Antiques

Gin is one of the world's oldest liquors, having been distilled from juniper berries in ancient Greece. Italian monks in the 11th century added juniper berries to distilled spirits and the current...

The history of hammers dates back to the 4th century, from which archaeologists have found evidence of men using crudely made hammers as a tool. Hammers were later made by blacksmiths, who put...

Wedgwood is one the leading producers of fine china and the company has existed in different forms since the 18th century. Today the company is well-known for bone china, which is a popular choice...

Kitchen glassware is an all-encompassing term given to any type of glass pieces used in the kitchen. If you're new to the world of collecting, you might feel confused with terms like "vasoline...

Collecting oil cans can be a fun and rewarding hobby. Many models of oil cans are available for reasonable prices. There are only a handful of rare and hard-to-find examples that fetch in the low...

Perfume bottles come in a range of styles and colors, including glass, ceramic and atomizers, which have a small sprayer attached. Many collectors specialize in a specific style, such as...

Mechanical banks are a hot toy for collectors, especially those made of cast-iron. The toys feature working parts, such as a dog that does a backflip when you put a coin in the slot....

The telephone was invented in 1876, and has greatly changed in design since its invention. Antique telephones are hard to come across, especially in good condition. These antique pieces can be...

Since the creation of Coca-Cola in 1886, Coca-Cola or "Coke" related products and memorabilia have attracted the attention of collectors all over the world---with vintage Coke machines one of the...

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...

The easiest way to make money from antiques is to buy an antique item at a low price and sell it at a profit, just like any other business. This is easier to say than do. I have made a good side...

Hummel figurines, a series of ceramic figurines, mostly of children and based on the illustrations of the German nun Maria Innocentia "Berta" Hummel, are prized collectibles and have been for many...

Collecting coins was once called the hobby of kings because only the wealthy could afford to be collectors. However, when the U.S. Mint decided to mint its new State Quarters series, a new...

Antique sport items have a huge following, which is why it is great to advertise sport memorabilia in the Sports Collectors Digest. Discover more about the Sports Collectors Digest with tips from...

To sell antiques in the western United States, use the Collectors Guide to advertise antiques in Arizona, Idaho, California, Nevada, Washington and Oregon. Find out more about the Collectors Guide...

Using the Movie Collectors World magazine, price antique movie posters and compare their condition. Learn more about Movie Collectors World magazine with tips from an antique appraiser in this...

Sell antiques by finding collectors that specialize in certain time periods. Find out how to find collectors with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about using advertising to sell...

Making money with antiques is fun because it allows collectors to sell and buy antiques. Make money with antiques with tips on going to yard sales, thrift stores and auctions from a certified...

Knowledge of clock components helps collectors determine the value of a clock. Value antique clocks with the tips in this free video on repairing antique clocks presented by an antique clock...

One of the most popular antique railroad clocks among collectors is made by Seth Thomas. Learn about collecting clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an expert in...

Antique clock collectors prize early time clocks and punch clocks from factories. Discover which time clocks collectible in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an expert...

Antique clock collectors refer to large, round wall clocks as gallery clocks. Learn about gallery clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an expert in clock...

Antique clock collectors have a tough time finding advertising clocks in good condition. Discover what advertising clocks are popular with collectors in this free video on collecting antique...

Waterbury company clocks are characterized by antique collectors as producing quality goods at competitive prices. Learn about Waterbury clocks from a dealer in this free video on collecting...

E.N. Welch Company made clocks in Connecticut that antique collectors note for the strange model names. Learn about E. N. Welch clocks from a dealer in this free video on collecting antique...

The headquarters for the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors is located in Columbia, Penn. Discover clock museums in New England in this free video on collecting antique clocks from...

E. Howard clocks are very sought-after by antique collectors. Discover why antique collectors value E. Howard & Co. clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from Boston from an...

Once placed in boxes of laundry detergent or given away at movies, milk glass today is a popular collector's item. Opaque white or tinted blue, light green or pale pink, many pieces of milk glass...

Antique radios are a popular nostalgic collectible, and passionate collectors always want the very finest samples of antique radios from various eras. Some varieties from the 1950s and '60s are...

The term antique is generally used to describe something that is more than 100 years old, while collectibles are items that are 30 to 50 years old. For the average collector, these terms have...

People around the world admire and collect Japanese antiques for their traditional craftsmanship and one-of-a-kind detail. Used mostly as decorative pieces, these relics help reveal the rich and...

Finding value of collectibles is the name of the game with all antique collectors. This is what makes the antique collecting world active, for the values of collectibles are never the same....

Milk glass was first made in Venice in the 16th Century and continues to have a strong following today. This unique glass is milky-white and can be found in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and...

Vintage tins used for spices have a charm of their own. They're a fun item to collect and are easy to display due to their small size. Here's how to find these kitchen collectibles from yesteryear.

Many collectors are collectors because they find joy in the "hunt." For them, it is a challenge to find a specific 78 rpm record; an old, well-worn, treadle sewing machine; or a brilliant,...

Depression glass is a sought after collectible antique. It is popular for many reasons, notable for its beauty and affordability of some pieces. Collectors can purchase just a few pieces of the...

You'd think it would be hard to find an antique postal scale, but they're actually quite common. Some websites have large collections for sale; others have just one or two, and they can be...

Whether it's your grandmother's antique china, your beautiful wedding china, or simply your favorite bone china piece you've collected over the years, there's nothing more disheartening than...

Learn How to Collect Japanese Sake Sets in this free antique collectors video from our thrift store owner.

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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...

Many collectors of antique toys also collect antique mechanical banks. These treasures of the past with their whimsical animation are in high demand. The simple actions they perform, such as a...

If you love glass and the color purple, you should collect purple slag glass. Produced in American and English factories in the 1880s, purple slag glass is a delicate mixture of purple and white...

People that collect custard glass always take a small, portable, black light with them to check for authenticity. Custard glass will glow a green color when you hold a black light up to it, this...

If you collect vintage railroad timetables, you may not know that you are a cross collector. This means that your collection falls into more than one category. Vintage railroad timetables are part...

Antique book collectors feel that antiquarian books are special treasures from the past. Antique books have survived the ages and hold valuable keys to the past. Medical and technical books of the...

Religious relics, crosses, medals and many other pieces associated with world religions are highly sought after by people that collect antique religious items. These collectors feel comforted by...

Ephemera is the plural form of the Greek word ephemeron, which means something that lasts a short time. In the world of collectibles, the word refers to documents and other papers that were...

If you are one of the thousands of people that love American pottery, you should collect McCoy pottery. Manufactured from 1910 to 1990, McCoy became well known for its decorative pottery made from...

There are many antique pottery collectors who like to accumulate Fulper Pottery because of its unique range of design. Fulper pieces range from simple, utilitarian pieces to art pottery. Fulper...