Antiques

How to Restore an Antique Sewing Machine

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I love antiques. My favorite past time is restoring items I find at estate sales and garage sales. You can walk in my house and think it is an antique shop. We have an old stereo record player. We play Elvis, the Doobie Brothers, Elton John, ... more »

How to Restore Antique Furniture

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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 it also depends on the definition of "restore." ... more »

How to Sell Antique Jewelry

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Antique jewelry can be very beautiful and very valuable. Many people buy it to collect it. Others buy it to wear. Or they may buy it to present to a loved one on a special occasion, as antique jewelry is often considered even more sentimental and ... more »

How to Buy World War II Memorabilia

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World War II transformed the world's culture, economy and physical landscape. The memorabilia from this time tells the story of the radical changes that took place and illustrates the lives of the people involved in those changes. Buy World War ... more »

How to Collect Currier & Ives Dishware

By Cherie Burbach

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Remember those blue and white dishes with the beautiful scenery glazed on them? You probably ate on them at your grandmother’s house, or saw them lying around your mom’s cupboard. They’re collectors items now, and some of the more rare pieces ... more »

How to Collect Lincoln Pennies

By Joe Andrews

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"A Penny For Your Thoughts" The Lincoln cent is now considered an "orphan" coin, an unwanted old piece of antiquated junk that nobody cares about. Pennies are often thrown away as worthless nuisances, or accumulated in jars or cans, and then ... more »

How to Date Antique Jewelry

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When many people think about antique jewelry, they think of brooches that their grandmothers used to wear--but antique jewelry encompasses a wide variety of historical periods. Antique jewelry can include any number of items such as necklaces, ... more »

How to Get an Antique Appraised

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An appraisal is just one person's opinion, whether it's free or for a fee. Get a second opinion (and even a third or fourth) if you have a lot of money on the line... more »

How to Get on Antiques Roadshow

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This wildly popular PBS program started in 1990 and has been largely responsible for the growing awareness of antiques. If the Roadshow comes to your town, don't miss a chance for a free appraisal--and a chance to be on national television... more »

How to Refinish Antique Wood Furniture

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Finding antique furniture in good structural condition can be exciting. But when you talk to a professional refinisher about bringing back the luster of its better days, you can go into a sticker shock that leaves you ready to pass on the ... more »

How to Showcase Antiques in your Home that Reflect your Style

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Whether you have inherited or bought antiques there is a way to display them that won't make your home seem like it is stuck in a time warp... more »

How to Appraise Antique China

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Antique china or porcelain place settings can be very valuable depending on the age and design. In general, patterns considered to be rare are highly sought after, while more common patterns tend to saturate the market and therefore may not ... more »

How to Evaluate Antique Furniture

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Collecting antique furniture is a costly endeavor. You don't want to make any mistakes and buy a misrepresented piece that you thought was worth hundreds of dollars or more... more »

How to Recognize the Real McCoy

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McCoy is a type of colorful American pottery that was made in Ohio from 1910 until the late 1990s. Its popularity has spawned a number of knockoffs. Here's how to tell if you're buying the real McCoy... more »

How to Sell Old Sheet Music

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Selling old sheet music can be fun and profitable. Since sheet music was sold in large quantities when new, you should be able to find many local sources of used sheet music. It's a popular item for collectors, so demand is steady, but prices are ... more »

How to Appraise Sterling Silver Jewelry

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Sterling silver is an alloy that, according to federal law, must be at least 92.5 percent pure silver. The remaining 7.5 percent may be composed of any other metal, which is usually copper or platinum. As a result of the high silver content, ... more »

How to Buy Antique Dolls

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Do you disdain Baby Go Bye-Bye and other soulless synthetic wonders of the modern world in favor of the lustrous porcelain faces, kid bodies and natural-hair wigs of antique dolls? Here's how to become a collector... more »

How to Buy Antique Furniture

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You can find antique furniture to fit any decor, from country to contemporary. Let the buyer beware: Reproductions abound in the furniture field. Do your homework to make sure you're purchasing the real deal... more »

How to Clean Antique Furniture

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Antique furniture adds beauty and charm to your decor, especially if it is a one-of-a-kind item. However, if your furniture is dirty or has stains, it will not be very beautiful. You may be nervous about cleaning the antique if you are getting it ... more »

How to Evaluate Depression-Era Glassware

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That colorful, translucent vase collecting dust on Grandma's mantel might actually be now-valuable mass-produced glass from the 1920s. Here's how to determine if you've got a treasure... more »

How to Sew your own clothing

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Sewing your own clothes are not that difficult. Buy a sewing machine or just needles and threads then search the patterns you want to make for yourself... more »

How to Appraise First Edition Books

By Karen Cotton

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Reading can be an lifetime investment in learning; it can make good financial sense too. When making a purchasing decision, selling your collection or valuing for insurance purposes, it is important to appraise your book... more »

How to Authenticate Antiques

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Collecting, selling or otherwise dealing with antiques can be a very engaging hobby and a fulfilling profession. In any case, you must be sure that you are dealing with the genuine article, rather than just a cheap knock off. You must be able to ... more »

How to Avoid Japanese Knockoffs

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Many antique collectors are interested in Japanese pieces because of their history. For example, pieces marked as "Occupied Japan" date to the US occupation of the country following World War II. Yet many people mistakenly buy modern pieces. If ... more »

How to Buy an Antique Bathtub

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Antique bathtubs can add distinction and charm to any bathroom. This is especially true when trying to maintain the character of a historical home. When choosing antique bathtubs there are some things to consider, like size, ease of use and ... more »

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