Antiques

Vintage mantel clocks are mechanical timepieces originally designed to be displayed on fireplace mantels. Their small size---generally not much more than a foot in height---also makes them ideal...

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

You may want to know the date of an old, antique or vintage chair because you want to sell it. Alternatively you may just be curious about that old chair of Grandma's. Finding the date, or...

To care for vintage hooked rugs, handle them gently, do very little cleaning, store them correctly and hang them carefully. When you use antique textiles in your home, you need to balance your...

Vintage bear bows were used to hunt and catch bears, as well as other types of animals. This falls under the category of archery collecting, which is a fast-growing field. There were many...

Vintage enamelware is a hot collector's item in the vintage and antique market. According to Country Joe's Collectible Stuff, "Enameled kitchenware was first mass-produced in Europe in the last...

Vintage table lamps are similar to modern lamps. Aside from being older, though, many times they have been made by companies that are no longer in existence or in styles that are no longer created.

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...

Vintage chenille bedspreads are a popular collectible, reminding people of a simpler time. In good condition, chenille bedspreads can be used to create a sweet, romantic or country bedroom. Even...

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...

Vintage sterling flatware is identified by hallmarks, maker's marks, patterns and pure silver content. Sterling silver flatware made in the United States after 1906 is easy to identify, as it is...

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...

Vintage Texas production pottery came primarily from Alamo Pottery of San Antonio and Gilmer Potteries of Gilmer. There were several missions and individual potters who worked in Texas, but they...

Find something enjoyable to do in your spare time. At least spend from 1 to 2 hours doing what you like. You can purchase or create a display case or curio cabinet to display your collections or...

Bakelite, which is also known as molded Phenolic, was the first plastic made. It has been dated back to 1907. This type of plastic was used for more than just jewelry. It was used for radios, hair...

The Vintage Truck magazine specializes in selling antique cars. Find out more about Vintage Truck magazine with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about using advertising to sell...

Vintage watches are manual, meaning they must be wound once every one or two days to keep telling time. Modern watches automatically wind with regular movement, and never have to be wound manually.

Turn a beat-up old camera into a pinhole camera. Learn more tips for using vintage cameras in this free camera collecting guide from a professional photographer.

Range finder cameras are not good for low-light situations. Learn more focusing and taking pictures with vintage cameras in this free camera collecting guide from a professional photographer.

Shutter speeds are not usually accurate in vintage cameras. Learn more about how a camera ages in this free camera collecting guide from a professional photographer.

Old photos have a certain look which is hard to replicate with modern cameras. Learn more about vintage cameras in this free camera collecting guide from a professional photographer.

Vintage cameras can still take great photos. Learn more about collecting antique cameras in this free camera collecting guide from a professional photographer.

Many people still use vintage stereo equipment for listening to music from records and 8-track tapes. Both vinyl records and tapes sound best on cleaned equipment. With just a little know how and...

World War II changed the way that bicycles were made. Learn about the difference between pre-war and post-war bicycle styles in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

Old English bicycles may come with rod brakes, which are not too efficient but can help date the bike. Learn more about old rod bicycle brakes in this free video from an experienced vintage...

Cable bicycle breaks originated in the late 1930s. Learn more about old cable bicycle breaks in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

By looking at a bicycle's brakes, frame, seat and tires, learn how to date an old bicycle in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

By looking at different bicycle shapes, learn to identify the year of the bike. Find out about different bicycle styles in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

With a diamond-shaped frame and cable brakes, learn how to identify the class English 3-speed bicycle in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

Bicycle serial numbers can be hard to locate and decipher. Learn how to read a vintage bicycle serial numbers in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

Old bicycles usually have an oil hub and old sprockets. Learn how to identify a vintage bicycle by looking at the bicycle hub in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

By looking closely at an old bicycle rim, identify the age of the bike. Learn how to spot an old bicycle rim in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

Reflectors, horns, and stick shifts are all common old bicycle accessories. Learn more about vintage bicycle accessories in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

By studying the tire manufacturer, identify the age of an old bike. Learn about various bicycle tire manufactures in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

Old bikes may have glass reflectors, which can be helpful to help date a bicycle. Learn more about vintage bicycle reflectors in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

A mirror is a popular accessory to add to a balloon tire bicycle. Learn about other accessories you can add to a balloon tire bike from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Serial numbers are located on a number of places on vintage balloon tire bicycles. Learn how to locate serial numbers on balloon bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A balloon tire will have smooth street tread on its tires. Learn other ways to identify balloon tire bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A genuine balloon tire bicycle frame won't have a lot of straight lines on it. Learn about other features vintage balloon tire bikes have from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Balloon bicycle tires are generally narrower and run at higher pressure. Learn about tires and rims for vintage balloon bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Fork styles in include trust rods which are made of solid steel. Learn the different front fork styles on a vintage balloon bike from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage balloon tire bicycles has chain guards. Learn about the purpose of a chain guard on vintage balloon tire bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage balloon tire bicycles seats are also known as saddles. Learn more about vintage balloon tire saddles from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage balloon tire bicycle hubs are made of chrome steel. Learn how to maintain balloon tire bike hubs from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Most vintage balloon tire bikes had rear coaster brakes. Learn how brakes work on balloon bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage balloon bike handle bars have a number of curves in them. Learn about adjusting balloon bike handlebars from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Balloon tire fenders are big and wide. Learn different features of balloon bike fenders from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage balloon tire bicycles have huge fat, wide tires. Learn about different features of balloon tire bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Collecting bicycle literature is an alternative for those who don't have room to store vintage bikes. Learn about various vintage bike readers from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A vintage bicycle head badge is the logo on the front of the bike. Learn about collecting vintage bike head badges from a bicycle expert in this free video.