain type of pottery but do not want to get ripped off. Try these easy tips.

Vintage Christmas Ornaments are in vogue right now but can be hard to find! Boost your search by following these handy tips!

Collect marbles for beauty or investment. Antique marbles are still available, and contemporary art glass marbles are being made daily. Some of the best glass artisans of today are making...

By definition, a conservator is a person who is commissioned to preserve and/or restore certain items of value such as works of art and rare books. A rare book conservator uses methods and...

This is a fun and useful little project. It also can be a good project for kids.

When I was little, my aunt always used to give me precious moments for special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, First Communion, etc. They're absolutely adorable and they grow in value....

Have an antique or family heirloom you want to fix up? Dont want to throw it away. Well most pieces of furniture can be saved. This should help.

Have a family heirloom or you bought an old piece of furniture and want to fix it up. This should help you.

Antique hand painted Nippon China is both beautiful and fun to collect. When Japan (Nippon) opened its borders to trade with the West, in the mid 1800’s, they began producing china for export to...

American pottery has been collectible for over a century, and names like Rookwood and Grueby have been most desirable. American pottery tiles have been ignored by many of the pottery collectors,...

Ronson Varaflame Premier lighters were first produced in the 1950`s. Varaflame Premier vintage lighters were mentioned in James Bond stories by Ian Fleming; 007 had one. You can buy vintage...

HOW TO HUNT FOR TREASURE RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE. NOT ALL TREASURE IS BURIED, YOU JUST NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO LOOK. YES, I HAVE USED A METAL DETECTOR, AND I HAVE FOUND SOME INTERESTING ITEMS, AS I...

THERE IS GOLD, SILVER, AND PRECIOUS STONES IN "THEM THAR HILLS" BELIEVE IT OR NOT MOST GOLD AND SILVER AND OTHER PRECIOUS STONESARE REALLY RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE.

Scandinavian pottery has been very collectible since Danish Modern style became popular in the 1950s. It is a valuable collectible, and still available. There are many pieces of Scandinavian...

Identify quality American dinnerware by different characteristics and styles that have become valuable as a result of scarcity or desirability. You probably know that there is not much American...

Gorham is one of the oldest and best loved American manufacturers of sterling silver. Its long history stretches all the way from it’s beginnings as a small silversmith’s shop in Providence,...

The hallmarks on antique sterling silver are often nearly impossible to decipher. Decades or centuries of polishing, besides the fact that they are often very small to begin with, can make them...

Many times china dishes and other pieces get broken or misplaced leaving a collection incomplete. Discontinued china pieces from sets or pattern collections may be hard to find, but there are many...

If you are lucky enough to have saved your toys and dolls from when you were a little girl or you inherited a selection of vintage dolls from a relative who cherished them, you could be sitting on...

Finding the value of antiques can be somewhat tricky depending upon the specific items that you are trying to value, but with a little determination it is something that can eventually be...

Antiques are generally considered to be over one hundred years old. There are a lot of pieces out there that are not a hundred years old, but are still very nice. Reproductions can be expensive...

If you want to sell vintage silverplate flatware or simply enjoy collecting it, knowing the flatware's pattern is very important. The search can be time-consuming, but if you have patience, a good...

Bakelite is an early form of plastic from the early 1900s. It was often used in jewelery, toys, radios and kitchenware. Recently, Bakelite has become extremely collectible and valuable and this...

Silverware or flatware is almost always marked, and you can read silver marks on your tableware or flatware with a keen eye or a magnifying glass, particularly if you know where to look. You also...

The air is crisp and clean. The sky is a brilliant blue and a gentle breeze rustles the crimson, amber and golden leaves that fall gently from the trees…fall is in the air…it’s Friday afternoon...

The Italian helmet and how it differs from French helmets of the period.Please recommend this article.

A photo necklace is an easy way to keep a loved one close to your heart. You can make a beautiful pendant out of an antique watch you may have received as a family heirloom, but it doesn't run...

How to identify a pickelhaube helmet.World War One.Please recommend this article.

This is a subject that I am very familiar with, and one that will have a great deal of meaning in the coming years, as people look for markets and opportunities to grow their money outside of the...

Everyone can use something free in this economy. If your family is looking for something free, look no further than Craigslist. Craigslist is an awesome online website where people can look for...

Live auctions can be heady drama, fraught with feverish expectation, exhilarating highs and plummeting fortunes. And OH, SO MUCH FUN! Whether you are in the market for antique or contemporary...

Antique John Deere tractors are hugely popular with hobby farmers, collectors, and for great restoration projects. Adjusting the clutch is an occasional upkeep item required to keep your...

Red Wing Stoneware began in earnest with pottery manufactured during the period of 1895-1900 as the pottery transitioned from salt glaze to white glaze and the company implemented the modern...

The decorative pieces were inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century. Brushed Ware was the first Red Wing Art Pottery, produced at the end of the 19th century and early...

Sell everything you do not need that is just laying around your house. Pick up free items that are beside the road or very cheap priced items to resell.

Antiquing at a Flea Market is always an adventure. There is no limit to what you may find. Vintage items are unique, well-made and are tied to our history. Whether you are a collector of...

"Book Hound" is a nickname given to people who collect rare books either as a hobby, or often for income. Good book hounds can sometimes even make a living finding the perfect rare...

Collecting vintage tablecloths has been a passion of mine. I not only love the hunt but I use them too! I have sold vintage tablecloths on EBay and over the years have made extra income for my...