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BAR OR STORE TOKENS WERE USED LIKE MONEY FROM 1800 TO 1950'S COLLECTERS COLLECT THEM BY TOWN AND STATE-VALUES GO FROM $1.00-$200 EACH

Selling antique books can be profitable but requires some knowledge of the book market, some negotiating skills and a driving spirit of adventure. You can find antique books in garage and estate...

Collectible cards come in all varieties, including monster cards. Monster card sets have been made by various companies and artists throughout the years. They had their golden years from 1959 to...

Bookplates are labels that show ownership of a book. They are used by libraries, archives and private owners. Bookplates can be custom-designed or purchased as stickers with the words "This Book...

Digging up or excavating an outhouse or privy hole is the practical application of the old adage that one man's trash is another man's treasure. Outhouses were a standard fixture in the backyards...

Marbles, both handmade and machine-made, can be highly valuable collector's items. Glass marble production started in Germany in the 1850s.

The Waltham Watch Company, which was based in Waltham, Mass., produced pocket and wrist watches between 1850 and 1957. Today, Waltham watches remain highly desirable collectible timepieces. Dating...

Vintage stock certificates are highly collectible for beautiful engraving, color, rarity, historical value, famous signatures, stamps and status as unissued or issued. Higher values usually...

Barbie Dolls are always being updated with the latest fashions. However, trying to keep up with each new outfit that comes out can quickly put pressure on your wallet. To keep you kids happy with...

Contemporary American art pottery is currently being made by pottery artisans in the United States. Contemporary art pottery may include recent pottery, or pottery made since about 1980. Most...

Contemporary marbles are handmade and are a form of art glass, done by some of the best glass artisans available today. Some of their marbles are orbs, rounds too large to be considered marbles,...

So you find a new series of comics/mangas you love and want to read/support. But if it's a popular series, it probably also has a lot of collected volumes in order to get the entire series. How...

Part of the pleasure of writing with a fountain pen is that you can easily change the ink color to match your task or your mood. Most modern fountain pens are designed for use with water-based...

Collecting beer labels is a hobby taken up by many beer enthusiasts. The popularity of microbreweries has made sampling beers from around the world as much of an art form as wine tasting. Beer,...

When you collect the things that remind you of your childhood, such as Godzilla figures, you want to be able to display them in such a way that utilizes the detail in each toy and makes your...

Mother of pearl is another name for the opalescent lining of a mollusk or mussel shell. MOP, or mother-of-pearl, and other shells have produced highly prized buttons throughout history. Being able...

Gurley vintage candles were first made in the 1930s. They included pilgrims, snowmen, angels, ghosts, American Indians, Santas, Christmas trees, turkeys and more. These popular holiday-themed 3-...

The value of a rug is dependent upon its maker, age, materials, pattern, weaving process and history. Hand-made rugs made by members of a Native American Indian tribe have a much higher value...

Seiko watches have maintained popularity because they can complement business attires as well as more casual looks. However, just like any other watch brand, the batteries in a Seiko will not last...

Identifying the age of a bottle is not always as easy as it may first seem. While bluish and dark-tinted glass may indicate a piece older than a clear glass bottle, the many reproductions that...

Whether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift or rounding out your own LEGO collection, custom LEGO sets offer a personalized package of exactly the LEGO bricks you need, and none that you...

The label "vintage furniture" encompasses items created within the last 20 to 100 years. Eventually, vintage becomes antique, which makes it a more economical way to collect items with long-term...

As collecting genres go, you'd be hard-pressed to find a niche that takes up as little room as does a wine label collection. No doll shelves, curio cabinets, space-hogging train tracks or crafting...

In "The Conservation of Marine Archaeological Objects," marine archaeological conservator Colin Pearson, Ph.D, says, "excavation without having conservation facilities available is vandalism."...

Whether you collect old military pins, pins with funny sayings or perhaps you have a collection of pins that you have earned through participation in different clubs, no matter where they came...

Wooden nesting dolls, often made in Russia, are beloved by people of all ages. Made of wood and lacquered with paint, they are colorful, delicate and generally not recommended for small children....

"Popular Science" magazine first debuted in 1872. Since that time, the magazine has become one of the authorities on modern science and technology. If you are interested in science and technology,...

Most companies and individuals use computers with printers or copier machines in today's world. Therefore, have you ever wondered how to profit and help save the environment simultaneously? Well,...

Bakelite and Catalin are both types of plastic made from formaldehyde, Both substances have been used to make jewelry, aviator goggles, napkin holders, salt and pepper shakers and many other...

Frank and John Fenton started their own glass business in 1905 with a glass works in Williamstown, W.V. Fenton glass is handmade, using molds into which the glass is pressed, and further work is...

Located in County Fermanagh in the Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Belleek Pottery has produced porcelain since 1858. The company takes its name from the village of Belleek, the location of its...

While not yet completely eligible for an "antique" designation, Candlewick glass is one of several kinds of household glassware manufactured by the now-defunct Imperial Glass Company of Bellaire,...

Floating candles make lovely table decorations and room decor for parties and romantic dinners, but they must be displayed well to be properly enjoyed. Floating candles are relatively small and...

Imperial Candlewick is a crystal design produced by the Imperial Glass Company in Bellaire, OH from 1936 to1983.. Named after the Colonial needlework craft of candlewicking, the crystal is...

Since its invention in 1791, the sewing machine has been improved and redesigned countless times. There are industrial machines and household machines, each with different threading mechanisms and...

Relic pocket and wrist watches can be easily adjusted. Relic watches are mechanical timepieces with movements that contain a balance wheel and hairspring. A regularly serviced mechanical watch...

Hummel figurines are a great investment because their value never goes down. It is important, however, to keep your Hummel figurines in pristine condition. Over time, your Hummels will collect...

Waltham pocket watches are perhaps the easiest timepieces to date. The American Waltham Watch Company can trace its roots to 1849. Each timepiece has been engraved with a serial number since 1852,...

Combat photographs from the Vietnam War are available for sale online through the U.S. government, militaria dealers and individuals. They are also available at militaria shows, where photographs...

Watches not only tell the time, but they also provide an aesthetic accessory to your attire. You might, however, decide that some things are more important than others. What you prioritize will...

Obtaining a billy club is relatively easy. Whether it is lawful is another question. Depending on what state you live in, your ability to obtain a billy club may be restricted. In some states and...

Watch winders are machines that keep self-winding automatic watches running when not in use. They are a popular, necessary tool for watch collectors. Automatic watches use mechanical movements,...

A cutlass is a sword that has come to be associated with the sea. These swords are not only deadly but also practical. Cutlasses are no longer used as weapons but are still used symbolically and...

Watch winders are for automatic watches that are wound through the motion of the wrist. Once idle, the watch will eventually stop. Watch winders keep it in motion and fully wound while not being...

Antique books can be tricky when trying to determine their worth. There are several factors that need to be considered when determining the worth.The condition of the book, the importance of the...