Antiques

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...

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...

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...

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...

Many homes have old glass jars sitting in the back of the kitchen cupboard, storing nails in the garage or found empty in the attic. A person who comes across one of these jars may be interested...

Shaving mugs were used from ca. 1880-1930. This article deals with identifying, valuing, and collecting examples of antique shaving mugs.

The Fostoria Glass Company produced the American pattern from 1915 until 1986. Its raised pyramid design is the most commercially successful pattern ever produced, according to Ann Kerr, author of...

Cleaning coins is considered by most collectors to be a huge no-no. If you collect high-end coins, cleaning them could cause irreparable damage that could severely lower the coin's worth. A good...

Bring antique clocks by a repair shop on a regular basis for a service visit. Find out how to fix common problems with antique clocks with tips in this free video on repairing antique clocks...

Banjo clocks were mass-produced in the late 1800s. Find out about the return to popularity of banjo clocks in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks from an experienced antique...

Fashionable china was frequently edged with gold or silver plating. This trimwork can become discolored after improper care or use. These imperfections may be easily restored, but after decades of...

Buying what you want for less is easy on eBay, but how you bid can make a big difference in the price you pay. An antiques expert and eBay addict will show you the way. While the focus is on...

Coins are a piece of us all. It is how we purchase and own things, a symbol of power. However, old coins become even more important, as both something almost priceless, as well as a piece of...

Need to mail an antique, special glassware, or another delicate piece? Mail off your fragile items with less stress, knowing you've packed them just right.

The Aesthetic Era of Antique Silver Plate produced some of the most beautiful silver objects ever made. These pieces are highly prized by collectors of both Sterling and Silver Plate. As a...

We all have a few pieces of Grandmother's china, or maybe just some plates we've had forever yet don't know who--or where--they came from. Find out if those odd pieces are worth something and pare...

Sewing machines have had a short but significant place in history. They led to career changes for some people as well as to creating clothing made for the masses. Learn about the features of...

Roseville Pottery was in business from 1892 to 1954 and produced some of the most popular art pottery in the world. There is a great variety of styles and types that span a wide range of prices....

Some people throw things away because they are old. Others spend thousands of dollars to acquire old things. Knowing what makes something an antique is useful information: you won't get rid of...

If you have an antique cast iron cook stove that you want to keep looking at its best it takes a bit of maintenance. Although your cook stove is not in use, it still requires upkeep and care. Try...

Books enjoy a significant role in many lives. Many people treasure their books as they do their photo albums. Books can remind you of various events in your life and stages of growth. They can...

Mexican feather bird pictures make a fun collectible. The colorful designs are eye-catching and not too hard to find. Here's how to get started collecting these.

Do you have valuable depression glassware packed away in your attic? Here are some easy tips to find the value of those treasures whether you plan to sell them for some extra cash or you're just...

Yard sale shopping can be fun and rewarding. These tips will help you maximize your shopping and really save money at yard sales and garage sales.

Do you love flea market shopping? It can be addictive! Here are some hints from a professional on how to save money at a flea market.

Think your tanished copper can't shine again? Here's an inexpensive and nearly effortless way to quickly remove tarnish from copper.

Find out where to buy 19th century chairs in this free video on antique furniture collecting and appraisal.

Find resources for 19th century chair collecting in this free video on antique furniture appraisal.

Collecting Ithaca clocks; features of Ithaca clocks and more in this free video from an antiques expert.

Learn all about comb back rockers in this free video on 19th century chair collecting and antique appraisal.

Learn how to evaluate Vintage Books found at a garage sale in this free series of antique collectors videos from our antique store owner.

Learn How to Collect Chotchke Souveniers in this free antique collectors video from our thrift store owner.

It is a common sight in older, small towns to see lots of bricks. So many buildings, sidewalks, bridges, plant boxes, walls, patios, and older streets have been built with bricks, that they seem...

Going to flea markets can be fun. Not only is it a way to pass the day, but sometimes antiques may be fun to discover. Many vendors, however, sell new merchandise. The object for the buyer is to...

Collecting can be a fun hobby but done incorrectly can turn the collection into an assortment of trinkets with no place to put them. In trying to decide what to collect, follow these steps.

This article will tell you how to remove rust easily from high-end steel antiques. This will get into crevices, etchings, and roughened surfaces and remove rust in a snap with very little effort...

Ok, you know how to dig bottles ,and which ones are worth money, but where to dig? This article will tell you how to find the best places to look for bottle digging and where to find antique...

Bakelite was one of the very fist plastics produced in the world. It became very popular because it was inexpensive and could be made in a variety of bright colors. Bakelite was used in everything...

If you've never seen salt cellars, once you discover them, you may fall in love with these little gems, and collecting them is so easy, you'll find it hard to stop! Some collectors call these...

Antiques are a treasure to find and they are beautiful to see and behold. If collecting antiques is a hobby that you have or if collecting antiques are an interest you would like to get involved...

It is important to use great care when dealing with antiques. 18th Century silk embroidery takes a little more care than other types of antiques.

Antique clocks offer price appreciation, aesthetic value, and functionality. Knowing the proper way to move and handle the clock protects its parts and limits corrosion. Maintaining antique clocks...

When it was created between the late 1920s and early 1940s, depression glass was quite popular and very inexpensive. A mass produced glassware, depression glass is famous for its shoddy quality....

If you are thinking of becoming an antique train collector, it's important that you learn how to identify an antique toy train. Up until 1891, toy trains did not run on tracks. That year, the...

Antique mesh purses are handmade, elaborate and delicate works of art. Collecting them is a rewarding hobby that involves searching for these treasures. To be a true antique, the mesh purse must...

Collecting vintage Valentine cards is a fun way to get an introduction to collecting as well as learning a little about history. Here are some things to keep in mind when getting your vintage...

Antique and vintage teddy bears are popular collectibles online, at auction and in antique stores. There are a number of options and outlets for selling antique teddy bears, and by following a few...

Antique furniture is not always beautiful and pristine--in fact, some of the most valuable pieces show wear and fading. Whether or not to restore antique furniture can be a complex question, but...

Reading, of course, is a very popular and enjoyable pastime. Books themselves can be an enthralling and valuable hobby, as well. The purchase of rare antique books can be addictive, and some...