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How to Buy an Antique Tractor

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The first vehicle with a motor was a farm tractor. The motor of this farm tractor was a stem engine. This antique tractor was built in 1769 in France. Antique tractors are still being used today. Whether you want an antique tractor as a ... more »

How to Buy Antique Grandfather Clocks

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Grandfather clocks typically come in an eight day or 30 hour movement. The wood used in antique clocks ranges from oak, walnut, mahogany, pine with fruitwood and elm. Moon phase clocks began in the early 1700s to help a person know when to expect ... more »

How to Buy at Estate Sales

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Whether you are going to an estate sale to buy for your own personal use or to buy merchandise to sell, you will likely find that the competition is high. Dealers who are in the business of reselling use estate sales as one of their primary ... more »

How to Buy Duck Decoys

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Duck decoys have been used for hundreds of years to lure unsuspecting formations of ducks into streams, lakes and open fields. Many of these antique decoys can be worth quite a bit of money to collectors. Beginner collectors can buy duck decoys ... more »

How to buy Genuine Antiques and Collectibles through online auctions.

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Buying antiques and collectibles online through an auction like Ebay can be fun and profitable. There are some tips that can help you from getting ripped off by fakes and forgeries... more »

How to Care for an Antique Musket

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If you're lucky enough to come across an antique musket, you need to learn how to care for it properly. They can rust without proper care, resulting in damage and loss of value. Follow these steps so learn how to take care of your antique musket... more »

How to Care for Antique Bottles

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If you've ever pulled an antique bottle out of the dirt, you have discovered not only the attraction of hunting for buried treasure, but also a fascinating way of getting in touch with history. Cleaning and caring for antique bottles isn't a ... more »

How to Care for Antique Maps

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Caring for antique maps is an important part of owning them. Your antique maps can hold or increase their value and stay in the condition they were in when you bought them by following these simple steps. Your investment in their care reflects ... more »

How to Care for Antique Paper

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Antique paper items need proper handling and storage to keep them in good condition. Protecting your collection of heirlooms from the elements slows down it's decay. Such items as books, maps, magazines, prints and documents require a little ... more »

How to Care for Old China

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Antique china needs to be given a certain amount of attention. If taken care of properly it can last for decades. Whether you are a beginning collector or you have recently inherited Aunt Flo's old dishes, there are a few things you need to remember... more »

How to Care for Old Textiles

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Flea markets and garage sales are a treasure trove for antique textile collectors. If you get excited every time you uncover an old quilt, tablecloth or remnant of vintage fabric, you are not alone. As these items get more difficult to find, the ... more »

How to Care for Vintage Military Medals

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Many collectors that are new to militaria do not know the proper way to care for vintage military medals. They often invest large amounts of money into their collection, and then cause unintentional damage to pieces because they do not know how ... more »

How to Catalog an Antique Map Collection

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Cataloging an antique map collection is an essential part of map collecting. Using an efficient means of cataloging can give you remote access to all the essential elements of a map and help you make informed purchases in the future... more »

How to Clean Antique Glass

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Antique glass bottles and similar items can be very beautiful as well as very valuable. But over time, they collect dust and mineral deposits, taking away luster and decreasing both the aesthetic and monetary values. However, keeping antique ... more »

How to Clean Antique Jewelry

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Maintaining the luster and appeal of your antique jewelry is probably important to you, especially if your jewelry holds sentimental or monetary value. Some methods for jewelry cleaning can be harsh on precious metals and stones, even causing ... more »

How to Clean Antique Photos

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The history and care of a picture tells its own story. Preserving pictures is one of the most important jobs of any historian, as every picture carries with it value in its subject matter and needs care in its handling. Read on to learn how to ... more »

How to Clean Antiques

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Antiques are pieces of history that tell a story of the past. Coins, jewelry, furniture and textiles are popular antiques sought for collections. Learn to clean antiques to ensure their appearance and value... more »

How to Clean Pottery Collectibles

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Don't hesitate to buy that aged, but beautiful piece of pottery, or to display that cherished, old collectible that you've had stored away for years. Even pottery with several years' accumulation of dust and grime can be safely cleaned. There are ... more »

How to Clean Tarnish From Sterling Silver

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Sterling silver is an alloy of 92 1/2 percent silver and 7 1/2 percent copper. Plated silver is silver that has been electroplated over another metal. Silver tarnishes when exposed to air. This occurs more quickly in damp and foggy weather, but ... more »

How to Clean Tribal Rugs and Antique Saddle Bagface

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The Middle East has a tradition of beautifully woven woolen tribal rugs and saddle bagfaces. These woven treasures need special care, especially if they're valuable investments. Though you can hire a professional to clean your antique textiles, ... more »

How to Clean Vintage Glass Beads

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You won't believe how those flea market beauties will sparkle and shine after you clean the years of dust and film from them... more »

How to Clean Vintage Rhinestones

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There's something timeless and special about vintage rhinestones. Many have been passed down from older generations who lovingly cared for these irreplaceable pieces of personal history. You can preserve the sparkle of these special remnants of ... more »

How to Collect 1920s Memorabilia

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Collecting vintage memorabilia has become an industry for some and a wonderful hobby for others. Finding just the right 1920s piece can be a treasure hunt, and getting the piece at a great price never hurts. Whether building a collection of ... more »

How to Collect 1940s Memorabilia

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Collecting vintage memorabilia from the 1940s has become a wonderful hobby that many enjoy. Some collect pieces of memorabilia specific to World War II and others simply choose things from the Hollywood cache of collectibles. Whether getting in ... more »

How to Collect Agatha Christie books

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As the most famous mystery writer in the world, Agatha Christie is one of the most collectible crime authors, and first editions of her books can be worth thousands of pounds. But even if these rarer items are beyond your budget, you can still ... more »

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