Antiquing

Whether it's a license plate topper, WWII minefield warning or a 1940s classic from Barq's, many folks enjoy collecting and mounting antique tin signs. It may be their love of nostalgia, their...

Founded in Spain by Juan, Jose and Vicente Lladro, the Lladro Co. has created collectible porcelain objects since 1953. The company's demand for consistent quality and its distinctive style has...

The Seth Thomas clock company was a well-known and widely respected U.S. clockmaker during the late 18th century through the early 20th century. If you've inherited one of these prized, antique...

Antique silver tea sets are the prized possessions of many collectors. While most buyers are thinking of the words "antique" and "silver" when purchasing a tea set, the words "caveat emptor" are...

Atmos is the brand name of a perpetual clock made by Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre. The clock is powered by atmospheric pressure, which is where its name originates.

Buying and evaluating antiquities has become a very popular hobby in modern cultures. Understanding and identifying what you have found is certainly the most difficult part of this process....

When you buy cloth furniture for your home, you will quickly learn that buying fabric sprays in bulk is a smart investment. Fabric sprays can be very helpful in removing odor and stains from your...

Noritake Co. Ltd., better known as Noritake, is a pottery maker that can trace its beginnings to the late 19th century. It is based in Nagoya, Japan.

If you enjoy collecting antiques or found artifacts and restoring them, you may be interested in learning to identify old brass. Before you can determine whether the lamp or piece of hardware you...

As wood furniture begins to age, it can lose its luster. Trying to clean the surface with polishing agents only adds to the issue, because the polish traps dirt and dust particles, causing buildup...

Every chair has its own story to tell. Some antique chairs have obvious stories, told in a loud voice. Other chairs hold a quiet mystery that needs to be coaxed into a story, one whisper at a...

During the Civil War, the border state of Kentucky claimed neutrality and never officially seceded from the Union. However, in 1862 Kentuckians from parts of the state attempted to establish their...

Some of the earliest cameras were the simple box cameras. As the name implies, the camera is made up of a box with a lens on one end and a mechanism for holding the film on the other end.

While it may sound like Naval Jelly is something you use on your tummy, it is actually named for the Navy's use of it to clean rust from the outside of its ships. Made from phosphoric acid, it can...

In 1904, the forerunner of the Noritake Company was established in a small suburb near Nagoya, Japan called Noritake. It took until 1914 for this factory to create dinnerware suitable for the...

If you happen to own a few antique appliances and want to sell them, you can do so without a business. If you want to sell vintage appliances on an ongoing basis, you might want to consider...

Being able to find the model number on a Ford tractor is important for various reasons. There are a score of series of Ford tractors and each series has their own features. It is also necessary to...

When remodeling your kitchen, you have several different choices of wood for your cabinets. Birch and maple are common choices. Base your final selection on your budget, how long you want the...

The Cambridge Glass Factory in Cambridge, Ohio produced some of the country's most elegant glassware from 1901 through 1958. Classes of glass produced include carnival glass, depression glass and...

Confederate money was created by the South during the American Civil War as a means to establish an independent economy. According to CSANotes.com, the first Confederate money was issued in April...

Meriden, Connecticut, was the American capital for pewter and silver manufacture in the 19th century. After a period of independent design and production, Meriden was part of a 1898 merger that...

Even in this age of high speed Internet and satellite communications, shortwave radio is still an important communications medium in many countries. Setting up a shortwave listening post and...

Sewing machines went into mass production in the 1850s. Although the early sewing machines required foot power to operate, they were a great labor-saver when compared to sewing by hand. Whether...

No Southern kitchen is complete without a deviled egg plate or two. These plates include indentations sized and shaped to hold egg halves, creating a lovely and easy presentation. Vintage deviled...

For centuries, street lighting was the responsibility of adjacent property owners, but at the beginning of the 20th century, new lighting focused on the needs of automotive traffic. The American...

Before the Internet and satellites, the world communicated via shortwave radio. Even today, with all of the high-speed communication options available, shortwave is still a popular medium for...

The bright reds of "cranberry" glass add a beautiful dimension to glassware collections. How the glass received its name is still debated. Some collectors believe the glass was first named by New...

Identifying marbles is a fun hobby, and can take a lifetime to know all the different kinds available. Marbles have evolved over the years from a game for children to play to a collectible form...

Grandfather clocks are one of the most common and collectible types of old clocks. Most stand over 6 1/2 feet tall. The grandfather clock is a variety of long case clock. The long case contains a...

Authentic World War II German helmets can have many battle scars or other defects. Some are covered with rust or are missing metal hardware. External paint, interior linings or chin straps also...

There are many options for cleaning a lacquered clock movement. The most obvious is to take the clock to a clock shop, which can be expensive. The second option is to open the clock to expose the...

Salt dishes are a nod to a time of very social dinners brimming with elegant customs. Although the Victorian Era upheld for posterity the ornate culture and couture of fine dining of the wealthy,...

Correctly identifying Canadian Blue Mountain Pottery (BMP) is necessary to be certain of authenticity and value, especially if the piece appears to be vintage or rare. This may not be an exact...

It is not surprising that glassware is one of the first crafts created by early cultures. Natural glass has existed since the creation of the Earth, according to GlassOnline. It was formed when...

When you use cosmetics it's important to know which brands and colors work with your skin tone. Some cosmetics may cause allergic skin reactions, so testing cosmetics before you buy them is often...

Garland stoves were designed and manufactured in the late 1800s through 1955 by the Michigan Stove Company and became famous because of the 15-ton wooden replica stove built for the 1893 World's...

Much art glass is marked faintly, but most people do not anticipate that it will be marked, and do not look closely. Others do not know how or where to look for the marks. There is lots to be...

Many products made today contain brightener agents that fluoresce, or glow, under UV (ultraviolet) light. A portable ultraviolet bulb can be an invaluable tool for anyone looking to invest in...

Wooden sugar molds have begun to appear for sale as candle holders on home décor websites. But long before they graced living rooms and held votives, these hardworking molds had an impressive...

Antique trunks can provide both function and beauty to a room. Not all antique trunks are available in great condition, but there are a few steps a person can take to bring an old rusty trunk back...

Simplicity, quality and usefulness were hallmarks of Shaker furniture from the religious sect's beginnings more than 200 years ago. Although the Shaker sect has died out, the distinctive furniture...

You stop by an estate sale and find a beautiful clock for a fantastic price, buy it, take it home only to find out that the clock does not work. You have an old heirloom clock that you find stored...

The original Ginny doll was created in 1951 by Jennie Adler Graves. Graves's fascination with dolls began in 1922 with her establishment of Ye Olde Vogue Doll Shoppe in Somerville, Massachusetts....

"Shakers" was the nickname given to the followers of the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, which branched off from the Quakers. Shakers were self-sufficient in order to...

Antique glass bottles are a glass collector's dream. Unearthing one from the ground is akin to finding buried treasure. The state these new found treasures are in when unearthed, however,...

Since the wheat penny was released in 1909, it became one of America's favorite and beloved coins. Now that wheat pennies have not been minted for over fifty years, they are worth more than their...

The American Waltham Watch Company manufactured pocket watches and other timepieces from 1850 to 1957. Based in Massachusetts, the company suffered a bankruptcy and operated under several...

How to be the successful winning bidder at a country auction!

Once inhabited by the Mayans, Playa del Carmen began as a fishing village. The Mexican city is 45 minutes south of Cancun along the Caribbean on the Yucatan Peninsula. Playa del Carmen is noted...

As a collector of antique gold coins, chances are as you accumulate coins over the years, you will acquire duplicate coins. You may also come across rare coins from time to time that you want to...