Antiquing

It is very simple to find money with a metal detector. It is not uncommon to find a couple dollars in a short period of time in the right places. Along with that you can often find jewelry,...

Antique vanities, small dressing tables where a woman sits to do her hair and makeup, were made during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. Many of the veneered models seen today in antique...

Although modern stoves are more efficient and easier to use, many people desire the style and uniqueness of antique stoves. Locating and restoring an antique stove requires patience and a large...

Antique fishing-lure collectors pursue their lures by date, size, color, company, material and design. These collectors revel in discovering, identifying, dating and classifying their treasures. A...

Antique hardware comes from furniture, windows, doors, trunks and other objects. Much of it is made of brass, but silver, bronze, pewter and metal composites were sometimes used. These antique...

Restored around the world for their historic novelty, antique stoves have varied in technology and design over the last two centuries. From cast-iron, wood-burning stoves, to modern-day ceramic...

Antique dressers began as very simple chests in the medieval era (fifth to 16th centuries). Dressers reached the height of sophistication with 18th century American Philadelphia-made...

Antique oak frames are often from the Arts and Crafts era, which is from the late 19th to the early 20th century. The Arts and Crafts era was a reaction against early industrialization. Designers...

Antiquing is a widely popular activity, and old cigarette cases are a hot item in collecting circles. They represent a different era, symbolizing a time when smoking was much more common and often...

Leonard Silver is a popular form of antique silver that was mostly produced in the 1950s and 1960s. Pieces were made in the 1970s, but they are not as popular with collectors as the earliest...

Furniture design and production developed according to social, cultural, political and economic issues. For example, peasants during the Middle Ages owned a few, simply made pieces of furniture...

Begin to collect souvenir spoons and join a tradition that started in Europe before spreading to America. There are antique souvenir spoons dating back to the 19th century in addition to...

You might discover an antique chair in your garage. There might be one in your grandmother's attic. Your Saturday meander though yard sales may uncover one. Look carefully at each chair and become...

Bronze and Porcelain vases are not only a beautiful addition to your home but when antique; may also be used as a learning tool and a connection to history. This connection becomes more evident as...

Texas-Ware, also marketed as Dallas-Ware, is a brand of melamine plastic dishware that was made in Texas by the Plastic Manufacturing Co. of Dallas. Founded in 1946, the company was the largest...

Antique sleigh bells and reproductions of historic sleigh bells are very collectible. Modern day sleigh bells depict favorite stories or beloved characters. They are often collected by theme or as...

If you're a fan of antiques, you probably have seen your fair share of silver collectibles. Silver jewelry, serving ware and utensils are valuable additions to any kitchen and, if you know a...

Maintaining an antique gun is a bit of an art. Surface rust can form on the barrel and trigger area, which is unsightly and detracts from the overall appearance. But there's a product, Blue &...

The Seth Thomas Clock Co. manufactured timepieces from the late 18th century through the middle of the 20th century, producing a number of unique styles through the years. There are several...

Grading gold coins, or any collectible coin, demands a certain amount of skill and experience. For a proper grading, you must have a good eye for a coin's many surface details, a knowledge of how...

Rocking chairs are commonly used in baby rooms or as decorative accessories. Many mothers use a rocking chair to help rock a baby to sleep, which is why it's important that your chair doesn't...

I will explain how to make a generator for a bicycle that you can use to add lights a radio or recharge batteries. This is an easy way to make a cheap generator for you're bicycle.

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...