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The Gruen Watch Company was founded in 1894 and produced high-quality mechanical pocket and wrist watches until 1958, when the company failed. Under different ownership it continued producing...

The iPod of its time, the transistor radio sparked a pocket-sized revolution in the 1950s. A technological innovation allowed manufacturers to create a radio small enough for people to carry their...

Grandfather clocks are tall mechanical clocks. Weights power a system of internal gears, while a pendulum regulates the time. Many grandfather clocks also feature chimes that strike the hour, half...

Practically any good-quality metal polish will clean a vintage pocket knife, but knife restorers use some non-traditional cleaners, such as Jeweler's Rouge and simply oils.

U.S. Army Military Police wear the MP Badge. It "is the symbol of law enforcement authority vested in Military Police and is worn only in the performance of law enforcement duties," according to...

Knife collectors are a clever, experienced bunch who know how to store their collections in like-new condition. They use much the same techniques as world museums such as the Smithsonian...

Owning a piece of authentic Tiffany silver jewelry can make anyone shine. Tiffany is known for its exquisite craftsmanship and the overwhelming beauty of its rings, necklaces, bracelets and all...

There are numerous different types of vintage Hamilton wrist watches bought and sold online and from vintage watch collectors and specialists. Classifying a Hamilton watch by determining its...

There is no reason to save recipe clippings from newspapers and magazines if you aren't able to locate the recipe you want, when you want it. There are a variety of ways to file recipe clippings,...

White's Electronics is a company that specializes in top-of-the-line metal detectors (its most sophisticated and popular product is the Spectra V³) . Metal detectors are devices that find...

In Britain, "Military Medal" refers to a military decoration issued by the British Army between 1916 and 1993 to non-commissioned officers who showed exceptional bravery in land battle. The...

Montblanc (not Mont Blanc) fountain pens are exquisitely crafted instruments, both sturdy and reliable. With proper use and care, a Montblanc fountain pen will last a lifetime and give you a lot...

A vintage saxophone is a great addition to any music lover's collection. You'll find more engravings and interesting designs on vintage saxophones than most other horns. You'll also be getting an...

Schrade has produced knives, hand tools, novelty blades and commemorative pieces since 1904. The company was started by the four Schrade brothers and went through ownership changes until finally...

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery produces highly collectible handcrafted knives, in hundreds of variations. Its classification system resembles a zoological taxonomy of classes, species and subspecies.

A mantel clock is small mechanical clock. A spring supplies power to a set of internal gears, while a pendulumlike device regulates the time. In older models (pre-20th century), this device was an...

The collection and identification of flowers is an inexpensive activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The best way to store flowers for identification purposes is to build a simple...

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. has produced many types of folding and fixed-blade knives since 1889. They are highly collectible---the Case Collectors Club has about 18,000 members, who collect...

Case knives are manufactured by the W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, based in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Case knives are handmade and collectible, distinguished by high-quality steel and mostly...

The W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. has produced folding and fixed-blade knives since 1889. Case knives are highly-sought collectibles, and enthusiasts collect them by model (or pattern), by...

A charger plate is an over-sized plate usually in a bright color or with intricate decorative patterns. The charger plate sits beneath the main course plate and it both adorns the table and...

While some people still listen to their old vinyl records, many find themselves with albums that are warped, badly scratched, or simply no longer wanted. When it comes to recycling vinyl albums,...

Grandfather clocks are tall mechanical clocks. Weights supply power to a system of internal gears. The time itself is regulated by a pendulum. As the pendulum swings from side to side, it advances...

Doll collecting has been a rewarding hobby for hundreds of years. The history of the Vogue Ginny Doll extends back to the 1920s, when a young lady who made dress clothes for children shrank her...

Buttons have been appreciated and collected for centuries. Collecting them is an inexpensive hobby compared with most, and they don't occupy a lot of space. According to the National Button...

Mikasa began in the 1930s as an international trading company in Secaucus, New Jersey. In 1948, the company added ceramic dinnerware to its product line. Mikasa never manufactured its dishes,...

Paperweights have been recognized as an art form from as early as 1925 and are more decorative than practical. Encased in a hemispheric dome of glass or crystal, one can see magnification of an...

Karastan rugs, first made in 1928, are machine-made oriental designs. Using a machine-driven loom, Karastan re-created the complexities of a hand-woven rug. Carpets from Karastan cover floors from...

Wine bottles are often reused in craft projects. Crafters will learn that wine bottles need to be thoroughly cleaned before beginning their craft. Collectors, too, find that to properly display...

Collecting wash basins is a unique hobby that can have lucrative rewards. Wash basins were a staple household good worldwide until the invention of modern plumbing. Collections formed around one...

It can be a feat to hang a large poster to the wall of a room. For one, if it's very large, it most likely doesn't have a standard frame to fit it. Also, since it is large, it will probably take...

Hundreds of thousands of different dolls have been produced as toys and collectibles for centuries, and some are worth more today than a new car. It can be difficult to pin down what your doll is...

When building up a marble collection, a collector might wish to let friends behold a German Sulphide or a vintage Akro Agate. Or, a collector may simply wish to share his fascination with all....

If you are looking for a snapshot of both a horrifying crime and the turbulent times of the 1960s, you might want to pick up a copy of Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders. Written...

Many people choose to dry flowers after they have been displayed in their home for a few weeks, but you'll get better results if you press fresh flowers. Also, new methods of pressing have been...

Cuckoo clocks are popular timepieces named for the cuckoo that calls the hours. Cuckoo clocks are mechanical clocks. Weights supply power to a system of internal gears that turn the hands of the...

Many people avidly collect and use rubber stamps as part of their scrapbooking hobby. This hobby depends on maintaining rubber stamps in good condition. This is not possible if the stamp is not...

Although tea has been a favored drink in many cultures for centuries, the first tea bags weren't invented until 1908, by an American, Thomas Sullivan. Tea bag collecting is a simple hobby that...

Smoking pipes are for more than just smoking. Many pipe connoisseurs collect pipes and rate the pipes they collect. Pipes are rated based on functionality and aesthetic qualities. Much of this...

Remember when women owned frilly vanity tables with upholstered stools and ornate mirrors? Atop the table, a mirrored tray held perfume sprayers and fancy jars of creams, potions, and lotions....

Collecting and smoking tobacco pipes is a pastime enjoyed by thousands around the world. As with any product, use will cause a tobacco pipe to get dirty, producing unpleasant smells and tastes for...

The right katana for Iaido or Kenjutsu practice can have a tremendous impact on the development and growth of a sword artist. While the online marketplace seems increasingly saturated with swords...

For owners of classic cars, nothing completes the look of an old car like an authentic license plate. Securing an old license plate doesn't require a trip to the DMV, and it doesn't have to be...

Whether you are thinking about having a yard sale, opening a thrift store or wanting to sell your old boat, you'll want to consider pricing very carefully. Although you don't want to just give...

Cuckoo clocks are popular mechanical timepieces. A small cuckoo emerges from the clock to call the hours. Cuckoo clocks are powered by a system of weights. Each weight hangs from a chain that...

From the occasional Star Trek collector plate purchased by a loyal TV fan to Grandma's extensive collection of scenic and Christmas china, there's big money in the collectible plate market and a...

Collecting basketball autographs is a fun hobby. It's a connection to your idols and famous people. The hunt is part of the enjoyment, whether you get an item signed personally, buy one from a...

For decades, pin collecting has gone hand-in-hand with the Olympic games. There are countless numbers of individuals around the world who collect every pin that has anything to do with the games....

Lefton china dates back to 1939 when a Hungarian immigrant arrived in Chicago and began importing china from Japan into the United States. Following World War II, this porcelain became even more...

Automatic knives respond quickly with the touch of a button that is usually located on the side of the knife. A few examples are stiletto knives and switchblades. These knives are highly...